2048) Free E-Book: The Ottoman Empire 1801-1913

By WILLIA M MILLER, M.A. (OXON.)

Hon. LL.D. in the National University of Greece : Corresponding Member of the Historical and Ethnological Society of Greece : Author of The Latins in the Levant.

GENERAL PREFACE

The aim of this series is to sketch the history of Modern Europe, with that of its chief colonies and conquests, from about the end of the fifteenth century down to the present time. In one or two cases the story commences at an earlier date: in the case of the colonies it generally begins later. The histories of the different countries are described, as a rule, separately ; for it is believed that, except in epochs like that of the French Revolution and Napoleon I, the connection of events will thus be better under stood and the continuity of historical development more clearly displayed.

The series is intended for the use of all persons anxious to understand the nature of existing political conditions. " The roots of the present lie deep in the past" ; and the real significance of contemporary events cannot be grasped unless the historical causes which have led to them are known. The plan adopted makes it possible to treat the history of the last four centuries in consider able detail, and to embody the most important results of modern research. It is hoped therefore that the series will be useful not only to beginners but to students 7vho have already acquired some general kncnvledge of European History. For those who wish to carry their studies further, the bibliography appended to each volume will act as a guide to original sources of information and works of a more special character.

Considerable attention is paid to political geography; and each volume is furnished with such maps and plans as may be requisite for the illustration of the text.

G. W. PROTHERO. . . .

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