History - Essays

In 1942 John W. Larson was a student at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, when he befriended a visiting lecturer from Germany, Prince Hubertus Löwenstein, a prominent scholar whose anti-Nazi views forced him into exile after Hitler came to power. Larson and Löwenstein...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1881 Edition.Author: B. Harris CowperISBN-10: 1497949475ISBN-13: 9781497949478Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.21d

""Accepting The Universe: Essays In Naturalism"" is a collection of thought-provoking essays by John Burroughs that explore the concept of naturalism. Burroughs examines the fundamental principles of naturalism, which is the belief that the universe and all its phenomena can be explained by natural...

New England has more than its share of bizarre personalities, from Lord Timothy Dexter, who made a fortune from the most twisted circumstances, to Walter E. Tillinghast, who claimed to have buzzed all over the region in his own airship. Then there's the famous...

""And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight"" is a book written by Floyd Gibbons that provides a detailed account of the American involvement in World War I. The book covers the period from the initial declaration of war through the armistice and the aftermath of...

This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.Author: Theodore DreiserISBN-10: 1494120372ISBN-13: 9781494120375Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 594Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.20d

Venice, California. Its history is as unconventional as a rottweiler in a string of pearls. Launched as a Renaissancey fabrication of high-class ideals, at a breakneck pace it morphed along into something quite unintended: a beachside amusement zone with fun houses, thrill rides, geeks...

In the midst of apartheid in South Africa, journalist Maurice Hommel documented the cruel injustices and tensions running rampant within the country. What he saw forever impacted his life. Conversations and Soliloquies presents a collection of Hommel's essays and articles from the last fifty-five...

""Notes On The Principal Pictures In The Brera Gallery At Milan"" is a book written by Charles Locke Eastlake in 1883. It is a comprehensive guide to the artwork displayed in the Brera Gallery in Milan, Italy. The book provides detailed descriptions and analyses...

A Popular History Of The Ancient Britons Or The Welsh People: From The Earliest Times To The End Of The Nineteenth Century (1901) is a comprehensive historical account of the Welsh people and their origins. Written by John Evans, the book covers the history...

""The Three Presidencies of India"" is a comprehensive historical account of the British Indian possessions, covering the period from the earliest records up to the mid-19th century. Written by John Capper and originally published in 1853, the book provides a detailed overview of the...

""Three Years in Constantinople V3: Or Domestic Manners of the Turks in 1844"" is a book written by Charles White and published in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences while living in Constantinople (now Istanbul) for three years. The...

When America Won Liberty: Patriots And Royalists (1909) is a historical book written by Jenks Tudor. The book provides a detailed account of the American Revolution, focusing on the roles played by both the Patriots and the Royalists. The author presents a balanced perspective...

The Mongols: A History is a comprehensive book written by Jeremiah Curtin in 1907. The book chronicles the history of the Mongol Empire, which was one of the largest empires in the world, stretching from Asia to Europe. Curtin provides a detailed account of...

""The History Of The Kings Of England, And Of His Own Times"" is a historical book written by William of Malmesbury in 1854. It deals with the history of England from the time of the Roman invasion to the reign of King Stephen. The...

The Lands of the Tamed Turk: Or The Balkan States of Today is a historical book written by Jaekel and Blair in 1910. The book provides a detailed description of the Balkan states, which were under the Ottoman Empire's rule at that time. The...

The Missionary History of Sierra Leone is a book written by Henry Seddall in 1874. It is a detailed account of the history of missionary work in Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. The book covers the period from the arrival of the...

The Great Apostasy: Considered In The Light Of Scriptural And Secular History is a book written by James Edward Talmage and published in 1909. The book explores the concept of the ""Great Apostasy"" in Christianity, which refers to the period of time when the...

""True Version of the Philippine Revolution"" is a historical book written by Emilio Aguinaldo Y Famy. The book recounts the events that led to the Philippine Revolution of 1896, which ultimately led to the country's independence from Spanish colonial rule. Aguinaldo, who was a...

Troubles In The Balkans is a historical book written by John L. C. Booth in 1905. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political and social situation in the Balkans during the early 20th century. The author explores the complex history of the...

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 titled ""The Universities of Canada, Their History and Organization: With an Outline of British and American University Systems"" is written by George William Ross and was published in 1896. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and organization of universities...

""The Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida: Its History, and an Account of the Recent Excavations Made on Its Site"" is a book written by Stephen William Williams in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida, located in...

""Recreations Of An Antiquary In Perthshire History And Genealogy"" is a book written by Robert Scott Fittis and published in 1881. The book is a collection of essays and articles that explore the history and genealogy of Perthshire, a county in Scotland. Fittis, an...

The book titled ""The Cambridge Of Eighteen Hundred And Ninety-Six: A Picture Of The City And Its Industries Fifty Years After Its Incorporation, Done By Diverse Hands"" is authored by Arthur Gilman and was published in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of...

No Man�������s Land is a historical account of Spitsbergen, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, from its discovery in 1596 to the beginning of scientific exploration in 1906. The book is written by William Martin Conway, a British mountaineer, explorer, and historian who...

Flora Diaetetica: Or History Of Esculent Plants, Both Domestic And Foreign is a book written by Charles Bryant and published in 1783. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and cultivation of edible plants, both domestic and foreign. It covers a wide...

The Popular Handbook of the British Constitution by James Johnston, published in 1899, is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of the British constitution. The book provides an overview of the origins of the British constitution and its evolution over time, covering...

Primogeniture: A Short History Of Its Development In Various Countries And Its Practical Effects (1895) is a non-fiction book written by Evelyn Cecil. The book is an in-depth exploration of the concept of primogeniture, which is the practice of passing down inheritance to the...

""The American Passport, Its History: And A Digest Of Laws, Rulings And Regulations Governing Its Issuance By The Department Of State"" is a book written by Gaillard Hunt and published in 1898. This book provides a comprehensive history of the American passport, including its...

""The ABC Of Collecting Old English China"" is a comprehensive guidebook for collectors of antique English china. Written by J.F. Blacker and first published in 1908, the book provides a short history of English factories and their production of china before 1800. The author...

The Libertine: A Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Shadwell and first performed in 1676. The play is set in 17th-century London and follows the life of the libertine, Dorimant, who is a womanizer and a gambler. Dorimant is a wealthy and charming...

The book titled ""The Early History Of Instrumental Precision In Medicine: An Address Before The Second Congress Of American Physicians And Surgeons, September 23, 1891"" is written by Silas Weir Mitchell and was published in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the...

""Source Problems in United States History"" is a book written by Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin and published in 1918. The book is a collection of primary source documents and historical texts that cover the major events and themes in American history from the colonial period...

Scandinavian History is a book written by Elsie C. Otte in the year 1874. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Scandinavia, which includes the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The book covers the period from the earliest known settlements...

Poland Of Today And Yesterday is a historical book written by Nevin Otto Winter in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive review of Poland's history, both past and present, and the reasons that led to its partition. Winter delves into the political, social, and...

""Readings On The History And System Of The Common Law"" is a book written by Roscoe Pound and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and system of the common law, which is the legal system that originated in...

The book ""Outline History Of The Fine Arts"" was written by Benson John Lossing and first published in 1840. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of fine arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and music, from ancient times to the 19th century. The...

""Korea In Transition"" is a book written by James Scarth Gale in 1909. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the social, political, and economic changes taking place in Korea during the early years of the 20th century. It covers topics such as the...

""Myths And Facts Of The American Revolution"" is a historical commentary written by Arthur Johnston in 1908. The book aims to provide a factual account of the American Revolution by debunking popular myths and misconceptions that have become ingrained in the American psyche. Johnston...

Supervised Study In American History is a book written by Mabel Elizabeth Simpson in 1918. The book is a comprehensive guide to studying American history through a supervised approach. It is written for students who are interested in learning about American history and want...

Sources for Roman History, B.C. 133-70 is a historical book written by Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that cover the period of Roman history from 133 BC to 70 BC. The author...

Lexington Epitaphs is a book that was originally published in 1905 by Francis Henry Brown. The book is a collection of epitaphs found in the old burying grounds of Lexington, Massachusetts. The epitaphs are written on gravestones and provide insight into the lives and...

The book ""Syllabus of Lectures on the History of the British Empire: Part 1, Colonial Policy, India, and Other Asiatic Dependencies"" was written by Henry Morse Stephens and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of the British Empire,...

The Sewing Machine: Its History, Construction, And Application is a book written by Rudolph Herzberg in 1864. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, construction, and application of the sewing machine. It covers the development of the sewing machine from its early...

My Story of Samoan Methodism is a book written by Martin Dyson in 1875. The book provides a brief history of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission in Samoa, as well as Dyson's personal experiences with the church. Dyson was a missionary who spent several years...

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 The County Of Berkshire, Massachusetts"" is a book written by David Dudley Field and originally published in 1829. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, from its earliest settlement to the time of publication. It...

""An Essay On The History And Nature Of Original Titles To Land In The Province And State Of Pennsylvania"" by Charles Huston is a historical and legal analysis of the original titles to land in Pennsylvania. The book delves into the history of land...

A Manual Of The History Of The Political System Of Europe And Its Colonies V2 is a book written by Arnold Hermann Ludwig Heeren in 1834. The book is a comprehensive guide to the political system of Europe and its colonies, covering the period...