History - Essays

""A History of the House of Percy: From the Earliest Times Down to the Present Century V2"" is a comprehensive account of the Percy family, one of the most prominent and powerful noble families in England. Written by Gerald Brenan, this book covers the...

Bacon's History of the Reign of King Henry VII is a historical book by Francis Bacon that provides a detailed account of the reign of King Henry VII of England. The book covers the period from Henry's accession to the throne in 1485 to...

""The History of Lloyd's and of Marine Insurance in Great Britain"" by Frederick Martin is a comprehensive account of the development of marine insurance in Britain, with a particular focus on the role of Lloyd's of London. The book covers the origins of marine...

""The Grammar, History And Derivation Of The English Language: With Chapters On Parsing, Analysis Of Sentences And Prosody"" is a comprehensive guide to the English language written by Daniel, Canon. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the English language, including...

Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters is a historical book written by James T. Lloyd. The book provides a detailed account of the first application of steam as a motive power in the United States. It covers the history of steamboats...

The book ""Historical Essays of Thomas Babington Macaulay"" is a collection of essays written by the famous British historian, politician, and writer Thomas Babington Macaulay. The essays included in this book cover a wide range of historical topics, including the history of England, India,...

Shakespeare's History of Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a play written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of Pericles, a prince who is forced to flee his kingdom after discovering a dark secret about the ruler of Tyre. The play follows Pericles as...

""A History of Sanskrit Literature"" by Arthur A. MacDonell is a comprehensive guide to the literary works written in the Sanskrit language. This book covers the vast and diverse range of Sanskrit literature, including epic poetry, drama, philosophy, and scientific texts, from the earliest...

The History of the Governors of Egypt is a historical book written by Al-Kindi, also known as Abu Umar Muhammad Ibn Yusuf. The book provides a detailed account of the various governors who ruled Egypt during the Islamic era, from the time of the...

""A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages V1"" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the Inquisition, a powerful institution of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Written by Henry C. Lea, one of the foremost authorities on the subject, this...

Dr. Besant As A Comrade And A Leader is a book written by C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar that provides a detailed account of the life and leadership of Dr. Annie Besant. Dr. Besant was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a...

Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V2 is a book written by Henry C. Lea. This book is a comprehensive account of the history of witchcraft, providing a detailed analysis of the beliefs, practices, and persecution of witches throughout history. The book is divided...

Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V1 is a book written by Henry C. Lea that explores the history of witchcraft. The book is the first volume in a series and provides a comprehensive look at the subject, including its origins, beliefs, and practices....

""The Caliphate: Its Rise, Decline and Fall from Original Sources"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Islamic Caliphate, written by Sir William Muir. The book traces the rise of the Caliphate, which began after the death of Prophet Muhammad, and its eventual decline...

The book ""Toledoth Ha-Halakah: History Of The Halakah V1: Part II The First Commonwealth To The Time Of Ezra"" by Chaim Tchernowitz is a comprehensive historical account of the development of Jewish law and tradition, known as Halakah, from the time of the First...

""Ghost Towns and Relics of '49"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Tully C. Knoles. The book takes readers on a journey through the abandoned towns and relics of the California Gold Rush of 1849. Knoles provides detailed descriptions and photographs of the...

""A History of Spain: Founded on the Historia de Espana y de la Civilizacion Espanola of Rafael Altamira"" is a comprehensive book on the history of Spain. Written by Charles E. Chapman, the book is based on the work of Rafael Altamira, a renowned...

""Andrew Jackson: President of the Plain People"" is a biography written by Mabel Mason Carlton that chronicles the life and presidency of the seventh president of the United States. The book explores Jackson's humble beginnings as a frontier boy, his military career, and his...

""Men of Mark Twixt Tyne and Tweed V3"" is a book written by Richard Welford that focuses on the lives and achievements of notable men who lived in the area between the rivers Tyne and Tweed in England. This volume is the third in...

Master Minds In Medicine V1: An Analysis Of Human Genius As The Instrument In The Evolution Of Great Constructive Ideas In The History Of Medicine is a book written by John C. Hemmeter. It is a historical analysis of the evolution of medicine through...

History of Medicine V1 is a comprehensive book written by Cecilia C. Mettler that explores the evolution of medicine from ancient times to the present day. The book is divided into different sections that cover the history of medicine in various regions of the...

""A History Of The Sikhs: From The Origin Of The Nation To The Battles Of The Sutlej"" is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Davey Cunningham that traces the history of the Sikh community from its origin to the battles fought by them on...

American Navigation: The Political History Of Its Rise And Ruin And The Proper Means For Its Encouragement is a book authored by William W. Bates. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political history of American navigation, tracing its rise and fall through...

""Indiana and Indianans"" is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Indiana, written by Jacob Piatt Dunn. This book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on the history of the state from its pre-colonial era up until the end...

""Chronicles of the First Planters of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay: From 1623 to 1636"" by Alexander Young is a historical account of the early years of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book documents the experiences of the first settlers who arrived in the...

The Church History of Britain V5: From the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year 1648 is a comprehensive historical account of the development of Christianity in Britain. Written by Thomas Fuller, a renowned English church historian, this book covers the period from the...

""The Works of Charles Dickens V30: A Child's History of England"" is a book written by the renowned British author Charles Dickens. It is the thirtieth volume in the complete works of Charles Dickens and is a historical account of England, specifically written for...

The History and Principles of the Civil Law of Rome by Sheldon Amos is a comprehensive guide to the legal system of ancient Rome. The book provides a detailed overview of the development of Roman law, from its origins in the early Republic to...

""Garcia Moreno, President of Ecuador 1821-1875"" is a historical biography written by P.A. Berthe. The book details the life and presidency of Gabriel Garcia Moreno, who served as the president of Ecuador from 1861 until his assassination in 1875. The author provides a comprehensive...

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 book ""Lives of Eminent Zoologists from Aristotle to Linnaeus: With Introductory Remarks on the Study of Natural History"" by William MacGillivray is a comprehensive account of the lives and works of some of the most significant zoologists in history. The book begins with...

Psychological Inquiries, The Second Part: Being A Series Of Essays Intended To Illustrate Some Points In The Physical And Moral History Of Man is a book written by Benjamin C. Brodie. It is a collection of essays that explores the physical and moral history...

The ""Handbook of Ancient Roman Marbles"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and description of all the ancient columns and surface marbles that still exist in Rome. Written by Henry William Pullen, the book provides a detailed list of the buildings in which...

""A History Of Simony In The Christian Church: From The Beginning To The Death Of Charlemagne 814"" by Nicholas Aloysius Weber is a comprehensive study of the practice of simony in the Christian Church from its earliest days until the death of Charlemagne in...

St. Mark's Rest is a book written by John Ruskin, which tells the history of Venice and its monuments. The book is meant to help travelers who are interested in the city's historical and cultural significance. Ruskin provides a detailed account of the city's...

The book titled ""The Origin and History of Contract in Roman Law: Down to the End of the Republican Period"" is a comprehensive study of the evolution of contract law in ancient Rome. The author, W. H. Buckler, traces the origins of contract law...

Memoirs Illustrating The History Of Jacobinism V1: The Antichristian Conspiracy is a historical book written by Augustin Barruel. The book is divided into four volumes, and the first volume is the focus of this description. The book explores the history of the Jacobin movement,...

""The History of England V1: From the Accession of King George the Third to the Conclusion of Peace in the Year 1783"" is a comprehensive historical account of England during the reign of King George III. Written by renowned historian John Adolphus, the book...

""The Secret History of the Fenian Conspiracy V2"" is a historical book written by John Rutherford. It explores the origins, objectives, and ramifications of the Fenian Conspiracy, a movement that aimed to establish an Irish republic by force of arms. The book provides a...

""The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World"" is a historical book written by George Rawlinson. This is the third volume of the series and it covers the history, geography, and antiquities of ancient Eastern civilizations such as Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia,...

""History of the Island of Celebes V1"" is a book written by R. Blok and published in 1817. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the island of Celebes, which is now known as Sulawesi, located in Indonesia. The author provides a detailed...

An Abridgment of Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Times by Thomas Stackhouse is a condensed version of the original work by Bishop Gilbert Burnet. The book provides a historical account of the events that took place in England from the Restoration of Charles...

Information Respecting The History, Condition And Prospects Of The Indian Tribes Of The United States Part III is a book written by Henry R. Schoolcraft. It is a comprehensive study of the Native American tribes in the United States, covering their history, culture, and...

The Moral Obligation To Be Intelligent And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by John Erskine, an American educator and author. The book contains a total of 15 essays, each exploring different aspects of intellectual and moral growth.In the titular essay, Erskine...

Chapters of Early English Church History is a comprehensive book written by William Bright that explores the history of the early English Church. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period or event in the history of the...

Thomas Carlyle's ""On Heroes, Hero-Worship And The Heroic In History"" is a collection of six lectures that explore the concept of heroism and its impact on history. Throughout the book, Carlyle examines the lives of several notable figures, including Odin, Muhammad, Dante, Shakespeare, and...

King Tut-Ankh-Amen is a non-fiction book written by Archie Bell that explores the life and reign of the famous Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Tutankhamun's life, from his birth to his death, and delves into the political and cultural...

Graffiti D'Italia is a book written by William Wetmore Story in 1868. The book is a collection of sketches and observations of Italian life and culture, particularly focusing on the art and architecture of the country. The author, who was an American sculptor and...

""Early Trading Companies of New France"" is a historical book written by H.P. Biggar that explores the emergence and development of trading companies in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the economic and political context...

""Three Generations of Fascinating Women: And Other Sketches from Family History"" is a book written by Lady Constance Russell, which delves into the lives of three generations of women in her family. Lady Constance Russell is a descendant of the famous British politician, William...