The World Displayed, in Its History and Geography (Volume 1-2); Embracing a History of the World, From the Creation to the Present Day

by Royal Robbins

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1837. ... They err, who count it glorious to subdue By conquest far and wide, to over-run large countries, and in field great battles win, Great cities by what do these worthies, But rob and spoil, burn, slaughter and enslave Peaceable nations, , "A view of the heroic ages of Christianity," says an interesting historian, "in regard to their grand and general results, is a useful and important, though a melancholy employment. The Crusades retarded the march of civilization, thickened the clouds of ignorance and superstition, and encouraged intolerance, cruelty and fierceness. Religion lost its mildness and charity; and war its mitigating qualities of honour and courtesy. Such were the bitter fruits of the Holy Wars. We can follow with sympathy, both the deluded fanatic, and the noble adventurer in arms, in their wanderings and marches through foreign regions, braving the most frightful dangers, patient in toil, invincible in military spirit So visionary was the object, so apparently remote from selfish relations, that their fanaticism wears a character of generous virtue. The picture, however, becomes darkened, and nature recoils with horror from their cruelties, and with shame from their habitual folly and senselessness." FRANCE. 16. In 11 OS the throne of France was ascended by Louis VI., surnamed the fat, son of Philip I. He carried on a war with Hrnry I. of England, but was not successful. The English defeated his army at the battle of Brenneville, 1119 A. C. He was an accomplished and energetic sovereign. 5 In Louis' flight after the battle, an Englishman seized his horse's bridle, exclaiming, "the king is taken." "The king is never taken," said Louis, "not even in a game of chess," and then struck his enemy dead at his feet. 17. Louis VII., the yo...

284 pages, Paperback

Published February 3, 2012

About the author

Robbins was a pioneer of American rock climbing who completed an impressive list of first ascents throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s. Many of these were in Yosemite Valley, and included major classics such as the Northwest Face of Half Dome (1957), the Salathé Wall on El Capitan (1961), the North America Wall on El Capitan (1964) and Tis-sa-ack on Half Dome (1969).

Robbins' climbing ethics were also pioneering, as he championed the cause of "clean" (i.e. hammerless) climbing in an era when the use of pitons and bolts was regarded as standard practice.