History - Essays

Some stories are just too crazy to believe! This collection of 50 bizarre events actually happened. These are the things they never taught you in school! Here are the true stories of the remarkable people and unbelievable events that are too crazy to make...

A lord of castles and cities. An ally of emperors. A name that medieval memory turned into a monster. In the violent heart of thirteenth century northern Italy, Ezzelino III da Romano rose from the tangled world of castles, communes, family rivalries, imperial ambitions,...

Part memoir, mostly anecdotes and essays, the book begins with a view of a vanished era, life as seen through the eyes of a boy growing up during the depression years. Greene's powerful memory provides a unique first-hand account of events nearly a century...

In this book, Pastor Art Sims discusses the Gospel of the Grace of God and issues that conflict with it. God's gift of eternal salvation can only be received by Grace through faith. It cannot be received through discipleship or any other system of...

This is the first issue of the first volume of The History Project Digest Magazine. Explore some interesting articles about history as well as a guest writer. Explore the topics of Eng and Change Bunker, Olive Oatman, The Spiritulist Movement and The Orphan Trains....

Welcome to the third edition of The History Project Digest Magazine! In this issue you will learn about four brand new historical topics but we are exploring some of the mythology and spiritual aspects that goes along with it. Plus, three special guest writers!...

On Wednesday, 12 June 1889, a scheduled passenger train travelling from Armagh to Newry collided with a packed Sunday School excursion train on the outskirts of the city, resulting in the loss of eighty-nine lives and hundreds injured. It is hard to comprehend a...

Corona Richmond: An anthology of stories about Covid-19 from 2020This collection of stories was contributed by friends, relatives, and others, affected in so many ways by the COVID-19 virus. Whether it is by inconvenience, or by loss. It has touched us all.Author: Robin Briggs,Joel...

Broken Arrow - Military code phrase meaning an American unit has been overrun. It calls in every combat aircraft for support. It requires the air strike take out the position where the unit is located. In 2020, such an attack was necessary as our...

In a world where hypocrisy and lies are an art form masquerading as "tolerance" and "politically correctness", In Once a Slave, Always a Slave, a book written by a black to other blacks (and whites, yellows and browns), Anaya Binta, a black essayist argues...

This book seeks to open up new ways of visualizing and exploring loneliness in our age and to offer insights into its different meanings. Loneliness, this body in its modernist and postmodernist sense emerged as both a term and an empirical recognizable experience around...

Stories of a New England Journalist, 1975-2019Author: Paul McGearyISBN-13: 9798377933670Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2023Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d

In A Preface to Politics, Walter Lippmann offers a groundbreaking exploration of political thought, blending philosophy, psychology, and practical insight. Challenging conventional ideologies, Lippmann calls for creative leadership and adaptive governance in a rapidly changing world. This timeless work is a must-read for anyone...

Between 2011 to 2014, the author gathered insight on the direction of global activism from the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street, from One Billion Rising to Femen. He reflects on inspiration from Gloria Steinem to Wangari Maathai, from Leymah Gbowee to Grace Lee...

The kid in this book had a lot of heart. It showed as an altar boy experiencing the Presence of God, a juvenile delinquent who got hit upside the head by a cop when stealing a handgun from a car, and singing bass as...

It all begins on a warm Halloween evening in 1936 in Moundville, Alabama-the time and place of the author's birth. These stories are all true, but, then again, they are all stories. A fascinating portrait of a disappeared world, The Willow Place plunges the...

DEAD OF SUMMER is a beach-reading collection of true-crime, true-horror, and generally quirky weirdness from a group of writers who call themselves the Dead of Winter. If you like your sun and sand with a little spontaneous human combustion, this is your book. We...

The Papers published in this volume were selected from among the presentations made at the scientific sessions of NAL 2006 and 2007 convocations. It is hoped that other papers from those sessions will be published in future editions. The theme of the NAL Convocation...

We have given to the lectures in this volume the theme Nigeria in Evolution. The lead lecture is on Nigeria's Amalgamation, and the second on Northern Nigerian Renaissance, critically examining the socio-economic developments of Northern Nigeria in the 20th and 21st centuries.Author: Tekena N....

Williams, Rev. Alvin Dighton, D. D., was born Oct. 13, 1825, graduated at Hamilton College, New York, in 1849. He has been superintendent of schools for Lawrence, Mass., and for West Virginia, president of the Northwestern and West Virginia Colleges, principal of Nebraska State...

Williams, Rev. Alvin Dighton, D. D., was born Oct. 13, 1825, graduated at Hamilton College, New York, in 1849. He has been superintendent of schools for Lawrence, Mass., and for West Virginia, president of the Northwestern and West Virginia Colleges, principal of Nebraska State...

Here is a book that will transport you back in time to a world that is vastly different from ours. Those Were Our Days aims to give the present-day reader an insight into the past and to preserve experiences and ways of life that...

The 2nd Annual Gayarre Conference was held March 14, 2014 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. It was sponsored by the Gayarre History Club of C.E. Byrd High Schools. Secondary students in Caddo Parish Schools were asked to submit proposals on the 2014 theme: Revolutons. Proposals...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition. Being A Series Of Historical Events And Narratives, In Which Members Of This Family Have Played A Prominent Part.Author: Ida Cochran HaughtonISBN-10: 149818524XISBN-13: 9781498185240Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.02h x...

The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling Volume 1 is a novel written by Henry Fielding. It was first published in 1749 and is considered one of the greatest works of English literature. The story follows the life of Tom Jones, a foundling who...

Recently the phenomenon, known from time immemorial, get an extremely wide circulation. This phenomenon is known as gossips, slander, double standards and so on. I called it SNOWDENIZM and briefly described in this work.Author: Ilya KoganISBN-10: 1496053230ISBN-13: 9781496053237Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2014Pages:...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Henry Osborn TaylorISBN-10: 1494121395ISBN-13: 9781494121396Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.81lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.26d

This is a new release of the original 1953 edition.Author: Edward PinkowskiISBN-10: 1494103958ISBN-13: 9781494103958Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 406Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.83d

""A History Of Block Island: From Its Discovery, In 1514, To The Present Time, 1876"" is a book written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Block Island, starting from its discovery in...

Lafayette and Three Revolutions is a book written by John Simpson Penman that chronicles the life of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a crucial role in three major revolutions- the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the 1830...

""Take to the Hills: A Chronicle of the Ozarks"" is a non-fiction book written by Marguerite Lyon that chronicles the history and culture of the Ozark region in the United States. The book is a collection of essays, anecdotes, and stories that highlight the...

""By Juan De Fuca�������s Strait: Pioneering Along The Northwestern Edge Of The Continent"" is a book written by James G. McCurdy. The book is a historical account of the exploration and settlement of the northwestern region of North America, particularly the area around Juan...

Polonius: A Collection Of Wise Saws And Modern Instances, written by Edward Fitzgerald, is a book that explores the character of Polonius from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. The book is a compilation of quotes and sayings from Polonius, accompanied by Fitzgerald's commentary and interpretation....

""Frank Harris Anson: Pioneer In The North"" is a biography written by D.W. Ambridge. The book tells the story of Frank Harris Anson, a pioneer who played a significant role in the development of the North of England. Anson was born in 1865 and...

""Fiji and the Fijians V1: The Islands and Their Inhabitants"" is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Williams that explores the geography, history, culture, and lifestyle of the Fijian people. The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of Fiji and...

""King Tut-Ankh-Amen"" by Archie Bell is a book that explores the life and reign of the famous Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun. The book delves into his rise to power, his political and religious beliefs, and the mysteries surrounding his death. Bell also provides insight into...

""Man Afoot: He Walked a Lot, Saw a Lot and Wrote a Few Essays and Things"" is a collection of essays and reflections written by William J. Burtscher, who spent much of his life exploring the world on foot. The book is a testament...

The Golden Crucible: An Introduction to the History of American California 1850 to 1905 is a comprehensive book written by Blake Ross. The book details the history of California during the period of 1850 to 1905, focusing on the events that shaped the region...

Author: Daniel SargentISBN-10: 125844013XISBN-13: 9781258440138Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.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...

To Which Is Added The Genealogy Of The Several Shires And Counties And Population In Virginia From The First Spanish Colony To The Present Time.Author: William Broaddus CridlinISBN-10: 1258475855ISBN-13: 9781258475857Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.43d

Additional Illustrators Are Samuel Morris Holden And Willett V. Forbes.Author: Jennie Maria Arms SheldonISBN-10: 1258311054ISBN-13: 9781258311056Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2012Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.15d

""The Need For Hampton"" is a book written by the Hampton Institute in 1916. The book details the importance of education and vocational training for African Americans in the early 20th century. The Hampton Institute was founded in 1868 with the mission of providing...

""Call The Doctor: A Social History Of Medical Men"" by E.S. Turner is a comprehensive account of the evolution of medical practice and the role of doctors in society. The book delves into the history of medicine, from the earliest times to the modern...

Twinsburg, Ohio, 1817-1917: History, Genealogies (1917) is a comprehensive book written by Lena M. Carter. The book focuses on the history of Twinsburg, Ohio, from its founding in 1817 to its centennial celebration in 1917. The author provides a detailed account of the town's...

Collective Thinking For Human Welfare is a book written by Nelson A. Rockefeller in 1950. The book focuses on the importance of collective thinking in order to promote the welfare of humanity. Rockefeller argues that individual thinking and action are not enough to solve...

Fragments From Greenwich Village is a collection of essays and sketches by Guido Bruno, originally published in 1921. The book is a vivid portrayal of life in Greenwich Village, the bohemian neighborhood of New York City during the early 20th century. Bruno was a...

The Scott Collection Of Casts Of The Busts Of Julius Caesar is a book published in 1905 by the Cambridge Department of Classics. The book contains a comprehensive collection of casts of the busts of Julius Caesar, one of the most famous Roman leaders...

Echoes From Hospital And White House: A Record Of Mrs. Rebecca R. Pomroy's Experience In Wartimes (1884) is a historical account written by Anna L. Boyden. The book is a memoir of Mrs. Rebecca R. Pomroy's experiences during the American Civil War and the...

The book ""History Of The International Order Of The King's Daughters And Sons: V2, Part 1, 1931-1946"" is a detailed account of the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons, a Christian organization founded in 1886 in New York City. The book is...