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100 1 _aRidpath, John Clark,
_d1840-1900
245 1 0 _aNotable Events of the Nineteenth Century :
_bGreat Deeds of Men and Nations and the Progress of the World
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-14
508 _aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Richard J. Shiffer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Notable Events of the Nineteenth Century" by John Clark Ridpath is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work compiles a series of brief studies that explore significant events, social changes, and prominent figures from the 1800s, aiming to provide concise yet impactful narratives that inform readers about the progress and turmoil of the century. The book serves as a reflection on both monumental battles and crises in civil society, as well as advancements in various fields such as science and sociology. The opening of the book begins with a preface explaining its purpose to fill a gap in engaging literature that is thought-provoking yet accessible. The contents include a mix of historical narratives on incidents like the overthrow of the French Directory, the rise of various leaders, and the struggle for civil rights, particularly focusing on key events such as the Coup d'État of Louis Napoleon, Chartist agitation in England, and the abolition of slavery. This segment provides a glimpse into the tumultuous socio-political landscape of the 19th century, setting the stage for the various detailed studies that follow, thus establishing a framework for understanding the profound changes that occurred during this significant period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNineteenth century -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15824
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