Mary Platt Parmele

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A Short History of Italy (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

From the birth of the Roman Empire to the rise of the city-states through the Renaissance and the making of modern Italy, Mary Platt Parmele’s A Short History of Italy is a fascinating story of the forces and events that shaped this country.

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Autor

Author and historian Mary Platt Parmele lived in America from 1843 until 1911. She was an American scholar and historian who was born in Mary Platt Parmele (1843-1911). She was raised in New Haven, where her father was a professor at Yale University, after being born in Stratford, Connecticut. In New York City, Parmele started her writing career as an editor and writer for newspapers and magazines. Afterwards, she began producing historical works, among them A Short History of England, The Development of an Empire: A Historical Outline of Rome, and The Evolution of an Empire: A Quick Historical Sketch of France. Parmele's work was distinguished by its lucidity and accessibility to a broad readership. She tried to pique readers' interest in history who may not have been otherwise interested. Parmele supported women's rights to an education and the vote. She was active in several women's rights groups and served as president of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association. At the age of 67, Parmele passed away in 1911. Her contributions to historical writing contributed to the study of history's increased accessibility and popularity.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Enhanced Media Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781365991721
• Artikelnr.: 48439361