History - Essays

Unapologetically Outspoken: Hip Hop, Social Justice and Liberation confronts social issues that are often ignored by the US corporate media, US educational institutions, as well as by the US government itself. This book is a collection of essays that challenge mainstream perspectives on everything,...

Former and current Fultonians reflect on what they remember about their Upstate New York community. The book is a collection of forty-one memoirs written by those who have come to love Fulton and now share that love through their rich memories.Author: Fulton Library PatronsISBN-10:...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1884 Edition.Author: Austin Parsons Stockwell,William Henry StillwellISBN-10: 1498177921ISBN-13: 9781498177924Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.15d

""The Origin and Growth of the Healing Art"" is a comprehensive and informative book that explores the history of medicine from ancient times to modern day. Written by Edward Berdoe, the book provides a detailed account of the development of medicine in various cultures...

""A History of the Jews in Rome"" is a historical account of the Jewish community in Rome from the period of 160 BC to 604 AD. Written by Elizabeth Harriot Hudson and published in 1882, the book provides a detailed insight into the lives...

Foundations Of American Civilization: An Elementary History With Civics (1914) is a historical and civic textbook written by Arthur Treat Gorton. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of the United States from its earliest beginnings to the early 20th...

Author: Aleine AustinISBN-10: 1258819023ISBN-13: 9781258819026Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/21/2013Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

""A Short History of Nigeria"" by Michael Crowder is a comprehensive account of the history of Nigeria, from its pre-colonial era to the present day. The book covers the country's rich cultural heritage, its colonial past, and its struggles for independence and democracy. It...

Life In Egypt During The Eighteenth Dynasty And The Days Of The Boy Pharaoh Tutenkhamun.Author: Leonard CottrellISBN-10: 125824652XISBN-13: 9781258246525Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d

""Old Silver And Old Sheffield Plate: A History Of The Silversmith's Art In Great Britain And Ireland"" by Howard Pitcher Okie is a comprehensive guide to the history of silver and Sheffield plate in Great Britain and Ireland. The book takes the reader on...

Author: William Eldon BaringerISBN-10: 1258212277ISBN-13: 9781258212278Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

Author: William Ray DennesISBN-10: 1258180332ISBN-13: 9781258180331Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.34d

Bessboro: A History Of Westport, Essex Co., N. Y. (1904) is a book written by Caroline Halstead Royce that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Westport, a town located in Essex County, New York. The book covers the period from the town's...

The Genealogical and Encyclopedic History of the Wheeler Family in America is a comprehensive historical account of the Wheeler family, written by Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr. and published in 1914. The book provides a detailed genealogical record of the family's origins in England and...

Notes on Qualitative Analysis, Concise and Explanatory is a book written by Henry John Horstman Fenton in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive guide to qualitative analysis, a method of chemical analysis that involves identifying the components of a substance based on their physical...

Early History of Nashville is a book written by Lizzie Porterfield Elliott in 1911. It is a comprehensive account of the early history of Nashville, Tennessee, from its founding in 1779 until the early 20th century. The book explores the city's growth and development,...

""A Genealogy And History Of The Chute Family In America: With Some Account Of The Family In Great Britain And Ireland"" is a comprehensive book written by William Edward Chute in 1894. The book is a detailed account of the history and genealogy of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Conspiracy in Algiers 1942-1943 is a historical non-fiction book written by Pierre-Gosset and Renee. The book delves into the events that took place in Algiers during the Second World War, specifically between 1942 and 1943. The authors provide a detailed account of the conspiracy...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""Manuscripts of Leonardo Da Vinci: Their History, With A Description of the Manuscript Editions in Facsimile"" by Elmer Belt is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of the famous Italian polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. The book focuses on the manuscripts...

Blunders, stuff-ups and misjudgements are a part of any country's history. Dwelling on what might have been isn't always helpful, but recognising our mistakes and learning from them is important. In this highly original and provocative book leading Australian historians attempt to do just...

A unique and discursive history of gardens and their significance across a wide range of cultures, Gardens of Heaven and Earth explores the meanings behind our efforts to maintain, manipulate and ornament our environment. Drawing particular inspiration from the work of the eighteenth-century Swedish...

The Filson Club History Quarterly, first published in 1926, has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the nation's finest regional historical journals. Over the years it has published excellent essays on virtually every aspect of Kentucky history. Gathered together here for the first...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Judith M. Brown, one of the leading historians of South Asia, provides an original and thought-provoking strategy for conducting and presenting historical research in her latest book, Windows into the Past. Brown looks at how varieties of "life history" that focus on the lives...

When it was first published in 1972, Hubert Butler's pioneering masterwork was received with scepticism by his contemporaries. He used linguistics to trace the origins of myths and saints back to pre-Celtic Ireland and Europe, and showed how these stories and names - ancestors...

The bicentenary of Haitian independence in 2004 triggered a renewed interest in Haitian history and culture. In many ways, however, much work is still required in this fertile field. Reinterpreting the Haitian Revolution and Its Cultural Aftershocks, the first collection of essays edited by...

Does the discipline of history need a reformation? How should Christian faith shape the ways historians do their work? This book, written for students, considers the "how" of doing history. The authors first examine the current "liturgies" of the historical profession and suggest that...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1623 Edition.Author: Charles ButlerISBN-10: 1498188494ISBN-13: 9781498188494Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.42d

In the midst of apartheid in South Africa, journalist Maurice Hommel documented the cruel injustices and tensions running rampant within the country. What he saw forever impacted his life. Conversations and Soliloquies presents a collection of Hommel's essays and articles from the last fifty-five...

A Short History of the Cornaro Family is a book written by Luigi Cornaro. The book delves into the history of the Cornaro family, a prominent Italian noble family that rose to power during the Renaissance period. The author provides a comprehensive account of...

The Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret is a historical account of the early Christian Church, written by the 5th-century bishop and theologian Theodoret of Cyrus. The book covers the period from the birth of Jesus Christ to the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD, and...

""A History of Neurological Surgery"" by Arthur Earl Walker is a comprehensive account of the development of neurological surgery from ancient times to the present day. The book covers the major milestones in the field, including the discovery of the brain's role in motor...

Address Delivered At The Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Of England Held In Louisville On February 1, 1951.Author: John E. TilfordISBN-10: 1258622300ISBN-13: 9781258622305Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2013Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

""The Evolutionary History Of A New England Homestead: The Colonel Joseph Stebbins Homestead In Deerfield, Massachusetts"" by Jennie Maria Arms Sheldon is a comprehensive account of the development and transformation of a historic property in New England. The book delves into the rich history...

The Latest And Most Authentic Approved History Of St. Augustine And Fort Marion.Author: Harris PublisherISBN-10: 1258178680ISBN-13: 9781258178680Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 0.07d

The History Of Coins And Symbols In Ancient Israel by Wirgin, Wolf is a comprehensive book that delves into the fascinating world of ancient Israeli coins and symbols. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of coinage in Israel, the...

The ""History Of Santa Cruz County, California"" is a comprehensive book written by Edward Sanford Harrison in 1892. This book provides a detailed account of the history, geography, and culture of Santa Cruz County, located in the central coast of California. The author covers...

""Early History of Idaho"" is a historical book written by William John McConnell in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Idaho, from the arrival of the first European explorers to the state's admission to the Union in 1890....

The book ""History Of The United States Marine Corps"" was written by M. Almy Aldrich in 1875. It is a comprehensive account of the Marine Corps, covering its origins in the American Revolution to its role in the Civil War. The book includes detailed...

The History Of North America V19: Prehistoric North America (1905) is a book written by W. J. McGee that delves into the prehistoric period of North America. The book covers the geological and environmental conditions of the continent during the prehistoric era, the different...

The Marching Years is a book written by Norman Bridge, which chronicles the history of the marching band in the United States. The book covers the evolution of marching bands from their origins in military bands to their current form as entertainment groups. The...

The History of Reynard the Fox is a classic medieval fable that has been passed down through generations. The book is written by William Caxton, who was a renowned English printer and writer in the 15th century. The story follows the exploits of Reynard,...

A Manual of the History of Philosophy by John R. Morell is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of philosophical thought. This book provides a detailed account of the development of philosophical ideas from ancient times to the modern era. It covers the major...

Life in the Iron Mills is a novella written by Rebecca Harding Davis in 1861. Set in the industrial town of Wheeling, Virginia, the story follows the life of Hugh Wolfe, a Welsh immigrant who works in an iron mill. The novella explores the...

""Two Hundred Years Ago: Or Life In New Sweden"" is a historical fiction book written by Emily Read and first published in 1876. The story takes place in the early 17th century and follows the life of a Swedish family who immigrated to America...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with 101 of the most inspiring, heartwarming, and unforgettable stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul. This collection captures the spirit of our nation--proud, industrious, creative, generous, and patriotic--that's the spirit of America! What better way to celebrate America's 250th...