History - Essays

""A Summary of English History"" is a historical book written by W. Reep and published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of English history from its earliest beginnings up to the late 19th century. It covers major events, such as the Norman...

""A Short History of Classical Scholarship"" by John Edwin Sandys is a comprehensive overview of the development of classical scholarship from the sixth century B.C. to the early 20th century. The book covers the major figures and movements in the field of classical scholarship,...

""A History of Constitutional Reform in Great Britain and Ireland"" is a book written by James Murdoch and published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the constitutional reforms that took place in Great Britain and Ireland during the 19th century. It...

A History Of England V2: From The First Invasion By The Romans, To The Accession Of Queen Victoria (1845) is a comprehensive historical account of England from the Roman invasion to the reign of Queen Victoria. Written by George Ayliffe Poole, this book is...

A History of Jessamine County, Kentucky: From Its Earliest Settlement to 1898 is a book written by Bennett Henderson Young and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Jessamine County, Kentucky, from its earliest days of settlement to...

""A Short History of the Danish Language: Adapted to the Use of English Students"" is a book written by K. Lentzner and published in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Danish language, including its history, grammar, and vocabulary. It is specifically...

""A Quip For An Upstart Courtier"" is a satirical play written by Robert Greene in 1592. The play revolves around a humorous dispute between two courtiers, one dressed in velvet breeches and the other in cloth breeches. The play is a commentary on the...

""A History of Oneonta: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time"" is a book written by Dudley M. Campbell and published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Oneonta, a city located in Otsego County, New York, from...

""A History And Genealogy Of The Family Of Baillie Of Dunain, Dochfour And Lamington: With A Short Sketch Of The Family Of McIntosh, Bulloch And Other Families"" is a book written by Joseph Gaston Baillie Bulloch in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive history...

""A Discourse of Free Thinking"" is a philosophical work written by Anthony Collins in 1713. The book is a response to the rise of a group of intellectuals known as Free Thinkers, who challenged traditional religious beliefs and values. Collins argues that free thinking...

""A History Of The Moravian Seminary For Young Ladies At Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: With A Catalogue Of Its Pupils, 1785-1870"" is a book written by William Cornelius Reichel and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies,...

What Ails The World: A Message From Out The Silence By Three Sons Of Time is a book written by James Ervin Mahaffey and published in 1918. The book is a philosophical exploration of the state of the world at the time, and the...

Wayside Jottings: Or Rambles Around The Old Town Of Concord, New Hampshire, And Its Suburbs is a book written by Howard M. Cook and published in 1910. The book is a collection of essays and observations about the town of Concord and its surrounding...

West Newton Half A Century Ago is a historical book written by Lucy Ellis Allen and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of life in West Newton, a small town in Massachusetts, during the mid-19th century. The author takes the reader...

The Book Of Buried Treasure is a non-fiction book written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and published in 1911. The book is a true history of the gold, jewels, and plate of pirates, galleons, and other historical figures. The author delves into the stories of...

The History Of Ancient Art Among The Greeks is a book written by John Winckelmann and first published in 1850. The book is a comprehensive study of the art and culture of ancient Greece, focusing on the period from the earliest times to the...

Wantage Past And Present is a book written by Agnes Gibbons and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and society of Wantage, a town located in Oxfordshire, England. The author covers various aspects of Wantage's past and...

Wayland Smith: A Dissertation On A Tradition Of The Middle Ages (1847) is a book written by Georges-Bernard Depping. The book is a detailed exploration of the Wayland Smith tradition, which is a popular tale from the Middle Ages. The author examines the history...

""Two Eras of France: Or True Stories from History"" is a historical book written by Hugh De Normand and published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of two significant periods in French history - the reign of Louis XIV and the French...

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...

Topical Brief of Swinton's Outlines of History: A Suggestive Analysis is a book written by John Lockwood in 1877. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Swinton's Outlines of History, which is a popular history textbook. Lockwood's analysis provides a detailed overview of the...

The History Of A Lump Of Chalk: Its Family Circle And Their Uses (1883) is a book written by Alexander Watt that tells the story of a single lump of chalk and the various uses it has had throughout history. The book explores the...

The Financial History of Boston: From May 1, 1822 to January 31, 1909 is a book written by Charles Phillips Huse and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the financial history of Boston during the period from 1822 to 1909....

""The Place Of The Welsh In The History Of Britain"" is a historical book written by Boyd Dawkins in 1889. The book explores the role of the Welsh people in the history of Britain, from prehistoric times to the present day. Dawkins delves into...

The History and Description of Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade of Great Britain (1835) by John Holland is a comprehensive account of the coal industry in Great Britain during the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed historical overview of the...

The Early History of Tolland is a historical address delivered by Loren Pinckney Waldo before the Tolland County Historical Society in 1861. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Tolland, a town located in Connecticut, USA. It covers the period...

""Studies in Scottish History: Chiefly Ecclesiastical"" is a scholarly work by Alexander Taylor Innes, originally published in 1892. The book explores the history of Scotland from a primarily religious perspective, focusing on the role of the Church in shaping Scottish society and politics. Innes...

Santa Fe County: The Heart of New Mexico, Rich in History and Resources is a book written by Max Frost and published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Santa Fe County, which is located in the central part of the state...

Scenes From Life In Cairo: A Glimpse Behind The Curtain (1883) is a book written by Mary Louisa Whately that offers readers a glimpse into the daily life of people living in Cairo, Egypt during the late 19th century. The book is divided into...

Rambles In Northumberland And On The Scottish Border: Interspersed With Brief Notices Of Interesting Events In Border History (1835) is a travelogue written by Stephen Oliver. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through Northumberland and the Scottish border region. Oliver...

The Writing Desk And Its Contents: Taken As A Text For The Familiar Illustration Of Many Important Facts In Natural History And Philosophy is a book written by Thomas Griffiths and published in 1844. The book is an exploration of natural history and philosophy...

The Valley of Wyoming, The Romance of Its History and Its Poetry: Also, Specimens of Indian Eloquence is a book written by a Native of the Valley in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and poetry of the Wyoming Valley,...

The Eighth Book of Thucydides' History is a historical text written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. This book is a part of a larger work known as The History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the events of the Peloponnesian War between Athens...

The Study of the History of Art in the Colleges and Universities of the United States is a comprehensive book written by Earl Baldwin Smith in 1912. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history of art education in the United States and...

The Surrender Of Sitting Bull is a historical book written by Edwin Henry Allison in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the negotiations that led to the surrender of Sitting Bull, a prominent Native American leader, in 1881. Allison, who was a...

The Story of Lancaster, Old and New is a historical book written by William Riddle. The book provides a comprehensive narrative of the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from its early beginnings in 1730 to the centennial year of 1918. The author explores the city's...

The History of Union, Connecticut is a book written by Charles Hammond in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Union, a small town located in the northeastern part of Connecticut. The author covers a range of topics, including the...

The History of Hindostan Volume 1, written by Alexander Dow and originally published in 1803, is a comprehensive account of the history and culture of India. The book covers the period from the earliest recorded history of India up until the end of the...

""The History Of The Empire Of The Musulmans In Spain And Portugal: From The First Invasion Of The Moors, To Their Ultimate Expulsion From The Peninsula"" is a historical book written by George Power and published in 1815. The book provides a comprehensive account...

The History Of The Town And Township Of Barnsley, In Yorkshire, From An Early Period (1858) is a book written by Rowland Jackson that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Barnsley, a town and township located in the county of Yorkshire, England....

The History of Wallingford Volume 2 is a book written by John Kirby Hedges in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Wallingford, a town located in the county of Berks in England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to...

The History of the Desertion or An Account of All the Public Affairs in England: From the Beginning of September 1688, to the Twelfth of February Following (1689) is a book written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Person of Quality."" The...

The book ""History Of The Campaign In Flanders: In The Year 1709"" is a historical account of the military campaign that took place in Flanders in the year 1709. The author of the book is A. Baldwin. The book was first published in the...

The History of France: From the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Death of Louis XVI is a comprehensive book written by William Grimshaw in 1829. The book provides a detailed account of the history of France from its early beginnings as a monarchy...

The History Of The Ancient And Royal Foundation, Called The Abbey Of St. Alban, In The County Of Hertford (1793) is a book written by Peter Newcome. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Abbey of St. Alban, which was...

The Magazine of History V10, Extra Numbers 37-40: With Notes and Queries (1915) is a historical publication edited by Leslie Stephen. The book contains four extra issues of the magazine, each with a focus on a different historical topic. The first issue covers the...

""The Great Events of History: From the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive historical account written by William Francis Collier and published in 1899. The book covers major events and figures that shaped world history, starting from the...

""Sketch of the Natural History of Yarmouth and its Neighborhood"" is a book written by Charles J. Paget in 1834. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various species of animals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, and plants found in the Yarmouth region. The...

The History of Hestercombe: In the Parish of Kingston, Hundred of Taunton Dean and County of Somerset is a historical book written by Thomas Hugo in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Hestercombe, a village located in the county...

""The Chronicles of James I V2: King of Aragon, Surnamed The Conqueror"" is a historical account written by James I, chronicling the life and reign of King James I of Aragon. The book was originally published in 1883 and is the second volume in...