Throne-Makers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thayer, William Roscoe, 1859-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Throne-Makers" by William Roscoe Thayer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the impactful figures behind the political and social transformations of Europe, with a particular focus on leaders like Bismarck, Napoleon III, Kossuth, and Garibaldi. It seeks to portray how these "throne-makers" shaped their nations and the overall landscape of European politics during a tumultuous period. The opening of "Throne-Makers" introduces readers to the central theme of the book: the evolution of governance in Europe from 1789 onward, highlighting the personalities that influenced these changes. Thayer emphasizes the diverse political structures emerging across different nations and the role of influential leaders in crafting their respective regimes. The beginning sets the stage for a detailed examination of key figures, starting with Otto von Bismarck, offering insights into his character and political philosophy as he navigates the complexities of Prussian governance and ambition amidst a fragmented Germany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Throne-makers: Bismarck. Napoleon III. Kossuth. Garibaldi

Portraits: Carlyle. Tintoret. Giordano Bruno. Bryant.

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-02-10