Ten Great Events In History - James Johonnot - Bog

""Ten Great Events in History"" by James Johonnot is a historical book that explores ten significant events that have shaped the course of human history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, the French Revolution, the American Civil War, and the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg.Johonnot provides detailed accounts of each event, discussing the people, places, and circumstances that led to their occurrence. He also examines the impact of each event on society, politics, and culture, highlighting how they have influenced the world we live in today.The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in history, offering a unique perspective on some of the most significant events in human history.Overall, ""Ten Great Events in History"" is an informative and thought-provoking book that provides a fascinating insight into the events that have shaped our world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or culture.15. But England possessed two elements of strength--her people, although differing in creed and often warring with one another, were intensely patriotic, and were united as one man against a foreign foe; and the ships of England, manned by English crews and commanded by her great captains--the legitimate successors of the old Vikings--dominated the seas. No enterprise was too hazardous for these hardy mariners to undertake, and no disparity of force ever induced them to pause. Philip was often wrought to frenzy as he saw these bold corsairs capture his treasure-ships and ravage his coasts in sight of his invincible but impotent armies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.