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Title: The historians' history of the world in twenty-five volumes, volume 17 : Switzerland (concluded), Russia and Poland
Original Publication: New York: The Outlook Company, 1905.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historians%27_History_of_the_World
Credits: David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Historians' History of the World" by Henry Smith Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a comprehensive narrative examining the rise and development of nations, chronicled by over two thousand notable writers throughout history. The focus of the seventeenth volume is on Switzerland's complex political evolution during the 18th century and its critical encounters with Russia and Poland, highlighting political turmoil and revolutionary changes. The beginning of this volume delves into the societal unrest in Switzerland during the 18th century, marked by a rise in aristocracy and subsequent revolts against it. Specific events like the Conspiracy of Hentzi in Bern and uprisings in Fribourg are recounted, illustrating the struggles for equality among the burghers. The opening portion sets the stage for understanding the significant changes Switzerland faced, particularly the tensions leading up to the French Revolution, as political factions vying for power led to civil disorder and unrest within the confederation. The author introduces key figures and actions that catalyzed an era of liberation and conflict that would redefine Swiss society and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Editor: Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943
EBook No.: 73369
Published: Apr 10, 2024
Downloads: 320
Language: English
Subject: World history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The historians' history of the world in twenty-five volumes, volume 17 : Switzerland (concluded), Russia and Poland
Original Publication: New York: The Outlook Company, 1905.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historians%27_History_of_the_World
Credits: David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Historians' History of the World" by Henry Smith Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a comprehensive narrative examining the rise and development of nations, chronicled by over two thousand notable writers throughout history. The focus of the seventeenth volume is on Switzerland's complex political evolution during the 18th century and its critical encounters with Russia and Poland, highlighting political turmoil and revolutionary changes. The beginning of this volume delves into the societal unrest in Switzerland during the 18th century, marked by a rise in aristocracy and subsequent revolts against it. Specific events like the Conspiracy of Hentzi in Bern and uprisings in Fribourg are recounted, illustrating the struggles for equality among the burghers. The opening portion sets the stage for understanding the significant changes Switzerland faced, particularly the tensions leading up to the French Revolution, as political factions vying for power led to civil disorder and unrest within the confederation. The author introduces key figures and actions that catalyzed an era of liberation and conflict that would redefine Swiss society and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Editor: Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943
EBook No.: 73369
Published: Apr 10, 2024
Downloads: 320
Language: English
Subject: World history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.