History - Essays

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.Author: Stella Flowers HastingsISBN-10: 1494023237ISBN-13: 9781494023232Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: T. W. RollestonISBN-10: 1444605127ISBN-13: 9781444605129Publisher:...

The Satsuma Rebellion: An Episode Of Modern Japanese History (1879) is a historical account written by Augustus Henry Mounsey. The book focuses on the Satsuma Rebellion, which took place in Japan in 1877. The rebellion was led by Saigo Takamori, a samurai who opposed...

The History of Thucydides V3 (1829) is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. This is the third volume of his famous work, which chronicles the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC. Thucydides was a participant in...

""History Of The Families Of McKinney, Brady, Quigley"" is a book written by Belle McKinney Hays Swope and published in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the three families - McKinney, Brady, and Quigley - and their history, genealogy, and achievements. The...

Cleopatra's Needle: A History Of The London Obelisk With An Exposition Of The Hieroglyphics is a book written by James King and published in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the London Obelisk, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, which...

Aristotle's History of Animals: In Ten Books (1897) is a classic work of natural history written by the ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle. The book is divided into ten volumes and covers a wide range of topics related to the animal kingdom, including...

An Universal History: From The Beginning Of The World, To The Empire Of Charlemagne is a book written by Jacques Bossuet and first published in 1821. The book provides a comprehensive history of the world, starting from the creation of the universe and the...

The Siege of the Alcazar by Geoffrey McNeill-Moss is a detailed historical account of the siege of the Toledo Alcazar in 1936, during the Spanish Civil War. The book explores the events leading up to the siege, the tactics used by both sides, and...

Father Marquette is a historical biography written by Reuben Gold Thwaites in 1902. The book tells the story of French Jesuit missionary, Father Jacques Marquette, who travelled extensively throughout the Great Lakes region of North America in the 17th century. Thwaites provides a detailed...

The book ""History Of Bengali Language And Literature V1"" is a collection of lectures delivered by Dinesh Chandra Sen to the Calcutta University in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Bengali language and literature, tracing its roots from...

""Relation Of The Discovery And Conquest Of The Kingdoms Of Peru V2"" is a historical account written by Pedro Pizarro, detailing the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the early 16th century. This book is the second volume of Pizarro's account, and it...

Eusebiana: Essays On The Ecclesiastical History Of Eusebius, Bishop Of Caesarea (1912) is a book written by Hugh Jackson Lawlor. The book is a collection of essays that explore the life and work of Eusebius, the Bishop of Caesarea, who was a prominent figure...

""A History of Italian Unity V1: Being a Political History of Italy from 1814 to 1871"" is a comprehensive account of the political events that led to the unification of Italy during the 19th century. Written by Bolton King, the book covers the period...

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 Voice From Waterloo is a historical book written by Sgt. Major Edward Cotton that recounts the events of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The book provides a detailed account of the battle, including the strategies employed by...

The book ""History of Don Bosco's Early Apostolate"" by G. Bonetti is a comprehensive account of the early years of Saint John Bosco's ministry. The author delves into the life of Don Bosco, examining his early years as a young priest and his journey...

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...

""Ireland and the Celtic Church"" is a comprehensive history book that covers the period from St. Patrick's arrival in Ireland to the English conquest in 1172. Written by George T. Stokes, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the role played by the Celtic...

Shaftesbury and Hutcheson is a book written by Thomas Fowler. The book explores the philosophical ideas of two influential thinkers of the 18th century, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury, and Francis Hutcheson. The book begins by providing a brief overview of the...

Lafayette, Louis-Philippe And The Revolution Of 1830 V2: Or, History Of The Events And Men Of July is a book written by Bernard Sarrans. It is a comprehensive account of the events that led to the July Revolution of 1830 in France. The book...

Alphonse Daudet's novel ""Tartarin On The Alps"" tells the story of Tartarin, a larger-than-life character from southern France who is known for his exaggerated tales of adventure and bravery. In this book, Tartarin decides to leave his hometown of Tarascon and travel to the...

The book ""History of Ancient Philosophy"" by Wilhelm Windelband is a comprehensive study of the development of philosophy in ancient times. The author takes the readers on a journey through the history of philosophical thought, starting from the earliest Greek philosophers, such as Thales...

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 Man Born To Be A King is a book written by William Morris. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a man who was born to be a king but had to fight his way to the throne. The...

The History of the Consulate and the Empire of France Under Napoleon V2 is a book written by M. A. Thiers that provides a detailed account of the political and military events that took place in France during the Consulate and the Empire under...

""The History of the Holy Rood Tree"" is a book written by A. S. Napier that delves into the origins and significance of the Holy Rood Tree. The Holy Rood Tree, also known as the True Cross, is believed to be the tree upon...

The Nibelungenlied: The Fall Of The Nibelungers Otherwise The Book Of Kriemhild is a classic epic poem that tells the story of the legendary hero Siegfried and his tragic demise at the hands of his jealous wife, Kriemhild. The poem is set in medieval...

A History of Royal Arch Masonry V1 is a comprehensive book written by Everett R. Turnbull. The book provides a detailed account of the origins, development, and evolution of Royal Arch Masonry, a branch of Freemasonry. The author delves deep into the history of...

Panorama: A Picture History Of Southern California is a comprehensive book by W. W. Robinson that tells the story of Southern California through a collection of historic photographs. The book covers the region's history from the arrival of the Spanish missionaries in the late...

The First Hundred Years: Cripple Creek and the Pike's Peak Region is a historical book written by Fred M. Mazzulla. The book is a detailed account of the history of Cripple Creek and the surrounding Pike's Peak region. It covers the first hundred years...

Author: Charlotte KelloggISBN-10: 125859000XISBN-13: 9781258590000Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2013Pages: 166Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

Contributing Authors Include Roy Sylvan Dunn, Harry S. Walker, Winifred W. Vigness And Others. The Museum Journal, Volume 4, 1960.Author: Lawrence L. GravesISBN-10: 1258476088ISBN-13: 9781258476083Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.50d

Contributing Authors Include Winfred G. Steglich, Merton L. Dillon, And Lawrence L. Graves. The Museum Journal, Volume 5, 1961.Author: Lawrence L. GravesISBN-10: 125847641XISBN-13: 9781258476410Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.63d

Author: Paul L. HughesISBN-10: 1258442981ISBN-13: 9781258442989Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 374Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.43lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.77d

""The People's Colleges: A History Of The New York State Extension Service In Cornell University And The State, 1876-1948"" is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of the New York State Extension Service and its role in Cornell University and the state....

Author: Pierre UriISBN-10: 1258348934ISBN-13: 9781258348939Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2012Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.34d

Author: Mildred Telford BarnwellISBN-10: 1258262843ISBN-13: 9781258262846Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2012Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

Author: Bernard GrebanierISBN-10: 1258207486ISBN-13: 9781258207489Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 380Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.78d

""A Short History of The Saturday Evening Post: An American Institution, In Three Centuries"" by Frederick Southgate Bigelow is a comprehensive account of the iconic American magazine, The Saturday Evening Post. The book takes readers on a journey through the magazine's history, spanning over...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition. The Official Records From 1636 To 1736, With An Historical Review And Biographical Mention Of The Founders.Author: Henry M. BurtISBN-10: 1169975461ISBN-13: 9781169975460Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 476Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x...

""A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages V3"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry C. Lea that delves into the history of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages. The book is the third volume in a series and provides an in-depth...

A Child's History of England is a historical book written by the renowned English author Charles Dickens. It is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of England, specifically aimed at children. The book covers the period from the invasion of Julius Caesar...

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...

President Washington's Diaries: 1791-1799 is a historical book that features the personal writings of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The book was first published in 1921 and includes a collection of diary entries written by Washington during his time in...

""A Brief History of Navajo Silversmithing"" by Arthur Woodward is a comprehensive guide to the history and techniques of Navajo silversmithing. The book covers the origins of Navajo jewelry making, the development of the craft, and the impact of Navajo jewelry on the art...

An Expository Outline Of The Vestiges Of The Natural History Of Creation (1846) is a book written by Robert Chambers. It is an analysis and explanation of the scientific theories put forward in the controversial book, Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation, which...

Anthems And Anthem Composers: An Essay Upon The Development Of The Anthem is a book written by Myles Birket Foster and published in 1901. The book explores the history and development of the anthem, a type of religious music typically sung in Christian churches....

A History of Modern Colloquial English, written by Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld and first published in 1920, is a comprehensive study of the development of colloquial English from the 16th century to the early 20th century. The book traces the evolution of the language...

""The History and Antiquities of the Ancient and Royal Town of Kingston-Upon-Thames"" is a book written by William Downing Biden and originally published in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and architecture of Kingston-Upon-Thames, a town located in southwest...