Past And Present: And Men Of The Times (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164892823)

Past And Present: And Men Of The Times is a historical book written by William Jackson Barry in 1897. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of the world from ancient times to the present day. It covers the rise and fall of empires, major events in world history, and the development of various cultures and civilizations.The second part of the book is a biographical section that profiles prominent men of the late 19th century. These individuals come from a variety of fields, including politics, science, literature, and the arts. The author provides detailed accounts of their lives, accomplishments, and contributions to society.Throughout the book, Barry employs a narrative style that is both informative and engaging. He draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of history and the individuals who helped shape it. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, biography, or the development of human civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Jackson Barry
ISBN-10: 1164892827
ISBN-13: 9781164892823
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d