Ten Great Events in History James Johonnot 9781544970561 Books
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Ten Great Events in History by James Johonnot
Ten Great Events in History James Johonnot 9781544970561 Books
One has to keep in mind that this book was composed in 1887, with the prejudices and sensibilities of an American historian trying to demonstrate which events in world history were watersheds in the fight for individual freedom. That said, the list offered is an interesting one that includes Great Britain's subjugation of India -- from the author's empirical perspective, this was a liberation of an entire sub--continent. This chapter alone makes the book a must-read for finding historical perspective. But Johonnot gives more than perspective. His narratives are filled with on-the-ground details that have slipped away from the historical record that we are presented 128 years later. I especially enjpyed the day by day account of the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The language is flowery, often relying in fact on poems of the time, but the material is fascinating if taken with a good dose of modern perspective and a healthy respect for the author's own.Product details
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Ten Great Events in History James Johonnot 9781544970561 Books Reviews
Interesting choices of events with plausible defenses of those choices. Just enough to whet the appetite for more material. Even the lightest student of history will enjoy this book. I would really enjoy listening to the argument about what events would or could be substituted for the ones selected.😁
I'm going with three stars just because I feel pretty neutral about this one. It wasn't great, it wasn't awful, it just was. Also, the perspective is a bit skewed - you have to ask yourself the 10 greatest moments according to whom and from what side of the line.
Not as good as I expected. Great information and very accurate. Somewhat boring.
Good read especially from the view of a Brit writing this in the 1880s. Keep in mind when the book was written with the intellectual minds of Britain at that time, especially when you read the chapter on India.
One could argue all day long about whether the events in this book were the ten greatest events, but that wasn't the author's point. He chose the events that are presented because they all had to do with oppressed groups organizing and defeating oppressive groups so that they (the oppressed groups) could live their own lives in freedom.
Ten Great Events in History by James Johonnot is not really a history book. It is, rather a book of stories about historical events. This is not a criticism, but the distinction is a necessary one. A historian tries to determine what events actually occurred and when, how and why they happened. He then tries to write about the events in as evenhanded and unbiased manner as possible. A storyteller, on the other hand, makes use of historical events to entertain or educate the reader. He does not necessarily let the way of a good story. It is not that he tells falsehoods but his focus is on what amuses or edifies the reader.
James Johonnot was not acting as a sober historian in Ten Great Events in History. He was telling inspiring stories of deeds done by valiant people. The general theme of these stories is the defense of freedom against tyranny. The ten events are
Defense of freedom by Greek valor
Crusades and the Crusaders
Defense of freedom in Alpine passes
Bruce and Bannockburn
Columbus and the New World
Defense of freedom on Dutch dikes
The Invincible Armada
Freedom's voyage to America
Plessey and how an empire was won
Lexington and Bunker Hill.
It is a little difficult to see how some of these events actually advanced the cause of freedom. The native inhabitants of the New World were not made freer by Columbus's voyage. The Battle Plessey began the process by which the British conquered India. Though Britain undoubtedly ruled India with more efficiency and justice than the Mughals, India was not exactly freed.
James Jononnot wrote this book in 1887, long before our modern age of political correctness, when writers were freer to say what they really thought about other cultures. Thus, there are the usual nineteenth century stereotypes in Ten Great Events. Orientals are indolent and subject to despotism. Spaniards are cruel and superstitious. Anglo-Saxons are brave and freedom loving. Despite such weaknesses, Ten Great Events in History is fun and easy to read. If the whole stories behind some of the events are not told, at least the reader has a good starting point, and the stories are inspiring.
Frankly, I was expecting something different. I was looking for something more on the line of the Mongols and the largest empire ever, the French and Russian revolution, the fall of the Incas and/or Aztecs, WWI, WWII. Instead I found chapters dedicated to the Scotts and Brits, Dutch and Spanish feuds, and Pilgrim voyage to America and US independence. Interesting? Yes. Most important world events? If you are American from Scottish, British or Dutch origin, perhaps. My mistake is that I did not read the book content before buying it. I was caught by the title. I will be more cautious next time.
One has to keep in mind that this book was composed in 1887, with the prejudices and sensibilities of an American historian trying to demonstrate which events in world history were watersheds in the fight for individual freedom. That said, the list offered is an interesting one that includes Great Britain's subjugation of India -- from the author's empirical perspective, this was a liberation of an entire sub--continent. This chapter alone makes the book a must-read for finding historical perspective. But Johonnot gives more than perspective. His narratives are filled with on-the-ground details that have slipped away from the historical record that we are presented 128 years later. I especially enjpyed the day by day account of the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The language is flowery, often relying in fact on poems of the time, but the material is fascinating if taken with a good dose of modern perspective and a healthy respect for the author's own.
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