The Chief Periods of European History by Edward A. Freeman
"The Chief Periods of European History" by Edward A. Freeman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work comprises a series of lectures delivered at the University of Oxford, exploring significant phases in European history, particularly focusing on the impact of Roman power and its reverberations through time. The lectures break down the history from Europe before Rome's dominance, through its central role, to the aftermath of itsdecline, offering insights into the evolution of European civilization. The opening portion of the text introduces Freeman's framework for discussing European history, emphasizing the slide from the Greek eras of intellectual and cultural dominance to the rise of Rome. He establishes the need to divide this history into three major periods: before Roman hegemony, during its reign, and after its fall. The author argues for the significance of understanding Rome's profound influence on European identity, governance, and culture, while also hinting at the consequences of its eventual decline. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these shifts have shaped modern Europe, inviting readers into a careful analysis of historical events and their wider implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freeman, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1823-1892 |
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| LoC No. | 04000652 |
| Title | The Chief Periods of European History Six lectures read in the University of Oxford in Trinity term, 1885 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Bergquist, Ramon Pajares, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47931 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 18, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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