Distinguished Men of Modern Times: In Four Volumes, Vol. 4 of 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Davies, Francis H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451005156 ISBN 13: 9781451005158

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Distinguished Men of Modern Times, Volume IV: Gibbon to Wilberforce

A concise, approachable collection of biographies of notable figures from the 18th and 19th centuries. This volume highlights the lives and ideas of pivotal men who shaped modern thought and public life.

The book presents vivid sketches that mix personal detail with the historical context of each figure. It aims to illuminate how their choices, talents, and turning points contributed to lasting influence, from intellectual currents to social reform.

• Read short, engaging portraits that capture character, ambition, and the times they lived in
• Discover how early experiences, education, and relationships shaped their paths
• See connections between personal conviction and public action across diverse fields
• Gain a compact historical lens on long-lasting ideas and their consequences

Ideal for readers of concise biographies and history fans who want quick, reliable overviews of influential figures from Gibbon to Wilberforce.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1451005156
• ISBN 13: 9781451005158
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 476
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