History - Essays

Men and Memories: A History of the Arts 1872 to 1922 is a memoir written by William Rothenstein, an English artist and writer. The book is a recollection of Rothenstein's personal experiences and observations of the art world during the late 19th and early...

A Story Of New Orleans And The Method Of Promiscuous Mating Between White Creole Men And Negro And Colored Slaves And Freewomen.Author: Pierre Paul EbeyerISBN-10: 1258637251ISBN-13: 9781258637255Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2013Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d

Author: Willard Gibbs Van NameISBN-10: 125861491XISBN-13: 9781258614911Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2013Pages: 544Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.10d

With Special Reference To Its Waterways, Trade, And Commerce From The Earliest Period To The Present Time.Author: Charles Henry AmblerISBN-10: 1258442256ISBN-13: 9781258442255Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 468Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.94d

A Classic Statement Of The Enlightened Southern View Of Race Relations In The Long Perspective Of History.Author: James McBride DabbsISBN-10: 125833125XISBN-13: 9781258331252Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2012Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

The Historical Essays by Augustin Thierry is a collection of essays written by the French historian Augustin Thierry in 1845. The book covers a range of historical topics, including the French Revolution, the Crusades, and the history of France from the Middle Ages to...

Vizier Ali Khan Or The Massacre Of Benares: A Chapter In British Indian History is a historical book written by John Francis Davis and first published in 1871. The book focuses on the events that led to the massacre of Benares, a city in...

Biblical Anecdotes: Illustrative Of The History Of The Sacred Scriptures is a book written by James Townley and originally published in 1813. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories that provide insight into the history and teachings of the Bible. The anecdotes...

The book ""History of Llantrisant, Glamorganshire"" is a comprehensive account of the town of Llantrisant in Wales, written by Taliesin Morgan and first published in 1898. The book covers the history of the town from its earliest days, including its origins as a medieval...

Maxwell History And Genealogy is a comprehensive book that was published in 1916 by Florence Wilson Houston. The book is a detailed account of the history and genealogy of the Maxwell family, tracing their lineage back to their origins in Scotland. It provides a...

A History Of The McFarren Family (1880) is a book written by William McFarren Farrar that chronicles the history of the McFarren family. The book provides a detailed account of the family's origins, tracing their lineage back to their Scottish roots. It also delves...

The Nicaragua Canal: Its Design, Final Location And Work Accomplished (1890) is a historical book written by Aniceto Garcia Menocal. The book provides a comprehensive account of the design, location, and construction of the Nicaragua Canal during the late 19th century. The author delves...

""Gloves: Their Annals and Associations; A Chapter of Trade and Social History"" is a book written by S. William Beck in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive history of gloves, including their origins, development, and evolution over time. It also explores the social and...

Confessions of a Barbarian is a memoir written by George Sylvester Viereck, an American poet, writer, and political activist. The book was first published in 1920 and is a collection of essays and personal reflections on Viereck's life and experiences.In the book, Viereck explores...

The People's Own Book is a political and philosophical work written by Felicite Robert De La Mennais in 1839. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that advocate for the rights and liberties of the common people. Mennais argues that the power...

The Deseado Formation of Patagonia is a scientific book written by Frederic Brewster Loomis in 1914. The book focuses on the geological formation found in Patagonia, Argentina, called the Deseado Formation. Loomis provides a detailed analysis of the formation's geological features, including its stratigraphy,...

Evans, 1865: A Genealogical History Of The Family Of Evans Of Montgomeryshire (1865) is a book written by John Reed Appleton. It is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Evans family of Montgomeryshire, Wales, dating back to the 16th century. The book contains detailed...

The History of the Louisiana Purchase is a book written by James Kendall Hosmer in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase, which was a significant event in American history. The Louisiana Purchase was a...

The Kingship of Self-Control: Individual Problems and Possibilities is a book written by William George Jordan and first published in 1899. The book explores the concept of self-control as a means of achieving personal success and happiness. Jordan argues that self-control is the foundation...

A deeply personal meditation on remembrance, art, and World War I by the legendary Geoff Dyer, reissued with a new introduction by Drew Gilpin Faust The Missing of the Somme is part travelogue, part meditation on remembrance--and completely, unabashedly unlike any other book about...

Once described as "that metropolis of dress and debauchery" by the Scottish poet David Mallet, Paris has always had a reputation for a peculiar joie de vivre, from art to architecture, cookery to couture, captivating minds and imaginations across the Continent and beyond. In...

This is a different type of history book. It is a comprehensive, Biblical look at the history of the United States. A hundred years ago there were two primary styles of historical recording. One was "the textbook style." The other was "the popular style"-where...

In Habitations of Modernity, Dipesh Chakrabarty explores the complexities of modernism in India and seeks principles of humaneness grounded in everyday life that may elude grand political theories. The questions that motivate Chakrabarty are shared by all postcolonial historians and anthropologists: How do we...

With concepts of participation discussed in multiple disciplines from media studies to anthropology, from political sciences to sociology, the first issue of the new yearbook History of Intellectual Culture (HIC) dedicates a thematic section to the way knowledge can and arguably must be conceptualized...

This analysis of the involvement of the South African Defence Force in the counterinsurgency campaign led by the armed forces of Portugal aims to identify the nature of the engagement and to see what lessons can be drawn from the point of view of...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.Author: Edward CarpenterISBN-10: 1498012906ISBN-13: 9781498012904Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.Author: Thomas M. JacksonISBN-10: 149796816XISBN-13: 9781497968165Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 166Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.Author: Lucy Mack SmithISBN-10: 1494097176ISBN-13: 9781494097172Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.77d

Engraved Gems: Their History And An Elaborate View Of Their Place In Art is a comprehensive book on the history and significance of engraved gems, written by Maxwell Sommerville in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the use of engraved gems throughout...

""Censorship of Special Classes of Books: Canons 1387-1391, A History and Commentary"" is a book written by Nathaniel L. Sonntag that explores the history and implications of the Catholic Church's censorship of certain types of literature. Specifically, the book focuses on the canons 1387-1391,...

""Heroes of the Alcazar"" is a non-fiction book written by Rodolphe Timmermans, providing an authentic account of the events that took place during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. The book focuses on the heroic actions of the defenders of the Alcazar fortress in...

""The History of Chivalry or Knighthood and Its Time"" is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and decline of chivalry and knighthood in medieval Europe. Written by Charles Mills, a 19th-century historian and scholar of the Middle Ages, the book explores the social,...

The Phenomena of the Universe or Natural History of the Basis of Natural Philosophy is a book written by Francis Bacon. It is a comprehensive exploration of the natural world and the laws that govern it. The book covers a wide range of topics...

The Battle of the Aleutians: A Graphic History, 1942-1943 is a book written by Dashiell Hammett that recounts the little-known battle that took place in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. The book is presented in a graphic novel format, with illustrations by...

The book ""History of the Sinn Fein Movement and the Irish Rebellion of 1916"" by Francis P. Jones was published in 1917. It is a comprehensive account of the political and military events leading up to the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland, and...

Kaiserswerth Deaconesses is a historical book written by A Lady in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Kaiserswerth Institution, which was founded in 1836 by Theodor Fliedner in Germany. The institution was established to train women to become deaconesses and serve...

Bulawayo Up-To-Date: Being A General Sketch Of Rhodesia is a historical book written by Walter H. Wills in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Rhodesia, a former British colony in southern Africa which is now known as Zimbabwe. Wills covers a range...

""The Civil and Political History of the State of Tennessee: From Its Earliest Settlement Up to the Year 1796"" is a historical book written by John Haywood and published in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Tennessee, from...

Historical and Geographical Enigmas is a book written by F. M. Ingall and published in 1866. The book is a collection of interesting exercises on both ancient and modern history and geography. It is designed to challenge and stimulate the mind of the reader,...

Velocipedes, Bicycles, and Tricycles: How to Make and How to Use Them, with a Sketch of Their History, Invention, and Progress is a book written by Velox in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the construction and use of velocipedes, bicycles, and...

Flatbush: Past and Present is a historical book written by Edmund D. Fisher in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Flatbush, located in Brooklyn, New York. It covers the town's history from its founding in the 17th century up...

The History of Flagellation: The Whip as an Instrument of Punishment, Torture, Self-Beatings, Religion, and Erotic Stimulation is a comprehensive exploration of the cultural and historical significance of flagellation. Written by Joseph McCabe, this book delves into the various ways in which the whip...

""Peary: The Man Who Refused To Fail"" is a biography written by Fitzhugh Green about the life of Robert E. Peary, an American explorer who is best known for his expeditions to the Arctic. The book provides a detailed account of Peary's life, from...

""A History of Missouri"" is a comprehensive book written by Eugene Morrow Violette that covers the entire history of the state of Missouri. The book begins with the earliest known inhabitants of the region and traces the various waves of settlers and explorers who...

The contemporary athletic shoe has experienced an evolution comparable to man. What began as necessity matriculated to style, then morphed into a culture with its own multicultural identity. Sole Food, through the vehicle of sneaker culture addresses societal ills, life and identity within that...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1882 Edition.Author: Theobald BohmISBN-10: 1498178944ISBN-13: 9781498178945Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17d

A History of Civilization in Palestine is a book written by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister in 1921. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Palestine, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. Macalister, a renowned archaeologist and scholar, delves into...

""A Private In Gray"" is a historical novel written by Thomas Benton Reed and published in 1905. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young soldier named John Gray, who fights for the Confederacy. The book...

Four Years in Burmah V2 is a book written by W. H. Marshall, first published in 1860. It is a personal account of the author's experiences while serving as a British official in Burma (now Myanmar) for four years. The book is divided into...

Contributing Authors Include Anna Lewis, A. Emma Estill, Carolyn Thomas Foreman And Many Others.Author: Oklahoma Historical SocietyISBN-10: 1258679469ISBN-13: 9781258679460Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2013Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.33d