History - Essays

The book ""History Of Pope Boniface VIII And His Times: With Notes And Documentary Evidence In Six Books"" by Tosti, Don Louis is a comprehensive historical account of the life and times of Pope Boniface VIII. The book is divided into six books, each...

""The Adulateur"" is a tragedy written by Mercy Otis Warren, set in Upper Servia. The play follows the story of a courtier named Adulateur, who is known for his flattery and sycophancy towards the ruling monarch. However, his loyalty is tested when he falls...

Deirdre and the Sons of Usna is a novel by Fiona Macleod that tells the story of Deirdre, a beautiful and tragic figure from Irish mythology. Deirdre is born with a prophecy that she will bring about the downfall of Ulster, and as a...

""Paul Revere's Horse and Other Debatable Data of American History"" is a non-fiction book by A.C.M. Azoy that examines various historical events and figures in American history, and separates fact from fiction. The book focuses on the myths and legends surrounding famous figures like...

Niagara's Power: Past, Present, Prospective is a book written by Frederic Nicholls in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls, from its early beginnings to the present day. The author explores the history of the...

The Origin of the Doctrine of the Trinity: A Popular Exposition is a book written by Rendel Harris and published in 1919. The book explores the history and development of the doctrine of the Trinity in Christianity. Harris provides a detailed examination of the...

The Early History of Illinois: From Its Discovery by the French, in 1673 is a historical book written by Sidney Breese in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Illinois, starting from the time of its discovery by 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...

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...

When the Titanic sank in April 1912 and news of the great loss of life became known and how few lifeboats were available, the public demanded changes to the regulations to ensure such an event could never happen again.Months following the disaster, heated argument...

Denis Kearney was mainly known as American labor agitator of 19th century, and one of the most important leaders of the anti-Chinese campaign in California. He began an agitation among the workingmen in 1877. His attacks being directed mostly against the rights of capital...

How does one respond when the frozen past meets the fluid present? Reject and retreat or reflect and reframe? Look Both Ways is a collection of short essays that look back and forward along the path many have traveled-from the road of certainty to...

Does history repeat itself in meaningful ways, or is each problem unique? How can a knowledge of Australian history enhance our understanding of the present and prepare us for the future?Lessons from History is written with the conviction that we must see the world,...

This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.Author: Joseph A. Schumpeter, Richard V. ClemenceISBN-10: 1494088819ISBN-13: 9781494088811Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

""A History Of The Textual Criticism Of The New Testament"" by Marvin Richardson Vincent is a comprehensive study of the textual criticism of the New Testament. The book explores the history of the New Testament text and the methods used to analyze and interpret...

""A Move For Better Roads"" is a collection of essays written by Lewis M. Haupt, focusing on the topics of roadmaking, maintenance, and laws related to roads. The book covers a wide range of issues related to transportation infrastructure, including the history of road...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Joseph McCabeISBN-10: 1258982250ISBN-13: 9781258982256Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

""Not With Silver Or Gold"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Sisters of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, based in Salem Heights, Dayton, Ohio. The book chronicles the congregation's journey from its inception in 1834 to the year 1944. Written by a...

""Som Account of Cretinism: And the Institution for Its Cure, on the Abendberg"" is a book written by William Twining in 1843. The book provides a detailed account of cretinism, a medical condition that results from a lack of iodine in the diet and...

""A History of Greece V4, Mediaeval Greece and the Empire of Trebizond, A.D. 1204-1461: From Its Conquest by the Romans to the Present Time"" is a historical account written by George Finlay in 1877. The book covers the period of medieval Greece and the...

Random Reminiscences Of Men And Events is a book written by John Davison Rockefeller, one of the most prominent American industrialists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was first published in 1909 and is a collection of Rockefeller's personal recollections...

""The East Neuk of Fife: Its History and Antiquities"" is a book written by Walter Wood and originally published in 1887. The book covers the history and antiquities of the East Neuk of Fife, a coastal area in Scotland that includes several small towns...

The Kacharis is a book written by Sidney Endle and first published in 1911. It is a comprehensive study of the Kachari people, an indigenous tribe from Assam, India. The book covers various aspects of their life, including their history, social structure, religion, customs,...

""Old York: Maine Pioneer Settlements"" written by Herbert Milton Sylvester is a comprehensive account of the early settlements in York, Maine. The book delves into the history of the region, describing the arrival of the first settlers and their struggle to establish a community...

The Philosophy of Sacred History Considered in Relation to Human Aliment and the Wines of Scripture is a book written by Sylvester Graham. The book explores the relationship between sacred history, human nutrition, and the wines mentioned in the Bible. The author delves into...

Bishop Butler and the Age of Reason: A Study in the History of Thought is a book written by Ernest Campbell Mossner. The book is a detailed study of the life and work of Bishop Joseph Butler, who was a prominent figure in the...

A Short Review Of The History Of The Navigation Laws Of England, From The Earliest Times is a historical book written by A Barrister in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the navigation laws of England from their inception to the time...

""Two Hundred Years Ago: Or A Brief History Of Cambridgeport And East Cambridge"" is a historical book written by Sophia S. Simpson and published in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the development and growth of the Cambridgeport and East Cambridge areas...

""An Illustrated History of the Hat: From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time"" is a book written by John Nicholas Genin and published in 1848. As the title suggests, the book explores the history of hats from ancient times to the mid-19th century....

The Genealogical History of the Duncan-Stuart Family in America, written by Joseph Alonzo Stuart in 1894, is a comprehensive account of the lineage and origins of the Duncan-Stuart family. The book details the ancestry of various branches of the family, tracing their roots back...

The History Of The Town Of Bowdoinham, 1762-1912 is a book written by Silas Adams and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Bowdoinham, a town in Maine, USA, from its founding in 1762 until 1912. The book...

Money and Civilization: Or A History of the Monetary Laws and Systems of Various States Since the Dark Ages, and Their Influence Upon Civilization is a comprehensive historical account of the development of monetary laws and systems in various states since the Dark Ages....

""History of the Welles Family in England and Normandy"" is a book written by Albert Welles in 1876. The book traces the history of the Welles family, including their origins in Normandy and their migration to England. It also explores the family's lineage and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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...

Unflinching. Unfiltered. Unmissable.South Africa's Rainbow Nation didn't shine for everyone. In Life in South Africa: Crime, Corruption and the Truth About the Rainbow Nation, Alan H. Bedford pulls no punches. From home invasions that left families shattered to everyday load-shedding that cripples cities, this...

""A History of Block Island: From Its Discovery in 1514 to the Present Time, 1876"" is a comprehensive book written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore. The book covers the history of Block Island, an island located off the coast of Rhode Island, from the time...

Feudal Kamakura: Outline Sketch Of The History Of Kamakura From 1186 To 1333 is a book written by Joseph E. De Becker. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the Kamakura period in Japan, which lasted from 1186 to 1333. During this time,...

Wyoming Cattle Trails is a historical account of the migration of Oregon-raised herds to mid-western markets. Written by John K. Rollinson, the book explores the evolution of the cattle industry in Wyoming and the role it played in the development of the American West....

Rudolph: The Tragedy of Mayerling is a book written by Carl Lonyay that tells the story of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria-Hungary and his tragic death at the Mayerling hunting lodge in 1889. The book explores the life of Rudolph, who was known for...

The book ""History Of The Indian Walk Performed For The Proprietaries Of Pennsylvania In 1737"" by William J. Buck is a detailed account of a historic event that took place in Pennsylvania in 1737. The book describes the Indian Walk, which was a surveying...

The book ""The Origins and History of the Knights Templars and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite"" by Rev. Ch. H. Vail is a comprehensive account of the Knights Templars and their role in the development of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. The book delves...

Author: E. George LindstromISBN-10: 1258541491ISBN-13: 9781258541491Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2013Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.36d

Author: John David UnruhISBN-10: 1258422476ISBN-13: 9781258422479Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2012Pages: 440Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.29lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.89d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.Author: William Alexander GrahamISBN-10: 1169972578ISBN-13: 9781169972575Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 418Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.85d

""Overland To Oregon In The Tracks Of Lewis And Clarke: History Of The First Emigration To Oregon In 1843"" is a book written by Edward H. Lenox that provides a detailed account of the first emigration to Oregon in 1843. The book follows the...

The Congo Crown Domain: Its European And Its African History is a book written by E.D. Morel and originally published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Congo Crown Domain, which was a large territory in central Africa...

""A General History of the Tobacco Plant"" is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation, history, and uses of tobacco. Originally published in 1836 by Pattison and Ross Publishers, this book provides detailed information on the various species of tobacco plants, their growth habits, and...