History - Essays

Pliny's Natural History V1 is a book written by Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and natural philosopher who lived during the first century AD. This book is the first volume of his extensive work, Naturalis Historia, which covers a wide range of subjects...

Lin: Or Notable People And Notable Things In The Early History Of Lynn, The Third Plantation Of Massachusetts Colony (1879) is a book written by Oldpath, Obadiah. The book focuses on the early history of Lynn, Massachusetts, which was the third plantation of the...

Topics In The History Of South Carolina is a book written by William James Rivers and published in 1850. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of South Carolina, covering the period from the early colonial era to the mid-19th 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...

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 Pillsbury Family: Being A History Of William And Dorothy Pillsbury Of Newbury In New England, And Their Descendants To The Eleventh Generation (1898) is a comprehensive genealogy book written by David Brainard Pilsbury. The book traces the lineage of the Pillsbury family from...

When Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli became Pope Pius XII in 1939, the Nazis had invaded Austria and Czechoslovakia and were poised to strike Poland. Jews and other minorities were already being sent to concentration camps, and the world was on the verge of another horrific...

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...

Unlock the foundations of modern philosophy with John Locke's An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding. This seminal work explores the origins of human knowledge, the limits of perception, and the nature of ideas, offering timeless insights into the workings of the mind and the pursuit...

Forgotten Voices collects examples of the most beautiful and profound poetry from writers who were born, grew up, and lived in Jefferson County in the 19th and very early 20th centuries. Topics range from the pastoral picturesqueness of the area, to the wonders of...

The Science of Naples highlights the importance of Naples in the history of science, exploring the city's contribution to the production of new knowledge from 1500 to 1800.Author: Lorenza GianfrancescoISBN-10: 180008675XISBN-13: 9781800086753Publisher: UCL PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2025Pages: 294Format: Hardcover

The Science of Naples highlights the importance of Naples in the history of science, exploring the city's contribution to the production of new knowledge from 1500 to 1800.Author: Lorenza GianfrancescoISBN-10: 1800086741ISBN-13: 9781800086746Publisher: UCL PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2025Pages: 294Format: Paperback

Seventeen studies by noted experts that demonstrate recent approaches toward the creative interpretation of primary sources regarding Renaissance and Baroque music, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Debussy, and beyond. How do we know what notes a composer intended in a given piece? -- how those...

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.Author: Rodolphe TimmermansISBN-10: 1494051885ISBN-13: 9781494051884Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.49d

Holderness and the Holdernessians is a book that was published in 1878 and was written by an anonymous author. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, topography, dialect, manners, and customs of the Holderness district in England. The author provides detailed descriptions...

""A History Of The Valley Of Virginia"" is a comprehensive book written by Samuel Kercheval in 1850. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia from its earliest settlement in the 1730s to the mid-19th century. The...

Additional Contributors Include Albert C. Baugh, George B. Churchill, Ronald S. Crane And Others.Author: Arthur Hobson Quinn, Raymond MacDonald AldenISBN-10: 1258739739ISBN-13: 9781258739737Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2013Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

Author: Walter Vernon SearightISBN-10: 1258576821ISBN-13: 9781258576820Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2013Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.13d

Paper, Wasps and Packages by Alexander Weaver is a fascinating exploration of the history and significance of paper. The book traces the evolution of paper from its origins in ancient China to its widespread use throughout the world today. Along the way, Weaver explores...

Author: S. Winston Jr. ChildsISBN-10: 1258207850ISBN-13: 9781258207854Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.33lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 1.26d

""Talleyrand: The Training of a Statesman"" is a biographical work that explores the life and career of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, a prominent figure in French politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by historian Anna Bowman Dodd, the book provides a...

""Parochial and Family History of the Parish of St. Menefreda, Alias St. Minfre, Alias St. Minver, in the County of Cornwall"" is a book written by John Maclean and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed history of the parish of St. Menefreda,...

Buffon's Natural History V4 is a comprehensive work that covers a wide range of topics related to the natural world. Written by Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon, a French naturalist, the book is divided into four parts: a theory of the earth, a general history...

The History of William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania is a biographical work written by William Hepworth Dixon in 1872. The book chronicles the life and achievements of William Penn, a Quaker who founded the state of Pennsylvania in the late 17th century. The book...

""A History of the University of Oxford: From the Earliest Times to the Year 1530"" is a comprehensive account of the history of the University of Oxford, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Written by Henry Churchill Maxwell Lyte...

""Studies of Trees in Winter"" is a book written by Annie Oakes Huntington and published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive description of the deciduous trees found in northeastern America during the winter season. The author's primary focus is on the morphology and...

The book ""Cultivation Of Sugar Cane: Its History, Botany And Agriculture; And Its History In Georgia, Florida And South Carolina"" by William C. Stubbs is a comprehensive guide that explores the history, botany, and agriculture of sugar cane cultivation. The book delves into the...

""James Wesley Cooper 1842-1916: A Tribute Upon The One Hundredth Anniversary Of His Birth"" is a book written by Elisha Hilliard Cooper in honor of his great-grandfather, James Wesley Cooper. James Wesley Cooper was born in 1842 and lived until 1916, during which time...

The Only Woman In The Town is a historical fiction novel written by Sarah J. Prichard. It is set in the late 1800s in the American West and tells the story of Mary Breydon, a young woman who moves to a remote mining town...

""Early Potters of Clinton County"" is a historical book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the early potters who lived in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author pays special attention to...

History of Jackson County, Iowa Volume 2 is a book written by James Whitcomb Ellis and published in 1910. It is a comprehensive historical account of Jackson County, Iowa, covering its early settlement, growth, and development up until the early 20th century. The book...

Fires In Wincanton: Including Those Of 1707 And 1878 is a historical book written by George Sweetman and published in 1895. The book chronicles the devastating fires that occurred in the town of Wincanton, England, in 1707 and 1878. The author provides a detailed...

""An Account of Several Workhouses for Employing and Maintaining the Poor"" is a book written by an anonymous author in 1732. The book provides a detailed description of various workhouses in England during the 18th century, which were established to provide employment and support...

The History of Union, Connecticut is a book written by Charles Hammond and published in 1893. It is a comprehensive account of the town of Union, Connecticut and its history, covering its early settlement, its development over time, and its role in the American...

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...

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Challenging the authority of monarchy and advocating for the self-governance of the colonies, this revolutionary pamphlet ignites the reader's sense of justice and reason. With compelling arguments, it dismantles the logic of hereditary rule, exposing its flaws and...

Over the last few months there has been a veritable fever of anti-Nazism in the newspapers, on the radio and on television. You'd think the Nazis were back. I suppose that the general public is watching this phenomenon with growing perplexity. Perhaps they think...

The so-called 'Faurisson affair' began on 16 November 1978 with the publication of an article in Le Matin de Paris. I had known for several years that the day the press made my revisionist views public, I would face a storm. By its very...

Cities, states, and nations are grappling with how best to commemorate historical events and anniversaries in ways that are fair, accurate, and open public dialogue about the often contested past. This volume springs from varied approaches to the historical commemoration of Maine's state bicentennial...

Bringing together essays on uses of history as both a practical activity and an approach to thinking about the present, this collection explores ways in which people have reckoned with history in pasts both distant and near. Reckoning with History begins by examining uses...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1838 Edition.Author: John Foxe, Reverend M. Hobart SeymourISBN-10: 1498131743ISBN-13: 9781498131742Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 752Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.77lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 1.50d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.Author: J. GarnierISBN-10: 1498089054ISBN-13: 9781498089050Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 460Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.93d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: Ralph Waldo EmersonISBN-10: 1498037445ISBN-13: 9781498037440Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.Author: Joseph WareISBN-10: 1498179460ISBN-13: 9781498179461Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.19d

Christian Iconography V2: Or The History Of Christian Art In The Middle Ages is a comprehensive book written by M. Didron that explores the history of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed analysis of the different types of Christian...

This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.Author: Charles D'YdewalleISBN-10: 1494079798ISBN-13: 9781494079796Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.65d

""A History of Epidemic Cholera: As It Appeared at the Baltimore City and County Alms House, in the Summer of 1849"" is a historical account written by Thomas Hepburn Buckler in 1851. The book chronicles the outbreak of cholera in Baltimore during the summer...

""A History of Enfield: In the County of Middlesex, Including Its Royal and Ancient Manors, the Chase, and the Duchy of Lancaster"" is a book written by George Hewitt Hodson in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Enfield, a...

The book ""Orozco Frescoes At Dartmouth"" by Albert I. Dickerson is a comprehensive guide to the famous murals painted by Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The book provides a detailed history of the creation of the murals,...