Mary Platt Parmele penned The Evolution of an Empire, A Brief Historical Sketch Of France. The book offers a concise description of the significant events and personalities that affected French history from antiquity until the late 19th century The book is broken up into parts that discuss various periods in French history, such as the Roman conquest, Charlemagne's reign, the Hundred Years' War, Louis XIV's reign, and the French Revolution. Throughout her overviews of each time period, Parmele highlights the significant individuals, events, and social, economic, and political transformations that occurred. The book is arranged well and is simple to understand because to Parmele's clear and concise writing. Maps, drawings, and timelines are also included in the book to assist highlight important ideas and events. The Evolution of an Empire is a helpful introduction to French history that gives readers a comprehensive overview of the significant occasions and individuals who created the country. Even if the book's method and language are a little obsolete, anybody who is interested in learning about French history may benefit from using it.
Author and historian Mary Platt Parmele lived in America from 1843 until 1911. She was an American scholar and historian who was born in Mary Platt Parmele (1843-1911). She was raised in New Haven, where her father was a professor at Yale University, after being born in Stratford, Connecticut. In New York City, Parmele started her writing career as an editor and writer for newspapers and magazines. Afterwards, she began producing historical works, among them A Short History of England, The Development of an Empire: A Historical Outline of Rome, and The Evolution of an Empire: A Quick Historical Sketch of France. Parmele's work was distinguished by its lucidity and accessibility to a broad readership. She tried to pique readers' interest in history who may not have been otherwise interested. Parmele supported women's rights to an education and the vote. She was active in several women's rights groups and served as president of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association. At the age of 67, Parmele passed away in 1911. Her contributions to historical writing contributed to the study of history's increased accessibility and popularity.
