The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 By: Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931)
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 is a comprehensive and engaging collection of historical accounts from some of the most renowned historians of the time. Rossiter Johnson has skillfully curated a diverse range of events, from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of world history. Each chapter is written with meticulous detail and rich prose, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the past and appreciate the significance of each event. The breadth of topics covered in this volume is impressive, offering something for every history enthusiast. One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of multiple perspectives on each event, allowing readers to gain a more nuanced understanding of complex historical events. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about the events that have shaped our world, The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 is a must-read. Highly recommended for its thorough research, compelling writing, and thought-provoking analysis. First Page: Note: Italics: Bold: % %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 EDITOR IN CHIEF ROSSITER JOHNSON, LL.D. ASSOCIATE EDITORS CHARLES F. HORNE, Ph.D. JOHN RUDD, LL.D. With a staff of specialists VOLUME XII %The National Alumni% 1905 %CONTENTS% VOLUME XII An Outline Narrative of the Great Events CHARLES F. HORNE Louis XIV Establishes Absolute Monarchy (A.D. 1661) JAMES COTTER MORISON New York Taken by the English (A.D. 1664) JOHN R. BRODHEAD Great Plague in London (A.D. 1665) DANIEL DEFOE Great Fire in London (A.D. 1666) JOHN EVELYN Discovery of Gravitation (A.D. 1666) SIR DAVID BREWSTER Morgan, the Buccaneer, Sacks Panama (A.D. 1671) JOHANN W. VON ARCHENHOLZ Struggle of the Dutch against France and England (A... Continue reading book >>

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 By: Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931)

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 is a comprehensive and engaging collection of historical accounts from some of the most renowned historians of the time. Rossiter Johnson has skillfully curated a diverse range of events, from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of world history.

Each chapter is written with meticulous detail and rich prose, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the past and appreciate the significance of each event. The breadth of topics covered in this volume is impressive, offering something for every history enthusiast.

One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of multiple perspectives on each event, allowing readers to gain a more nuanced understanding of complex historical events. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about the events that have shaped our world, The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 is a must-read. Highly recommended for its thorough research, compelling writing, and thought-provoking analysis.

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Note: Italics: Bold: %

%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

EDITOR IN CHIEF

ROSSITER JOHNSON, LL.D.

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

CHARLES F. HORNE, Ph.D. JOHN RUDD, LL.D.

With a staff of specialists VOLUME XII

%The National Alumni% 1905

%CONTENTS%

VOLUME XII

An Outline Narrative of the Great Events CHARLES F. HORNE

Louis XIV Establishes Absolute Monarchy (A.D. 1661) JAMES COTTER MORISON

New York Taken by the English (A.D. 1664) JOHN R. BRODHEAD

Great Plague in London (A.D. 1665) DANIEL DEFOE

Great Fire in London (A.D. 1666) JOHN EVELYN

Discovery of Gravitation (A.D. 1666) SIR DAVID BREWSTER

Morgan, the Buccaneer, Sacks Panama (A.D. 1671) JOHANN W. VON ARCHENHOLZ

Struggle of the Dutch against France and England (A... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05	The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914)
Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03	The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11
Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09	Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07	The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14

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