History - Essays

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Author: Josef DeerISBN-10: 1258158353ISBN-13: 9781258158354Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 274Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.58d

""The Cross: Its History and Symbolism"" by George Willard Benson is a comprehensive exploration of the cross as a religious symbol. The book delves into the history of the cross, tracing its origins and evolution through various cultures and religions. It also explores the...

The book ""Orozco Frescoes At Dartmouth"" by Albert I. Dickerson is a comprehensive account of the famous murals created by Mexican artist Jos����� Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, USA. The book provides a detailed analysis of the frescoes, their historical context,...

The Duties Of Parents: A Discourse (1831) is a book written by Benjamin Parham Aydelott that provides a comprehensive guide on the responsibilities and obligations of parents towards their children. The book is a discourse that discusses the importance of parental duties in shaping...

Lake George In History is a book written by Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive history of Lake George, a popular tourist destination in upstate New York. The author traces the history of the lake from the time of the...

The Magazine of History, No. 21-22: With Notes and Queries (1913) is a publication edited by Nathaniel Fanning. The book is a compilation of articles, essays, and historical notes on various topics, including American history, genealogy, and local history. The book is divided into...

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia: A Sequel To Campbell�������s History (1888) is a historical book written by George Stayley Brown. The book is a continuation of the history of Yarmouth, a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada, and serves as a sequel to Campbell's History, which...

Vienna, 1683: The History and Consequences of the Defeat of the Turks Before Vienna, September 12, 1683 is a historical book written by Henry Elliot Malden. The book was originally published in 1883 and discusses the events that led up to the Battle of...

""A Brief Outline of Polish History"" is a book written by Ladislas Konopczynski and published in 1920. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Poland from its earliest beginnings up to the early 20th century. The book covers the major events, figures,...

The book ""History Of The 151st Field Artillery Rainbow Division"" by Louis L. Collins is a comprehensive account of the experiences of the 151st Field Artillery Regiment, a unit of the famous Rainbow Division, during World War I. The author, who was a member...

The Country Dance Book is a comprehensive guide to the old-fashioned square dance, including its history, lore, variations, and the role of callers. Written by Beth Tolman, the book provides a detailed look at the origins of the square dance, tracing its roots back...

Lough Corrib: Its Shores And Islands is a book written by William Robert Wilde in 1872. The book is a complete description of the famous lake in the west of Ireland, Lough Corrib. The author provides a detailed account of the lake's geography, history,...

""An Outline History Of The United States: From The Earliest Period To The Present Time"" is a comprehensive book written by Benson J. Lossing in 1875. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the United States from the earliest period until...

History Of The Expedition Of Captains Lewis And Clark V2: 1804-06 is a book written by James K. Hosmer. It is a detailed account of the famous expedition led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which took place between 1804 and 1806. The...

The History of Torture: A Study of Cruelty, The Ugliest Impulse in Man by Joseph McCabe is a comprehensive exploration of the practice of torture throughout human history. The book delves into the origins of torture, its various forms, and the psychological and societal...

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""The History of Yellowstone National Park"" by Clyde Max Bauer is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, development, and evolution of one of America's most iconic national parks. The book traces the park's history from its geological formation to its designation as the first...

The History of Egypt V7 is a book written by Gaston Maspero, a renowned French Egyptologist. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Egypt from the time of the New Kingdom to the end of the Ptolemaic period. It covers the...

""History Of The Town Of Berlin, Worcester County, Massachusetts, From 1784 To 1895"" is a historical book written by William Addison Houghton and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Berlin, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1784 to...

""A History of the Christian Church"" by Charles Hase is a comprehensive account of the development of Christianity from its origins in the first century to the nineteenth century. The book covers key events and figures in the history of the church, including the...

""History Of The Scofield Mine Disaster"" is a book written by James W. Dilley and published in 1900. The book provides a concise account of the incidents and scenes that took place at the Scofield Mine in Utah on May 1, 1900. The disaster...

This collection of essays, by leading historian Jairus Banaji, provides a stimulating rebuttal to the prevailing minimalism in late antique studies. Together, they strike a balance between the wide lens and more specialised discussion, expanding on the perspective and argumentation laid out in an...

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Max Beerbohm's erudite wit and playful conceits represent the pinnacle of the Aesthetic period's capacity to laugh at itself whilst celebrating itself. This book was the author's first, and was presented by him (with tongue lodged firmly in cheek) as a 'collected works', an...

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...

Author: Rodney Sydes EllsworthISBN-10: 1258249022ISBN-13: 9781258249021Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

Rekindling Camp Fires: The Exploits Of Ben Arnold Connor, Wa-Si-Cu Tam-A-He-Ca is a book written by Lewis F. Crawford. The book is a historical account of the life of Ben Arnold Connor, also known as Wa-Si-Cu Tam-A-He-Ca, who was a Native American scout and...

""The Last Years of Rodin"" by Marcelle Tirel is a biographical account of the final years of the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Tirel, who was a close friend of Rodin, provides a detailed and intimate portrait of the artist during his last decade....

The motto "Eugenics is the self-direction of human evolution" was part of the logo of the Second International Congress of Eugenics, held in 1921. However, by the 1930s, the disturbing legacy of this motto had started to reveal itself in the construction of national...

""A History of Highland County, Virginia"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Highland County, Virginia, written by Oren Frederic Morton and originally published in 1911. The book covers the history of the county from its earliest settlement by Europeans in...

Wax Portraits and Silhouettes is a book written by Ethel Stanwood Bolton and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of creating wax portraits and silhouettes. It includes detailed instructions on the techniques and materials required to create these...

The New Patent Law: Its History, Objects, And Provisions is a book written by Thomas Webster in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the new patent law at the time, including its history, objectives, and provisions. It covers the legal framework for...

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""Constitutional History Of The United States As Seen In The Development Of American Law"" is a book written by Henry Wade Rogers in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the constitutional history of the United States, tracing the development of American law...

Calvinism In History is a book written by Nathaniel S. McFetridge and published in 1882. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of Calvinism, a branch of Protestantism that originated from the teachings of John Calvin in the 16th century. The author...

The First And Greatest Metropolis Of Asia, The Cradle Of The Hellenic Civilization, A Nursery And Garden Of Christianity, The Second Province Of God After Jerusalem, With A Precious Unique Common Christian Moslem Shrine.Author: Marko ZuzicISBN-10: 1258467755ISBN-13: 9781258467753Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 110Format:...

The Romance of Metaphysics is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theory, and psychology of modern metaphysics written by Israel Regardie. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of reality and existence beyond the physical world. In this book, Regardie delves...

A Short History of Literary Criticism by Vernon Hall Jr. is a comprehensive overview of the evolution of literary criticism from ancient Greece to the modern era. The book explores the major movements and figures in literary criticism, including Aristotle, Plato, Horace, Longinus, Samuel...

The Pictorial History of American Presidents by John Durant is a comprehensive book that provides a visual and textual account of the lives and legacies of the United States Presidents. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different President, starting from...

Author: Jacob Christoph BurckhardtISBN-10: 1258144751ISBN-13: 9781258144753Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 388Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.80d

Berkshire: Two Hundred Years In Pictures, 1761-1961 is a book written by Richard V. Happel that chronicles the history of Berkshire, a county in England, through a collection of photographs taken between 1761 and 1961. The book provides a comprehensive and visual account of...

""The Origin of the National Banking System"" is a historical book written by Andrew Mcfarland Davis in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of the National Banking System in the United States and its evolution over time. It also delves...

The Perfect Tribute is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews. The story is set during the American Civil War and revolves around the life of a young man named Henry Maxwell, who is a telegraph operator for the Union Army....

History of Sullivan County is a book written by James Eldridge Quinlan in 1873, which provides a detailed account of the history of Sullivan County, New York. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the county's history, including...

""An Episode of Flatland"" is a novella written by Charles Howard Hinton and published in 1907. The story follows the journey of a ""plain folk"" protagonist who lives in a two-dimensional world, known as Flatland. The protagonist discovers the existence of a third dimension...

An Original Collection Of Extant Epitaphs is a book written by Frederick Maiben and published in 1870. The book is a compilation of epitaphs, which are inscriptions on tombstones or monuments that commemorate the deceased. The epitaphs included in the book are taken from...

The book ""History Of The City Of Memphis Tennessee"" was written by John M. Keating and was originally published in 1888. This book provides a comprehensive historical account of the city of Memphis, Tennessee from its earliest days to the late 19th century. It...

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