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Title: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12

Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: This volume covers A.D. 1661-1715.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12" by Rossiter Johnson, Charles F. Horne, and John Rudd is a historical compilation written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on significant events that shaped the world, particularly during the age of Louis XIV, highlighting the context and consequences of each incident through narratives drawn from various distinguished historians. The opening of this volume presents a rich outline of pivotal historical moments, starting with the reign of Louis XIV in France, who declared himself "the state." The text describes the absolute monarchy he established at just twenty-three years of age and how this power dynamic played out across Europe, impacting nations such as Holland and England amidst wars and social changes. Events such as the Great Plague in London and the establishment of New York by the English are also briefly introduced, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these important occurrences in subsequent chapters. The narrative aims to provide a cohesive understanding of these events through the lens of various historians, emphasizing the interconnectedness of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931

Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942

Editor: Rudd, John, LL. D.

EBook No.: 9929

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: World history

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:9929:2 2006-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rudd, John, LL. D. Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis) Johnson, Rossiter en 1
2024-11-05T21:18:16Z The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12

This edition has images.

Title: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12

Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: This volume covers A.D. 1661-1715.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12" by Rossiter Johnson, Charles F. Horne, and John Rudd is a historical compilation written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on significant events that shaped the world, particularly during the age of Louis XIV, highlighting the context and consequences of each incident through narratives drawn from various distinguished historians. The opening of this volume presents a rich outline of pivotal historical moments, starting with the reign of Louis XIV in France, who declared himself "the state." The text describes the absolute monarchy he established at just twenty-three years of age and how this power dynamic played out across Europe, impacting nations such as Holland and England amidst wars and social changes. Events such as the Great Plague in London and the establishment of New York by the English are also briefly introduced, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these important occurrences in subsequent chapters. The narrative aims to provide a cohesive understanding of these events through the lens of various historians, emphasizing the interconnectedness of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931

Editor: Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942

Editor: Rudd, John, LL. D.

EBook No.: 9929

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: World history

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:9929:3 2006-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rudd, John, LL. D. Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis) Johnson, Rossiter en 1