History - Essays

""The History of Flagellation"" by Joseph McCabe is a comprehensive exploration of the whip as an instrument of punishment, torture, self-beatings, religion, and erotic stimulation throughout history. The book delves into the origins of flagellation in ancient civilizations, its use in various cultures and...

""Malabar and Its Folk"" is a book written by T. K. Gopal Panikkar and published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the people, customs, and traditions of the Malabar region in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The author, who was...

The book ""Original Papers Illustrating The History Of The Application Of The Roman Alphabet To The Languages Of India"" was written by Monier Williams and published in 1859. It is a historical account of how the Roman alphabet was applied to the languages of...

""History Of The Town Of Medford: Middlesex County, Massachusetts: From Its First Settlement, In 1630, To The Present Time, 1866"" is a historical book written by Charles Brooks in 1855. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Medford, Massachusetts, from its...

Greene County, 1803-1908 is a historical book published in 1908 by the Greene County Home Coming Association. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Greene County, Ohio, from its establishment in 1803 to the early 1900s. It includes information about the...

""History of the United States"" is a comprehensive book written by Emerson David Fite and published in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the United States from the time of its discovery by Christopher Columbus to the end of...

Sociological Essays (1922) is a collection of essays written by Andrew Edward Breen, a sociologist and professor at the University of California. The book explores various sociological topics, including race relations, social stratification, and the impact of technology on society. In the first essay,...

Franklin Pierce is a collection of speeches and messages delivered by the 14th President of the United States during his term in office from 1853 to 1857. The book includes Pierce's inaugural address, State of the Union messages, and other speeches on various topics...

The History of Spain and Portugal is a comprehensive book written by William C. Pearce in 1878. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Spain and Portugal, covering the period from the earliest times to the late 19th century. The author...

Chapters In The Administrative History Of Mediaeval England V2: The Wardrobe, The Chamber And The Small Seals (1920) is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Thomas Tout. The book is the second volume in a series that explores the administrative history of medieval England....

Greene County, 1803-1908 is a historical book published in 1908 by the Greene County Home Coming Association. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Greene County, Ohio, from its establishment in 1803 to the early 20th century. The book is divided...

After Eighty Years is a book written by Francis Edward Marsten and published in 1886. The book is a memoir of Marsten's life and experiences, spanning over eighty years. It covers his childhood, education, career, and personal life, as well as his observations and...

The Early History Of The Slavonic Settlements In Dalmatia, Croatia, And Serbia is a historical book written by Porphyrogennetos Constantine and published in 1920. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the early history of the Slavonic settlements in Dalmatia, Croatia, and Serbia. It...

""History of a Cavalry Company"" is a book written by William Hyndman in 1870. It is a detailed account of the experiences of a cavalry company during the American Civil War. The book covers the company's formation, training, and deployment, as well as their...

The History Of The Wicked Plots And Conspiracies Of Our Pretended Saints is a book written by Henry Foulis in 1662. The book is a historical account of the conspiracies and plots of those who claimed to be saints. Foulis explores the hypocrisy and...

""White House Profile: A Social History Of The White House, Its Occupants And Its Festivities"" by Bess Furman is a comprehensive guide to the social history of the White House. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of the White House,...

Seven Months A Prisoner is a memoir written by John Vestal Hadley, originally published in 1898. The book recounts Hadley's experience as a prisoner of war during the American Civil War. Hadley served as a private in the Union Army and was captured by...

""A Short History of Classical Scholarship: From the Sixth Century B.C. to the Present Day"" is a comprehensive book written by John Edwin Sandys in 1915. The book provides an overview of the development of classical scholarship from ancient Greece to the early 20th...

""The Early History of Venice"" is a historical account of the city of Venice from its foundation to the conquest of Constantinople in the year 1204. Written by Francis Cotterell Hodgson and first published in 1901, the book explores the origins and development of...

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...

Chronicle of the Grey Friars of London is a historical book written by John Gough Nichols and published in 1852. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Grey Friars monastery, which was founded in London in the 13th century. The...

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...

A Quip For An Upstart Courtier: Or A Quaint Dispute Between Velvet Breeches And Cloth Breeches is a satirical play written by Robert Greene in 1592. The play is a witty and humorous account of a dispute between two courtiers, one wearing velvet breeches...

The History Of The Worshipful Company Of Ironmongers Of London (1837) is a comprehensive account of the Ironmongers' Company, one of the oldest and most prestigious livery companies in London. Written by William Herbert, a member of the company and a respected historian, the...

""Stories of Roman History from Cicero"" is a collection of historical accounts written by the famous Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Roman history, including the rise and fall of the Roman Republic,...

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...

Old Yorkshire is a book written by William Smith and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, geography, and culture of Yorkshire, a county in northern England. It covers a wide range of topics, including the county's topography, geology,...

Personal Reminiscences of General Skobeleff is a book written by V.I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko and published in 1884. The book is a memoir of General Mikhail Skobeleff, one of the most prominent Russian military commanders of the 19th century. The author, who was a close friend...

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...

""Reminiscences Of Fen And Mere"" is a book written by John Moyer Heathcote and published in 1876. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living in the Fens and Mere areas of England during the mid-19th century. The author describes his observations...

Personal Reminiscences of General Skobeleff is a book written by V.I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko and published in 1884. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and memories of General Mikhail Skobeleff, a famous Russian military commander who played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish War...

Reminiscences Of Fen And Mere is a memoir written by John Moyer Heathcote and published in 1876. The book is a collection of recollections from the author's childhood and youth spent in the fens and meres of Lincolnshire, England. Heathcote's vivid descriptions of the...

Guide to the Materials for United States History in Canadian Archives is a book written by David W. Parker and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive guide to the materials available in Canadian archives that relate to the history of the United...

The History of Spain and Portugal Volume 2 is a comprehensive book written by Samuel Astley Durham in 1854. The book covers the history of Spain and Portugal from the early ages to the mid-19th century. The author has meticulously researched and documented the...

""Reminiscences Of An Old Teacher"" is a memoir written by George Barrell Emerson in 1878. The book provides a detailed account of Emerson's life as a teacher and scholar in the 19th century. It covers his experiences teaching at Harvard College, as well as...

""History of Rome"" is a comprehensive historical account of one of the most influential empires in world history, written by David Mather Masson and first published in 1848. The book covers the period from the founding of Rome in 753 BC to the fall...

History of the World is a comprehensive book written by Charles Morris in 1904. The book covers the history of the world from the earliest civilizations to the early 20th century. The author provides a detailed account of the major events, political systems, and...

Arthur Schnitzler by Sol Liptzin is a comprehensive biography of the Austrian playwright, novelist, and physician Arthur Schnitzler. The book explores Schnitzler's life, works, and legacy, providing readers with a detailed understanding of his literary and cultural significance. Liptzin delves into Schnitzler's personal life,...

Rudolph: The Tragedy of Mayerling is a historical non-fiction book written by Carl Lonyay. The book tells the story of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria-Hungary and his tragic death at the Mayerling hunting lodge in 1889. The author uses historical documents, letters, and eyewitness...

""A History of Indian Literature: From Vedic Times to the Present Day"" is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the rich and diverse literary traditions of India. Written by renowned scholar Herbert H. Gowen, this book covers the entire span of Indian literature, from...

New American History is a book written by Albert Bushnell Hart and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of the United States from the colonial period to the early 20th century. It covers a wide range of topics,...

After Wild Sheep In The Altai And Mongolia is a book written by Elim Pavlovich Demidov and was originally published in 1900. The book is a personal account of the author's hunting expedition in the Altai and Mongolia regions of Central Asia. The book...

""Conspiracy in Algiers 1942-1943"" is a historical account of the events that took place in Algiers during World War II. The book is written by Pierre-Gosset and Renee, and it provides a detailed analysis of the political and military situation in Algiers during the...

Further Reminiscences is a memoir written by Henry Mayers Hyndman, an English writer, journalist, and political activist who was a founding member of the Social Democratic Federation. The book is a continuation of his earlier memoir, The Record of an Adventurous Life, and covers...

""Albert The Good And The Victorian Reign"" is a historical book written by Hector Bolitho. The book is a biography of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, and it explores his life and influence during the Victorian era. The book covers his early...

Confiscation in Irish History is a historical book written by William Francis Thomas Butler and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the confiscation of Irish land and property by the English Crown from the 12th century to the early 20th...

Essays On The History Of Mankind In Rude And Cultivated Ages is a book written by James Dunbar in 1780. The book is a collection of essays that explore the history of human society from its earliest, most primitive stages to its most advanced...

Modern Turkey is a historical book written by James Lewis Farley in 1872. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that took place in Turkey during the late 19th century. Farley's work is considered to be one of...

""Free State Or Republic?"" is a book written by Padraig De Burca in 1922. The book explores the debate in Ireland at the time over whether to establish a Free State or a Republic. De Burca examines the historical, political, and economic factors that...