The Great Events By Famous Historians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419164620)

The Great Events By Famous Historians is a comprehensive collection of historical accounts and narratives written by renowned historians. Edited by Rossiter Johnson, this book covers a wide range of significant events in human history, including the rise and fall of empires, wars and revolutions, scientific discoveries, and cultural and artistic achievements.The book is divided into 20 volumes, each focusing on a different period of history. The first volume covers the earliest civilizations, while the last volume covers the 19th century. Each volume contains multiple chapters, with each chapter covering a specific event or period in history.The authors of the chapters include some of the most distinguished historians of their time, such as Edward Gibbon, William H. Prescott, and Thomas Carlyle. The chapters are written in a narrative style, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers.Overall, The Great Events By Famous Historians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the major events that have shaped human history. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of these events, making it an essential addition to any history lover's library.In 1666 England had not fully recovered from the civil wars of 1642-1651. She was now at war with the allied Dutch and French, and was suffering from the terrible effects of the ""Great Plague"" which ravaged London in 1665. During September 2-5, 1666, occurred a catastrophe of almost equal horror. A fire, which broke out in a baker's house near the bridge, spread on all sides so rapidly that the people were unable to extinguish it until two-thirds of the city had been destroyed.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: Rossiter Johnson
ISBN-10: 1419164627
ISBN-13: 9781419164620
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.50w x 0.80d