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100 1 _aWilliams, Henry Smith,
_d1863-1943
245 1 4 _aThe historians' history of the world in twenty-five volumes, volume 02
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historians%27_History_of_the_World
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-28
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Historians' History of the World" by Henry Smith Williams is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. This multi-volume work compiles the narratives regarding the rise and development of nations as interpreted by over two thousand historians and writers throughout history. Volume II specifically focuses on the histories of Israel, India, Persia, Phoenicia, and minor nations of Western Asia, showing the intertwined narrative of these regions and their contributions to global history. At the start of this volume, the opening discusses the significance of the nation of Israel, emphasizing its limited political power compared to larger empires like Assyria or Rome, yet highlighting its profound influence on religion and human thought. The text argues that Israel's contribution to monotheism and ethical frameworks is paramount for understanding modern civilization, contrasting it against the artistic and philosophical heritages of Greece and Rome. Williams hints at the complexities of Israelitetic history that will unfold, including the narratives surrounding key figures such as Moses, David, and Solomon, setting the stage for an exploration of Israel's impactful yet challenging historical journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld history
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52177
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