History - Essays

""The History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne V2"" is a comprehensive study of the moral and ethical values that shaped European society from the reign of Augustus to the time of Charlemagne. Written by W. E. H. Lecky, this book is the...

"We have undertaken to discourse here for a little on Great Men, their manner of appearance in our world's business, how they have shaped themselves in the world's history, what ideas men formed of them, what work they did;-on Heroes, namely, and on their...

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...

"Europe stretches to the Alleghenies, America lies beyond." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "They are my people and this is my town and it does my heart good just to be here." - Art Rooney Sr. What does it mean to be from Pittsburgh? Author...

Who is the historian? What do historians do? Where do their explorations take them? What is the impact of the digital age on historical research? In an affable style, Nigel A. Raab answers these questions for those intrigued by the past. Each chapter describes...

A Short History Of Technology: From The Earliest Times To A. D. 1900 by Thomas Kingston Derry is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of technology from the earliest times to the turn of the 20th century. The book covers the history of...

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Colonial Ancestors: Their Part In Making Of American History is a non-fiction book written by Alvin Page Johnson. The book delves into the ancestry of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and explores the role his colonial...

Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation is a historical account of the early Christian church in England, written by the Northumbrian monk Bede in the 8th century. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in England in...

""History of the Davis Family"" is a book written by Albert Henry Davis that provides a detailed account of the descendants of John Davis, a native of England who passed away in East Hampton, Long Island in 1705. The book was originally published in...

A History Of The University Of Pennsylvania: From Its Foundation To A.D. 1770 is a book written by Thomas Harrison Montgomery and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the University of Pennsylvania, from its establishment in the mid-18th...

""History of Crises Under the National Banking System"" is a book written by O. M. W. Sprague and published in 1910. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the history of financial crises in the United States under the National Banking System, which was...

""The Men And Times Of Pepperell"" is a historical account of the first hundred years of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company, which was incorporated on February 16, 1844. Written by Dane Yorke, the book provides a detailed description of the company's growth and development, as...

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""A Short View Of The Whole Scripture History"" is a book written by Isaac Watts that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Bible. The book covers the events and characters of the Old and New Testaments, as well as the continuation...

Carnegie Institution Of Washington Publication, No. 503.Author: Francis Gano BenedictISBN-10: 1258668297ISBN-13: 9781258668297Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2013Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.47d

Author: Joseph C. WhitnahISBN-10: 1258475626ISBN-13: 9781258475628Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d

Author: Kendall BeatonISBN-10: 1258243148ISBN-13: 9781258243142Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 884Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.31lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 1.75d

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...

Caraid Nan Gaidheal: The Friend of the Gael, Volume 2 is a historical book written by Norman Macleod and published in 1899. The book is a continuation of the first volume of the same title and focuses on the history of the Scottish Highlands...

The History of Granville: Licking County, Ohio is a book written by Henry Bushnell and originally published in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Granville, a small town located in Licking County, Ohio. The book covers a...

The History of Brighouse, Rastrick, and Hipperholme is a book written by Joseph Horsfall Turner in 1893. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of the three towns, which are located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The author...

Sweet-Scented Flowers And Fragrant Leaves: Interesting Associations Gathered From Many Sources, With Notes On Their History And Utility is a book written by Donald McDonald in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the world of sweet-scented flowers and fragrant leaves. It covers...

Kirkby Overblow and District is a historical book that provides a comprehensive record of the history, folklore, and old customs of the ancient parish of Kirkby Overblow. Written by Harry Speight, the book covers the West Riding of Yorkshire and was first published in...

British Locomotives: Their History, Construction, and Modern Development is a comprehensive book written by Charles John Bowen Cooke and published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the history, design, and construction of locomotives in Britain, from the early steam engines to...

A Standard History Of Elkhart County, Indiana V1: An Authentic Narrative Of The Past (1916) is a book written by Abraham E. Weaver that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Elkhart County, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement of the area...

""A Popular School History Of The United States: And Selections From The Writings Of Eminent American Historians, And Other American Writers Of Note"" is a book written by John J. Anderson and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive history of the United...

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 History of Louisiana by Pratz, Le Page Du is a comprehensive account of the early history of the Louisiana territory, from the arrival of the French explorers in the late 17th century to the end of the French and Indian War in 1763....

The History of Butler County Kansas Volume 1, written by Vol. P. Mooney and originally published in 1916, is a comprehensive record of the early history of Butler County, Kansas, USA. The book is divided into several chapters that cover the county's history from...

When I wrote and published these essays starting right before and during the first months of the pandemic shut down in New York City I suspected that we weren't going back to anything we'd come to accept as "normal" but I sure did 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...

This collection of essays explores a wide range of topics demonstrating why the Shakespeare authorship question matters in the understanding and appreciation of the plays of Shakespeare. By shifting our focus away from the public theaters of London to the court of Queen Elizabeth,...

Psychoanalysis: Its History, Theory And Practice is a comprehensive book written by Andre Tridon that delves into the history, theory, and practice of psychoanalysis. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the history of psychoanalysis, tracing its origins...

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.Author: John G. Jr. SimsISBN-10: 1494068605ISBN-13: 9781494068608Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 274Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.58d

""History of the Davis Family"" is a genealogical book written by Albert Henry Davis in 1888. The book traces the lineage of the Davis family, starting with John Davis, a native of England who died in East Hampton, Long Island in 1705. The author...

The History of Kiwanis is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth look into the history and evolution of the Kiwanis organization. Written by Kiwanis International, the book covers the origins of the organization, its growth and development over the years, and the impact...

Author: Civil Service Commission, M. Barris TaylorISBN-10: 1258541726ISBN-13: 9781258541729Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2013Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.39d

Author: Abraham Wolf, Friedrich Dannemann, A. ArmitageISBN-10: 1258484137ISBN-13: 9781258484132Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2012Pages: 788Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.28lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.57d

Author: William G. CookISBN-10: 1258184168ISBN-13: 9781258184162Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.12d

""A History of Meade County, Kansas"" is a historical account of the formation and development of Meade County, Kansas, written by Frank Seymour Sullivan and first published in 1916. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the county's...

""Natural History of the Honeybee: Or Are Bees Reflex Machines?"" is a book written by Hugo Berthold Von Buttel Reepen in 1917. The book explores the natural history of honeybees and their behavior, focusing on the question of whether bees are simply reflex machines...

""History of the Island of Corfu: And of the Republic of the Ionian Islands"" is a comprehensive account of the rich history of the island of Corfu and the Republic of the Ionian Islands. The book was written by Henry Jervis-White Jervis in 1852...

Knaresburgh And Its Rulers is a historical book written by William Wheater in 1907. The book provides a vivid account of the rulers who governed the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England, from the 11th century until the early 20th century. Wheater delves...

General Joseph Graham: And His Papers On North Carolina Revolutionary History is a historical book written by William Alexander Graham in 1904. The book is focused on the life and contributions of General Joseph Graham, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War who...

Amos Richardson of Boston and Stonington is a historical book written by Rosell Lewellyn Richardson in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Amos Richardson, a prominent figure in the early days of Boston and Stonington. The author...

""History of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1824-1894"" is a comprehensive account of the founding and development of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private research university located in Troy, New York. The book, authored by Palmer C. Ricketts, covers a period of 70 years, starting from...

""History Of The Girondists V1: Or Personal Memoirs Of The Patriots Of The French Revolution"" is a historical book written by Alphonse De Lamartine. The book is a detailed account of the political group known as the Girondists, who were a faction of moderate...