Rebels and Reformers: Biographies for Young People by Ponsonby and Ponsonby
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"Rebels and Reformers: Biographies for Young People" by Arthur & Dorothea Ponsonby is a collection of biographies intended for a younger audience, written in the early 20th century. The book presents the lives of twelve significant historical figures—often overlooked—who exhibited moral courage and a commitment to social reform. It explores the contrast between historical perceptions of these individuals, often seen as rebels, and the positive impact they had on humanity's progress. The
opening of the book introduces the overarching theme and intention behind the biographies, emphasizing the importance of intellectual and moral giants in contrast to commonly highlighted figures of military or exploratory action. The authors outline how the chosen subjects, including notable figures such as Girolamo Savonarola, exemplified qualities of fearlessness and independence of character while facing considerable opposition in their lives. Through a simple but poignant narrative, the introduction sets up the stage for a detailed exploration of each figure's efforts and struggles, aiming to inspire readers with their courage and enduring influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ponsonby, Arthur Ponsonby, Baron, 1871-1946 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ponsonby, Dorothea, 1876-1963 |
| Title | Rebels and Reformers: Biographies for Young People |
| Contents | Introduction -- Savonarola -- William the Silent -- Tycho Brahe -- Cervantes -- Giordano Bruno -- Grotius -- Voltaire -- Hans Andersen -- Mazzini -- William Lloyd Garrison -- Thoreau -- Tolstoy -- Bibliography. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Reformers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65267 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65267-2 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 416 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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