History - Essays

""A History of Columbus, Mississippi: During the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by William Lowndes Lipscomb and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Columbus, Mississippi during the 19th century, covering the period from the town's founding...

The Story Of Egil Skallagrimsson is a book written by Snorri Sturluson in 1893. It is an Icelandic family history that tells the story of Egil Skallagrimsson, a legendary hero of the ninth and tenth centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Egil's...

Yorkshire Trout Flies is a book written by Thomas Evan Pritt and published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of fly fishing for trout in Yorkshire, England. It features detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 200 different trout flies...

The Baronetage of England Volume 3 is a comprehensive historical record of the English and Scottish baronets who are of English families, written by William Betham and published in 1803. The book provides detailed information on the history, lineage, and achievements of these baronets,...

Stock Exchange Securities: An Essay On The General Causes Of Fluctuations In Their Price is a book written by Robert Giffen and first published in 1877. The book is an analysis of the factors that affect the prices of securities traded on the stock...

""The Church in Rome in the First Century"" is a book written by George Edmundson in 1913. The book comprises of eight lectures that examine various controversial questions relating to the history, chronology, literature, and traditions of the Church in Rome during the first...

The Elliott Families, 1762-1911: A History And Genealogy With Biographies (1911) is a comprehensive book written by Simon Elliott. The book is a detailed account of the Elliott family history, tracing its roots from 1762 to 1911. The book contains biographies of prominent members...

""Our Kith And Kin: Or A History Of The Harris Family, 1754-1895"" is a book written by Mary Letitia Chalmers and published in 1895. This book is a detailed account of the Harris family history spanning over a century, from 1754 to 1895. The...

Some Account of the Hamlet of East Burnham is a historical book written by Harriet Grote in 1858. The book provides a detailed account of the hamlet of East Burnham, which is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Grote explores the history, geography,...

""Merchant Venturers Of Old Salem: A History Of The Commercial Voyages Of A New England Family To The Indies And Elsewhere In The Eighteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Robert Ephraim Peabody and published in 1912. The book explores the fascinating story...

""Geography and Sacred History of Syria"" is a book written by James J. Gaskin in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive account of the geography and history of Syria, including ancient Phoenicia, Palestine, and the Holy Land, as well as Idumea. The author explores...

""Illustrations of Scottish History: From the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century"" is a book written by Joseph Stevenson and originally published in 1834. The book is a collection of historical documents, letters, and other primary sources that provide insight into the political, social, and...

Homo Sui Juris: Eine Studie Zur Staatslehre Spinozas (1904) is a scholarly work written by Adolf Menzel that delves into the political philosophy of Baruch Spinoza. The book explores Spinoza's views on the relationship between individuals and the state, arguing that Spinoza believed in...

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Embroidery and Lace: Their Manufacture and History from the Remotest Antiquity to the Present Day is a comprehensive guide to the art of embroidery and lace-making, written by Ernest Lefebure and originally published in 1888. The book covers the history of these crafts from...

""Beaumaris Bay: The Shores Of The Menai, And The Interior Of Snowdonia"" is a book written by Richard Llwyd and published in 1832. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through the Beaumaris Bay area, the shores of the Menai Strait,...

Mr. Cassis and his Blueberries have screwed me up... by participating in the economic war against Russia, let them now go all the way... let them at least for once be consistent with their logic, for God's sake! The diplomats of the rogue Tsar...

In this ground breaking essay, Mourad Akesbi re-examines a crucial period in Islamic history (the conquests of the Levant and Sasanian Empire in the 630s and 640s) which was largely mythologized during the Abbasid period. The book explores the socio-economic, demographic and military experience...

Thomas More - a public servant who from 1518 served on Henry VIII's Privy Council and later became Lord Chancellor - wrote his History of King Richard III between around 1513 and 1518.More's account - which dramatised conflicts, provided descriptions of both body and...

This book represents a sampling of how many communities through America were founded by descendants of slaves, slave masters and some of the slave master's children; and also other slaves bought from other states and nations in the world (mostly Africa). These slaves developed...

This comprehensive collection showcases the chronological development of the principles upon which the United States was founded. The founding fathers are present, along with the timeless words that the rest of the free world seeks to emulate. Included in this collection: The Mayflower Compact...

History of Northwest Florida's magnificent Emerald Coast in the 1950's, particularly the communities of Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Mary Esther, Valparaiso, Seaside, Sandestin, Crestview, and DeFuniak Springs. It is written in engaging short story format.Author: James Keir BaughmanISBN-10: 0979044308ISBN-13: 9780979044304Publisher: Baughman Literary GroupLanguage:...

Other Souths collects fifteen innovative essays that place issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality at the center of the narrative of southern history. Using a range of methodologies and approaches, contributing historians provide a fresh perspective to key events and move long-overlooked...

In pursuit of a more sophisticated and inclusive American history, the contributors to Beyond the Founders propose new directions for the study of the political history of the republic before the Civil War. In ways formal and informal, symbolic and tactile, this political world...

Until recently, histories of the American West gave little evidence of the presence--let alone importance--of African Americans in the unfolding of the western frontier. There might have been a mention of Estevan, slavery, or the Dred Scott decision, but the rich and varied experience...

Beginning in 1976 with the first issue of the journal Studies in Medievalism, all things medieval and the concept of medievalism became a hot topic in culture studies. Medievalism examines how different groups, individuals, or eras use and shape the image of the Middle...

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In 1909 the Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's Founding Manifesto of Futurism was published on the front page of Le Figaro. Between 1909 and 1912 the Futurists published over thirty manifestos, celebrating speed and danger, glorifying war and technology, and advocating political and artistic...

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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 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...

Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History is a comprehensive reference book that covers the history of the United States from 485 AD to 1905. The book is written by Benson John Lossing, a renowned American historian and author. The first volume of the series...

Peeps At Many Lands: Burma is a travel book written by R. Talbot Kelly and published in 1909. The book takes the reader on a journey through Burma, a country in Southeast Asia known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Kelly provides...

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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 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 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 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 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...

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""Irish History And Irish Character"" is a comprehensive book by Goldwin Smith that delves into the history and character of the Irish people. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early history of Ireland, the influence of the Catholic Church, the...