The Great Events By Famous Historians

The Great Events By Famous Historians is a comprehensive collection of historical accounts written by some of the most renowned historians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edited by Rossiter Johnson, this book contains detailed descriptions of significant events that shaped the course of human history.The book is divided into several volumes, each of which covers a specific period of history. The first volume covers ancient history, including the rise and fall of empires such as Rome and Greece. The subsequent volumes cover medieval history, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Age of Discovery, and the Enlightenment.The accounts in this book are written by historians such as Edward Gibbon, Jules Michelet, and Thomas Carlyle, among others. Each historian provides a unique perspective on the events they describe, offering readers a rich and varied understanding of history.In addition to the historical accounts, the book also includes biographical sketches of the historians themselves, providing readers with insight into the lives and work of these influential figures.Overall, The Great Events By Famous Historians is a must-read for anyone interested in history. Its comprehensive coverage, diverse perspectives, and engaging writing make it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and history enthusiasts alike.In 1666 England had not fully recovered from the civil wars of 1642-1651. She was now at war with the allied Dutch and French, and was suffering from the terrible effects of the ""Great Plague"" which ravaged London in 1665. During September 2-5, 1666, occurred a catastrophe of almost equal horror. A fire, which broke out in a baker's house near the bridge, spread on all sides so rapidly that the people were unable to extinguish it until two-thirds of the city had been destroyed.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.