History - 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...

""A History of Poland: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day"" is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Ernest Whitton in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Poland from its early beginnings up until the early 20th century....

""The Merchant's National Bank of the City of New York: A History of Its First Century, 1803-1903"" is a comprehensive account of the first 100 years of one of the most influential banks in the United States. Written by Philip G. Hubert Jr., the...

Citta Morta, also known as The Dead City, is a tragedy written by Gabriele D'Annunzio in 1902. The story is set in the Italian city of Ravenna, which is depicted as a decaying and lifeless place. The main character, Andrea Sperelli, is a young...

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...

David Herbert Donald, Lincoln biographer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, has revised and updated his classic and influential book on Lincoln and the era he dominated. When Lincoln Reconsidered was first published it ushered in the process of rethinking the Civil War that...

The Yoga Manifesto answers two questions: Why Yoga? Why now?It summarizes the very long and remarkable history of Yoga from its Indian origins to its global present, its entanglement with money, where it fits in the constellation of religions, its dialectic with science, its...

The groundbreaking book "Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex" was written by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Three pieces that examine the complicated and often controversial subject of human sexuality make up the book. In the first article, "The Sexual Aberrations," Freud...

Delve into the profound musings of G.K. Chesterton in The Uses of Diversity, a collection of essays that traverses the spectrum of human experience. From social commentary to theological reflection, Chesterton's pen unveils the intricacies of existence, offering timeless insights into philosophy, politics, and...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.Author: Charles LambISBN-10: 384605559XISBN-13: 9783846055595Publisher: OutlookLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/08/2020Pages: 844Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 1.67d

Only monuments remind us today of the golden age of Czernowitz, once the lively capital of the Bukovina, the easternmost region of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Even after the once-mighty empire crumbled in 1918, Czernowitz remained a haven of multicultural coexistence, peopled by Jews, Ruthenes,...

Out of the Ashes is a collection of essays that examine the historical background to developments in East Timor and provide political analysis on the initial reconstruction stage in the country's transition to independence. The volume is divided into three thematic sections - background,...

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One of the great minds of the English Renaissance, Francis Bacon was a scholar, politician, and early advocate of scientific thinking who set no limits on the scope of his enquiries. In these compact and vibrant essays, Bacon addresses an astonishingly diverse range of...

Through The Dark Continent Volume 1 is a memoir written by Henry Morton Stanley, a British-American journalist and explorer, detailing his journey through Africa in the late 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing Stanley's journey from...

""A History Of The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad"" is a comprehensive account of the development, growth, and eventual decline of one of America's most significant railroads. Written by Howard Douglas Dozier, the book covers the history of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad from its...

The Illustrated History Of Furniture: From The Earliest To The Present Time by Frederick Litchfield is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to the evolution of furniture design and craftsmanship throughout history. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and photographs that showcase the...

The History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-65 V2 Part 2: Prepared in Compliance with Acts of the Legislature (1869) is a comprehensive account of the role played by Pennsylvania's volunteers during the American Civil War. The book, written by Samuel P. Bates, provides a detailed...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.Author: Edward P. CheyneyISBN-10: 1498116434ISBN-13: 9781498116435Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 570Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.66lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.16d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1863 Edition.Author: Orville J. VictorISBN-10: 1498115365ISBN-13: 9781498115360Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 566Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.15d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.Author: Frank C. HigginsISBN-10: 1497931037ISBN-13: 9781497931039Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.05d

The History of the Royal Irish Constabulary is a book written by Robert H. Curtis in 1871. It is a comprehensive account of the establishment, organization, and operations of the Royal Irish Constabulary, which was the police force of Ireland during the British rule....

Ivar The Viking is a historical novel written by Paul Du Chaillu and published in 1893. The book is based on authentic facts of the third and fourth centuries and tells the story of Ivar, a Viking warrior who lived during this time. The...

Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry is a book written by Thomas Timpson in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Elizabeth Fry, a prominent social reformer and philanthropist of the 19th century. The book includes a history of...

On The Early History Of The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit: With Especial Reference To The Controversies Of The Fourth Century is a book written by Henry Barclay Swete and published in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the...

Greek Cities and Islands of Asia Minor: Ancient History from the Monuments is a book written by William Sandys W. Vaux and published in 1877. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and monuments of the ancient Greek cities and islands of...

The ""History of Pittsburgh and Environs V2"" is a comprehensive book written by George Thornton Fleming that delves into the history of the city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. This book is the second volume in a series and was originally published in...

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 Nicene and Apostles Creeds: Their Literary History is a book written by Charles Anthony Swainson in 1875. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Nicene and Apostles' creeds, which are two of the most important statements of Christian faith. Swainson examines the...

Alfred Saker: The Pioneer Of The Cameroons (1908) is a biographical account of the life and work of Alfred Saker, a British Baptist missionary who played a significant role in the colonization and development of the Cameroon region in West Africa during the 19th...

Hadley: The Regicides, Indian and General History, A Souvenir in Honor of Major-General Joseph Hooker is a book written by Elbridge Kingsley. The book is a tribute to Major-General Joseph Hooker, a Union Army general during the American Civil War, and provides a detailed...

""A History Of The Castles Of Herefordshire And Their Lords"" by Charles J. Robinson is a comprehensive account of the castles that have stood in the county of Herefordshire, England, and the lords who have owned and inhabited them over the centuries. The book...

""The Charity of Charles Dickens"" is a book written by Edward F. Payne that explores the philanthropic work of the famous author Charles Dickens. The book focuses on Dickens's interest in the Home for Fallen Women, a charitable organization that provided shelter and support...

""What Really Happened at Pearl Harbor?"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Dan Gilbert. The book explores the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the aftermath. It delves into the political tensions between the United...

The book titled ""Metaphysical Thesaurus Of Positive And Negative Words And Chronological History Of The Metaphysical Religious Movements From 500 B.C. To Date"" by Sarah Flowers is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed account of the metaphysical religious movements that have taken place...

""The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races"" is a book written by Count Arthur de Gobineau that explores the differences between races and their respective influences on the history of civilization. De Gobineau argues that the various races of the world have distinct moral...

Christian Iconography or The History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages Volume 1 is a book written by M. Didron that explores the history of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book is divided into multiple chapters and covers a wide range...

""The Defense of Charleston Harbor: Including Fort Sumter and the Adjacent Islands 1863-1865"" by John Johnson is a historical account of the Confederate defense of Charleston Harbor during the American Civil War. The book focuses on the period from 1863 to 1865, when the...

""Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland"" is a book written by Hugh Miller, which provides a detailed account of the traditional history of Cromarty, a town in the north of Scotland. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes...

Essays on Political Economy is a collection of essays written by the French economist and political theorist, Frederic Bastiat. The book was first published in 1848 and is considered to be one of the most important works in the field of classical liberal economics....

""The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark"" is a classic play written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of Prince Hamlet, who is haunted by the ghost of his father and seeks revenge against his uncle, who has taken the throne and married...

The Ecclesiastical History is a book written by Scholasticus, also known as Socrates, a Christian historian who lived in Constantinople in the 5th century AD. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian Church from the time of Christ to...

Early Church History: A Sketch Of The First Four Centuries is a book written by J. Vernon Bartlet. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early Christian Church, covering the first four centuries of its existence. It explores the origins of Christianity, including...

The History of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Volumes 1 and 2 is a comprehensive account of the organization's history, written by various authors. The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) was founded in 1894 by a group of Southern women who sought...

Sucker's Progress is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of gambling in America, from the earliest colonial settlements to the height of the Gilded Age. Written by renowned journalist and historian Herbert Asbury, the book offers a fascinating look at the various...

Sugar Research Foundation, Scientific Report Series, No. 4.Author: Carl Neuberg, Irene Stephanie RobertsISBN-10: 1258666626ISBN-13: 9781258666620Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2013Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.15d

Author: Wallace F. BennettISBN-10: 1258644347ISBN-13: 9781258644345Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2013Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.06d