History - Essays

""We Who Are About To Die: Prison As Seen By A Condemned Man"" is a non-fiction book written by David Lamson. The book offers a firsthand account of life in prison from the perspective of a man who has been sentenced to death. Lamson,...

Journal Of The History Of Medicine And Allied Sciences, V2, No. 3, Summer, 1947.Author: Herbert S. Klickstein,Henry M. LeicesterISBN-10: 1258198630ISBN-13: 9781258198633Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

""A History of Texas: Land of Promise"" by Joseph Lynn Clark is a comprehensive account of the fascinating history of Texas. The book traces the state's origins from its earliest Native American inhabitants to its modern-day status as a thriving economic and cultural center....

Primer of French Literature and History: With Notes on Prosody and the History of the Language is a comprehensive guide to French literature and history written by J. P. R. Marichal and published in 1918. The book is designed to provide readers with a...

""The Early History of the Fur Seals: The Beasts of the Sea"" is a book written by George William Steller and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of fur seals, covering their biology, ecology, and significance to...

""History of Joseph Smith: Written for Young People"" is a book written by George Quayle Cannon in 1900. The book is a biography of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and is intended for a younger audience. The book covers...

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...

The book titled ""History Of The Ohio Canals: Their Construction, Cost, Use And Partial Abandonment (1905)"" is a comprehensive account of the canals in Ohio, USA. It is authored by the Ohio Historical Society and provides a detailed description of the canals' construction, expenses...

The Aulneau Collection, 1734-1745 is a book written by Jean Pierre Aulneau and published in 1893. The book is a collection of documents and letters that were written by Aulneau during his time as a Jesuit missionary in North America from 1734 to 1745....

""History of the Battle of Blue Licks"" is a historical account written by Bennett Henderson Young in 1897. The book is a detailed description of the Battle of Blue Licks, which took place on August 19, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War. The battle...

History of France V15: From the Most Remote Period to 1789 is a book written by Henri Martin in 1866. It is the fifteenth volume in a series that covers the history of France from its earliest times to the French Revolution of 1789....

""The Indians' Revenge; Or Days of Horror: Some Appalling Events in the History of the Sioux"" is a historical account written by Alexander Berghold that delves into the violent conflicts between the Sioux Native American tribe and white settlers in the United States during...

""New Mexico Mines and Minerals"" is a historical book written by Fayette Alexander Jones in 1904. The book provides an overview of the early mining history and resources of New Mexico, focusing on the various districts in the state. The author covers the geological...

A History of the Disciples of Christ is a comprehensive book written by B.B. Tyler that provides a detailed account of the origins and evolution of the Christian denomination known as the Disciples of Christ. The book covers the period from the early 19th...

""A History Of The Great Massacre By The Sioux Indians, In Minnesota: Including The Personal Narratives Of Many Who Escaped"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles S. Bryant. The book provides a detailed account of the Sioux Indian uprising in Minnesota in 1862,...

The Seven Kings of Rome is a historical book written by Josiah Wright in 1872. The book provides a detailed account of the seven legendary kings who were believed to have ruled Rome during its early history. The author delves deep into the myths...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In this radical reassessment, Alun Munslow challenges conventional notions of history and offers a new vision of historical thinking and practice. Deploying a range of concepts such as scepticism, aesthetics, ethics, standpoint, irony, authorship and a new understanding of truth, The Future of History...

Author: T. A. DoreyISBN-10: 1032608315ISBN-13: 9781032608310Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2025Pages: 212Format: Paperback

From Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jill Lepore, a history of American origin storiesIn The Story of America, Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore investigates American origin stories--from John Smith's account of the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural...

First published in 1978, Rural, Protest, Identity consists of eleven essays on modern South Asia. Its concern is with the diversity of the region, to suggest how its study may be enriched by the juxtaposition of various disciplines, and in particular through the examination...

"I am the brooding Spirit of Pakistan!" With this bold declaration, The Story of Pakistan invites readers on an unforgettable journey blending history and fiction. This multi-layered narrative fuses a dynamic present with a vivid past, highlighting the unwavering spirit, sacrifices, and struggles of...

Dive into the intellectual landscape of the 19th century with "The Complete Works of Lord Macaulay, Volume 1." This collection showcases the early writings of Thomas Babington Macaulay, one of Britain's most influential historians and essayists. Known for his eloquent prose and insightful analyses,...

Hertfordshire is full of stories. The county's proximity to London attracts the great, the good and those less so: Hertfordshire was once home to saints such as St Alban, St Thomas More and the only English Pope, Nicholas Breakspear. Such virtuous figures pose a...

On History's Trail: Speeches and Essays of the Texas State Historian, 2009-2012 contains twenty-nine speeches and essays from Light Townsend Cummins's time as the State Historian of Texas, when he spoke to dozens of groups across the Lone Star State and beyond.The subjects include...

This volume of Contemporary Austrian Studies offers a cross-section of Austrian lives and biographical approaches to recent Austrian history. We also suggest that the intellectual biographies of thinkers and professionals are fertile soil for biographical study. Moreover, the prosopographical study of common folks in...

This volume celebrates the study of Austria in the twentieth century by historians, political scientists and social scientists produced in the previous twenty-four volumes of Contemporary Austrian Studies. One contributor from each of the previous volumes has been asked to update the state of...

" . . . travel as an exploration of 'the other' which becomes an exploration of the self . . . a confirmation of identity."--from the Introduction, by Frank TrommlerIn an age when travel was more difficult but leisure was more available, those who...

This book consists of a series of essays that will take the reader on a journey from Fort Sumter to Palmito Ranch with an almost hour by hour account of each campaign of the American Civil War. Written from the point of view of...

Wide ranging, interdisciplinary look at the emergence and persistence of the concept of American Exceptionalism in US culture and history.An incisive and wide ranging look at a powerful force and myth in American culture and history, American Exceptionalisms reveals the centuries-old persistence of the...

""The Agnews of Lochnaw: A History of the Hereditary Sheriffs of Galloway"" is a historical book written by Andrew Agnew in 1864. The book documents the history of the Agnew family, who were the hereditary sheriffs of Galloway in Scotland. It covers their lineage,...

""A Discourse on the Aborigines of the Ohio Valley"" is a historical book written by William Henry Harrison in 1883. The book is a comprehensive study of the Native American tribes that inhabited the Ohio Valley region before the arrival of European settlers. Harrison,...

The Von Reisenkampff-Ulrich Family History: Europe And The United States is a book written by Bartow A. Ulrich. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Von Reisenkampff-Ulrich family, tracing their lineage and history from Europe to the United States. The book is divided...

""A History of Missouri V3: From the Earliest Explorations and Settlements Until the Admission of the State into the Union"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Missouri, written by Louis Houck. The third volume covers the period from the earliest explorations and...

Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture reflects new and highly promising directions of research in the field. The latest volume contains essays by Paula R. Backscheider on theatrical spectacle and by April London on anecdote in Sarah Fielding, as well as considerations of translation in Dennis...

In Three Volumes. Volume 1, Pre-Iroquoian Tribes; Volume 2, The Iroquoian Tribes; Volume 3, The Algonkian Tribes.Author: William Augustus RitchieISBN-10: 1258489422ISBN-13: 9781258489427Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2012Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.06d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.Author: Richard Rogers BowkerISBN-10: 1169988768ISBN-13: 9781169988767Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2014Pages: 734Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.47d

The High Lights of Arkansas History is a non-fiction book written by Dallas Tabor Herndon and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the state of Arkansas, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The author has...

The Kingis Quair is a 14th-century poem written by James I, King of Scotland, during his imprisonment in England. The poem tells the story of the king's dream, in which he falls in love with a beautiful lady and is taken on a journey...

""First Years In Handicraft"" is a book written by Walter J. Kenyon and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide for beginners who are interested in learning various handicrafts. The author provides detailed instructions and illustrations for a wide range of handicrafts,...

""Notable Men of Kentucky: At the Beginning of the 20th Century 1901-1902"" is a historical book written by Ben La Bree in the year 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the prominent men who lived in Kentucky during the early 1900s. It...

The Ancient History of Egypt, Assyria and Babylonia is a comprehensive and detailed account of the ancient civilizations that flourished in these regions. Written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell, the book was first published in 1862 and has since become a classic in the field...

The First History of Bayonne, New Jersey is a book written by Royden Page Whitcomb in 1904. It is a comprehensive account of the early history of Bayonne, a city located in Hudson County, New Jersey. The book covers the period from the early...

""A History of Turner, Maine: From Its Settlement to 1886"" is a book written by William Riley French and published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Turner, a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, from its earliest settlement to...

""History Of New Mexico Spanish And English Missions V2"" is a book written by Thomas Harwood. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Methodist Episcopal Church's missions in New Mexico from 1850 to 1910, divided into decades. The author details the history of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

What are we talking about when we talk about sovereignty? Is it about formal legitimacy or practical authority? Does it require the ability to control the flow of people or goods across a border; is it primarily a principle of international recognition; or does...

In these essays, a combination of personal remembrance and broad-stroke cultural history, Philip Beidler addresses the culture and politics of post-WWII America: the national blindness toward the Holocaust and a rising China, the canker of McCarthyism, ascendant cultures of hard smoking and heavy drinking,...

Arguably, no event since the American Revolution has had a greater impact on US history than the Civil War. This devastating and formative conflict occupies a permanent place in the nation's psyche and continues to shape race relations, economic development, and regional politics. Naturally,...

Throughout the eighteenth century, shifts in political power and social structures were making their way across Europe and into the New World. In this volume of Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture, editors Ourida Mostefai and Catherine Ingrassia have brought together four clusters of related essays...