History - Essays

The Hermits and Recluses of the Middle Ages is a historical book written by Edward L. Cutts. It explores the lives of hermits and recluses who lived during the medieval period. The book provides a detailed account of the origins of hermitism and its...

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""Typical Dr. Tilden Meals"" is a book written by Dr. John H. Tilden that provides a comprehensive guide to healthy eating habits. The book includes a collection of recipes that are designed to promote good health and prevent disease. Dr. Tilden was a renowned...

The Mysteries of Eleusis is a fascinating book by Edouard Schure that explores the ancient Greek religious cult of Eleusis. This cult was centered around the worship of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and was known for its secretive initiation ceremonies that...

""The Origins and History of the Knights Templars and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite"" is a comprehensive book written by Rev. Ch. H. Vail, which delves into the fascinating history of two prominent organizations: the Knights Templars and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. The...

My First Seventy Five Years is an autobiography written by Theodore Regensteiner, chronicling his life from his birth in 1927 to his 75th birthday in 2002. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of his life, including his childhood in Germany,...

""An Account of the History, Manners and Customs of the Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania and the Neighboring States"" is a historical book written by John Gottlieb Ernestus Heckewelder in 1819. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the indigenous people who once...

My Father's House is a memoir written by Meyer Levin, an American author and journalist. The book tells the story of his family's journey from Russia to the United States in the early 1900s and their struggles to build a new life in a...

The Pioneer Campfire In Four Parts is a book written by G. W. Kennedy. It is a collection of stories that revolve around the pioneer lifestyle in America during the 19th century. The book is divided into four parts, each with its own set...

My Father's World is a memoir written by Thomas Merton's daughter, Margaret Rice, about her relationship with her famous father. Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk, writer, and social activist who lived in the mid-twentieth century. The book details Rice's childhood memories of her...

The Sacred Tabernacle of the Hebrews: The History and Significance 1876 is a book written by Edward E. Atwater. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and significance of the sacred tabernacle of the Hebrews. Atwater delves into the religious and cultural...

""The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark"" is a play written by William Shakespeare in the early 17th century. This particular edition of the play has been adapted and retold by George MacDonald, a Scottish author and poet. The play follows the story of...

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The History of the Reformation: History of the Christian Church V8 is a comprehensive book written by Philip Schaff. It provides a detailed account of the Reformation, a significant period in the history of Christianity that began in the 16th century and transformed the...

The History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal is a book written by Alexandre Herculano. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal, including its origins, history, and impact on Portuguese society. The author...

The History of Helyas Knight of the Swan is a book written by Robert Copland. It is a story about a knight named Helyas who is given a magical swan by a fairy queen. The swan is able to transform into a beautiful woman...

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""An Introduction to the History of Science"" by Walter Libby is a comprehensive and accessible overview of the development of science from ancient times to the present day. The book covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and mathematics,...

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""An Account of the Origin and Early History of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the U.S.A."" is a book written by Meade D. Detweiler which provides a comprehensive overview of the founding and early years of the Elks organization. The...

Gods of Generation History of Phallic Cults Among Ancients and Moderns is a book written by Jacques Antoine Dulaure. It explores the history of phallic cults, which were prevalent among ancient civilizations and continue to be practiced in some modern societies. The book delves...

Tombs and Portraits of the Popes of the Middle Ages is a book written by H. K. Mann that explores the art and architecture of the papacy during the Middle Ages. The book covers the period from the 5th century to the 15th century,...

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""Man: Fragments of a Forgotten History"" is a book written by two members of the Theosophical Society, known as ""chelas."" The book explores the history of humanity from a spiritual perspective, delving into the origins of human consciousness and the evolution of the soul....

The Fame and Confession of the Fraternity of the Rosy Cross is a book written by Philalethes, Eugenius. The book is a historical account of the mysterious and secretive Rosicrucian Brotherhood. The Rosicrucian Brotherhood was a group of individuals who believed in the pursuit...

""History of Butler County Kansas V1 (1916)"" is a comprehensive historical account of Butler County, Kansas, written by Vol. P. Mooney. The book covers the early settlement of the county, including the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before European settlers arrived. It...

The San Francisco Chronicle And Its History (1879) is a historical account of the San Francisco Chronicle, a daily newspaper that has been in circulation since 1865. The book was written by the newspaper itself and provides a detailed look at the history of...

"The Spring and Autumn Annals was a cryptic and mysterious chronicle of the history of China's Zhou kingdom from the perspective of the feudal state of Lu from 722 to 481 BCE. When it was first written, scholars believed it was the work of...

The book titled ""History Of Ray County, Missouri: Including A History Of Its Townships. City, Towns And Villages V2 (1881)"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Ray County, Missouri. It was written by the Missouri Historical Company and published in 1881. The...

A reprint of the Little, Brown edition of 1943. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.Author: Frederick D. WilhelmsenISBN-10: 0887387659ISBN-13: 9780887387654Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/1988Pages: 549Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 8.99h x 6.02w x 1.08d

Playing the Past brings together a group of interdisciplinary scholars to examine the complementary notions of history and nostalgia as they are expressed through video games and in gaming culture. The scope of these related concepts moves from the personal to the cultural, and...

Playing the Past brings together a group of interdisciplinary scholars to examine the complementary notions of history and nostalgia as they are expressed through video games and in gaming culture. The scope of these related concepts moves from the personal to the cultural, and...

Until recently, the American South has often been treated in isolation by historians and literary critics. In these essays five scholars of southern history and literature evaluate elements of contemporary--and future--southern experience, including place, community, culture, class, gender, and racial roles. Fred Hobson observes...

Demonstrates the variety, complexity, and ramifications of the contacts and connections between Jews in America and their co-religionists abroad. Despite being the archetypal diasporic people, modern Jews have most often been studied as citizens and subjects of single nation states and empires--as American, Polish,...

Lance Banning was one of the most distinguished historians of his generation. His first book, The Jeffersonian Persuasion: Evolution of a Party Ideology, was a groundbreaking study of the ideas and principles that influenced political conflict in the early American Republic. His revisionist masterpiece,...

In these lively, timely, and contentious essays J.L. Granatstein takes on one of the 'hoary central myths' of Canadian history and historiography: that the Liberals sold out Canada to the United States. It is a myth, he claims, perpetuated by Conservative historians such as...

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What were the ideological foundations and ritual expressions of Seljuq power? How did the learned classes and the state feel about each other? How was social space organised? What was the relationship between nomads and settled peoples? Split into three parts, this collection of...

This is a history of the author's home, Tobago, one of the Windward Islands and now part of the nation of Trinidad and Tobago. In the era of tobacco, indigo and sugar, its fertility was sought after by Courlanders (Latvians), the Dutch, the French...

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History of the Church to A.D. 325 is a book written by H. N. Bate and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Christianity, from its origins to the year 325 AD. It covers the major events,...

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