It is strange to think of a very old world, when men knew nothing of the great salt sea that washed their shores, and nothing of the wonderful lands, that lay beyond. Each day the sun rose and set as it does to-day, but they did not know the reason why: the rivers flowed through the land, but they did not know whence they came, or whither they went.

In this new century, the story of the world was the story of Rome herself, for she ruled over nearly all the world that was known to the men of these olden times.Let us remember that we are still talking of two thousand years ago, though we have almost unconsciously glided from the era known as B.C.—that is, Before Christ—to that known as A.D., Anno Domini, the year of our Lord.It is sometimes hard to realise all that had happened before this time in the far-off ages of long ...

Great Englishwomen: An Historical Reading Book for Schools by M. B. Synge is an educational compilation designed to introduce young readers to the lives of influential English women who made significant contributions to history, society, and culture. Synge’s book profiles figures from various fields, including politics, science, literature, and philanthropy. Through accessible language and a concise narrative style, each chapter brings to life notable figures such as Queen Elizabeth I, Flo...

In "Great Englishwomen: An Historical Reading Book for Schools," M. B. Synge presents a compelling narrative that chronicles the lives of influential women who shaped English history. The book employs a didactic tone and accessible prose suitable for school curricula, intertwining biographical sketches with critical analysis, thus providing a comprehensive understanding of each figure's contributions. Set against the backdrop of British sociopolitical changes, Synge's work emphasizes the o...

Great Englishwomen is a collection of biographie s of some of the greatest women in England’s history. Women who were leaders of their country in troubled times, women who were reformers in prison conditions, and those who sought improvement in the education and living conditions of the poor. Some were great painters, poets, and writers.

It is strange to think of a very old world, when men knew nothing of the great salt sea that washed their shores, and nothing of the wonderful lands, that lay beyond. Each day the sun rose and set as it does to-day, but they did not know the reason why: the rivers flowed through the land, but they did not know whence they came, or whither they went.

It is strange to think of a very old world, when men knew nothing of the great salt sea that washed their shores, and nothing of the wonderful lands, that lay beyond. Each day the sun rose and set as it does to-day, but they did not know the reason why: the rivers flowed through the land, but they did not know whence they came, or whither they went. These men of old, knew one great fact. They knew that they must live in a land, where there was plenty of water. How else could their sheep an...

"The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented.

The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole.

In "Great Englishwomen: An Historical Reading Book for Schools," M. B. Synge curates a collection of biographical sketches that illuminate the lives and contributions of significant women throughout English history. The book'Äôs literary style is both accessible and engaging, designed specifically for educational environments, blending narrative history with scholarly analysis to foster a deeper understanding of its subjects. Each chapter serves as an independent narrative, inviting reader...

The Awakening of Europe by M. B. Synge; Illustrated and published for the first time in 1909.Covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented. Suitable for children ages 11 and up to read to themselves and for children as young as 8 as a r...

The Struggle for Sea Power is the fourth book in M. B. Synge’s engaging Story of the Worlds series. This edition focuses on the age of European Empires and world colonization in America, Australia, South Africa, and India. Synge also covers the American and French Revolutions, as well as the campaigns of Napoleon. This volume makes history come alive for your child.