Discourse On The Uses And Importance Of History: Illustrated By A Comparison Of The American And French Revolutions (1847)

By William C. Rives, William Cabell Rives, William C. Rives

Book Overview

""Discourse On The Uses And Importance Of History: Illustrated By A Comparison Of The American And French Revolutions"" is a book written by William Cabell Rives in 1847. The book is a discourse on the significance and relevance of history in understanding the present and shaping the future. Rives uses a comparison of the American and French revolutions to illustrate the importance of understanding historical context and the consequences of actions taken in the past. The book delves into the political, social, and economic factors that led to the revolutions and how they differed in their outcomes. Rives argues that history can serve as a guide for future generations to avoid the mistakes of the past and create a better future. The book is considered a classic work on the subject of history and its importance in shaping society.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: 1120611369
• ISBN13: 9781120611369
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"