A Description Of A New Chart Of History: Containing A View Of The Principal Revolutions Of Empire That Have Taken Place In The World (1786)

By Joseph Priestley

Book Overview

""A Description of a New Chart of History"" is a book written by Joseph Priestley and published in 1786. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the major political and social revolutions that have occurred throughout human history. The central focus of the book is the new chart of history, which Priestley developed as a visual aid to help readers better understand the complex and interconnected nature of historical events. The chart depicts the rise and fall of empires, the development of religions, and the progression of science and technology. The book also includes detailed descriptions of significant historical events and figures, ranging from the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece to the European Renaissance and the American Revolution. Overall, ""A Description of a New Chart of History"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the broad sweep of human history and the forces that have shaped our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436724228
• ISBN13: 9781436724227
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"