Outlines Of Universal History Designed As A Text Book And For Private Reading - George Fisher Park

""Outlines of Universal History"" is a comprehensive book written by George Park Fisher, designed to serve as both a textbook and a source of private reading for students and enthusiasts of history. The book covers the major events, people, and civilizations of world history, beginning with the earliest known civilizations and ending with the events leading up to the First World War. The first part of the book covers the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, as well as the early civilizations of China and the Americas. The book then moves on to the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, followed by the medieval period and the rise of Christianity. The book then moves on to cover the major events of the modern era, including the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Age of Exploration, and the Enlightenment. The book also covers the major political and social movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Industrial Revolution, the rise of nationalism, and the emergence of modern democracy. Throughout the book, Fisher provides detailed accounts of key historical events and figures, as well as analysis of the broader social, political, and cultural contexts in which they occurred. The book is designed to be accessible to readers of all levels, with clear and concise language and helpful illustrations and maps. Overall, ""Outlines of Universal History"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of world history, from its earliest origins to the modern era.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.

EAN: 9781419139697