History - Essays

The Pioneer History of Meigs County is a historical book written by Stillman Carter Larkin in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early settlement and development of Meigs County, Ohio. It chronicles the lives, struggles, and achievements of the pioneers who...

Stories From The History Of Rome is a book written by Emily Beesly and first published in 1895. This book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from the history of ancient Rome, ranging from the founding of the city to the fall of...

The History Of The Reign Of Tipu Sultan: Being A Continuation Of The Neshani Hyduri (1864) is a book written by Hussein Ali Khan Kirmani. It is a historical account of the reign of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in...

Douglas Preston, the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God, presents jaw-dropping true stories of Egyptian burial chambers, prehistoric ruins, pirate treasure, bizarre crimes, and more... What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's...

"The freer we are ... the stronger we are," writes David Halberstam in this probing compilation of original essays which distill the essence of America, an evergreen subject rendered even more timely by recent world events that highlight cultural clashes and prompt us not...

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...

Kentucky Footnotes is Byron Crawford's third compilation of columns originally published by The Courier-Journal, where he served as the newspaper's Kentucky Columnist for nearly three decades.His first two books, Crawford's Journal, published in 1986, and Kentucky Stories, in 1994, have sold thousands of copies...

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This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.Author: Horatio W. DresserISBN-10: 1494091712ISBN-13: 9781494091712Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

A Brief History Of The American Consulate General At Guayaquil, Ecuador (1920) is a historical account of the American Consulate General in Guayaquil, Ecuador, written by Frederic Webster Goding. The book details the establishment of the consulate and its role in the diplomatic relations...

""The Great Seal of the United States: Its History, Symbolism and Message for the New Age"" by Paul Foster Case is a comprehensive exploration of the history, meaning, and significance of the Great Seal of the United States. The book provides a detailed analysis...

Author: Carl Milton MarcyISBN-10: 1258578727ISBN-13: 9781258578725Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2013Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

Cross Fire: The Eight Years With Eisenhower is a book written by Ezra Taft Benson, which provides a detailed account of the author's experience serving as the United States Secretary of Agriculture during President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration. The book offers a unique perspective...

Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1653-1912: Parts One And Two, A Short Chapter And Bright Day In Its History is a historical book written by Lawrence Washington. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Westmoreland County, Virginia, from its establishment in 1653 to 1912....

""The True Chronicle History Of King Leir: And His Three Daughters, Gonorill, Ragan, And Cordella"" is a play written by John Wright in 1907. The play is based on the story of King Lear, a legendary king of Britain who had three daughters. The...

A History Of Dentistry: From The Most Ancient Times Until The End Of The Eighteenth Century by Vincenzo Guerini is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of dentistry throughout human history. The book covers the earliest known dental practices of ancient civilizations, such as...

Paducahans In History is a book written by Fred Gus Neuman and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive history of Paducah, a city located in western Kentucky, United States. The author has documented the history of the city from its early days...

The History of Benton County, Iowa, published in 1878 by Western Historical Company Publisher, is a comprehensive account of the county's history, including its cities, towns, and other important landmarks. The book covers the early settlement of the area by Native Americans and pioneers,...

The book titled ""History Of Shipbuilding On North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With Genealogies Of The Shipbuilders, And Accounts Of The Industries Upon Its Tributaries, 1640-1872"" is a comprehensive account of the shipbuilding industry in North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts from 1640 to 1872....

Buonarroti�������s History Of Babeuf�������s Conspiracy For Equality is a historical account of the conspiracy led by Fran�����ois-No�����l Babeuf, a French revolutionary and political agitator, who aimed to establish a socialist society in France in the late 18th century. The book was written by Phillippo...

""An Abridgment of Gerard Brandt�������s History of the Reformation in the Low Countries V2"" is a book written by Geeraert Brandt and published in 1725. It is a condensed version of Brandt's original work on the history of the Reformation in the Low Countries....

Essays On The Fine Art (1873) is a collection of essays by William Hazlitt, a prominent English literary critic and essayist. The book includes a series of essays on various aspects of art, including painting, sculpture, and poetry. Hazlitt's essays are known for their...

""Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the United States"" is a historical account of the controversial relationship between President Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the United States during the early 19th century. Written by William Lawrence Royall and originally published in 1879, the...

""History Of The M. W. Grand Lodge Of Illinois: Ancient, Free And Accepted Masons"" is a book written by John C. Reynolds and published in 1869. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois, one of...

The Early English Dissenters In The Light Of Recent Research V1: History And Criticism, 1550-1641 (1912) is a comprehensive book written by Burrage Champlin that delves into the history and criticism of early English dissenters. The book covers the period between 1550 and 1641,...

The History of the Primitive Methodist Church (1919) by H. B. Kendall is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and growth of the Primitive Methodist Church in England. The book provides a detailed description of the religious and social conditions that led to...

""A History of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties, New York: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time"" is a comprehensive historical account of the two counties located in northern New York State. Written by Franklin B. Hough, the book covers the history of...

""History Of The St. Charles Air Line Railroad In Chicago"" is a book written by John Findley Wallace in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the St. Charles Air Line Railroad, which was a crucial transportation route in Chicago during the late...

The Pioneer History of Coos and Curry Counties, Oregon: Heroic Deeds and Thrilling Adventures of the Early Settlers, written by Orvil Dodge in 1898, is a comprehensive historical account of the early pioneers who settled in Coos and Curry Counties, Oregon. The book provides...

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In Lincoln's Generals, Gabor S. Boritt and a team of distinguished historians examine the interaction between Abraham Lincoln and his five key Civil War generals: McClellan, Hooker, Meade, Sherman, and Grant, providing fresh insight into this mixed bag of officers and the president's tireless...

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...

The third volume of Pierre Nora's monumental work documenting the history and culture of France turns to French manners, mores, and society. While previous volumes focused on specific historical events, people, and institutions within France, the essays in Legacies are concerned with the kinds...

Is a nightmare still a dream? If so, is this the American Dream? These essays written in the years 2018-2022 take a look at the nation the United States is today. Most of them first appeared in Counterpunch. From Iraq to Afghanistan, Washington to...

"When the facts change, I change my mind--what do you do, sir?" A great thinker's final testament: a characteristically wise and forthright collection of essays spanning a career of extraordinary intellectual engagement "In an era of growing anti-intellectualism, [Judt's] essays remind us of what...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1854 Edition.Author: Joseph EnnemoserISBN-10: 1498107567ISBN-13: 9781498107563Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 526Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.06d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1854 Edition.Author: Joseph EnnemoserISBN-10: 1498099963ISBN-13: 9781498099967Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 494Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.44lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.99d

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...

Treatise On The Art Of Knitting, With A History Of The Knitting Loom: Comprising An Interesting Account Of Its Origin And Of Its Recent Wonderful Improvements (1861) is a detailed guide to the art of knitting, written by Jonas B. Aiken. The book provides...

The History of Leominster: Or The Northern Half of the Lancaster New or Additional Grant is a book written by David Wilder and originally published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Leominster, a town located in the northern...

The ""History Of The Northwestern Soldiers������� Fair, Held In Chicago, 1864"" is a book written by the United States Sanitary Commission. It provides a comprehensive account of the Northwestern Soldiers' Fair, which was held in Chicago in 1864. The fair was organized to raise...

Composed of material gathered from a variety of historical sources dating back to the mid-1700s, this extended account of piracy in ancient and modern times, and in all parts of the world, saw its first edition published in Boston in 1837. At least eight...

An Essay on the Trial by Jury is a book written by Lysander Spooner, first published in 1852. The book is a critique of the jury system in the United States and argues that juries should have the power to nullify unjust laws. Spooner...

This Newcomen Address, Dealing With The History Of The First National Bank Of Lincoln And Celebrating Its 80th Anniversary, 1871-1951, Was Delivered At The 1951 Nebraska Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Of England, Held In Ballroom Of Hotel Cornhusker, At Lincoln, Nebraska, When Mr....

Author: Elsie Byrd BoggsISBN-10: 1258468506ISBN-13: 9781258468507Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.38d

Author: Arthur DaleyISBN-10: 1258246473ISBN-13: 9781258246471Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 254Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

Author: G. H. GuttridgeISBN-10: 1258150751ISBN-13: 9781258150754Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.13d

Author: Frederick Southgate BigelowISBN-10: 1258121476ISBN-13: 9781258121471Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.08d