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...

Essentials In Mediaeval History: From Charlemagne To The Close Of The Fifteenth Century is a book written by Samuel Bannister Harding and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Middle Ages, from the reign of Charlemagne to...

Lourdes: Its Inhabitants, Its Pilgrims And Its Miracles, With An Account Of The Apparitions At The Grotto And A Sketch Of Bernadette�������s Subsequent History (1888) is a book written by Richard F. Clarke. The book provides a detailed account of the town of Lourdes,...

The Church At The Turning Points Of History is a book written by Godfrey Kurth in 1918. The book is a historical account of the role of the Catholic Church in shaping the course of human history. Kurth argues that the Church played a...

Author: Alice MeynellISBN-10: 1436501911ISBN-13: 9781436501910Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2008Pages: 124Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

The Native Races of South Africa by George W. Stow is a historical account of the Hottentots and Bantu tribes' intrusion into the hunting grounds of the Bushmen, the original inhabitants of South Africa. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the social and...

Harpers������� Popular Cyclopaedia Of United States History V1: From The Aboriginal Period To 1876 is a comprehensive reference book written by Benson J. Lossing. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the United States from the time of the aboriginal period...

The book ""History Of Coinage And Currency In The United States And The Perennial Contest For Sound Money"" by A. Barton Hepburn is a comprehensive account of the evolution of coinage and currency in the United States. The author delves into the history of...

Author: Francis Winthrop PalfreyISBN-10: 1432635670ISBN-13: 9781432635671Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2007Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

""The Caliphate: Its Rise, Decline and Fall from Original Sources"" is a historical book written by Sir William Muir. The book provides a detailed account of the rise, decline, and fall of the Islamic Caliphate, which was the political and religious institution that governed...

A History of Sanskrit Literature by Arthur A. MacDonell is a comprehensive study of the literary works written in the Sanskrit language. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early development of Sanskrit literature, the various genres of literature, the major...

The History of the Popes from the Foundations of the See of Rome to the Present Time V1 is a comprehensive book written by Archibald Bower. It covers the entire history of the papacy, from its foundations in Rome to the present day. The...

Words and Places or Etymological Illustrations of History, Ethnology and Geography is a book written by Isaac Taylor. The book explores the origins and meanings of various words and place names, providing insight into the history, ethnology, and geography of different regions. Taylor delves...

A Text Book of the History of Sculpture by Allan Marquand is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of sculpture throughout history. The book covers the major artistic movements and styles of sculpture from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, Baroque, and modern periods. 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 History of Craft Masonry in Brazil is a comprehensive book written by Peter Swanson that provides a detailed account of the evolution and development of Freemasonry in Brazil. The book covers the history of the craft from its inception in the 18th century...

""The Platonic Tradition In Anglo-Saxon Philosophy: Studies In The History Of Idealism In England And America"" is a book written by John H. Muirhead. It explores the influence of Platonic philosophy on Anglo-Saxon philosophy, particularly in England and America. The book contains a series...

""Studies In Methodist History"" by J. M. Culbreth is a comprehensive exploration of the history of the Methodist Church. The book delves into the origins of the church, its growth and development over the years, and its impact on society. It covers a wide...

Lewis and Clark: Pioneers in America's Westward Expansion Movement is a historical book written by Clifford Smyth. The book is an account of the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 19th century. The book covers Lewis and Clark's...

""The Popes and Heresy in the Thirteenth Century"" by Albert Clement Shannon is a historical account of the Catholic Church's response to the rise of heresy in the 13th century. The book explores the role of the popes during this time, including their efforts...

A Short History of Chinese Art is a comprehensive overview of the development of Chinese art from prehistoric times to the modern era. Written by art historian Ludwig Bachhofer, the book explores the various forms of Chinese art, including painting, sculpture, calligraphy, and ceramics,...

Thus To Revisit: Some Reminiscences is a memoir written by Ford Madox Hueffer, an English novelist and literary critic. The book is a collection of his reminiscences about his life, his friends, and his experiences in the literary world. Hueffer writes about his childhood...

""The Political History Of The United States Of America During The Period Of Reconstruction: From April 15, 1865 To July 15, 1870"" is a comprehensive historical account of the United States during the period of Reconstruction following the American Civil War. Written by Edward...

""Pavlova: An Illustrated Monograph"" by Paul Magriel is a comprehensive book that explores the life and career of the famous Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. The book is filled with stunning illustrations and photographs that capture Pavlova's grace and beauty on stage. It covers her...

Author: Robert Hogarth PattersonISBN-10: 1430477512ISBN-13: 9781430477518Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2007Pages: 536Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

Essays on Rousseau, Balzac, and Hugo is a collection of literary essays written by John Cowper Powys. The book consists of three sections, each dedicated to one of the three French authors. The first section explores the life and works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one...

""Personal Sketches Of His Own Times"" is a book written by Sir Jonah Barrington, an Irish lawyer and judge, in which he provides a first-hand account of the political and social events that took place in Ireland and England during the late 18th and...

Miscellaneous Essays Relating to Indian Subjects V1 is a collection of essays written by Brian Houghton Hodgson, a British naturalist and ethnologist who lived in Nepal in the early 19th century. The book contains a series of essays on various topics related to India,...

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 Kokinshu Or Collection Of Odes"" is a book edited and translated by Charles F. Horne. The Kokinshu is a classic Japanese poetry anthology, compiled in the early 10th century, that includes over 1,100 poems written by various authors. Horne's edition includes a selection...

The Philippines Past and Present Volume 1 is a comprehensive historical account of the Philippines written by Dean C. Worcester. It covers the period from pre-colonial times up to the early 20th century when the book was published. The author provides a detailed examination...

""An Essay on the Principle of Population"" is a seminal work by Thomas Malthus, first published in 1798. In this book, Malthus argues that population growth will eventually outstrip the resources available to sustain it, leading to a population crash. He suggests that this...

""A Footnote to History"" is a non-fiction book written by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the Samoan crisis of the 1880s, which was a conflict between Germany, the United States, and Great Britain over control of...

My First Seventy Five Years is an autobiographical book written by Theodore Regensteiner. The book is a detailed and personal account of the author's life, spanning over seventy-five years. Regensteiner was a prominent figure in the field of medicine and his memoirs provide a...

Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe V5 1858 is a book written by Alexander Von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. The book is the fifth volume of his series, Cosmos, which explores the natural world and the cosmos....

The History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: History of Joseph Smith the Prophet V1 is a comprehensive book detailing the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with a particular focus on the life and...

""The History of the Mormon Joseph Smith by His Mother and Devoted Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints"" is a biographical account of the life of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon religion, written by his mother, Lucy...

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...

Russell W. Ramsey, Ph.D., D. Min., is the nation's longest standing scholar who writes about the Latin American military and security forces. He offers here a compilation of his best published work on this admittedly controversial topic, dating from 1963 to 2002."Author: Russell W....

The Professor and the Fossil: Some Observations on Arnold J. Toynbee's A Study of History by Maurice Samuel is a critical analysis of Arnold J. Toynbee's magnum opus, A Study of History. Toynbee's work is considered a landmark in the field of history, and...

""Chicago: The History Of Its Reputation"" by Lloyd Lewis is a comprehensive exploration of the city of Chicago and its reputation. The book delves into the city's history, from its early days as a small trading post to its rise as a major metropolis....

Author: Charles Spence HartISBN-10: 1258821397ISBN-13: 9781258821395Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2013Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Additional Contributors Are Marine Leland, Kenneth Roberts, Howard Breslin, And Frederic F. Van De Water.Author: John H. G. PellISBN-10: 1258602059ISBN-13: 9781258602055Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2013Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.22d

Contributing Authors Include Frederick M. Jackson, A. M. Franklin, H. P. Lyman, And Many Others.Author: Henry Morton BodfishISBN-10: 1258411482ISBN-13: 9781258411480Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2012Pages: 810Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.34lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.61d

This History Tells Of The Formative Years, Of The Conflicts And Tragedies Of The Civil War, Of The 1892 Fire Which Destroyed The Main Building. This Is The Story, Too, Of The Rise From Ashes To Meet The Challenges Of The Twentieth Century Wars,...

Author: Mary FreemanISBN-10: 1258308029ISBN-13: 9781258308025Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2012Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Author: James A. BradenISBN-10: 1258147335ISBN-13: 9781258147334Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.34d

Author: Alfred Jackson Hanna,Kathryn Abbey HannaISBN-10: 1258192683ISBN-13: 9781258192686Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 396Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.81d

The Hudson's Bay Company is a book written by Richard Morenus that provides a comprehensive history of one of the oldest and most influential companies in North America. The book covers the founding of the company in 1670 by a group of English merchants...