General Prospectus of the Project to Celebrate the Centenary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Which Established Lasting Peace Between America and Great Britain (Classic Reprint)

General Prospectus of the Project to Celebrate the Centenary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Which Established Lasting Peace Between America and Great Britain (Classic Reprint)

Author: American Committee for the Cele Peoples

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-12-09

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780656383498

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Excerpt from General Prospectus of the Project to Celebrate the Centenary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Which Established Lasting Peace Between America and Great Britain As was announced on the day the National Committee was organized, it is the plan of the American Committee, in conformity with the formally - expressed sentiment of the International Confer ence held in New York, May 5 - 10, 1913, also properly and adequately to celebrate the century of peace between America and France, Germany, Norway, Swe den, Holland, and the other great na tions of the world with which we have never engaged in war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


General Prospectus of the Project to Celebrate the Centenary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Which Established Lasting Peace Between America and Great Britain; as Well as the Plan to Signalize in Fitting Manner, the Peace Which Has Existed Between

General Prospectus of the Project to Celebrate the Centenary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Which Established Lasting Peace Between America and Great Britain; as Well as the Plan to Signalize in Fitting Manner, the Peace Which Has Existed Between

Author: American Committee for the Celebratio

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019878460

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This book outlines the American Committee's plans to celebrate the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812 and established a lasting peace between the United States and Great Britain. Featuring detailed descriptions of the celebration's various events and activities, as well as historical information about the treaty and its significance, this prospectus offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


A Patriot's History of the United States

A Patriot's History of the United States

Author: Larry Schweikart

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-12-29

Total Pages: 1350

ISBN-13: 1101217782

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For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.


Witnesses to History

Witnesses to History

Author: Lyndel V. Prott

Publisher: UNESCO

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 9231041282

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This Compendium gives an outline of the historical, philosophical and ethical aspects of the return of cultural objects (e.g. cultural objects displaced during war or in colonial contexts), cites past and present cases (Maya Temple Facade, Nigerian Bronzes, United States of America v. Schultz, Parthenon Marbles and many more) and analyses legal issues (bona fide, relevant UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions, Supreme Court Decisions, procedure for requests etc.). It is a landmark publication that bears testament to the ways in which peoples have lost their entire cultural heritage and analyses the issue of its return and restitution by providing a wide range of perspectives on this subject. Essential reading for students, specialists, scholars and decision-makers as well as those interested in these topics.


Maryland History in Prints

Maryland History in Prints

Author: Laura Rice

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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A stunning visual accompaniment to the history of the state with 330 full color reproductions from the glory days of Maryland printmaking, with accompanying essays.


The Art of Renaissance Europe

The Art of Renaissance Europe

Author: Bosiljka Raditsa

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0870999532

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Works in the Museum's collection that embody the Renaissance interest in classical learning, fame, and beautiful objects are illustrated and discussed in this resource and will help educators introduce the richness and diversity of Renaissance art to their students. Primary source texts explore the great cities and powerful personalities of the age. By studying gesture and narrative, students can work as Renaissance artists did when they created paintings and drawings. Learning about perspective, students explore the era's interest in science and mathematics. Through projects based on poetic forms of the time, students write about their responses to art. The activities and lesson plans are designed for a variety of classroom needs and can be adapted to a specific curriculum as well as used for independent study. The resource also includes a bibliography and glossary.


Memoirs of My Life

Memoirs of My Life

Author: Robert D. Bush

Publisher: LSU Press

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780807128701

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Pierre Clément de Laussat was the last representative of a foreign power to exercise authority in Louisiana. Appointed colonial prefect by Napoleon Bonaparte, Laussat departed for Louisiana in January 1803 to preside over the formal retrocession of the colony from Spain to France, only to have his mission altered entirely by the Louisiana Purchase on April 30, 1803. These memoirs, covering the period from January 1803 to July 1804, provide a unique firsthand perspective on the momentous transaction that doubled the size of the United States. Laussat pens very personal observations on Louisiana's people and customs, Spanish and American officials with whom he had frequent contact, the local physical environment and economic system, and the formalities involved with the transfer of the colony to the United States. Memoirs of My Life furnishes rare insights into culture, politics, and everyday life in early-nineteenth-century Louisiana.