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The pen and the sword

by 20160731 frey50
Additional authors: Ed. -- Hibbert, Christopher
Series: Milestones of History Volume 6 Published by : Newsweek Books (New York) , 1974 Physical details: 160 p. ISBN:088225068X.
Subject(s): History, Modern -- 17th Cenutry
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900 - 999 909.6 Pen (Browse shelf) Available 42495

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction, Linking passages, 1601-1698, Index A play for all seasons, Revolt of the Netherlands, The Pilgrims at Plymouth, Harvey Explains the circulation of the blood, the day of the dupes, The rape of Magdeburg, The meeting of the Long Parliament, Foundation in the Ch'ing Dynasty, "A Cruel Necessity", "L'etat c'est moi", Cambridge's young Genius, John Milton Publishers Paradise Lost, The Dutch in the Medway, Vienna under siege, Revocation of the Edict of Nates, The Glorious Revolution, A window on the west

Traces milestones in history from the plays of Shakespeare in 1601 to the westernization of Russia under Peter the Great in 1698.