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The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 59, December 23, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness heated riots, naval standoffs, and fights for freedom as this historical children's magazine unpacks a world on the brink.

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2005-08-09
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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 59, December 23, 1897" is a magazine that opens a window into the world of 1897 through the lens of a children's news publication. It shows the clashing cultures of Germans and Czechs in Austria, leading to violent riots in Prague after a leader's removal, forcing the army to step in and take control. Beyond Europe, the magazine reports on Germany's naval threat to Haiti, arguments over land in China, and the Cuban people's fight for freedom, giving young readers a clear picture of the challenges and conflicts shaping countries around the world at the time.

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