Universal History: From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne (1821)

""An Universal History: From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne"" is a historical book written by Jacques Bossuet and published in 1821. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the world from the beginning of time until the reign of Charlemagne. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history of the world from its creation up until the birth of Christ. It includes the history of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as the rise and fall of empires, and the spread of Christianity. The second part of the book focuses on the history of Europe from the time of the birth of Christ up until the reign of Charlemagne. It includes the history of the Roman Empire, the barbarian invasions, the rise of Christianity in Europe, and the emergence of the Frankish Empire under Charlemagne. Throughout the book, Bossuet offers his own interpretations of historical events, often drawing on his Christian beliefs to provide a moral and spiritual perspective on history. He also emphasizes the importance of monarchs and rulers in shaping the course of history, and argues that the divine right of kings is a necessary principle for maintaining social order. Overall, ""An Universal History: From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the world and Europe, and provides a unique perspective on the role of religion and monarchy in shaping historical events.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.