Fighters For Freedom: The Story Of Liberty Throughout The Ages

By Harlan Eugene Read

Book Overview

""Fighters for Freedom: The Story of Liberty Throughout the Ages"" by Harlan Eugene Read is a comprehensive account of the history of liberty and the people who fought for it. The book takes the reader on a journey through time, from ancient Greece to modern-day America, exploring the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom.The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different era in history. Part one covers the ancient world, including the Greeks and Romans, while part two explores the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Part three covers the Age of Enlightenment, including the American and French revolutions, while part four focuses on the struggles for liberty in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The final part of the book covers the modern era, including the civil rights movement and the fight against totalitarianism.Throughout the book, Read highlights the key figures and events that shaped the history of liberty. From Plato and Aristotle to Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jr., he explores the ideas and actions of those who fought for freedom and democracy. He also examines the challenges and obstacles that these individuals faced, from tyrannical rulers to social inequality and discrimination.Overall, ""Fighters for Freedom"" is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of liberty and the struggle for human rights. With its engaging writing style and detailed research, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the people and events that have shaped our world and continues to inspire us today.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: 1163157481
• ISBN13: 9781163157480
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"