A Manual Of Mediaeval And Modern History (1874)

A Manual of Mediaeval and Modern History is a historical text written by M. E. Thalheimer and originally published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive overview of the major events and developments in European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the nineteenth century. The text is divided into two parts, with the first section covering the medieval period and the second section covering the modern era. Within each section, Thalheimer provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural changes that occurred during the period, as well as the major figures and events that shaped European history.The medieval section covers topics such as the rise of feudalism, the Crusades, the Black Death, and the Hundred Years' War. The modern section covers the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution, among other topics.Throughout the book, Thalheimer emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context and the ways in which historical events continue to shape the present. He also provides numerous primary source documents and illustrations to help readers better understand the people, places, and events he describes.Overall, A Manual of Mediaeval and Modern History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in European history, providing a thorough and engaging overview of the major developments and trends that shaped the continent over the course of several centuries.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.