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LoC No.: 72257032

Title: Men Who Have Made the Empire

Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: William the Norman -- Edward of the Long Legs -- The Queen's little pirate -- Oliver Cromwell -- William of Orange -- James Cook -- Lord Clive -- Warren Hastings -- Nelson -- Wellington -- "Chinese Gordon" -- Cecil Rhodes.

Credits: E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "Men Who Have Made the Empire" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of significant figures who played pivotal roles in the creation and expansion of the British Empire. Starting with William the Conqueror, it promises to reveal the complexities of empire-making through character studies of various influential leaders, depicting their contributions and the historical context of their actions. The opening of this work introduces the premise that the traditional narratives surrounding these historical figures may be oversimplified or distorted. Griffith begins with William the Norman, challenging the misconception of him solely as an invader and oppressor, arguing instead that he was instrumental in shaping England and its future as an empire. He presents William as a complex character forged in the fires of conflict and personal struggle, illuminating his ascent from a precarious position to become a monumental figure in the establishment of an enduring legacy that impacted the course of history. The tone is somewhat dramatic and assertive, aiming to engage readers by re-examining well-known historical events and figures through a more nuanced lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Griffith, George Chetwynd, 1857-1906

Illustrator: Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928

EBook No.: 63148

Published: Sep 8, 2020

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Biography

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:63148:2 2020-09-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wood, Stanley L. Griffith, George Chetwynd en urn:lccn:72257032 1
2024-11-05T23:41:55Z Men Who Have Made the Empire

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 72257032

Title: Men Who Have Made the Empire

Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: William the Norman -- Edward of the Long Legs -- The Queen's little pirate -- Oliver Cromwell -- William of Orange -- James Cook -- Lord Clive -- Warren Hastings -- Nelson -- Wellington -- "Chinese Gordon" -- Cecil Rhodes.

Credits: E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "Men Who Have Made the Empire" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of significant figures who played pivotal roles in the creation and expansion of the British Empire. Starting with William the Conqueror, it promises to reveal the complexities of empire-making through character studies of various influential leaders, depicting their contributions and the historical context of their actions. The opening of this work introduces the premise that the traditional narratives surrounding these historical figures may be oversimplified or distorted. Griffith begins with William the Norman, challenging the misconception of him solely as an invader and oppressor, arguing instead that he was instrumental in shaping England and its future as an empire. He presents William as a complex character forged in the fires of conflict and personal struggle, illuminating his ascent from a precarious position to become a monumental figure in the establishment of an enduring legacy that impacted the course of history. The tone is somewhat dramatic and assertive, aiming to engage readers by re-examining well-known historical events and figures through a more nuanced lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Griffith, George Chetwynd, 1857-1906

Illustrator: Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928

EBook No.: 63148

Published: Sep 8, 2020

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Biography

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:63148:3 2020-09-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wood, Stanley L. Griffith, George Chetwynd en urn:lccn:72257032 1