History - Essays

The History of Christina, Queen of Sweden is a book written by Jacques Lacombe in 1766. It is a biography of Christina, who was the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her upbringing,...

""History of the Town of Paris and the Valley of the Sauquoit: Anecdotes and Reminiscence"" is a book written by Henry C. Rogers and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed historical account of the town of Paris and the Sauquoit Valley, located...

The History Of Sir Thomas Thumb is a children's book written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and first published in 1855. The story follows the adventures of Sir Thomas Thumb, a tiny knight who sets out on a quest to rescue a princess from an...

The essays in this volume testify to the far-reaching effects of Emanuel Swedenborg's works in Western culture. From his early days as an ambitious young scientist in the ferment of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment Europe, through his mid-life entrance into an ongoing experience of the...

Originally given as a series of lectures between 1868 and 1871 and attended by Friedrich Nietzsche, on whom they had a formative influence, these Reflections on History present Burckhardt's quintessential view of the processes which have shaped and continue to shape European civilization.Jacob Burckhardt...

From the ancient origins of their craft, historians have used their work to defend the interests of established powerful interests and regimes. In the modern period, and especially in recent decades, however, a necessary corrective has taken place. Monopoly & King Mob provides readers...

A gorgeous illustrated meditation on the homes of iconic Southern women, from Nina Simone to Carson McCullersIn These Long Shadows, writer Monica Nelson excavates the domestic narratives and mythologies contained within the publicly preserved homes of some of the American South's leading cultural figures.In...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1856 Edition.Author: Thomas B. ThayerISBN-10: 1498193218ISBN-13: 9781498193214Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

Austro-Hungarian Life In Town And Country is a book written by Francis H. E. Palmer in 1903. The book is a detailed account of life in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, covering topics such as culture, society, politics, and economics. The author provides a comprehensive overview...

Flint Chips: A Guide to Pre-Historic Archaeology is a book written by Edward Thomas Stevens in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to prehistoric archaeology, specifically focusing on the study of flint tools and their uses. The author provides detailed descriptions of various...

Catalogue Of The Snakes V2 is a comprehensive book written by George Albert Boulenger in 1894. The book is a continuation of the Colubridae Aglyphae section of the British Museum's Natural History collection. It contains a detailed and comprehensive catalogue of all the snakes...

""A History of Psychology: Ancient and Patristic"" is a book written by George Sidney Brett in 1912. As the title suggests, the book is an exploration of the history of psychology, focusing on the ancient and patristic periods. The author delves into the philosophical...

The Child's Scripture History is a comprehensive guide to the Holy Scriptures, written in a question and answer format. The book is authored by Houlston and Wright, and is designed to provide children with a complete and perfect analysis of the Bible. The book...

Author: Henry Kirke WhiteISBN-10: 1428620249ISBN-13: 9781428620247Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2006Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

The Hermits and Recluses of the Middle Ages is a book written by Edward L. Cutts that explores the lives and practices of hermits and recluses during the Middle Ages. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of hermits and recluses...

The book titled ""Archaic History of the Human Race as Recorded in The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky 1934"" is a historical account of the human race as recorded in the Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky. The Secret Doctrine is a book...

Author: James E. ThorogoodISBN-10: 1258668475ISBN-13: 9781258668471Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2013Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

Author: Walter Hart BlumenthalISBN-10: 1258775697ISBN-13: 9781258775698Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2013Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.33d

The book ""History Of St. Agnes Academy, Memphis, Tennessee, 1851-1926"" written by Margaret Hamilton is a detailed account of the establishment and growth of St. Agnes Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. The book traces the history of the school from its founding in 1851 by...

""Utah And The Mormons: The History, Government, Doctrines, Customs, And Prospects Of The Latter Day Saints"" is a book written by Benjamin G. Ferris in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

The book ""History of Marshfield V2"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Marshfield, a town located in Massachusetts, USA. The book is authored by Lysander Salmon Richards and was originally published in 1905. This is the second volume of the series and...

Prophetic Expositions V2: Or A Connected View Of The Testimony Of The Prophets (1842) is a book written by Josiah Litch. The book is a detailed examination of the prophetic writings of the Bible, with a focus on the connections and relationships between different...

""The History of Manikka Vacagar: The Foe of the Buddhists"" is a historical account written by George Uglow Pope and first published in 1898. The book narrates the story of Manikka Vacagar, a Tamil poet and warrior who lived in the 14th century and...

""History of Northborough, Massachusetts: In Various Publications and Discourses"" is a book written by Joseph Allen and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Northborough, Massachusetts, from its early settlement to the time of publication. The author has...

The History of Brown County, Wisconsin Volume 2: Past and Present is a historical book written by Deborah Beaumont Martin in 1913. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Brown County, Wisconsin from its earliest days to the present time. The...

A History of the Sabbatarians or Seventh Day Baptists in America is a book written by Henry Clarke and published in 1811. The book provides a comprehensive account of the rise and progress of the Sabbatarian or Seventh Day Baptist movement in America up...

""Notes On Early Life In New Zealand"" is a memoir written by George Clarke and published in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of Clarke's experiences during his early life in New Zealand, from his arrival as a young boy in the mid-19th...

A Fragment of Basuto History, 1854 to 1871 is a historical book written by George McCall Theal in 1886. The book is about the Basuto people, who are a Bantu ethnic group in southern Africa. The author explores the history of the Basuto people...

The book ""History Of Pope Boniface VIII And His Times: With Notes And Documentary Evidence In Six Books"" by Tosti, Don Louis is a comprehensive historical account of the life and times of Pope Boniface VIII. The book is divided into six books, each...

""The Adulateur"" is a tragedy written by Mercy Otis Warren, set in Upper Servia. The play follows the story of a courtier named Adulateur, who is known for his flattery and sycophancy towards the ruling monarch. However, his loyalty is tested when he falls...

Deirdre and the Sons of Usna is a novel by Fiona Macleod that tells the story of Deirdre, a beautiful and tragic figure from Irish mythology. Deirdre is born with a prophecy that she will bring about the downfall of Ulster, and as a...

""Paul Revere's Horse and Other Debatable Data of American History"" is a non-fiction book by A.C.M. Azoy that examines various historical events and figures in American history, and separates fact from fiction. The book focuses on the myths and legends surrounding famous figures like...

Niagara's Power: Past, Present, Prospective is a book written by Frederic Nicholls in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of hydroelectric power at Niagara Falls, from its early beginnings to the present day. The author explores the history of the...

The Origin of the Doctrine of the Trinity: A Popular Exposition is a book written by Rendel Harris and published in 1919. The book explores the history and development of the doctrine of the Trinity in Christianity. Harris provides a detailed examination of the...

The Early History of Illinois: From Its Discovery by the French, in 1673 is a historical book written by Sidney Breese in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Illinois, starting from the time of its discovery by 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...

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...

When the Titanic sank in April 1912 and news of the great loss of life became known and how few lifeboats were available, the public demanded changes to the regulations to ensure such an event could never happen again.Months following the disaster, heated argument...

Denis Kearney was mainly known as American labor agitator of 19th century, and one of the most important leaders of the anti-Chinese campaign in California. He began an agitation among the workingmen in 1877. His attacks being directed mostly against the rights of capital...

How does one respond when the frozen past meets the fluid present? Reject and retreat or reflect and reframe? Look Both Ways is a collection of short essays that look back and forward along the path many have traveled-from the road of certainty to...

This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.Author: Joseph A. Schumpeter, Richard V. ClemenceISBN-10: 1494088819ISBN-13: 9781494088811Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

""A History Of The Textual Criticism Of The New Testament"" by Marvin Richardson Vincent is a comprehensive study of the textual criticism of the New Testament. The book explores the history of the New Testament text and the methods used to analyze and interpret...

""A Move For Better Roads"" is a collection of essays written by Lewis M. Haupt, focusing on the topics of roadmaking, maintenance, and laws related to roads. The book covers a wide range of issues related to transportation infrastructure, including the history of road...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Joseph McCabeISBN-10: 1258982250ISBN-13: 9781258982256Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

""Not With Silver Or Gold"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Sisters of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, based in Salem Heights, Dayton, Ohio. The book chronicles the congregation's journey from its inception in 1834 to the year 1944. Written by a...

""Som Account of Cretinism: And the Institution for Its Cure, on the Abendberg"" is a book written by William Twining in 1843. The book provides a detailed account of cretinism, a medical condition that results from a lack of iodine in the diet and...

""A History of Greece V4, Mediaeval Greece and the Empire of Trebizond, A.D. 1204-1461: From Its Conquest by the Romans to the Present Time"" is a historical account written by George Finlay in 1877. The book covers the period of medieval Greece and the...

Random Reminiscences Of Men And Events is a book written by John Davison Rockefeller, one of the most prominent American industrialists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was first published in 1909 and is a collection of Rockefeller's personal recollections...

""The East Neuk of Fife: Its History and Antiquities"" is a book written by Walter Wood and originally published in 1887. The book covers the history and antiquities of the East Neuk of Fife, a coastal area in Scotland that includes several small towns...

The Kacharis is a book written by Sidney Endle and first published in 1911. It is a comprehensive study of the Kachari people, an indigenous tribe from Assam, India. The book covers various aspects of their life, including their history, social structure, religion, customs,...