"Ten Great Events in History" is a historical book written by James Johonnot. As the title character is so indulgent, readers are forced to keep reading to find out what happens next. Johonnot's narrative spans numerous time periods and civilizations, providing readers with a broad view on crucial occurrences which have shaped the course of human progress. The collection's ten events include significant milestones like Christopher Columbus' discovery of America, the Protestant Reformation, the start of the American Revolution, the French Revolution, the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, and Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. Throughout the book, Johonnot investigates the social, political, and cultural ramifications of these events, highlighting their far-reaching implications for society and the world. He additionally highlights the work of noteworthy people who played pivotal roles in every incident. "Ten Great Events in History" is known for its accessibility and readability, which makes it suited for both young readers and adults interested in getting an extensive grasp of historical turning moments. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of "Ten Great Events in History" is both modern and readable.
James Johonnot (1823-1888) was a teacher in New York State. He was born in Bethel, Vermont, and attended New England Seminary in Windsor. In 1845, he was appointed principal of the Jefferson School in Syracuse. He graduated from the State Normal School in Albany in 1848. He began working as an agent for D. Appleton & Company in 1850, and in 1853 he was chosen state agent of the New York State Teachers' Association. He was the principal of the high school in Joliet, Illinois, from 1861 until 1866. He was appointed principal of the State Normal School in Warrensburg, Missouri, in 1872, a position he held until 1875. He subsequently worked as a school administrator in Deposit, New York for a year before moving to Ithaca, New York, where he stayed from 1876 until 1880. After 1880, he lived in Princeton, NJ with his son-in-law, a Princeton College professor. He wrote Principles and Practice of Teaching, Country School-Houses: Containing Elevations, Plans, and Specifications, and many other books, was a co-author of Kruesi's Drawing Books, and helped prepare Appleton's Geographies.
