Episodes from Western History
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From ancient Greece, the center of culture, to the Renaissance and the Reformation, and up to the 19th century, these stories of the great men who left their mark and their everyday yet entertaining anecdotes will satisfy your intellectual curiosity and entertain you. From powerful monarchs, politicians, artists, and even religious and philosophical figures, these anecdotes from various life experiences will delight you and satisfy your intellectual curiosity.
The Sophists of Greece, the center of ancient culture; Rome, which achieved technological advancements in politics and military affairs; the dark medieval Europe; the Renaissance and Reformation, the civil revolution and the industrial revolution that occurred along with the growth of modern consciousness…
It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the flow of Western history, while also providing an interesting compilation of episodes of prominent figures in various fields, including monarchs, politicians, writers, artists, philosophers, and religions.
The valuable experiences of those who have lived before us are precious lighthouses that illuminate the path ahead for us in life, like a small boat.
The Sophists of Greece, the center of ancient culture; Rome, which achieved technological advancements in politics and military affairs; the dark medieval Europe; the Renaissance and Reformation, the civil revolution and the industrial revolution that occurred along with the growth of modern consciousness…
It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the flow of Western history, while also providing an interesting compilation of episodes of prominent figures in various fields, including monarchs, politicians, writers, artists, philosophers, and religions.
The valuable experiences of those who have lived before us are precious lighthouses that illuminate the path ahead for us in life, like a small boat.
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Chapter 1: Episodes of the Monarchs Who Wielded Power
Henry IV's Sumptuous Acts 18
The True Meaning of Rich 19
Conqueror's Attribute 21
Leisure to enjoy 22
Name value 24
Hand Out of the Grave 25
Virtue of the Doctrine of the Mean 26
Cleopatra's Nose 27
Confidence to Beat the Storm 28
Even you are 29
The Origin of the Calendar 31
The Logic of a Wise King 33
34 Qualities a Prince Must Have
36 Apples That Changed History
38 women married to British
It's a terrible drug, but it works 40
The Fortune Teller's Trick 42
The Fool Who Praises 44
Tax on a silver coin 46
The Difference Between Rebellion and Revolution 48
50 Women Who Are Harder to Rule Than a Kingdom
Two Kings 51
Truly Strong People 53
How do you feel 54
The Reigning Wife 56
Tales of Queens 58
The monarch is a servant 59
One Head 61
Leadership and Virtues of a Leader 62
Chapter 2: Episodes of Politicians Running Wild with Scheming
The Position of Power 65
Unwavering Integrity 67
Utopia 69
Ah, freedom! 71
How to Quit Drinking 73
If you don't vote for the devil, 74
A couple 75
mess 76
One Pound of Temptation 77
80% white meat
Eagle with a Twisted Neck 81
All is lost 82
What You Need More 83
Punctuality 84
Shoot first 85
Diamond Cigarette Case 87
Soldier 89 who refused the reward
5 minute difference 90
91 Gun aimed at a friend's head
Letter to My Son, Part 93
Hypocrisy Exposed 94
The Joy of Overcoming Temptation 96
Funny Story 98
Between Law and Morality 99
Four Freedoms 100
Flaws and Strengths 102
Lincoln v. Douglas Arguments 103
Letter 104
True Victory 105
106 because I'm weak-hearted
There is no such thing as a lowly job 107
False Caution and Claim 108
Reasons for Hesitation 109
Small Kindnesses 110
The Ideal of Democracy 111
A Word from the Prime Minister 114
Used President 115
Portrait 116
Beautiful Promise 118
Differences in Argument 120
Father's Legacy 121
Little Flower of New York 123
Motherly Love Sacrifices Her Life 124
2 Hour Mistake 125
Small Man 126
Humor and Humanity Are Inseparable 128
Chapter 3: Episodes of Explorers Conquering the Unknown World
First Discovery 131
The Gods Are Thirsty 133
135 in a snowstorm
Sponsor's Condition 138
The camaraderie of a bag of crackers 139
Diamond 140, which brings misfortune
Floating Soap 141
Money Makes Money 142
Integrity Activist 143
Frugal Father 144
The Fortune of Small Kindnesses 145
One candle 147
How to Captivate Your Opponent 149
Distribution of property 150
Proud Father 151
Regret 152
Chapter 4: Scientists' Episode for a Better World
Eureka 154
And Still the Earth Turns 156
Newton's Apple 159
Oh, I see! 162
The Great Secret 163
Everyone's 164
Odd Luck 165
Strange Fate 166
Beer Test 167
Reason for Rejection 168
Theory of Relativity 169
Consideration for Your Husband 171
Sky like a bird 173
1% Inspiration, 99% Perspiration 175
Activist 176
Soaring Book Prices 177
Air import 179
Acceptance Speech 181
Shortcut to Success 182
Chapter 5: Episodes of Writers Who Dreamed of Romance
Mama's Boy 184
Knights of the Round Table 185
Redhead 186
The Duality of Humanity 187
How to commit suicide 190
Talent Created Through Effort 192
The Trap of Prejudice 193
The Origin of the Sandwich 195
The Emotion of a Masterpiece 196
Poor Manuscript 197
The Belief That Saved Us From Crisis 198
Base 199, which defeated the threat
Honest Merchant 200
Misguided Love 202
Rabelais's Fifteen Minutes 204
I'm so sensitive I'm going crazy 207
Ancestor 208
The smiling person over there 209
Megalomania 211
Holey Socks 212
Days with Nothing to Do 214
It's going to get dirty anyway 216
Harsh Tongue 217
Author's Humor 218
I always end up standing 219
People Who Have Sinned 220
Cute Prank 222
Mismatched Couple 223
Success Beyond the Hill 225
Strange Advertisement 227
Literati 229
Pawnshop Regular 231
Special Goldfish 232
233 depending on the person
Special Discount 234
Human Types as Seen in Literature 235
Chapter 6: Episodes of Artists Creating a Beautiful World
The First Violin 243
Two-Faced Model 245
The Musician's Generosity 247
Happy Musician 249
Turning weaknesses into strengths 250
Ignorance 251
Silent Encore 252
What Agreement 254
Aria of Emotion 255
Misconception 257
Prejudice 258
No worries 259
Eiffel Tower 260
Praying Hands 261
Life without stimulation 262
Just get started 263
Fiery Love 265
Statue of Liberty 266
The Painters' Tale 267
The Miser Who Lost 268
How to Deal with Rude People 269
Magician 270
Finding Satisfaction in Small Things 271
The Loneliness Hidden Behind Laughter 272
Looking Back on Life 274
Three Weaknesses 275
Chapter 7: Episodes of Philosophy and Religion that Awaken Reason
Man is the measure of all things 277
The epitome of a wicked wife, Xantippe 279
The epitome of unpleasant things 281
Orator 283
Axe and Sickle 284
Prayer of Thanksgiving 285
Freedom of Religion 286
The Overly Rational Philosopher 287
2 dollars and 50 cents 288
Unnecessary Ears 289
Slander 290
Special Blessing 291
The one who will save the country 292
The famous sermon 293
Lessons from Philosophy 294
When did education begin? 295
Education 296
The Meaning of True Love 297
Henry IV's Sumptuous Acts 18
The True Meaning of Rich 19
Conqueror's Attribute 21
Leisure to enjoy 22
Name value 24
Hand Out of the Grave 25
Virtue of the Doctrine of the Mean 26
Cleopatra's Nose 27
Confidence to Beat the Storm 28
Even you are 29
The Origin of the Calendar 31
The Logic of a Wise King 33
34 Qualities a Prince Must Have
36 Apples That Changed History
38 women married to British
It's a terrible drug, but it works 40
The Fortune Teller's Trick 42
The Fool Who Praises 44
Tax on a silver coin 46
The Difference Between Rebellion and Revolution 48
50 Women Who Are Harder to Rule Than a Kingdom
Two Kings 51
Truly Strong People 53
How do you feel 54
The Reigning Wife 56
Tales of Queens 58
The monarch is a servant 59
One Head 61
Leadership and Virtues of a Leader 62
Chapter 2: Episodes of Politicians Running Wild with Scheming
The Position of Power 65
Unwavering Integrity 67
Utopia 69
Ah, freedom! 71
How to Quit Drinking 73
If you don't vote for the devil, 74
A couple 75
mess 76
One Pound of Temptation 77
80% white meat
Eagle with a Twisted Neck 81
All is lost 82
What You Need More 83
Punctuality 84
Shoot first 85
Diamond Cigarette Case 87
Soldier 89 who refused the reward
5 minute difference 90
91 Gun aimed at a friend's head
Letter to My Son, Part 93
Hypocrisy Exposed 94
The Joy of Overcoming Temptation 96
Funny Story 98
Between Law and Morality 99
Four Freedoms 100
Flaws and Strengths 102
Lincoln v. Douglas Arguments 103
Letter 104
True Victory 105
106 because I'm weak-hearted
There is no such thing as a lowly job 107
False Caution and Claim 108
Reasons for Hesitation 109
Small Kindnesses 110
The Ideal of Democracy 111
A Word from the Prime Minister 114
Used President 115
Portrait 116
Beautiful Promise 118
Differences in Argument 120
Father's Legacy 121
Little Flower of New York 123
Motherly Love Sacrifices Her Life 124
2 Hour Mistake 125
Small Man 126
Humor and Humanity Are Inseparable 128
Chapter 3: Episodes of Explorers Conquering the Unknown World
First Discovery 131
The Gods Are Thirsty 133
135 in a snowstorm
Sponsor's Condition 138
The camaraderie of a bag of crackers 139
Diamond 140, which brings misfortune
Floating Soap 141
Money Makes Money 142
Integrity Activist 143
Frugal Father 144
The Fortune of Small Kindnesses 145
One candle 147
How to Captivate Your Opponent 149
Distribution of property 150
Proud Father 151
Regret 152
Chapter 4: Scientists' Episode for a Better World
Eureka 154
And Still the Earth Turns 156
Newton's Apple 159
Oh, I see! 162
The Great Secret 163
Everyone's 164
Odd Luck 165
Strange Fate 166
Beer Test 167
Reason for Rejection 168
Theory of Relativity 169
Consideration for Your Husband 171
Sky like a bird 173
1% Inspiration, 99% Perspiration 175
Activist 176
Soaring Book Prices 177
Air import 179
Acceptance Speech 181
Shortcut to Success 182
Chapter 5: Episodes of Writers Who Dreamed of Romance
Mama's Boy 184
Knights of the Round Table 185
Redhead 186
The Duality of Humanity 187
How to commit suicide 190
Talent Created Through Effort 192
The Trap of Prejudice 193
The Origin of the Sandwich 195
The Emotion of a Masterpiece 196
Poor Manuscript 197
The Belief That Saved Us From Crisis 198
Base 199, which defeated the threat
Honest Merchant 200
Misguided Love 202
Rabelais's Fifteen Minutes 204
I'm so sensitive I'm going crazy 207
Ancestor 208
The smiling person over there 209
Megalomania 211
Holey Socks 212
Days with Nothing to Do 214
It's going to get dirty anyway 216
Harsh Tongue 217
Author's Humor 218
I always end up standing 219
People Who Have Sinned 220
Cute Prank 222
Mismatched Couple 223
Success Beyond the Hill 225
Strange Advertisement 227
Literati 229
Pawnshop Regular 231
Special Goldfish 232
233 depending on the person
Special Discount 234
Human Types as Seen in Literature 235
Chapter 6: Episodes of Artists Creating a Beautiful World
The First Violin 243
Two-Faced Model 245
The Musician's Generosity 247
Happy Musician 249
Turning weaknesses into strengths 250
Ignorance 251
Silent Encore 252
What Agreement 254
Aria of Emotion 255
Misconception 257
Prejudice 258
No worries 259
Eiffel Tower 260
Praying Hands 261
Life without stimulation 262
Just get started 263
Fiery Love 265
Statue of Liberty 266
The Painters' Tale 267
The Miser Who Lost 268
How to Deal with Rude People 269
Magician 270
Finding Satisfaction in Small Things 271
The Loneliness Hidden Behind Laughter 272
Looking Back on Life 274
Three Weaknesses 275
Chapter 7: Episodes of Philosophy and Religion that Awaken Reason
Man is the measure of all things 277
The epitome of a wicked wife, Xantippe 279
The epitome of unpleasant things 281
Orator 283
Axe and Sickle 284
Prayer of Thanksgiving 285
Freedom of Religion 286
The Overly Rational Philosopher 287
2 dollars and 50 cents 288
Unnecessary Ears 289
Slander 290
Special Blessing 291
The one who will save the country 292
The famous sermon 293
Lessons from Philosophy 294
When did education begin? 295
Education 296
The Meaning of True Love 297
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 31, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 302 pages | 150*220*18mm
- ISBN13: 9788994514086
- ISBN10: 8994514082
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