History - Essays

""A History Of Coggeshall, In Essex: With An Account Of Its Church, Abbey, Manors, Ancient Houses, Etc."" is a book written by George Frederick Beaumont in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Coggeshall, a small town in Essex, England....

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A Concise History of Modern Painting is a book written by Herbert Read that provides a comprehensive overview of the development of modern painting from the 19th century to the mid-20th century. The book is divided into six chapters, each focusing on a different...

"The Fallacy of Success & The Ethics of Elfland" by G. K. Chesterton is a thought-provoking collection of essays that critiques the modern pursuit of material success and explores the magic in everyday life. Through essays like "The Case for the Ephemeral," "The God...

Guelphs and Ghibellines: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409 is a book written by Oscar Browning. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social history of Italy during the Middle Ages. The author takes the reader on a journey...

DEAD OF SUMMER is a beach-reading collection of true-crime, true-horror, and generally quirky weirdness from a group of writers who call themselves the Dead of Winter. If you like your sun and sand with a little cemetery mixed in, this is your book. We...

""Three Discourses of Happiness, Virtue and Liberty"" is a philosophical work written by Pierre Gassendi, a French philosopher and scientist of the 17th century. The book is divided into three discourses, each exploring different aspects of human life and society. The first discourse delves...

The History of Nantucket: Being a Compendious Account of the First Settlement of the Island by the English (1835) is a book written by Obed Macy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, from...

""Bells: Their History, Legends Making And Uses"" by Satis N. Coleman is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of bells. The book covers the history of bells from their earliest origins to modern times, exploring the various types of bells and their uses...

My First Days In The White House is a political memoir written by Huey Pierce Long, who served as the Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and later as a U.S. Senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. The book is a...

The Christian Renaissance: A History of the Devotio Moderna by Albert Hyma is a comprehensive account of the Devotio Moderna movement, which emerged in the Netherlands in the 14th century. The movement was characterized by a renewed emphasis on personal piety, humility, and devotion...

The Militia Crucifera Evangelica Founded On History And Their Own Manifestos is a book written by R. Swinburne Clymer. The book is a comprehensive study of the Militia Crucifera Evangelica, a religious organization that was founded in the United States in the early 20th...

Author: Joseph Ensign GranvilleISBN-10: 1258677059ISBN-13: 9781258677053Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2013Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.12d

""A History of Women in Medicine: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive book by Kate Campbell Hurd-Mead that delves into the often-overlooked contributions of women in the field of medicine. The book takes the reader on...

Author: Hershel SmithISBN-10: 1258183897ISBN-13: 9781258183899Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

Author: Frederick B. ArtzISBN-10: 1258147432ISBN-13: 9781258147433Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.Author: Eleanor E. TremayneISBN-10: 116996995XISBN-13: 9781169969957Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 378Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.78d

The History of Jamaica V1: Or General Survey of the Antient and Modern State of That Island is a book written by Edward Long in 1774. It is a comprehensive account of the history and current state of Jamaica, covering both the ancient and...

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The Great Events By Famous Historians V5 is a comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, written by Rossiter Johnson and originally published in 1905. This fifth volume covers significant events from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the reigns of Elizabeth I...

The book titled ""The East Neuk Of Fife: Its History And Antiquities, Geology, Botany, And Natural History In General"" was written by Walter Wood and was published in 1862. The book is a comprehensive account of the history and natural features of the East...

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""Dunstable: Its History and Surroundings"" is a historical book written by Worthington George Smith in 1904. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Dunstable, a market town in Bedfordshire, England, and its surrounding areas. The book covers the town's history from...

""History Of The Town Of Gloucester, Cape Ann; Including The Town Of Rockport"" is a comprehensive historical account of the towns of Gloucester and Rockport, located on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Written by John James Babson and originally published in 1860, the book covers...

The Rich Man and Lazarus: A Practical Exposition is a book written by North and Brownlow. It is a religious text that offers a detailed analysis of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus as found in the Gospel of Luke in the...

""History of the American Episcopal Church"" is a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the Episcopal Church in America, authored by Samuel David McConnell and originally published in 1916. The book delves into the early history of the Church, tracing its roots...

The History of the Rise, Progress and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America V3 (1789) is a comprehensive book written by William Gordon. It provides a detailed account of the events and circumstances that led to the rise, progress, and...

Logan V2: A Family History (1822) is a book written by John Neal that tells the story of the Logan family. The book is the second volume in a series and explores the family's history, including their struggles and triumphs. The Logan family is...

The Vermont Spirit is a comprehensive study of the political history, social customs, and religious practices of the state of Vermont. Written by Walter E. Perkins and published in 1916, the book provides a detailed account of the early settlement and development of Vermont,...

""History Of The Family Of Benjamin Snow, Who Is A Descendant Of Richard Snow"" is a book written by Owen Nelson Wilcox in 1907. The book is a genealogical record of the Snow family, tracing their lineage back to Richard Snow, who is believed...

The Isthmian Canal, written by Harry H. Rousseau and published in 1909, is a historical account of the construction of the Panama Canal. The book provides a detailed description of the engineering challenges faced by the workers and engineers during the construction of the...

Annals Of The Town Of Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire: From Its First Settlement To The Year 1841 (1841) is a historical book written by Charles James Smith. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Hillsborough, located in Hillsborough County, New...

In this invaluable reference work, the world's foremost authorities on France's political, social, cultural, and intellectual history explore the history and meaning of the French Republic and the challenges it has faced. Founded in 1792, the French Republic has been defined and redefined by...

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A History Of St. Lawrence And Franklin Counties, New York: From The Earliest Period To The Present Time is a comprehensive book written by Franklin B. Hough that provides a detailed account of the history of two counties in the state of New York....

"Books & Characters" is a collection of literary essays by using Lytton Strachey, a prominent British writer and critic of the early 20th century. The book offers insightful and unconventional biographical sketches of numerous literary figures, presenting readers with a unique attitude on the...

This book explores the ways in which geography has shaped American history, from the earliest settlements to the present day. It examines the influence of climate, terrain, and natural resources on the development of the nation, as well as the impact of human activity...

This book analyses the institution and concept of dictatorship from a legal, historical and theoretical perspective, examining the different types of dictatorship, their relationship to the law, as well as the analytical value of the concept in contemporary world. 　 In particular, it seeks...

Essays on the discipline of medieval history and its practitioners, from the late eighteenth century onwards. A hugely interesting set of essays, reflecting on a variety of ways in which medieval history has developed to the present time. Scholarship of the highest standard, deeply...

In the era of the Grand Tour, Venice was the cultural jewel in the crown of Europe and the epitome of decadence. Though visited by only the lucky few, its seductive charms were shared with those back home through the art and literature it...

A History of Pendleton County, West Virginia is a comprehensive book written by Oren Frederic Morton in 1910. This book provides a detailed account of the history of Pendleton County, which is located in the eastern part of West Virginia. The book covers the...

Diophantus of Alexandria: A Study in the History of Greek Algebra is a book written by Thomas L. Heath in 1910. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus of Alexandria and his contributions to the field of algebra.The book...

A Loan Exhibition, Wadsworth Atheneum Hartford, November 12, 1948 To January 2, 1949. Whitney Museum Of American Art, New York.Author: C. C. CunninghamISBN-10: 1258646110ISBN-13: 9781258646110Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2013Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.19d

Additional Contributors Are George C. Cole And Hugh McKennan Landon.Author: Miller HamiltonISBN-10: 1258621452ISBN-13: 9781258621452Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2013Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.04d

Author: Robert M. CourISBN-10: 1258376350ISBN-13: 9781258376352Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2012Pages: 180Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.44d

Author: Blake McKelveyISBN-10: 1258240017ISBN-13: 9781258240011Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 254Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

Legacy of Suppression: Freedom of Speech and Press in Early American History by Leonard Williams Levy is a comprehensive examination of the history of free speech and press in the United States during the early years of its formation. The book explores the various...

The First Forty Years Of Washington Society is a book written by Margaret Bayard Smith and first published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the social life in Washington D.C. during the first four decades of the 19th century. Smith, who...

""A Century of Vernon, Connecticut, 1808-1908"" is a historical account of the town of Vernon, Connecticut, from its establishment in 1808 to the turn of the century in 1908. The book was written by Harry Conklin Smith and published in 1911. The book covers...

The Natural History of Ants is a comprehensive scientific study of ants, written by the Swiss naturalist Fran�����ois Huber in 1820. The book provides a detailed account of the physical characteristics, behavior, and social organization of ants, as well as their role in the...