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Title:
A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon
For the Use of Schools and Colleges
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public
domain material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon" by John Lord is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide a condensed narrative of significant events and transformations in Europe over the past three hundred years, particularly focusing on the Protestant Reformation and its impact on society. This work is primarily targeted at young students, aiming to be both instructive and engaging, while also accessible for older readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of key historical changes. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the remarkable changes in European society during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It highlights the revival of arts and literature, the rise of a mercantile class challenging the feudal system, and the increasing demand for reform in the face of ecclesiastical corruption. In this context, Martin Luther emerges as a pivotal figure, whose challenges against the papacy sparked a movement for reform, eventually leading to the Protestant Reformation. The text emphasizes the intellectual, artistic, and political atmosphere of the period, positing these developments as crucial precursors to a broader struggle for civil and religious liberties that characterized modern history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Lord, John, 1810-1894
EBook No.: 24598
Published: Feb 13, 2008
Downloads: 177
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- History
Subject: History, Modern
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon
For the Use of Schools and Colleges
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public
domain material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon" by John Lord is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide a condensed narrative of significant events and transformations in Europe over the past three hundred years, particularly focusing on the Protestant Reformation and its impact on society. This work is primarily targeted at young students, aiming to be both instructive and engaging, while also accessible for older readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of key historical changes. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the remarkable changes in European society during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It highlights the revival of arts and literature, the rise of a mercantile class challenging the feudal system, and the increasing demand for reform in the face of ecclesiastical corruption. In this context, Martin Luther emerges as a pivotal figure, whose challenges against the papacy sparked a movement for reform, eventually leading to the Protestant Reformation. The text emphasizes the intellectual, artistic, and political atmosphere of the period, positing these developments as crucial precursors to a broader struggle for civil and religious liberties that characterized modern history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Lord, John, 1810-1894
EBook No.: 24598
Published: Feb 13, 2008
Downloads: 177
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- History
Subject: History, Modern
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.