History - Essays

Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture reflects new and highly promising directions of research in the field. The latest volume contains essays by Paula R. Backscheider on theatrical spectacle and by April London on anecdote in Sarah Fielding, as well as considerations of translation in Dennis...

In Three Volumes. Volume 1, Pre-Iroquoian Tribes; Volume 2, The Iroquoian Tribes; Volume 3, The Algonkian Tribes.Author: William Augustus RitchieISBN-10: 1258489422ISBN-13: 9781258489427Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2012Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.06d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.Author: Richard Rogers BowkerISBN-10: 1169988768ISBN-13: 9781169988767Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2014Pages: 734Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.47d

The High Lights of Arkansas History is a non-fiction book written by Dallas Tabor Herndon and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the state of Arkansas, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The author has...

The Kingis Quair is a 14th-century poem written by James I, King of Scotland, during his imprisonment in England. The poem tells the story of the king's dream, in which he falls in love with a beautiful lady and is taken on a journey...

""First Years In Handicraft"" is a book written by Walter J. Kenyon and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide for beginners who are interested in learning various handicrafts. The author provides detailed instructions and illustrations for a wide range of handicrafts,...

""Notable Men of Kentucky: At the Beginning of the 20th Century 1901-1902"" is a historical book written by Ben La Bree in the year 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the prominent men who lived in Kentucky during the early 1900s. It...

The Ancient History of Egypt, Assyria and Babylonia is a comprehensive and detailed account of the ancient civilizations that flourished in these regions. Written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell, the book was first published in 1862 and has since become a classic in the field...

The First History of Bayonne, New Jersey is a book written by Royden Page Whitcomb in 1904. It is a comprehensive account of the early history of Bayonne, a city located in Hudson County, New Jersey. The book covers the period from the early...

""A History of Turner, Maine: From Its Settlement to 1886"" is a book written by William Riley French and published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Turner, a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, from its earliest settlement to...

""History Of New Mexico Spanish And English Missions V2"" is a book written by Thomas Harwood. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Methodist Episcopal Church's missions in New Mexico from 1850 to 1910, divided into decades. The author details the history of...

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,...

What are we talking about when we talk about sovereignty? Is it about formal legitimacy or practical authority? Does it require the ability to control the flow of people or goods across a border; is it primarily a principle of international recognition; or does...

In these essays, a combination of personal remembrance and broad-stroke cultural history, Philip Beidler addresses the culture and politics of post-WWII America: the national blindness toward the Holocaust and a rising China, the canker of McCarthyism, ascendant cultures of hard smoking and heavy drinking,...

Arguably, no event since the American Revolution has had a greater impact on US history than the Civil War. This devastating and formative conflict occupies a permanent place in the nation's psyche and continues to shape race relations, economic development, and regional politics. Naturally,...

Throughout the eighteenth century, shifts in political power and social structures were making their way across Europe and into the New World. In this volume of Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture, editors Ourida Mostefai and Catherine Ingrassia have brought together four clusters of related essays...

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...

A series of original essays on the history of British postwar architecture through the concept of performance--and the ubiquitous (but elusive) image of the arrow. In the 1950s, the figure of the arrow had a strange kind of ubiquity in architectural drawings, publications, and...

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE --Significantly reduced list price while supplies last From Lawrence of Arabia to Operation Desert Storm, this authoritative new anthology presents 14 insightful, first-person accounts and valuable lessons from the soldiers who have advised foreign armies...

Death and Dying in Ireland, Britain, and Europe provides a unique new perspective on Irish history and is a truly multi-disciplinary and dynamic approach to an emerging style called the 'new social history.' It is a pioneering book that presents a history of death...

The first book to examine plantations in their global variations through the history of knowledge.Few institutions feature as prominently in contemporary notions of colonialism, racism, and environmental degradation as the modern plantation. The racialized plantations of the Atlantic World loom large in the public...

As of the publishing of the first edition in late October, 2021, over 700,000 people in the U.S. had died of Covid-19.18 months earlier, on February 28, 2020, that number stood at 0. A week later, 11 people had died in the U.S. Given...

Illuminating controversial essays on excremental culture and spiritual enlightenment include: The Goddess Trivia, ISIS - Our Lady of Words, Primitive Vestiges and Anal Therapy, The Black Virgin in Brooklyn, The Black Virgin in Egypt, Smashing the Barriers of Love, The Goddess of Speech, My...

Trace the lives and places behind the Arthurian legend. A scholar's compass for legends. Oskar Sommer's Index of Names and Places to Volumes I-VII of the Vulgate Version is the definitive medieval literature index and comprehensive name index for the Vulgate cycle. Designed to...

Excerpt from The Gospel History and Its Transmission The more we investigate the early history of the Christian Church with open and unprejudiced eyes, the more we find ourselves in a strange world, dominated by fixed ideas that are not our fixed ideas and...

This work describes the voyage of the first Greeks to the New World in the 18th. century thru American aid to Greece during the Greek Civil War. It provides specific aid to Greece by Americans during its 1821 Greek War for Independence, and identifies...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1812 Edition.Author: Charles DellonISBN-10: 149818863XISBN-13: 9781498188630Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.42d

""A Cutler Memorial And Genealogical History"" is a historical book written by Nahum Sawin Cutler in 1889. The book is a comprehensive genealogical history of the Cutler family, tracing its origins back to its earliest known ancestors. The author provides detailed information on the...

Eight Hundred Miles In An Ambulance is a memoir written by Laura Winthrop Johnson in 1889. The book details her experiences as a nurse during the American Civil War, specifically her time spent traveling in an ambulance with wounded soldiers. Johnson recounts the challenges...

""History Of The Holl-Schrantz Family Or The Descendants Of Ephraim Holl"" is a book written by Henry C. Holl that provides a detailed account of the genealogy and history of the Holl-Schrantz family. The book traces the family's roots back to Ephraim Holl, who...

""A History of Substances Known as Aphrodisiacs"" by Henri Stearns Denninger is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of aphrodisiacs. The book delves into the history, science, and culture surrounding these substances that are believed to enhance sexual desire and performance.Denninger takes readers...

""A History Of The Great Massacre By The Sioux Indians, In Minnesota: Including The Personal Narratives Of Many Who Escaped"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles S. Bryant. The book is a historical account of the Sioux Indian massacre that took place in...

""A History Of The Dress Of The British Soldier From The Earliest Period To The Present Time"" is a comprehensive book written by John Luard that delves into the evolution of the attire worn by British soldiers from the earliest times to the present...

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.Author: Hyman J. AppelmanISBN-10: 1258979497ISBN-13: 9781258979492Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.05d

Author: Ruth Garber EhlersISBN-10: 1258553074ISBN-13: 9781258553074Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2013Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.21d

Author: Julius Edgar DayISBN-10: 1258541300ISBN-13: 9781258541309Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2013Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

The Story Of An Era In American Inland Water Transportation.Author: William King CovellISBN-10: 1258474530ISBN-13: 9781258474539Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.13d

An Account Of The Author's Archaeological Expeditions.Author: Gregory MasonISBN-10: 1258385619ISBN-13: 9781258385613Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2012Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.91d

""The Hebrew Language: Its History and Characteristics"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Craik in 1867. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Hebrew language, tracing its origins and development throughout history. Craik delves into the linguistic and grammatical features of Hebrew,...

Notes On Pharmacy And Dispensing For Nurses is a book written by Charles John Samuel Thompson in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide for nurses who are involved in the dispensing of medicines. It covers a wide range of topics related to pharmacy...

Rough Notes On Remedies (1901) is a book written by William Murray that provides a comprehensive overview of various remedies used in medicine. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the principles of homeopathy and the second part provides a...

The History and Antiquities of Pudsey is a book written by Simeon Rayner in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and cultural heritage of the town of Pudsey, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The book is divided...

A Private In Gray is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Benton Reed and published in 1905. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young soldier named John Gray who fights on the Confederate side....

Lord Mayors' Pageants, Part 1, History Of Lord Mayors' Pageants: Being Collections Towards A History Of These Annual Celebrations (1843) is a historical book written by Frederick W. Fairholt. The book is an in-depth exploration of the history of the Lord Mayors' Pageants, which...

A Child's History of Spain is a historical book written by John Bonner in 1894. The book is aimed at children and provides a detailed account of the history of Spain from its earliest times to the 19th century. The author covers various events...

The Rose-Bush Of A Thousand Years is a book written by Mabel Wagnalls in 1919. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, from ancient...

Sketch of the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness: From the Tenth Century is a book written by James T. Calder. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Caithness, a historic county located in the northernmost part of Scotland. The author...