Need help with history!

by Gabagod

I wouldn’t normally do this but here’s a little context. I’ve been sick with pneumonia and haven’t been in class for almost two weeks and there’s a test this Wednesday. I’m supposed to know about Johannes Kepler, Nicolas Copernicus, William Harvey, Marie Antoinette, Voltaire, Maximillian Robespierre, Versailles, Simon Bolivar. I’m having trouble finding them in my text and there’s not a table of contents to help me out. What articles do you recommend I read to learn about these people? I really appreciate any time you could take out of your day to help.

jschooltiger

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