The World, In The Year 1840: Retrospect Of The Chief Events, Civil, Political, And Religious, Of The Past Year (1841) is a historical book written by James Fraser. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the major events that occurred in the year 1840 across the world. It covers the political, civil, and religious events that took place in different parts of the world, including Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. The book is divided into different chapters, each focusing on a specific region or country. The author provides a detailed account of the key events that shaped the political and social landscape of each country during the year 1840. The book also covers the major religious events and movements that took place during this period, including the spread of Christianity and other religions in different parts of the world.The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of the world in the 19th century. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the major events that occurred during this period, including the Opium War in China, the European revolutions of 1848, and the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.Overall, The World, In The Year 1840: Retrospect Of The Chief Events, Civil, Political, And Religious, Of The Past Year (1841) is an insightful and informative book that provides a detailed account of the major events that occurred across the world in the year 1840. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the 19th century.In Chronological Order.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.