Historic Bubbles by Frederic Leake
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| Author | Leake, Frederic |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03003054 |
| Title | Historic Bubbles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Duke of Berwick -- Captivity of Babylon -- The Second House of Burgundy -- Two Jaquelines -- Hoche -- An interesting ancestor of Queen Victoria -- John Wiclif. |
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| Summary | "Historic Bubbles" by Frederic Leake is an historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various historical anecdotes and figures, touching on topics ranging from the Duke of Berwick to the dynamics of royal lineages and their impact on European politics. Through a mix of narrative and commentary, it provides a unique perspective on significant events and relationships in history. The opening of the book introduces the author and outlines his motivations for writing this collection of historical lectures. Leake reflects on his past as a member of an academic institution and reveals how these stories originated from his extensive reading of history. He begins with the tale of the Duke of Berwick, providing context about Berwick’s lineage and the larger political environment of 17th-century England and France, illustrating how personal stories are interwoven with broader historical narratives. The text immediately sets the stage for exploring the intricate connections between prominent historical figures and the consequences of their actions, thus engaging the reader in a journey through time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56505 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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