The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 by Johnson, Horne, and Rudd
QR code
"The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11" by Rossiter Johnson, Charles F. Horne, and John Rudd is a historical collection documenting significant events and narratives from global history, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume offers a comprehensive and accessible account of pivotal occurrences, focusing on moments such as the Thirty Years' War and the rise of British power in India, as expressed through the writings of notable historians.
By emphasizing political and scientific developments, the book provides a broader understanding of how these events have shaped modern civilization. The opening of the work sets the stage for a historical survey, beginning with an outline that introduces the era of political and religious wars in Europe. It discusses the political dynamics leading to the Thirty Years' War, highlighting significant events like the Defenestration of Prague and dissecting the decline of Habsburg dominance. Additionally, it mentions notable figures such as Galileo and the implications of his discoveries, intermingled with broader themes of nationalism and the complex interplay between religion and government. The text effectively establishes a context for exploring the intricate narratives that follow, assuring readers of a rich and enlightening exploration of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Editor | Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942 |
| Editor | Rudd, John, LL. D. |
| Title | The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 |
| Note | This volume covers A.D. 1609-1660. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | World history |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25821 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 10727 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!