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100 1 _aJohnson, Rossiter,
_d1840-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThis volume covers A.D. 1844-1861.
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Keith M. Eckrich, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17" by Johnson, Horne, and Rudd is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume provides comprehensive narratives on pivotal moments in world history, specifically focusing on significant events between 1844 and 1861 as described by esteemed historians. The book aims to offer a rich tapestry of interconnected historical milestones while remaining non-sectarian, non-partisan, and non-sectional, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding the key developments in a transformational period of history. The opening of this work introduces readers to a broad overview of vital events that unfolded in the mid-19th century. It begins with the introduction of the telegraph and its monumental impact on communication, followed by a narrative of the Mexican-American War and the subsequent acquisition of vast territories, including California. The text further explores the surge of revolutionary fervor across Europe in 1848, highlighting democratic movements and significant socio-political changes, including the fall of long-standing autocracies. This detailed examination not only sets the stage for the events that follow but also emphasizes the intricate connections between advancements in science, territorial expansion, and the evolving political landscape, inviting readers to delve deeper into the historical significance of these occurrences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld history
700 1 _aHorne, Charles F.
_q(Charles Francis),
_d1870-1942
700 1 _aRudd, John, LL. D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10128
999 _c51749
_d51749