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100 1 _aBirkhead, Alice
245 1 0 _aHeroes of Modern Europe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-16
505 0 _aThe two swords -- Dante, the divine poet -- Lorenzo the Magnificent -- The prior of San Marco -- Martin Luther, reformer of the church -- Charles V, holy Roman emperor -- The beggars of the sea -- William the Silent, father of his country -- Henry of Navarre -- Under the red robe -- The grand monarch -- Peter the Great -- The royal robber -- Spirits of the age -- The man from Corsica -- "God and the people" -- "For Italy and Victor Emmanuel!" -- The third Napoleon -- The reformer of the East -- The hero in history.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Heroes of Modern Europe" by Alice Birkhead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores various influential figures who shaped European history, particularly during the turbulent times surrounding the decline of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance and Reformation periods. It likely provides insights into the lives, struggles, and legacies of notable historical personalities, including literary and political figures. At the start of the book, Birkhead sets the stage by discussing the decline of the Roman Empire and the chaotic rise of various powers and ideologies during the Middle Ages, painting a vivid picture of the cultural and societal shifts of the time. The opening chapter emphasizes the aftermath of Rome's fall, highlighting the barbarian invasions and the impact on the art, literature, and religious practices of Europe. The text hints at a focus on key historical figures and movements that emerge from this backdrop, setting a thought-provoking tone for the exploration of modern European history that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- Biography
653 _aEurope -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21114
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