Historical difficulties and contested events by Octave Delepierre

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Author Delepierre, Octave, 1802-1879
Title Historical difficulties and contested events
Original Publication London: John Murray, 1868.
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- The Colossus of Rhodes (B.C. 306) -- Belisarius (565) -- The Alexandrian library (640) -- Pope Joan (855) -- Abelard and Eloisa (1140) -- William Tell (1307) -- Petrarch and Laura (1320) -- Jeanne d'Arc (1430) -- Francis I. and Countess of Chateaubriand (1525) -- Charles V. of Spain (1557) -- The inventor of the steam-engine (1625) -- Galileo Galilei (1620) -- Appendix to the notice on William Tell.
Credits Alan, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Historical Difficulties and Contested Events" by Octave Delepierre is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores well-known historical events and figures through a critical lens, aiming to uncover the truths behind popular beliefs that may be based on fiction or exaggeration. By examining key historical phenomena, Delepierre seeks to differentiate between fact and fabricated narratives that have persisted through time. The opening of the book sets the stage for its analytical approach to history, emphasizing the importance of critical inquiry into accepted beliefs. Delepierre quotes various historical and philosophical figures to highlight the risks of accepting hearsay without scrutiny. He proceeds to outline subjects that will be discussed in detail throughout the essays, such as the Colossus of Rhodes, the story of Belisarius, and the legendary figure of William Tell, casting doubt on their widely accepted narratives while inviting readers to consider the integrity of historical accounts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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