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100 1 _aJohonnot, James,
_d1823-1888
245 1 0 _aTen Great Events in History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
505 0 _aDefense of freedom by Greek valor -- Crusades and the crusaders -- Defense of freedom in alpine passes -- Bruce and Bannockburn -- Columbus and the New World -- Defense of freedom on Dutch dikes -- The invincible armada -- Freedom's voyage to America -- Plassey; and how an empire was won -- Lexington and Bunker Hill.
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Ten Great Events in History" by James Johonnot is a historical account compiled and arranged in the late 19th century. The work explores significant moments in history where individuals or groups responded to tyranny, highlighting themes of freedom and resistance throughout various epochs. The opening of the book sets the tone for a discussion on the nature of freedom and tyranny, beginning with a detailed account of ancient Greece's valorous stand against Persian oppression. It emphasizes the struggle for liberty, portraying the societal and cultural advancements made by the Greeks prior to their conflict with the Persian Empire. The chapter introduces key figures such as Miltiades, who leads the Greeks at the historic Battle of Marathon, where a vastly outnumbered Athenian army achieves a monumental victory against Persian forces. This triumph is framed not just as a military success but as a pivotal moment promoting the values of liberty and civilization over despotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory
653 _aReaders
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8507
999 _c50489
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