The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) By: Charles F. Horne (1870-1942)
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) provides a comprehensive overview of the years leading up to World War I. Charles F. Horne's meticulously researched collection of primary sources offers readers a detailed look at the political, social, and cultural events that shaped this tumultuous period in history. Horne's compilation includes excerpts from speeches, official documents, and eyewitness accounts, giving readers a firsthand perspective on key moments such as the Mexican Revolution, the Balkan Wars, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The diversity of voices represented in the text provides a nuanced view of the events that ultimately led to the outbreak of war in 1914. While the sheer volume of information may be overwhelming for some readers, Horne's insightful commentary helps to contextualize the primary sources and guide readers through the complex political landscape of the time. Overall, The Recent Days (1910-1914) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the events leading up to World War I and the profound impact they had on the course of history. First Page: THE GREAT EVENTS BY FAMOUS HISTORIANS A COMPREHENSIVE AND READABLE ACCOUNT OF THE WORLD'S HISTORY, EMPHASIZING THE MORE IMPORTANT EVENTS, AND PRESENTING THESE AS COMPLETE NARRATIVES IN THE MASTER WORDS OF THE MOST EMINENT HISTORIANS NON SECTARIAN NON PARTISAN NON SECTIONAL ON THE PLAN EVOLVED FROM A CONSENSUS OF OPINIONS GATHERED FROM THE MOST DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS OF AMERICA AND EUROPE, INCLUDING BRIEF INTRODUCTIONS BY SPECIALISTS TO CONNECT AND EXPLAIN THE CELEBRATED NARRATIVES. ARRANGED CHRONOLOGICALLY. WITH THOROUGH INDICES. BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CHRONOLOGIES, AND COURSES OF READING EDITED BY CHARLES F. HORNE, Ph.D. Aided by a staff of specialists CONTENTS VOLUME XXI An Outline Narrative of the Great Events CHARLES F. HORNE The United States House of Governors ( A.D. 1910 ) WILLIAM S. JORDAN THE GOVERNORS Union of South Africa ( A.D. 1910 ) PROF. STEPHEN LEACOCK Portugal Becomes a Republic ( A.D. 1910 ) WILLIAM ARCHER The Crushing of Finland ( A.D. 1910 ) JOHN JACKOL BARON SERGIUS WITTE BARON VON PLEHVE J.H. REUTER Man's Fastest Mile ( A.D. 1911 ) C.F. CARTER ISAAC MARCOSSON The Fall of Diaz ( A.D. 1911 ) MRS. E.A. TWEEDIE DOLORES BUTTERFIELD Fall of the English House of Lords ( A.D. 1911) ARTHUR PONSONBY SYDNEY BROOKS CAPTAIN GEORGE SWINTON The Turkish Italian War ( A... Continue reading book >>

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) By: Charles F. Horne (1870-1942)

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) provides a comprehensive overview of the years leading up to World War I. Charles F. Horne's meticulously researched collection of primary sources offers readers a detailed look at the political, social, and cultural events that shaped this tumultuous period in history.

Horne's compilation includes excerpts from speeches, official documents, and eyewitness accounts, giving readers a firsthand perspective on key moments such as the Mexican Revolution, the Balkan Wars, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The diversity of voices represented in the text provides a nuanced view of the events that ultimately led to the outbreak of war in 1914.

While the sheer volume of information may be overwhelming for some readers, Horne's insightful commentary helps to contextualize the primary sources and guide readers through the complex political landscape of the time. Overall, The Recent Days (1910-1914) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the events leading up to World War I and the profound impact they had on the course of history.

First Page:

THE GREAT EVENTS

FAMOUS HISTORIANS

A COMPREHENSIVE AND READABLE ACCOUNT OF THE WORLD'S HISTORY, EMPHASIZING THE MORE IMPORTANT EVENTS, AND PRESENTING THESE AS COMPLETE NARRATIVES IN THE MASTER WORDS OF THE MOST EMINENT HISTORIANS

NON SECTARIAN NON PARTISAN NON SECTIONAL

ON THE PLAN EVOLVED FROM A CONSENSUS OF OPINIONS GATHERED FROM THE MOST DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS OF AMERICA AND EUROPE, INCLUDING BRIEF INTRODUCTIONS BY SPECIALISTS TO CONNECT AND EXPLAIN THE CELEBRATED NARRATIVES. ARRANGED CHRONOLOGICALLY. WITH THOROUGH INDICES. BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CHRONOLOGIES, AND COURSES OF READING

EDITED BY

CHARLES F. HORNE, Ph.D.

Aided by a staff of specialists

CONTENTS

VOLUME XXI

An Outline Narrative of the Great Events CHARLES F. HORNE

The United States House of Governors ( A.D. 1910 ) WILLIAM S. JORDAN THE GOVERNORS

Union of South Africa ( A.D. 1910 ) PROF. STEPHEN LEACOCK

Portugal Becomes a Republic ( A.D. 1910 ) WILLIAM ARCHER

The Crushing of Finland ( A.D. 1910 ) JOHN JACKOL BARON SERGIUS WITTE BARON VON PLEHVE J.H. REUTER

Man's Fastest Mile ( A.D. 1911 ) C.F. CARTER ISAAC MARCOSSON

The Fall of Diaz ( A.D. 1911 ) MRS. E.A. TWEEDIE DOLORES BUTTERFIELD

Fall of the English House of Lords ( A.D. 1911) ARTHUR PONSONBY SYDNEY BROOKS CAPTAIN GEORGE SWINTON

The Turkish Italian War ( A... Continue reading book >>

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