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100 1 _aJohnson, Rossiter,
_d1840-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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. 1775-1799.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-04
508 _aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14" by Rossiter Johnson, Charles F. Horne, and John Rudd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses primarily on significant occurrences during the American Revolution, detailing events such as the Battle of Lexington, the Siege of Yorktown, and the French Revolution's impact on global politics. The narrative underscores the struggles for independence and the broader implications of these events on society and governance. The opening of the book introduces the theme of revolutionary change, emphasizing the critical moments that shaped the course of history during the late 18th century. It recounts the tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain, showcasing the escalating conflicts that led to significant battles and political transformation. For instance, it highlights the pivotal "shot heard round the world" at Lexington, the American determination during Bunker Hill, and the eventual acknowledgment of American independence by Britain. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these monumental events instigated social and governmental changes, both in America and across Europe. (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/32690
999 _c73536
_d73536