History - Essays

The Church History of Ethiopia is a historical account of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church written by Michael Geddes in 1696. The book provides a detailed overview of the origins, development, and practices of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, including its unique liturgy and cultural traditions....

Salathiel, The Immortal: A History is a novel written by George Croly in 1855. The book tells the story of Salathiel, a Jewish high priest who was present at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Salathiel is cursed by Christ to live forever until his...

The Evolution of Prohibition in the United States of America is a historical book written by Ernest Hurst Cherrington in 1920. The book provides a detailed and chronological account of the liquor problem and the temperance reform in the United States. The author traces...

The History of Bannock County, Idaho (1915) is a comprehensive account of the history of Bannock County, Idaho, written by Arthur C. Saunders. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first settlers in the area to the early 20th century. It...

Rocky Mountain Empire is a book written by Elvon L. Howe that explores the history of the American West, specifically the Rocky Mountain region. The book delves into the period of time from the 1800s to the present day, covering topics such as the...

""San Antonio: City In The Sun"" is a comprehensive book that explores the history, culture, and beauty of San Antonio, Texas. Written by authors Peyton and Green, this book takes readers on a journey through the city's past, from its founding by Spanish explorers...

""A History of the Progress on the Calculus of Variations: During the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by Isaac Todhunter and published in 1861. The book is a comprehensive account of the development of calculus of variations during the 19th century. It provides...

""History of the American Theatre: During the Revolution and After"" is a comprehensive book written by George Overcash Seilhamer in 1889. The book provides an in-depth account of the development of American theatre during the Revolutionary War and the years that followed. Seilhamer begins...

The History and Antiquities of the University of Oxford, in Two Books V1 is a comprehensive historical account of the University of Oxford, written by Anthony Wood and published in 1792. The book is divided into two volumes and provides a detailed chronicle of...

Confessions Of An Anarchist is a book written by W. C. Hart and first published in 1906. The book is an autobiographical account of the author's experiences as an anarchist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hart was a member of the...

The History of Mary Queen of Scots Volume 1 is a book written by F.A. Mignet in 1851. The book is a detailed account of the life of Mary Queen of Scots, who was a controversial figure in Scottish history. It covers her early...

The History of the Roman or Civil Law is a book written by Claude Joseph De Ferriere in 1724. It is a comprehensive study of the evolution and development of Roman law, which has had a profound impact on the legal systems of many...

The Combat of the Thirty is a historical fiction book written by William Harrison Ainsworth and first published in 1859. The story is based on a true event that took place in the fourteenth century in Brittany, France. The book tells the story of...

The Spirit of Montaigne: Some Thoughts and Expressions Similar to Those in His Essays is a book written by Grace Norton in 1908. The book is a collection of Norton's own thoughts and expressions that are similar to those found in the essays of...

The Cycle Industry: Its Origin, History And Latest Developments is a historical book written by W. F. Grew in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the cycle industry from its early days to the early 20th century....

""The Natural History of the State: An Introduction to Political Science"" is a book written by Henry Jones Ford and originally published in 1915. The book presents an overview of the development of political science as a discipline, as well as an examination of...

History Of A Six Weeks������� Tour Through A Part Of France, Switzerland, Germany, And Holland is a travelogue written by the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and his wife, Mary Shelley. The book was first published in 1817 and describes the couple's...

The Rise of British West Africa is a historical account of the early colonization and development of several West African territories, including Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Lagos, and Gold Coast, among others. Written by Claude George and originally published in 1904, this book provides...

The Lichtenwalner Family History (1900) is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Lichtenwalner family, tracing its roots back to the early 18th century. The book provides a detailed account of the family's origins in Germany and their migration to America, as well as their...

""Stories of Early American History"" is a book written by Wilbur Fisk Gordy and published in 1913. The book is a collection of stories from early American history, including tales of explorers, pioneers, and famous figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The...

""Liverpool Banks and Bankers, 1760-1837"" is a historical account of the banking industry in Liverpool during the 18th and 19th centuries. Written by John Hughes and originally published in 1906, the book explores the origins and development of the banking industry in Liverpool, as...

""History of Christian Theology in the Apostolic Age V2"" is a book written by Eduard Reuss in 1874. The book is a comprehensive account of the development of Christian theology during the apostolic age, which spans from the death of Jesus Christ to the...

""History of the Bank of England: And Its Financial Services to the State"" is a book written by Eugen Von Philippovich in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Bank of England, one of the oldest and most respected...

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...

""Hittite Inscriptions"" is a book written by Charles Benson Brush and published in 1911. The book explores the Hittite civilization and their writings through certain newly discovered inscriptions and revised copies of a number hitherto known and still in situ. The author provides a...

""History Of The Press In Camden County, New Jersey"" is a non-fiction book authored by Charles Shimer Boyer and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the press in Camden County, New Jersey, from its inception...

The book ""History Of The Foreign Missions Of The Secession And United Presbyterian Church"" is a historical account of the foreign missions carried out by the Secession and United Presbyterian Church. The book was written by John McKerrow and was first published in 1867....

My Reminiscences is a memoir written by Fanny Janet Sandison Blunt and first published in 1918. The book chronicles the author's life from her childhood in Scotland to her travels across Europe and Asia as a diplomat's wife. Blunt provides vivid descriptions of the...

Liberal Judaism and Hellenism: And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Claude Goldsmid Montefiore and originally published in 1918. Montefiore was a prominent figure in the early 20th century Jewish community in Britain and a leading proponent of Liberal Judaism, a...

The Genung, Ganong, Ganung Genealogy: A History Of The Descendants Of Jean Guenon, Of Flushing, Long Island (1906) is a comprehensive genealogical record of the descendants of Jean Guenon, who lived in Flushing, Long Island. The book was authored by Mary Josephine Genung Nichols...

The Cyclopedia of Eminent and Representative Men, Volume 2: Of the Carolinas of the Nineteenth Century is a historical reference book written by Edward McCrady Jr. and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive overview of notable men from the Carolinas during the...

Coffee, From Plantation To Cup: A Brief History Of Coffee Production And Consumption (1881) is a book written by Francis Beatty Thurber that provides an in-depth look at the history of coffee production and consumption. The book covers the origin and spread of coffee...

General Sherman's Official Account Of His Great March Through Georgia And The Carolinas (1865) is a historical book written by William Tecumseh Sherman, an American soldier, businessman, and educator. The book provides a detailed account of Sherman's march through Georgia and the Carolinas during...

Heraldry in England: The History and Science of Heraldry Concisely Explained is a book written by Edward H. Renton and published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and science of heraldry, which is the study and practice of designing,...

The book ""General History Of Civilization In Europe: From The Fall Of The Roman Empire To The French Revolution"" written by M. Guizot was published in 1838. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Europe from the time of the fall of...

Buffalo County, Nebraska, and Its People Volume 1 is a historical account of the settlement, organization, progress, and achievements of Buffalo County, Nebraska. Written by Samuel Clay Bassett in 1916, this book provides a comprehensive insight into the early days of Buffalo County, Nebraska....

An Endeavor To Classify The Sepulchral Remains In Northamptonshire: Or A Discourse On Funeral Monuments In That County (1840) is a book written by Charles Henry Hartshorne. The book is a comprehensive study of the various funeral monuments and sepulchral remains found in Northamptonshire,...

A History Of The County Of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is a book written by John Roy Campbell in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, from its early settlement to the time of writing. It covers...

This book is one man's take on the reality that is life for so many, himself included. A sincere and open letter for the purpose of moving humanity closer to humane-ness. Passionately displayed, factual and historical truths, of the past and present, which calls...

A collection of essays by noted historian William R. Polk, author of Violent Politics, Polk's Folly, Out of Iraq, Understanding Iraq, Understanding Iran, and many other books.Author: William R. PolkISBN-10: 0982934009ISBN-13: 9780982934005Publisher: William Roe PolkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2013Pages: 402Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x...

Noble Notes on Famous Folks is, first of all, a book of historical essays. This is to say that they contain the opinions, insights, and interpretations of the author along with historical facts, quotes and situations. This is not a history book. It is...

This book brings together the major writings of David Sellar (1941-2019) on the genealogies (pedigrees) claimed by some of the major clans of medieval Highland and Island Scotland, especially the descendants of their twelfth-century king Somerled.The claimed pedigrees in the medieval Gaelic 1467 manuscript...

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...

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...

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...

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...