Edward Potts Cheyney bol americký historický a ekonomický spisovateľ, ktorého práce slúžili ako vysokoškolské učebnice. Jeho písanie sa zameriavalo na spoločenské a hospodárske zmeny v Anglicku a Európe, najmä v kľúčových obdobiach histórie. Cheyneyho prístup spočíval v podrobnom skúmaní historických udalostí a ich dopadov na spoločnosť. Jeho diela poskytujú čitateľom hlboký vhľad do vývoja anglickej a európskej histórie.
An essential collection of primary sources that illuminate English history from the Roman era through the reign of Victoria. This volume provides students with an unparalleled firsthand perspective on key events and figures throughout English history.
In this classic work, Cheyney provides a comprehensive overview of the social and economic factors behind England's industrial revolution, covering topics such as agriculture, transportation, and labor. This book remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern British society.
Published in 1926, this book by historian Edward Potts Cheyney examines the nature, methods, and purpose of history. Cheyney argues that history is the study of human progress and that it should be studied both as a science and as an art. He also discusses various methods of studying history, including biography, archaeology, and economics. Cheyney's book is a thought-provoking meditation on the role of history in society and the importance of preserving historical memory.
This book delves into the European history that shaped America. From the time before Columbus discovered America in 1492, and through the centuries leading up to it, the book describes the forces, institutions and individuals that contributed to the continent's history on the other side of the Atlantic. This historical account is an excellent resource for students, history buffs, and anyone with an interest in European-American history.