ISBN: 9780243067626 - The Cyclopedic Review of Current History, Vol. 5: Columbian Annual, 1895 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of significant events and trends in the year 1895. Starting with a summary of the Armenian crisis that resulted in reforms being proposed by Russia, France, and England, the author explores global power dynamics and international diplomatic efforts to tamp down the conflict. The book recounts the devastating effects of the bubonic plague in Asia and other parts of the world, and discusses the subsequent scientific breakthrough that identified the bacteria responsible for the disease. Other key topics include the ongoing dispute over the boundary between British Guiana and Venezuela, the first international arbitration hearing at The Hague, and the evolving political and economic landscape of the United States. The author offers a nuanced account of the formation of the National Council of Women, the first organization dedicated to advocating for women's rights and suffrage. The book concludes by highlighting the inauguration of president Grover Cleveland and the ongoing debate over silver coinage, a topic that would continue to dominate political discourse in the years to come. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal year in world history and sheds light on the complex interplay between domestic and international politics, scientific advancement, and social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…