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Title: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03
Note: This volume covers A.D. 13-409.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03" by Horne, Johnson, and Rudd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive overview of significant events in world history, particularly during the period of the Roman Empire, presented through narratives by notable historians. It emphasizes critical occurrences such as the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the rise of early Christianity, and various military campaigns, intending to provide readers with a well-rounded understanding of these transformative moments. The opening of this volume introduces the overarching themes of the Roman Empire's history, including its expansion, governance, and the cultural backdrop that allowed Christianity to emerge. It discusses how Rome, often perceived as an unyielding power, was, in fact, a complex society that evolved through both military conquest and internal challenges. The text highlights Augustus's role in establishing peace—a period referred to as the "Roman peace"—and underscores the eventual decline of Roman authority as internal discord and external pressures mounted. Additionally, the text alludes to the spread of Christianity amidst political upheaval, touching on the fierce dedication of early Christians during times of persecution. This creates a rich context for examining specific events detailed later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942
Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931
Editor: Rudd, John, LL. D.
EBook No.: 25712
Published: Jun 6, 2008
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: World history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03
Note: This volume covers A.D. 13-409.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03" by Horne, Johnson, and Rudd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive overview of significant events in world history, particularly during the period of the Roman Empire, presented through narratives by notable historians. It emphasizes critical occurrences such as the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the rise of early Christianity, and various military campaigns, intending to provide readers with a well-rounded understanding of these transformative moments. The opening of this volume introduces the overarching themes of the Roman Empire's history, including its expansion, governance, and the cultural backdrop that allowed Christianity to emerge. It discusses how Rome, often perceived as an unyielding power, was, in fact, a complex society that evolved through both military conquest and internal challenges. The text highlights Augustus's role in establishing peace—a period referred to as the "Roman peace"—and underscores the eventual decline of Roman authority as internal discord and external pressures mounted. Additionally, the text alludes to the spread of Christianity amidst political upheaval, touching on the fierce dedication of early Christians during times of persecution. This creates a rich context for examining specific events detailed later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942
Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931
Editor: Rudd, John, LL. D.
EBook No.: 25712
Published: Jun 6, 2008
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: World history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.