History - Essays

"An absorbing and at times ironical humorous picture of the battle of Prohibition. Recommended." -- Library JournalWith the passing of the Volstead Act, the United States embraced Prohibition as the law of the land. From 1920 to 1933, the well-intentioned ban of the manufacture,...

"A concise and scholarly but entertaining account of the relation between printing and civilization." -- British Printer.This highly readable survey traces the history of printing with movable type from its 15th-century beginnings in Gutenberg's workshop to the technical advances of the 20th century. Observations...

Among these original essays by prize-winning historians, James M. McPherson examines Lincoln's deft navigation of the crosscurrents of politics and wartime strategy. Sean Wilentz elegantly explores Lincoln's debt to the democratic political tradition of Jefferson and Jackson. Eric Foner examines Lincoln's controversial position on...

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year Isaiah Berlin's The Sense of Reality contains an important body of previously unknown work by one of our century's leading historians of ideas, and one of the finest essayists writing in English. Eight of the...

The Romance of Metaphysics is a comprehensive introduction to the history, theory, and psychology of modern metaphysics written by Israel Regardie in 1946. The book explores the various philosophical and spiritual traditions that have contributed to the development of modern metaphysics, including Platonism, Aristotelianism,...

""Materials For A History Of The Family Of John Sullivan Of Berwick, New England: And Of The O�������Sullivans Of Ardea, Ireland"" is a historical book written by Gertrude Euphemia Meredith and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive account of the genealogy and...

Pre-Adamite Man: Demonstrating the Existence of the Human Race Upon this Earth 100,000 Years Ago! is a book written by Paschal Beverly Randolph. The book explores the idea that humans existed on Earth 100,000 years ago, long before the biblical story of Adam and...

""Black Pope: A History of the Jesuits"" by M.F. Cusack is a comprehensive account of the history of the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits. The book delves into the origins of the Jesuits, their role in the Counter-Reformation, their missions around...

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...

Bechamp or Pasteur: A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology is a book written by Douglas Hume that explores the rivalry between two prominent scientists in the field of microbiology - Antoine Bechamp and Louis Pasteur. The book delves into their differing theories...

The Fugitive Blacksmith: Or Events In The History Of James W C. Pennington is a memoir written by James W. C. Pennington himself in 1849. The book details his life as a slave in Maryland, his escape to the North, and his eventual rise...

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...

""History of Summers County: From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time V2 (1908)"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Summers County, West Virginia. Written by James Henry Miller, this book covers the period from the earliest settlers in the area up...

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 Feminine Monarchy: Or The History Of Bees is a book written by Charles Butler and originally published in 1623. The book is a comprehensive study of the behavior and characteristics of bees, and it explores the social structure of these insects, their habits,...

Red Fenwick's West: Yesterday and Today is a book written by Robert W. Red Fenwick. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the author's experiences and observations of the Western United States. It is divided into two parts - the first part...

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...

""A History of Highland County, Virginia"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Highland County from its earliest days to the early 20th century. Written by Oren Frederic Morton and originally published in 1911, this book covers the settlement of the...

""A Brief History Of The Riker Family"" is a book written by James Riker Jr. that chronicles the history of the Riker family from their first emigration to the United States in 1638 to the year 1851. The book traces the family's journey from...

The History Of The College Of William And Mary: From Its Foundation, 1660 To 1874 is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the history of the College of William and Mary from its establishment in 1660 until the year 1874. The...

Moltke's Tactical Problems: From 1858-1882 is a book written by Helmuth von Moltke, a German Field Marshal who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Prussian Army from 1857 to 1888. The book, first published in 1894, is a collection 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...

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...

""An Exploration of Exmoor and the Hill Country of West Somerset: With Notes on Its Archaeology"" is a book written by John Lloyd Warden Page in 1895. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels and explorations in the Exmoor and West...

The Alphabet: A Key To The History Of Mankind by David Diringer is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of the alphabet, from its earliest forms to its modern variations. The book delves into the historical, cultural, and linguistic significance of the...

Outlaw Days: A True History Of Early-Day Characters is a non-fiction book written by Zoe A. Tilghman. The book provides an in-depth account of the lives and exploits of various notorious outlaws and lawmen who roamed the American West during the late 19th and...

The General History of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles Volume 2 is a historical book written by John Smith and published in 1907. The book is a compilation of the author's personal experiences and observations during his travels to Virginia, New England,...

Failure Of A Mission: Berlin, 1937-1939 is a historical non-fiction book written by Nevile Henderson. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experience as the British Ambassador to Germany during the years leading up to World War II. It offers a unique...

""Calendar History of the Kiowa Indians"" is a book written by James Mooney, which provides a comprehensive account of the Kiowa people's history and culture through their calendar system. The Kiowa Indians were a Native American tribe that lived in the Great Plains region...

""Her Majesty Elizabeth of Austria-Hungary: The Beautiful, Tragic Empress of Europe's Most Brilliant Court"" is a biography written by Marie Louise Countess Larisch Von Wallersee-Wittelsbach. The book tells the story of the life of Elizabeth, the Empress of Austria-Hungary, who was known for her...

EULIS! The History of Love by Paschal Beverly Randolph is a book that explores the concept of love throughout history. The author delves into the origins of love, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations and examining how it has evolved over time. He...

Fans of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian England, and history in general will all find interesting tidbits to carry away. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle references many everyday Victorian activities and aspects that are lost on the twenty-first century reader. These short essays provide modern readers a...

The horrific tragedies of Central Africa in the 1990s riveted the attention of the world. But these crises did not occur in a historical vacuum. By peering through the mists of the past, the case studies presented in The Land Beyond the Mists illustrate...

Journalist, novelist, and scholar Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-85) remains one of the most influential and popular writers on the struggles of American Indians. This volume collects for the first time seven of her most important articles, annotated and introduced by Jackson scholars Valerie Sherer...

This stimulating collection of essays in an autobiographical framework spans the period from 1963 to the present. It encompasses Gerda Lerner's theoretical writing and her organizational work in transforming the history profession and in establishing Women's History as a mainstream field.Six of the twelve...

Real History that InspiresDinner Stories evolved from a literary club in which each member was expected to write a paper, preferably an interesting one, and to host a dinner once a year. One longtime member, Daniel Hughes--who loves a good story in which the...

Author: James Franklin CornISBN-10: 1258826194ISBN-13: 9781258826192Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2013Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.27d

Brewed In America: A History Of Beer And Ale In The United States is a comprehensive book that details the fascinating history of beer and ale in the United States. Written by Stanley Wade Baron, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in...

Author: Fount William MattoxISBN-10: 1258507757ISBN-13: 9781258507756Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.74d

Author: Emanuel M. JosephsonISBN-10: 1258507633ISBN-13: 9781258507633Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

A Reliable Recital Of The Battle With The Bandits At Coffeyville, Kansas, October 5, 1892.Author: David Stewart ElliotISBN-10: 1258496038ISBN-13: 9781258496036Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

Author: Philip Van Doren SternISBN-10: 1258476274ISBN-13: 9781258476274Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.54d

Author: John Kenneth GottISBN-10: 1258474794ISBN-13: 9781258474799Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.20d

Author: Alexander Del MarISBN-10: 1258468204ISBN-13: 9781258468200Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

""A History Of Whidbey's Island"" by George Albert Kellogg is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Whidbey Island, located in the state of Washington. The book chronicles the island's history from the time of its discovery by European explorers in the...

Author: H. M. WormingtonISBN-10: 1258440172ISBN-13: 9781258440176Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

Author: Leonard Edward ReadISBN-10: 125839619XISBN-13: 9781258396190Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2012Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.39d

Author: Sterling Power LamprechtISBN-10: 1258364956ISBN-13: 9781258364953Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2012Pages: 534Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.08d