| Author |
Birkhead, Alice |
| Title |
Heroes of Modern Europe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The two swords -- Dante, the divine poet -- Lorenzo the Magnificent -- The prior of San Marco -- Martin Luther, reformer of the church -- Charles V, holy Roman emperor -- The beggars of the sea -- William the Silent, father of his country -- Henry of Navarre -- Under the red robe -- The grand monarch -- Peter the Great -- The royal robber -- Spirits of the age -- The man from Corsica -- "God and the people" -- "For Italy and Victor Emmanuel!" -- The third Napoleon -- The reformer of the East -- The hero in history.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Heroes of Modern Europe" by Alice Birkhead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores various influential figures who shaped European history, particularly during the turbulent times surrounding the decline of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance and Reformation periods. It likely provides insights into the lives, struggles, and legacies of notable historical personalities, including literary and political figures. At the start of the book, Birkhead sets the stage by discussing the decline of the Roman Empire and the chaotic rise of various powers and ideologies during the Middle Ages, painting a vivid picture of the cultural and societal shifts of the time. The opening chapter emphasizes the aftermath of Rome's fall, highlighting the barbarian invasions and the impact on the art, literature, and religious practices of Europe. The text hints at a focus on key historical figures and movements that emerge from this backdrop, setting a thought-provoking tone for the exploration of modern European history that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Europe -- Biography
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| Subject |
Europe -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21114 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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