One of the most famous revolutions in history, the American Revolution (1775-1783) was the political upheaval in which 13 distinct colonies in North America banded together to cast off British rule, forming the United States of America. After the shot heard round the world on April 19, 1775, at the Battle of Lexington, the colonies sent representatives to the Second Continental Congress, the new states joined together at first to defend their respective self-governance and manage the armed...

Der Vorabend der Französischen Revolution rekonstruiert mit analytischer Genauigkeit das komplexe Gefüge der politischen, sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und intellektuellen Spannungen, die Frankreich im späten 18. Jahrhundert erschütterten – all jene Kräfte also, die als Vorbedingungen und Auslöser der Revolution von 1789 zu verstehen sind. Im Zentrum steht zunächst der monarchische Staat, dessen Struktur zunehmend erstarrt ist. Die Figur des Königs – Ludwig XVI. – erscheint nicht als tyrannis...

This work presents a concise summary of 18th-century French society, the fresh ideas of the Enlightenment, and how they contributed to the French Revolution. Edward Lowell provides a balanced portrait of the Ancien Regime, depicting the social classes, customs, politics, economics, and culture while detailing their strengths and flaws.

The Hessians were greatly feared mercenaries from Germany and they fought for the British in many of the battles of the American Revolutionary War. This version of Lowells The Hessians and Other German Auxiliaries of Great Britain in the Revolutionary War includes a table of contents.

A fascinating look at the state of Europe at the start of the French revolution in the 18th century, written by 19th century American historian Edward Jackson Lowell.

There are two ways in which the French Revolution may be considered. We may look at the great events which astonished and horrified Europe and America: the storming of the Bastille, the march on Versailles, the massacres of September, the Terror, and the restoration of order by Napoleon. The study of these events must always be both interesting and profitable, and we cannot wonder that historians, scenting the approaching battle, have sometimes hurried over the comparatively peaceful count...

In "The Eve of the French Revolution," Edward J. Lowell examines the socio-political landscape of France leading up to the momentous upheaval of 1789. Employing a meticulous narrative style that intertwines rich historical detail with astute analysis, Lowell effectively captures the tensions between the monarchy, the nobility, and the burgeoning revolutionary sentiment among the common populace. His work situates itself within the genre of historical scholarship, utilizing a blend of prima...

In "The Eve of the French Revolution," Edward J. Lowell masterfully chronicles the tumultuous period leading up to one of history's most significant upheavals. This historic narrative blends meticulous research with vivid prose, offering an insightful exploration of the cultural, political, and social dynamics that ignited revolutionary fervor in late 18th-century France. Lowell's literary style is characterized by his ability to weave anecdotal evidence with scholarly analysis, allowing r...

Entdecken Sie die verborgene Geschichte der deutschen Soldaten im amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg!Edward J. Lowell entführt Sie in eine faszinierende Welt, in der deutsche Hilfstruppen eine entscheidende Rolle im Krieg Großbritanniens gegen Amerika spielten. Tauchen Sie ein in die packende Erzählung von Mut, Loyalität und den komplexen politischen Verstrickungen des 18. Jahrhunderts.Einzigartige Themen wie die strategische Bedeu...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Geeky Giving’s authors—15 bright stars in the science fiction and fantasy community—explore what happens when leading-edge science fuels fiction in this anthology inspired by the work at Barrow Neurological Foundation.In these pages you’ll find authors explore the consequences of targeting a virus carrier (Mary Robinette Kowal), fighter pilots with symbiotic relationships with their jets (Michael J. Martinez), ghosts on Mars (A.C. Wise), hackers targeting biologic exoskeletons (Jef...

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