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This series has been undertaken to provide for the ordinary citizen a popular account of the history of his own and other nations, a chronicle of those movements of the past of which the effect is not yet exhausted, and which are still potent for the peace and comfort of the present. The writers conceive history as a living thing of the most urgent consequence to the men of to-day they regard the world around us as an organic growth dependent upon a long historic ancestry. The modern view of history - apart from the pedantry of certain specialists - is a large view, subordinating the mere vicissitudes of dynasties and parliaments to those more fateful events which are the true milestones of civilisation. Clio has become an active goddess and her eyes range far. History is, of course, like all sciences, the quest for a particular kind of truth, but that word truth has been given a generous interpretation. The older type of historian was apt to interest himself chiefly in the doings of kings and statesmen, the campaigns of generals and the contests of parties. These no doubt are important, but they are not the whole, and to insist upon them to the exclusion of all else is to make the past an unfeatured wilderness, where the only personalities are generals on horseback, judges in ermine and monarchs in purple. Nowadays, whatever We may lack in art, we have gained in science. The plain man has come to his own, and, as Lord Acton has put it The true historian must now take his meals in the kitchen.
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This series has been undertaken to provide for the ordinary citizen a popular account of the history of his own and other nations, a chronicle of those movements of the past of which the effect is not yet exhausted, and which are still potent for the peace and comfort of the present. The writers conceive history as a living thing of the most urgent consequence to the men of to-day they regard the world around us as an organic growth dependent upon a long historic ancestry. The modern view of history - apart from the pedantry of certain specialists - is a large view, subordinating the mere vicissitudes of dynasties and parliaments to those more fateful events which are the true milestones of civilisation. Clio has become an active goddess and her eyes range far. History is, of course, like all sciences, the quest for a particular kind of truth, but that word truth has been given a generous interpretation. The older type of historian was apt to interest himself chiefly in the doings of kings and statesmen, the campaigns of generals and the contests of parties. These no doubt are important, but they are not the whole, and to insist upon them to the exclusion of all else is to make the past an unfeatured wilderness, where the only personalities are generals on horseback, judges in ermine and monarchs in purple. Nowadays, whatever We may lack in art, we have gained in science. The plain man has come to his own, and, as Lord Acton has put it The true historian must now take his meals in the kitchen.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich tapestry of French history, from the era of Charlemagne to the twilight of the French Empire under Napoleon III. The author traces the evolution of France from a feudal society to a centralized monarchy, highlighting the key events, personalities, and ideas that shaped the nation's destiny. The book delves into the intricate relationship between the French monarchy and the Church, the rise of feudalism, and the impact of the Crusades on French society. It examines the reign of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, and the subsequent French Revolution, which profoundly altered the political and social landscape of the country. The author also explores France's role in European and global affairs, including its rivalry with England and its colonial expansion. The book concludes by assessing the legacy of Napoleon III and the impact of his reign on the rise of the Third Republic and the emergence of modern France. This comprehensive and engaging book provides a valuable insight into the complex and fascinating history of France, offering a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped its present-day identity and global influence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333011222_0
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