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Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14

A comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete narratives in the master-words of the most eminent historians. This is volume 14 of 22, covering from 1775-1799 AD. - Summary Adapted from the Title Page (16 hr 24 min)

Chapters

Outline Narrative

29:41

The Battle of Lexington, AD 1775, by Richard Frothingham

47:49

The Battle of Bunker Hill, AD 1775, by John Burgoyne

3:42

The Battle of Bunker Hill, AD 1775, by John Heneage Jesse

12:07

The Battle of Bunker Hill, AD 1775, by Joanes Grahame

13:51

Canada Remains Loyal to England, AD 1775, by John McMullen

22:26

Signing of the American Declaration of Independence, AD 1776, by Thomas Jeffers…

20:44

Signing of the American Declaration of Independence, AD 1776, by John A. Doyle

12:19

The Defeat of Burgoyne at Saratoga, AD 1777, by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy

43:22

The First Victory of the American Navy, AD 1779, by Alexander Slidell Mackenzie

44:17

Joseph II Attempts Reform in Hungary, AD 1780, by Arminius Vambry

23:47

Siege and Surrender of Yorktown, AD 1781, by Henry B. Dawson

39:27

Siege and Surrender of Yorktown, AD 1781, by Lord Cornwallis

8:40

British Defense of Gibraltar, AD 1782, by Frederick Sayer, part 1

26:55

British Defense of Gibraltar, AD 1782, by Frederick Sayer, part 2

25:59

Close of the American Revolution, AD 1782, by The American Peace Commissioners

10:26

Close of the American Revolution, AD 1782, by John Ludlow

44:25

Settlement of American Loyalists in Canada, AD 1783, by Sir John G. Bourinot

19:45

The First Balloon Ascension, AD 1783, by Hatton Turnor

25:39

Framing of the Constitution of the United States, AD 1787, by Andrew W. Young, …

25:32

Framing of the Constitution of the United States, AD 1787, by Andrew W. Young, …

27:59

Framing of the Constitution of the United States, AD 1787, by Joseph Story

13:19

Inauguration of Washington, AD 1789-1797, by James K. Paulding and George Washi…

39:24

French Revolution: Storming of the Bastille, AD 1789, by William Hazlitt

43:30

Hamilton Establishes the American Bank, AD 1791, by Alexander Hamilton and Lawr…

13:05

Negro Revolution in Haiti, AD 1791, by Charles Wyllys Elliot

39:37

Republican France Defies Europe, AD 1792, by Alphonse M.L. Lamartine, part 1

24:35

Republican France Defies Europe, AD 1792, by Alphonse M.L. Lamartine, part 2

21:26

The Invention of the Cotton-gin, AD 1793, by Charles W. Dabney

7:26

The Invention of the Cotton-gin, AD 1793, by R.B. Handy

42:07

The Invention of the Cotton-gin, AD 1793, by Denison Olmsted

23:33

The Execution of Louis XVI, AD 1793, by Thomas Carlyle

37:21

The Reign of Terror, AD 1794, by Francois P.G. Guizot, part 1

20:52

The Reign of Terror, AD 1794, by Francois P.G. Guizot, part 2

20:26

The Downfall of Poland, AD 1794, by Sir Archibald Alison

20:29

The Rise of Napoleon, AD 1796, by Sir Walter Scott

34:25

Overthrow of the Mamelukes, AD 1798, by Charles Knight

22:03

Jenner Introduces Vaccination, AD 1798, by Sir Thomas J. Pettigrew

31:31