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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bishop, Julia Truitt |
| Title |
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 48, October 7, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.(www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 48, October 7, 1897" is a historical publication written during the late 19th century. This periodical offers a detailed account of international events, focusing on political and military developments of the time. The content reveals significant topics such as the Greco-Turkish War, rising tensions in Cuba, and various global conflicts, providing contemporary readers with a snapshot of the geopolitical landscape. This issue delves into the aftermath of the Greco-Turkish War, detailing the harsh peace terms Greece faced, emphasizing the influence of financiers over national policies, and highlighting Greece's compromised autonomy. The publication also covers the complexities of the Cuban struggle for independence, speculating on U.S. involvement and Spain's troubles. Other reports include the situation in India, the political climate in Holland with Queen Emma as Regent, and a hopeful note on polar exploration led by notable figures like Lieutenant Peary and Professor Andrée. The overall focus captures the intersection of finance and politics, military maneuvers, and the aspirations for independence and exploration during a tumultuous historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16029 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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