History - Essays

This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.Author: John Henry Evans,Gordon B. HinckleyISBN-10: 1494055457ISBN-13: 9781494055455Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 244Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.51d

Many scholars are familiar with the story of Abelard and Heloise through various translations of their Correspondence from the twelfth century. The catch is, they aren't love letters at all, but legal pieces of a clandestine folder, parts of which have been carefully concealed....

Canada and the Third World provides a long overdue introduction to Canada's historical relationship with the Third World. Author: Karen DubinskyISBN-10: 1442606878ISBN-13: 9781442606876Publisher: University of Toronto PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2016Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d

Already a freelance writer, Lee started a blog when he was sent to Iraq with the U.S. Army in 2005. His family and friends expected to read of his experiences, and a blog was the perfect medium. A hometown reporter visited his unit in...

Seen And Unseen: Or Monologues Of A Homeless Snail is a book written by Yone Noguchi and published in 1920. The book is a collection of monologues spoken by a homeless snail, who reflects on his experiences and observations of the world around him....

A History of the English Agricultural Laborer is a book written by Wilhelm Hasbach in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the history of agricultural laborers in England from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The author explores the various...

A Pictorial History of Ancient Rome: With Sketches of the History of Modern Italy is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and published in 1868. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Rome, from its earliest days to...

A Prisoner Of Trotsky's is a book written by Andrew Kalpashnikff and originally published in 1920. The book is a memoir of the author's experience as a prisoner of the Soviet leader Leon Trotsky during the Russian Civil War. Kalpashnikff was a former member...

""A Book About Fans: The History Of Fans And Fan-Painting"" is a comprehensive exploration of the history and art of fans, written by M.A. Flory and originally published in 1895. The book delves into the origins of fans, tracing their development from ancient times...

The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis is a book that was published in 1863. It contains two main parts: the Topography of Ireland and the History of the Conquest of Ireland. The author, Giraldus Cambrensis, was a medieval historian and clergyman who lived in...

Author: Frederick John SnellISBN-10: 1437415458ISBN-13: 9781437415452Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/22/2008Pages: 440Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d

The History of Bahawalpur is a book written by Shahamet Ali in 1848. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the Bahawalpur region, which is located in present-day Pakistan. The book provides detailed information about the Bahawalpur state, its rulers, and the...

The History of the Laws Affecting the Property of Married Women in England is a book written by Basil Edwin Lawrence in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal status of married women in England from the medieval period to the...

""The Doomed Turk, The End Of The Eastern Question: A Series Of Ten Essays"" is a book written by Edmund Middleton in 1900. It is a collection of ten essays that explore the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the political situation in the...

The Text Tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus is a book written by Charles Upson Clark and published in 1904. The book is focused on the analysis and study of the text tradition of Ammianus Marcellinus, a Roman historian who lived in the 4th century AD....

Primitive Civilizations V1: Or Outlines Of The History Of Ownership In Archaic Communities is a book written by Edith Jemima Simcox in 1894. The book explores the history of ownership in primitive civilizations and archaic communities. Simcox delves into the origins of property ownership,...

""Naval Administration And Warfare: Some General Principles, With Other Essays"" is a book written by Alfred Thayer Mahan and originally published in 1908. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of naval administration and warfare. The first section of the...

Makers of Arkansas History is a historical book written by John Hugh Reynolds and published in 1905. The book chronicles the lives of various individuals who played a significant role in shaping the history of Arkansas. The book is divided into several chapters, each...

""How It Was: Four Years Among The Rebels"" is a memoir written by Julia Morgan in 1892. The book details Morgan's experiences during the American Civil War, specifically her time spent living among Confederate soldiers in the South. Morgan provides a unique perspective on...

Organized Self-Help: A History And Defense Of The American Labor Movement (1901) is a book written by Herbert Newton Casson that explores the history and importance of the labor movement in America. The book delves into the origins of the labor movement, tracing its...

""Sketches In The History Of The Underground Railroad"" is a book written by Eber M. Pettit and published in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses that were used by slaves in...

Sketches, Instructive And Entertaining, In English, German, And French: Containing, Historical Tales, Heroic Actions, Anecdotes, Recreations In Natural History, Statistical Information (1808) is a book written by William Render. The book is a collection of sketches and anecdotes that are both informative and entertaining,...

""History of Roman Private Law: Part 1, Sources"" is a scholarly work by Edwin Charles Clark, first published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive study of the sources of Roman private law, which includes the laws, legal institutions, and customs that governed the...

The Scottish Railway Strike, 1891: A History and Criticism is a book written by James Mavor and published in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the Scottish railway strike that occurred in the same year. The strike was a significant event in...

The History Of One Tree Hill: The Volcanic Mountain Known To The Maori People As Maungakiekie (1903) is a book written by Montague Harrison Wynyard. The book is a detailed account of the history of One Tree Hill, a volcanic mountain located in Auckland,...

""Short Stories From American History"" is a collection of tales that recount significant events and figures from the history of the United States. Written by Albert Franklin Blaisdell and first published in 1905, the book features stories that cover a range of topics, from...

Notes On Beowulf (1898) is a literary work by Thomas Arnold that provides a comprehensive analysis of the Old English epic poem Beowulf. The book is written in an academic style and is intended for scholars and students of literature who are interested in...

The Bow: Its History, Manufacture, And Use is a book written by Henry Saint-George and originally published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive history of the bow, from its earliest origins to the modern era. It covers the different types of bows used...

""Origin And History Of The Name Of Anderson"" is a book that delves into the etymology and historical significance of the surname ""Anderson."" Published in 1901 by the American Publishers Association, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the name's origins and how it...

Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov is a book written by Maxim Gorky in 1921 as a tribute to his friend and fellow writer Anton Chekhov. The book is a collection of personal memories and anecdotes about Chekhov, his life, and his work. Gorky provides an...

""The Art of Wood Carving: Practical Hints to Amateurs and a Short History of the Art"" is a book written by George Alfred Rogers and published in 1867. The book is a comprehensive guide for beginners in wood carving, providing practical tips and techniques...

""A Brief History of the Hawaiian People"" is a historical book written by William De Witt Alexander in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Hawaii and its people, from the earliest Polynesian settlers to the time of its annexation...

The book ""History, Topography, and Directory of Westmorland and Lonsdale North of the Sands, in Lancashire"" was written by P.J. Mannex and published in 1849. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, geography, and people of the Westmorland and Lonsdale regions in...

History Of The French Revolution is a book written by Jules Michelet in 1847. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the French Revolution, which took place from 1789 to 1799. The author presents a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the...

A History Of English-Canadian Literature To The Confederation: Its Relation To The Literature Of Great Britain And The United States (1920) is a comprehensive book written by Ray Palmer Baker. The book provides a detailed account of the history of English-Canadian literature up to...

""Early History of Amenia"" is a historical book written by Newton Reed in 1875. The book is a detailed account of the early history of Amenia, a town located in Dutchess County, New York. The author explores the town's origins, including its settlement by...

""A History Of The New Hampshire Convention For The Investigation, Discussion And Decision Of The Federal Constitution And Of The Old North Meeting House Of Concord"" is a book written by Joseph Burbeen Walker and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account...

History And Ecclesiastical Relations Of The Churches Of The Presbyterial Order, At Amoy, China (1863) is a book written by John Van Nest Talmage that provides a detailed account of the history and ecclesiastical relations of the churches of the Presbyterial Order in Amoy,...

Foscari: A Tragedy is a play written by Mary Russell Mitford and published in 1826. The play is set in Venice during the 15th century and revolves around the story of Francesco Foscari, the Doge of Venice, and his son Jacopo. The play explores...

""A History of Eton College, 1440-1898"" is a comprehensive account of the prestigious British boarding school, Eton College, from its founding in 1440 to the end of the 19th century. The book, written by H.C. Maxwell Lyte and published in 1899, covers the school's...

""Rudolph: The Tragedy of Mayerling"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Carl Lonyay. The book recounts the tragic events that occurred in the winter of 1889 at Mayerling, the imperial hunting lodge in Austria. The focus of the book is on the life...

""A History of the Vikings"" by T.D. Kendrick is a comprehensive account of the Viking Age, tracing the origins, culture, and achievements of the Viking people from their earliest days in Scandinavia to their conquests and settlements in Europe, Asia, and North America. The...

The Fall of the Mogul Empire, published in 1912, is a historical account of the decline and eventual collapse of the Mughal Empire in India. Written by Sidney James Owen, a British historian and colonial administrator, the book provides a detailed analysis of the...

The ""History Of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia And Assyria V4"" is a comprehensive book written by the renowned French Egyptologist, Gaston Maspero. The book, published in 1903, is the fourth volume of a larger series that covers the ancient history of the Middle East....

Evangelical Missions is a two-part book that provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of the United Evangelical Church's missionary work and a detailed history of the China Mission. Part one delves into the foundational principles of missionary work, including the importance...

A History Of Painting In North Italy V1: From The Fourteenth To The Sixteenth Century (1912) is a book written by J. A. Crowe that explores the history of painting in Northern Italy from the 14th to the 16th century. The book is divided...

Contributions Toward A History Of Arabico-Gothic Culture V3: Tacitus������� Germania And Other Forgeries is a book written by Leo Wiener, first published in 1920. This book is the third volume in a series of works that explore the history of Arabico-Gothic culture. In this...

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...

""An Introductory Sketch to the Martin Marprelate Controversy: 1588-1590"" is a historical book written by Edward Arber and first published in 1895. The book provides an overview of the Martin Marprelate controversy, which occurred in England during the late 16th century. The controversy was...

The History of Joshua is a book written by Thornley Smith in 1870. It provides a comprehensive account of the life of Joshua, a prominent figure in the Bible who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites. The book explores the historical context...