History for ready reference, Volume 4, Nicæa to Tunis

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69262

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History for ready reference, Volume 4, Nicæa to Tunis

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en

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Project Gutenberg

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This comprehensive historical reference volume covers events from the Council of Nicaea to Tunis, spanning ancient empires, medieval crusades, and modern colonial shifts. Written by J. N. Larned, it offers concise entries on geography, politics, and culture with a scholarly, encyclopedic tone ideal for students and general readers seeking reliable historical overviews.

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Volume IV of J. N. Larned's *History for Ready Reference* serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia covering pivotal historical moments from the founding of Nicæa to the modern history of Tunis. The text meticulously details the evolution of Nicæa under successive Roman, Gothic, Turkish, and Ottoman rule, highlighting its role as a capital for the Greek Empire and its tragic defeat during the First Crusade. Beyond specific city histories, the volume explores broader geopolitical shifts, including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty establishing a joint protectorate between the United States and Great Britain over a proposed inter-oceanic canal in Nicaragua, and the subsequent controversies regarding British dominion in Central America. The work also examines European economic transformations, specifically the shift from free trade to protectionist tariffs in France, Italy, and Germany following the Franco-German War, analyzing how these policies impacted agriculture and industry. Archaeological investigations at Troy are presented to clarify historical timelines relative to Homer's *Iliad*, while literary traditions are explored through entries on troubadours and trouvères, distinguishing their lyrical and epic contributions respectively. Additionally, the volume addresses ecclesiastical history with detailed accounts of the First Council of Nicæa and the Truce of God movement, which sought to curb private warfare in medieval Europe. Structured chronologically with extensive cross-references, this synthesis provides a dense yet accessible overview of global history, integrating maps, chronological tables, and diverse scholarly perspectives from antiquity through the late 19th century.

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