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An Universal History

- From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne (1821)

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""An Universal History: From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne"" is a historical book written by Jacques Bossuet in 1821. The book provides a comprehensive account of the world's history from its creation to the reign of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. Bossuet's work is divided into six parts, each covering a significant period in history. The first part discusses the origins of the world and the creation of man, while the second part covers the history of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Persia, and Greece. The third part describes the rise of the Roman Empire and its eventual decline. The fourth part focuses on the establishment and spread of Christianity, while the fifth part discusses the rise of Islam. The final part of the book covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the reign of Charlemagne. Bossuet's writing style is characterized by its clarity and elegance, making the book an engaging read. The author's intention was to provide a comprehensive overview of the world's history, with a particular emphasis on the role of Christianity in shaping the course of human events. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in history, religion, or philosophy.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164575412
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 402
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 535 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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""An Universal History: From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne"" is a historical book written by Jacques Bossuet in 1821. The book provides a comprehensive account of the world's history from its creation to the reign of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. Bossuet's work is divided into six parts, each covering a significant period in history. The first part discusses the origins of the world and the creation of man, while the second part covers the history of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Persia, and Greece. The third part describes the rise of the Roman Empire and its eventual decline. The fourth part focuses on the establishment and spread of Christianity, while the fifth part discusses the rise of Islam. The final part of the book covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the reign of Charlemagne. Bossuet's writing style is characterized by its clarity and elegance, making the book an engaging read. The author's intention was to provide a comprehensive overview of the world's history, with a particular emphasis on the role of Christianity in shaping the course of human events. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in history, religion, or philosophy.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.

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