History - Essays

Ever wonder what the alchemists were talking about? Alchemical Matters: Essays on the Precursor to Modern Chemistry provides in-depth background information, useful hints, and tips. The collection of essays delves into the possible chemistry of the alchemist's recipes for the transmutation of metals and...

An acclaimed historian illuminates today's political situation by examining the relationship between governing and storytelling, from the Middle Ages to the "post-truth" present, in these engaging essays. In the wake of Donald Trump's election, renowned medievalist Patrick Boucheron delivered a powerful, probing series of...

A compilation of essays and art pieces submitted to the Nell Propst Historical Essay Contest by High School students from Northeastern Colorado. Volume VII in the series from the 2015-2016 school year.Author: Jennifer SchmidtISBN-10: 1530315352ISBN-13: 9781530315352Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/07/2016Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.Author: Umar Ibn Muhammad SuhrawardiISBN-10: 1498186912ISBN-13: 9781498186919Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.38d

A Full Description of the Great Tornado in Chester County, Pennsylvania is a historical account of a devastating tornado that struck the region in 1877. Written by Richard Darlington Jr., the book offers a detailed description of the storm and its aftermath, including the...

Primogeniture: A Short History Of Its Development In Various Countries And Its Practical Effects is a historical account written by Evelyn Cecil and published in 1895. The book explores the concept of primogeniture, which is the practice of passing down inheritance to the firstborn...

""History of Prussia Under Frederic the Great: 1740-1745"" is a historical book written by Herbert Tuttle and published in 1888. The book focuses on the reign of Frederic the Great, who ruled Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Specifically, the book covers the first five...

""History of the Conquest of Spain by the Arab-Moors V2"" is a book by Henry Coppee, first published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the Arab-Moorish conquest of Spain in the 8th century and the subsequent rule of the Moors in...

The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia is a book written by the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and reign of Peter the Great, one of the most important and...

Essays on the Gita is a book written by Sri Aurobindo, a spiritual leader and philosopher from India. The book is a collection of essays that provide a deep and insightful analysis of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important texts in Hinduism....

The Oneota is a book that contains notes and memoranda written by Willard E. Yager prior to his death. Yager was a scholar who had a deep interest in the Oneota culture, which was a prehistoric Native American culture that existed in the upper...

A Miscellany Primarily About Purcell's Part In The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Construction. Additional Contributor Is Al C. Joy.Author: Gabriel MoulinISBN-10: 1258552825ISBN-13: 9781258552824Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2013Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17d

""A History of Montezuma County, Colorado: Land of Promise and Fulfillment"" by Ira S. Freeman is a comprehensive account of the history of Montezuma County, located in southwestern Colorado. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first Native American tribes to...

Author: George Francis DowISBN-10: 125847882XISBN-13: 9781258478827Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2012Pages: 462Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.00d

""Studies in the History of Arabic Logic"" is a scholarly work written by Nicholas Rescher. This book presents an in-depth analysis of the Arabic tradition of logic, which has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The author explores the evolution of...

Based Upon An Address By A. N. Aneizi, Then Minister Of Finance Of U. K. Of Libya Before The Council Of Islamic Affairs, In New York, July 27, 1954.Author: A. N. AneiziISBN-10: 1258198355ISBN-13: 9781258198350Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.02h x...

Masonry In Texas: Background, History And Influence To 1846 is a comprehensive book written by James David Carter that explores the origins, evolution, and impact of Freemasonry in Texas up until 1846. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Masonic lodges, their members,...

Castorologia: Or The History And Traditions Of The Canadian Beaver is a book written by Horace T. Martin and originally published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the history, habits, and traditions of the Canadian beaver, which was once a vital...

""A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689"" is a historical account written by John Graham and published in 1844. The book details the events surrounding the Siege of Londonderry and the Defense of Enniskillen during the...

A General History of Porcelain Volume 1 is a comprehensive book written by William Burton and originally published in 1921. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of porcelain, covering its origins in China and its spread throughout the world. The author...

Raleigh (1886) is a biography written by Edmund Gosse about the life of Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era. The book provides a comprehensive account of Raleigh's life, from his early years as a soldier and adventurer to his rise...

History of Bunker Hill Battle, with a Plan is a book written by Samuel Swett in 1826. The book is a detailed account of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on June 17, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. The battle was...

The Lincoln Centennial Medal, Presenting The Medal Of Abraham Lincoln By Jules Edouard Roine (1908) is a book written by Jules Edouard Roine that provides a detailed description of the Lincoln Centennial Medal. The book was published in 1908 and focuses on the medal...

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...

A History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy is a comprehensive book written by Horatio W. Dresser. The book provides a detailed account of the development of philosophical thought from ancient Greece to the Middle Ages. It covers the major philosophical movements and thinkers of...

The Karaite Halakah And Its Relation To Sadducean, Samaritan And Philonian Halakah: Part One is a book written by Bernard Revel and published in 1913. The book explores the religious law and practices of the Karaite Jews, a Jewish sect that rejected the oral...

The History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 is a comprehensive account of the events that led to one of the most significant political upheavals in European history. Written by F.A.M. Mignet, a prominent French historian of the 19th century, this book...

Mind Energy: Lectures And Essays (1920) is a collection of lectures and essays by the French philosopher Henri Bergson. In this book, Bergson explores the concept of mind energy and its relationship to consciousness, life, and evolution. He argues that the traditional view of...

If we view the South as an antebellum home, Southern Fried Ramblings With Grits and All the Fixings would be the grand entrance of that stately home. The very act of approaching the home is filled with hints of greater things to come. And...

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Christian Iconography or The History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages V1 is a comprehensive book by M. Didron that explores the history and development of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book is divided into chapters that cover various subjects, including...

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...

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...

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...

Imaginative and cerebral, this volume recounts the fantastic history of the antipodes--namely Australia and New Zealand--from the Western perspective over the course of the past five millennia. Tracing the fiction underlying the fact in the tales of, among others, Marco Polo, John Mandeville, and...

Author: William Guy CarrISBN-10: 1805403192ISBN-13: 9781805403197Publisher: Omnia Veritas LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2025Pages: 326Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1884 Edition.Author: Dosabhai Framji KarakaISBN-10: 1498123880ISBN-13: 9781498123884Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 632Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.27d

""A Plain Description of the Bermudas, Now Called Sommer Islands: With the Manner of Their Discovery 1609 (1613)"" is a historical book written by Silvester Jourdain. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery of the Bermudas, also known as the Sommer Islands,...

Prophecy And History In Relation To The Messiah: Warburton Lectures For 1880-1884 (1885) is a book written by Alfred Edersheim. The book explores the relationship between prophecy and history in relation to the Messiah. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of the Bible...

The book ""History of Charles Dixon, One of the Early English Settlers of Sackville, N.B."" is a historical account written by James Dunbar Dixon in 1891. The book details the life and experiences of Charles Dixon, who was one of the first English settlers...

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...

Eric Foner has done more to shape the public and professional understanding of American history than any other scholar. The preeminent historian of the Civil War era, Foner's keynote has been American freedom and its changing meanings and boundaries. We see in his award-winning...

Author: Henry GuerlacISBN-10: 1258704900ISBN-13: 9781258704902Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2013Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.35d

Author: Henry GuerlacISBN-10: 1258704919ISBN-13: 9781258704919Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2013Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.35d

Author: Henry GuerlacISBN-10: 1258704862ISBN-13: 9781258704865Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2013Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.34d

Author: Helen Edson SlocumISBN-10: 1258495473ISBN-13: 9781258495473Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.06d

""A Short History of Michigan State"" by Lyle Blair is a concise and informative book that explores the history of Michigan State University, from its founding in 1855 to the present day. The book covers a range of topics, including the university's early years...