History - Essays

The medieval world was built to fall. For a thousand years between the fall of Rome and the rise of gunpowder, kingdoms rose and collapsed with startling speed. Held together by dynastic marriage, religious authority, and the charisma of individual rulers, these realms faced...

Author: Sabino Perea-YébenesISBN-10: 1036468607ISBN-13: 9781036468606Publisher: Cambridge Scholars PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/13/2026Pages: 306Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Critical and historical essays Volume II offers an analytical exploration of England's past through a series of essays that balance interpretation with reflective critique. The opening emphasizes the author's ability to merge historical inquiry with literary insight, establishing a tone that values clarity of...

Critical and historical essays Volume I offers an analytical exploration of England's past through a series of essays that balance interpretation with reflective critique. The opening emphasizes the author's ability to merge historical inquiry with literary insight, establishing a tone that values clarity of...

Delve into the intellectual landscape of the 19th century with "Critical & Historical Essays By Thomas Babington Macaulay," a collection of insightful writings that showcase Macaulay's profound understanding of history and literature. This volume offers a selection of Macaulay's most influential essays, providing readers...

A vivid, authoritative account of plant use and healing from a little-known corner of Pakistan. Precise, thoughtful fieldwork from Balochistan. M. Goodman's Fieldiana Botany New Series volume presents meticulous botanical description alongside clear ethnographic notes, functioning as both an ethnobotany research book and a...

The personal memoir of Mrs. "Zoe" Schmitt (a British citizen living in Heidelberg, Nazi-Germany during World War II and married to a Nazi S.S. Officer) as she recalls the LAST DAY of Nazi Occupation before the arrival of the U.S. and Allied Forces.Author: Janet...

This volume of the Steele Family Memoirs is dedicated to the late Carol Beth Sorensen Steele, wife of Isaac Alexander Steele II, and is the subject of this volume. She was age 85 when this interview was conducted. She passed away July 14, 2017...

"Scott Hargreaves is a polemical warrior with a fine sense of the importance of history in general and Western Civilisation in particular. The Australian Achievement and its Opponents is a controversial work and, as such, makes a valuable contribution to the public debate." -...

Author: Marcus DalrympleISBN-10: 1727867513ISBN-13: 9781727867510Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2020Pages: 266Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.60d

The Rainy Day Writers are back again with a book about days gone by -- reminiscences, if you will. Perhaps you, too, can recall... -Stores and Businesses - Where we shopped for gifts and groceries, or perhaps had a first job. -Life on the...

Why did President Harry S. Truman decide to use the atomic bombs on Japan? American historians and politicians commonly claim the bombs ended the war against Japan and saved American lives. However, when one investigates the climate of this event and analyzes the pertinent...

BELABOURED. BATS BROKEN. BRITAIN SHAKEN is an essay about the UK's travails during the General Election of 2017, punctuated as it was by a series of murderous public events. The result was a hung parliament that illustrates the profound uncertainty that Britons feel about...

This book is a collection of articles published by me earlier. These articles are united by a common theme of the history of Russia from Nicholas II to Putin. You will find here are many little-known facts, and also the theory of historical cycles...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: G. Maspero,A. H. SayceISBN-10: 1498092942ISBN-13: 9781498092944Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 472Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.39lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.95d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1874 Edition.Author: Henry LovelichISBN-10: 1498051960ISBN-13: 9781498051965Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 366Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.76d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1699 Edition.Author: Pierre GassendiISBN-10: 1498089739ISBN-13: 9781498089739Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 462Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.93d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1809 Edition.Author: HamptonISBN-10: 1498088082ISBN-13: 9781498088084Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 456Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.92d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.Author: William Jennings BryanISBN-10: 1497976618ISBN-13: 9781497976610Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.Author: T. J. CampbellISBN-10: 1498051898ISBN-13: 9781498051897Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 366Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.76d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition.Author: C. M. RiddingISBN-10: 1498000487ISBN-13: 9781498000482Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.Author: Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth,John Van Duyn SouthworthISBN-10: 1494122596ISBN-13: 9781494122591Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 674Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.53lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 1.35d

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.Author: David F. HoustonISBN-10: 1494123665ISBN-13: 9781494123666Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 748Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.81lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 1.49d

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.Author: Harold Peake,Herbert John FleureISBN-10: 1494026058ISBN-13: 9781494026059Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.34d

The General History of China V1 is a book written by P. Du Halde and published in 1741. It is a comprehensive history of China, covering various aspects of the country's culture, politics, economy, and society. The book is divided into several chapters, each...

The Second Part of the Chronicle of Peru is a historical book written by Pedro de Cieza de Le������n in 1883. It is a continuation of his earlier work, The First Part of the Chronicle of Peru, and covers the period from 1533 to...

""A History of Imperialism"" is a book written by Irwin St. John Tucker in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive account of imperialism, its origins, and its impact on the world. Tucker explores the different forms of imperialism, including economic, political, and cultural imperialism,...

A Short History of Ancient Peoples is a book written by Souttar and Robinson in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient civilizations that existed in different parts of the world. It covers the history, culture, and achievements of the ancient...

The Truth About The Frank Case is a non-fiction book written by Christopher Powell Connolly in 1915. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the infamous Leo Frank case, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia in 1913. Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, was...

Town and Country: Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Andrew Halliday and originally published in 1866. The book is a reflection of the author's observations and experiences of life in both the city and the countryside, with each story presenting a...

The Nabob V1 is a novel written by the French author Alphonse Daudet and was first published in 1898. The story revolves around a wealthy and powerful Indian businessman named Jansoulet, who is also known as the Nabob. Jansoulet travels to Paris to seek...

The History And Antiquities Of The Collegiate Church Of St. Saviour, St. Marie Overie, Southwark is a book written by William Thompson in 1894. The book is a comprehensive account of the history and architecture of the church of St. Saviour, which was later...

""The Position and Course of the South"" is a book written by William Henry Trescot in 1850. The book discusses the political and economic situation of the southern states of the United States during the mid-19th century. Trescot argues that the South's unique position...

""History Of The Old Towns, Norridgewock And Canaan"" is a book written by John Wesley Hanson and published in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of two old towns in Maine, USA - Norridgewock and Canaan. The author delves into...

The Barbarians of Morocco is a book written by Graf Sternberg in 1908. It is a historical account of the author's travels through Morocco, detailing his experiences and observations of the country and its people. The book covers a wide range of topics, including...

Kansas In The Sixties is a historical book written by Samuel Johnson Crawford in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the state of Kansas during the 1860s. It covers various aspects of life in Kansas during that time, including politics, social life,...

""History of Mary Stuart V2: Queen of Scots"" is a book written by Joseph Adolphe Petit in 1874. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scots. It covers her early life, her marriages, her...

Author: Washington Daniel ShirkISBN-10: 1436947073ISBN-13: 9781436947077Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2008Pages: 272Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

""A Memoir Of Thomas Chittenden, The First Governor Of Vermont: With A History Of The Constitution During His Administration"" is a historical book written by Daniel Chipman and first published in 1849. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of...

Reference Studies in Mediaeval History is a book written by James Westfall Thompson and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive study of the medieval period, covering various aspects of history, including political, economic, and social history. The author provides a detailed analysis...

On The Necessity Of A More Effectual System Of National Defense: And The Means Of Establishing The Permanent Security Of The Kingdom (1808) is a book written by Thomas Douglas Selkirk. The book primarily focuses on the need for a stronger national defense system...

The book ""History of the Bradley Family: With Particular Reference to the Descendants of Nathan Bradley of Dorchester, Massachusetts"" was written by Samuel Bradlee Doggett in 1878. It provides a comprehensive account of the Bradley family's history, with a specific focus on the descendants...

Presidentes De La Republica V3 (1904) is a Spanish-language book written by Pablo Herrera. The book is a historical account of the presidents of the Republic of Mexico, covering the period from 1824 to 1904. It includes biographies of all the presidents who have...

American History For Schools is a comprehensive textbook written by Robert Bartow Cousins in 1913. The book is designed for use in schools and provides a detailed overview of American history from the pre-colonial era to the early 20th century. Cousins covers major events...

The Telegraph Manual V2 is a comprehensive historical account and detailed description of the semaphoric, electric, and magnetic telegraphs. Written by Taliaferro P. Shaffner in 1867, this book provides a thorough examination of the development, evolution, and practical applications of telegraph technology up to...

Ancient Parliamentary Elections: A History Showing How Parliaments Were Constituted And Representatives Of The People Elected In Ancient Times (1868) is a book written by Homersham Cox. The book explores the history of parliamentary elections in ancient times, providing a comprehensive overview of how...

Essays and Aphorisms is a collection of philosophical and literary essays by Arthur Helps, first published in 1892. The book includes a variety of topics, such as human nature, morality, love, and society. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, and...

Marie Antoinette by De Segur, Marquis is a biographical account of the life of the famous queen of France, Marie Antoinette. The book is a detailed exploration of Marie Antoinette's life, from her childhood in Austria to her marriage to King Louis XVI of...

""A History Of The Earthquake And Fire In San Francisco: An Account Of The Disaster Of April 18, 1906"" is a non-fiction book written by Frank W. Aitken. The book provides a detailed account of the devastating earthquake and fire that struck San Francisco...

A History Of The House Of Percy: From The Earliest Time Down To The Present Century V1 is a historical book written by Gerald Brenan. The book provides a comprehensive account of the House of Percy, one of the most prominent and powerful families...