| Author |
Lord, John, 1810-1894 |
| Title |
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 10: European Leaders
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Beacon Lights of History, Volume 10: European Leaders" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on pivotal European leaders and significant political reforms, starting with the era of William IV's reign in England, exploring the social and political changes that shaped modern Europe. The opening of the book details the political landscape in England during the accession of William IV, highlighting the social evils and instabilities that characterized the period. As the king rises to power, he faces significant challenges from political reformers advocating for change against a backdrop of widespread unrest and economic hardship, particularly in the working class. Lord examines the dynamics between various political leaders and actors, such as the Whigs and Tories, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of reform, culminating in the eventual passage of the crucial Reform Bill of 1832. This setting provides the foundation for examining subsequent reforms and transformations within British society and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10641 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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