Peter Parley's Common School History

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E.H. Butler & Company, 1853 - 309 páginas
 

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Queen Semiramis sets forth to conquer the World but is defeated by the King of the Indies 20
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About Ninias Reign of Sardanapalus and Ruin of the Assyrian Empire
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About the Hebrews or Jews Origin of the Hebrews The Removal of Jacob and his Children to Egypt
25
The Bondage in Egypt Flight of the Hebrews and Destruction of Pharaoh and his Host
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About the Wanderings of the Israelites in the Wilderness
28
Overthrow of the Midianites Samson Judge of Israel
30
Samsons Exploits and Death
32
Beginning of the Reign of Saul
34
Combat of David and Goliath
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The reign of David Wisdom of Solomon
36
The Building of the Temple Visit of the Queen of Sheba
37
The Decline of the Jewish Nation
39
The Hebrew Prophets
40
45 XXIII Crucifixion of the Saviour Destruction of Jerusalem
42
Cyrus conquers Babylon His Death
44
Reign of Cambyses
45
Expedition of Xerxes into Greece
46
Affairs of Persia till the Saracen Conquest
48
XXVIII Modern History of Persia
49
Early History of China
51
Anecdotes of the Chinese Emperors 49
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XXXI Cities of China Manners of the Chinese
54
Origin of the Arabs Rise of Mahomet
55
Sequel of the History of the Saracens
57
About Syria Phænicia and Asia Ilinor XXXV A Brief View of several Nations
61
Review of the History of Asia XXXVII Chronolgy of Asia
62
AFRICA
63
About the Geography of Africa The Inhabitants
67
Early Sovereigns of Egypt
69
Egyptian Architecture and Sculpture
71
The Ptolemies and Queen Cleopatra 67 69
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CHAPTER PAGE XLII Sequel of the Egyptian History
76
Summary of Ethiopian Matters
77
Origin of the Barbary States and their Piracies on the Christians
78
Fables and Facts about Africa
79
History of the SlaveTrade
80
Chronology of Africa
81
Introductory Remarks on its Geography and other Matters
82
About Greece where it is situated Appearance of the Country Cli
86
The Extent of Greece First Settlement of the Country
88
The Grecian Lawgivers
89
War with Persia
90
Philip of Macedon conquers Greece
104
Conquests of Alexander the Great
106
Sequel to Alexanders Carer
108
Greece invaded by the Gauls
109
End of Grecian Independence
110
Modern History of Greece
111
About Italy as it now is
112
Founding of Rome by Romulus Its early State
115
Battle of the Horatii and Curiatii
118
From the reign of Ancus Martius till the Expulsion of the Kings
119
The Story of Coriolanus
121
Rome invaded by the Gauls The first Punic War
122
Second and third Punic Wars
124
Scipios Triumph
125
Sylla and Marius
126
Cneius Pompey and Julius Cæsar
127
Cæsar usurps the Supreme Power
128
Assassination of Julius Cæsar
129
Consequences of Cæsars Death
130
About the great Power and Extent of the Roman Empire in the Time of Augustus
132
The Means by which Rome acquired its Power
133
Rome under the Emperors
134
Progress of the Decline of Rome
136
Manners and Customs of the Ancient Romans
139
About Religion Deities Temples Marriage
140
About Funeral Rites and Ceremonies
142
Roman Farms Mode of Ploughing Farm Houses Grain Cattle Superstitions of the Farmers Gardens Vines
144
Country Houses Description of Plinys Villa Aqueducts
145
Military Affairs of the Romans Division of the Army The Imperial Eagle Music Arms Dress Military Rewards Crowns The Triumph
147
About Naval Affairs The War Galley Commerce Shows of Wild Beasts Exhibitions of Gladiators
149
Sports Chariot Racing The Circus Carriages Private Entertain ments Supper Rooms Convivial Parties Luxuries
150
About Theatres Clocks and Watches The Fine Arts Books and Writing Costume Conclusion
152
Rome under the Popes
153
About several other Italian States
156
About the Ottoman Empire Turkey in Europe Turkey in Asia About the Climate People and other Things
157
Description of Russia continued
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731
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Battle of Bannockburn
279
Pepin the Short first of the Carlovingian race in France
287
Joan of Arc raises the siege of Orleans
298
Kissing the popes toe abolished
300
ascends the throne of England

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Página 154 - In 1077 Pope Gregory obliged Henry IV"., emperor of Germany, to stand three days in the depth of winter, barefooted at his castle gate, to implore his pardon. In 1191, another pope kicked another emperor's crown off his head, while he was kneeling before him, to show that the pope could make and unmake kings at his pleasure.
Página 139 - Romans did not form a distinct order of citizens, but were. chosen from the most virtuous and honorable men of the state. These attended to the sacrifices of beasts to the gods, and other religious rites. The superstitions of the time gave rise to the establishment of a college of augurs, whose business it was to explain dreams, oracles, and prodigies, and to foretell future events. Leading a hill to lie sacrificed at one of the temple«.
Página 51 - Zone, between 4° 4' and 20° 3' north latitude and 116° 4' and 126° 34' east longitude from the meridian of Greenwich. It is surrounded on the north and west by the China Sea, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, and on the south by the Sea of Celebes.
Página 182 - Europe you will see many of these still in existence, some of which were built more than a thousand years ago. Most of them are in ruins, but they are interesting on account of the tales and legends of the olden times which are connected with them. 4. It is not certain when the feudal system commenced, but it appears to have been first in use among the German tribes, and was introduced into France by the Franks, who entered that country AD 420, and who laid the foundation of the French monarchy,...
Página 151 - Boxing, wrestling, and throwing the quoit formed a prominent part of these amusements ; but chariot driving took the lead of all others. 2. For the better enjoyment of horse and chariot races, there was an enclosed course immediately adjoining the city, called the circus. It was rather more than a mile in circumference, and was surrounded with seats, and three tiers of galleries.
Página 183 - French monarchy, about four hundred and eighty-six years after Christ. It continued in full force in the time of Charlemagne, and for some centuries after it formed the basis of all the political systems of Europe. 5. Now I must tell you that, among the rough kings and barons of the feudal times, it often happened that private acts of violence and injustice took place. Sometimes a powerful baron would come suddenly upon a weaker one, seize his castle, and either murder him or shut him up in a dungeon....
Página 177 - This was his son, entitled Louis the Mild. I know not wherefore he was called the Mild ; for one of the acts of his reign was to put out the eyes of another king whom he had taken prisoner. When Louis died, he left his dominions to his three sons. They immediately went to war with each other. It is said that a hundred thousand men were slain in one of their battles. 10. Some of the succeeding kings of France were Charles the Bald, Louis the Stammerer, Charles the Fat, Charles the Simple, Louis the...
Página 132 - Germany, all the states of Italy, Greece, the country now occupied by Turkey in Europe, beside many other nations. 3. In Asia, it embraced all the kingdoms from Asia Minor on the west, to India on the east. Of course, it included Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Arabia, Persia, Parthia, and many...
Página 181 - ... needed. 5. But, as I have said before, the great business of society in these times was war, either for defence against the attacks of other tribes, or for the purpose of conquering other tribes. The chiefs, or leaders, were generally the bravest and strongest men, those who would be most likely in a battle of hard blows to ensure victory 6.
Página 164 - Moorish kings had caused to be dug, that they might be buried there; tor they loved the Alhambra so well, that they used it both as their palace and sepulchre. 4. But the Spaniards hated the Moors, and seldom were at peace with them. In their continual wars, the victory sometimes fell to one party, and sometimes to the other. Eighty thousand Moors were once slain in a single battle. 5. On the other hand, a Moorish hero, by the name of Almanzor, is said to have vanquished the Spaniards in more than...

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