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Title:
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3
A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 3" by Charles F. Horne is a historical compilation written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a series presenting biographical sketches of over 200 prominent figures throughout history. The book likely focuses on detailing the lives and accomplishments of various influential men and women, providing readers with insights into their contributions to society and culture. The opening of the work sets the stage with an introduction to Moses, a central figure in religious history. The narrative delves into his portrayal across different faiths, reflecting on his role as a leader who led the Exodus and established foundational laws for the Hebrew people. Highlights include Moses’s upbringing in Egypt, the divine calling he received to rescue his people, and the transformative laws and socio-political structures he implemented that emphasized liberty, individual rights, and community responsibilities. The portrayal presents Moses not just as a religious figure, but also as a statesman with profound ideals that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about justice and social order. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942
EBook No.: 26423
Published: Aug 27, 2008
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Biography
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3
A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 3" by Charles F. Horne is a historical compilation written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a series presenting biographical sketches of over 200 prominent figures throughout history. The book likely focuses on detailing the lives and accomplishments of various influential men and women, providing readers with insights into their contributions to society and culture. The opening of the work sets the stage with an introduction to Moses, a central figure in religious history. The narrative delves into his portrayal across different faiths, reflecting on his role as a leader who led the Exodus and established foundational laws for the Hebrew people. Highlights include Moses’s upbringing in Egypt, the divine calling he received to rescue his people, and the transformative laws and socio-political structures he implemented that emphasized liberty, individual rights, and community responsibilities. The portrayal presents Moses not just as a religious figure, but also as a statesman with profound ideals that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about justice and social order. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942
EBook No.: 26423
Published: Aug 27, 2008
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Biography
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.