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100 1 _aFreeman, Edward A.
_q(Edward Augustus),
_d1823-1892
245 1 4 _aThe Chief Periods of European History :
_bSix lectures read in the University of Oxford in Trinity term, 1885
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-10
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Ramon Pajares, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Chief Periods of European History" by Edward A. Freeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work comprises a series of lectures delivered at the University of Oxford, exploring significant phases in European history, particularly focusing on the impact of Roman power and its reverberations through time. The lectures break down the history from Europe before Rome's dominance, through its central role, to the aftermath of its decline, offering insights into the evolution of European civilization. The opening portion of the text introduces Freeman's framework for discussing European history, emphasizing the slide from the Greek eras of intellectual and cultural dominance to the rise of Rome. He establishes the need to divide this history into three major periods: before Roman hegemony, during its reign, and after its fall. The author argues for the significance of understanding Rome's profound influence on European identity, governance, and culture, while also hinting at the consequences of its eventual decline. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these shifts have shaped modern Europe, inviting readers into a careful analysis of historical events and their wider implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47931
999 _c88770
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