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Author : R. P. Dunn-Pattison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Europe
ISBN : PSU:000020015725
Author : Richard Phillipson Dunn-Pattison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1330104161
Excerpt from Leading Figures in European History There are many people who, while genuinely interested in history, have never, either from want of time or opportunity, read a consecutive history of Europe. They have a general idea of certain periods like the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Revolution. With these epochs they connect the names of certain great men which are practically on everybody's lips: but, when they come to think about it, they find they have a very shadowy idea of their lives and characters. It was suggested to me that here lay a want which might be supplied by means of a book containing a series of biographies which more or less covered the whole of European history. Consequently, in writing this book my object has been to present to the general reader, and to the student busily engaged with other subjects, a succession of sketches of the leading figures of the past, illustrating the growth of ideas and principles which have contributed to form present-day Europe. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Jacob Salwyn Schapiro
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0332075346
Excerpt from Modern and Contemporary European History The Protestant Revolution had broken up the religious monopoly of the Catholic Church, but it had by no means established religious equality, or even tolera The System tion. Indeed, Protestant theologians like Luther, of national Calvin, Knox, and Cranmer were as insistent on Churches conformity to the established religion as their Catholic opponents. The fundamental principle of the Protestant Revolution was religious independence rather than religious freedom, the idea that every nation had the right to estab lish its own type of Christianity. One World, one F aith, had been the demand of the Catholic. In the warfare of creeds in the seventeenth century, the futility of this ideal became apparent, and a new principle, one Nation, one F aith, took its place. But as the nation had not yet attained any adequate means of self-expression, the mon arch and the governing class were generally able to force upon it their own form of religion. Hence it came about that the religion of the king became by law the religion of the people, and official churches were organized to preach it. This is how we get the system of established churches. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Henry G. Hewlett
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1527951715
Excerpt from The Heroes of Europe: A Biographical Outline of European History, From A. D. 700 to A. D. 1700 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Hutton Webster
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 0282736719
Excerpt from Modern European History This text-book covers the period between 1648 and 1920. It forms a continuation, therefore, of my Early European History, issued three years ago. All the chapters, except the first, have appeared in abbreviated form in my recent Medieval and M odem History. Yet much of the book is new, and there are many new maps, plates, and drawings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : William Stubbs
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : History
ISBN : 0365439282
Excerpt from Lectures on European History Bishop Stubbs refused to regard the Thirty Years' War as a struggle waged by the dynastic policy of Austria against the Spirit of the German people - a point of view dear to Prussian historians. 'we cannot say, ' he writes, 'that the Saxon and Brandenburger regarded the struggle as one of truth and enlightenment against darkness and error.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : E. M. Wilmot-Buxton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0282240063
Excerpt from Makers of Europe, Outlines of European History, for the Middle Forms of Schools That such a state of things has so long existed accounts probably for the astonishing lack of interest shown by the majority of young people in a study, which, if intelligently worked at, is full of delight and romance. Our fellow-teachers on the Continent have, I believe, anticipated us in this matter, yet it seems as though England has an especial need of reading her own history in the light of other lands. For her very isolation during her earlier days, and her ambition and aggressive desire of extension later on, brought her into close touch with Europe at all the turning-points of her development. 80 close indeed has been this connection that the greater part of her history can only be fully understood when we place it against the background of European life and progress. Who, for example. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : F. J. C. Hearnshaw
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0483102660
Excerpt from An Outline Sketch of the Political History of Europe in the Nineteenth Century Two years ago the present writer published a book (now in its fourth impression) entitled Main Currents of European History, 1815 - 1915. It consisted of the substance of ten lectures delivered to teachers in the County of London. The very kind reception accorded both to the lectures and to the book by the teachers for whom they were intended has given rise to a demand for a pupils' book covering the same ground. The small volume now issued has been prepared in response to that demand. It is hoped that it may assist in making the leading lines of nineteenth century history known in the upper classes of schools, in training colleges, in the circles of the Workers' Educational Association and the Home Reading Union, in Institutes, in Army Classes - everywhere, in short, where people of mature intelligence gather for the study of subjects essential to the fulfilment of the functions of citizenship. Nineteenth-century European history is not a topic of education suitable for young children; it is at once too complex, too controversial, and too incompletely determined. The present volume, which is an abridgement of an abridgement, assumes the possession of that knowledge of British, Colonial, and Foreign history which is usual in the case of intelligent students who have attended school at least up to the age of fourteen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : David Pryde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1104745089
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author : Elizabeth Levett
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0484903799
Excerpt from Europe Since Napoleon This brief history of the nineteenth century was written before the present European situation arose, and therefore with no special reference to the events of to-day. I hope, however, that it may supply a rapid outline of past events since the great Napoleonic struggle, which will throw some light upon the present. It is intended, primarily, for young people who have had no opportunity of following European politics during a long period of years, through the newspapers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Politikos Politikos
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0332933806
Excerpt from The Sovereigns and Courts of Europe Of kings and princes. Historians have learnt to recognize that it is the people who make history; that the narrative of the world's progress must consist of the story of the march of the nations, not of the biography of one individual, even though that individual be the leader of the same people. Unless the leader be followed, he leadeth in 'vain, and however tyrannical and Oppressive the rule of a monarch, experience has proved that the victory rests with the majority, 'even though that victory be slow and delayed. That every people has the government it deserves is a. Dictum most emphatically true. The new historical method; there fore, strives to present the thoughts, aspirations, and deeds of the nations, and only that portion of the rulers' lives and characters which reflect and influence these. Every era has its prominent men, who, with the. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : John Lord
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1333102453
Excerpt from Beacon Lights of History, Vol. 10: European Leaders O the death of George IV. In 1830, a new po litical era dawned on England. His brother, William IV., who succeeded him, was not his equal in natural ability, but was more respectable in his character and more liberal in his views. With William IV. Began the undisputed ascendency of the House of Commons in national affairs. Before his day, no prime minister could govern against the will of the sovereign. After George IV., as in France under Louis Philippe, the king reigned, but did not govern. The chief of the ascendent political party was the real ruler. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : L. Cecil Jane
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 0265615291
Excerpt from From Metternich to Bismarck: A Textbook of European History; 1815-1878 Conference policy, if it had not been that the character of the Charter 81125512 was such that the extreme royalists were able to raise Oct 1818 a serious constitutional question and to cloak their reactionary ideas under the guise of advanced Liberalism. The deputies, elected during the turmoil which followed the Hundred Days and under pressure from the Allied armies, were generally of the Ultra party, and though the King desired an amnesty, the majority compelled measures of retaliation. Ney was executed, courts of summary jurisdiction were created to deal with the Supposedly disaffected, high officials of the Empire and regicides were excluded from office, and in the south a violent outburst of royalist vengeance, the White Terror occurred. All this was in accord with the declared wishes of the majority of the elected of the people. Qonstitu Thus the political situation led to a constitutional 3381811011101 struggle, which centred mainly around the question of the, Resto the relationship between the Executive and the Chamber. 11111011. The Charter, granted by louis in 1814, was indecisive on this point. It provided for the creation of an hereditary House of Peers, chosen in the first instance by the Crown, and a Lower House, the members of which were to be elected by a constituency composed of those paying not less than 300 francs in direct taxes. Toleration and liberty of the Press were guaranteed finance was to be under the control of the elective body. It remained to secure the smooth working of this constitution, and to decide whether the choice of ministers should be left to the King or be in accord with the will of the majority of the Deputies. On this point, the ideas of Louis and of the Chamber were in flat contradiction, and it was thus clear that either the electorate must be changed or the King fall into the hands of the Ultras. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Charles McLean Andrews
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1527820998
Excerpt from The Historical Development of Modern Europe: From the Congress of Vienna to the Present Time, 1815-1897 In another particular does the plan of the work call for an explanation. I have tried to present the subject with a dis tinct regard for the continuous development of the life and thought of Europe, to study those movements that have made for progress rather than to describe events in detail, or to pre sent all subj ects with historical completeness. Therefore I have given but little space to the detail of the Austrian administra tion and policy, and one entire chapter to the growth of po litical experience and education in Italy. This movement in Italy deserves prominence, not only because of its importance in the struggle for Italian independence and unity, but also because it stands as a type of the educational development of all the people of central Europe. I have treated the revolutions in Greece and Belgium chicfly in connection with the diplo matic history of Europe, and have said little, except incident ally, of internal events in Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Sweden, for, however interesting. And important these events are in themselves, they had little part in bringing about the great changes in political thought and organisation that have characterised the last sixty years. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Philip Guedalla
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0267971206
Excerpt from The Partition of Europe: A d104book of European History, 1715-1815 There are two people without whom this book could never have been written, and I am also indebted to Mr. L. Collier of Balliol College for reading it in proof it is a large debt, which I hope I shall never repay. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
