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100 1 _aHorne, Charles F.
_q(Charles Francis),
_d1870-1942
245 1 0 _aGreat Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 :
_bA series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-27
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2" by Charles F. Horne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a series that features pen and pencil sketches detailing the lives of over 200 prominent historical figures. The book encompasses a variety of influential characters, highlighting their achievements and contributions to history, from military generals like Frederick the Great and Charles XII of Sweden to political figures. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to several notable historical figures, beginning with Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, and Charles XII of Sweden. Turenne's biography emphasizes his rise through the ranks in the French military, detailing his skills, honor, and leadership during significant campaigns, while also showcasing the complexities of his character amidst the turbulent times of civil wars. Charles XII's entry captures his spirited military endeavors against larger adversaries and highlights moments of both brilliance and misfortune, setting the stage for a richer exploration of historical narratives in the following sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26422
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