History - Essays

The Races of Men: A Fragment (1850) is a book written by Scottish anatomist and physician Robert Knox. It is a scientific study of human races, exploring the physical and mental characteristics of different groups of people around the world. Knox examines the differences...

Last Days In New Guinea is a book written by Charles Arthur Whitmore Monckton in 1922. The book is a memoir of Monckton's experiences as a colonial administrator in Papua New Guinea during the early 20th century. Monckton was a British colonial official who...

The book ""History Of The Martyrs In Palestine: Discovered In A Very Ancient Syriac (1861)"" by Eusebius is a historical account of the Christian martyrs who suffered persecution in Palestine during the Roman Empire. The text was discovered in a very ancient Syriac language...

Footprints Of A Letter Carrier: Or A History Of The World�������s Correspondence is a book written by James Rees in 1866. The book is a historical account of the postal service and its evolution throughout the world. Rees, who was a letter carrier himself,...

This comprehensive collection of historical works by Sir Francis Palgrave includes essays on topics ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. With valuable insights into the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the world we live in, these essays offer a unique...

Contributing Authors Include John B. Meserve, Dan W. Peery, A. G. C. Bierer, And Many Others.Author: Oklahoma Historical SocietyISBN-10: 1258681161ISBN-13: 9781258681166Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2013Pages: 584Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.18d

The Battle of New Orleans proved a critical victory for the United States, a young nation defending its nascent borders, but over the past two hundred years, myths have obscured the facts about the conflict. In The Battle of New Orleans in History and...

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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 National Rifle Association: A Sketch Of Its History And Progress, 1859-1876"" is a historical account written by John Randal MacDonnell in 1877. The book delves into the origins and development of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in the United States during the mid-19th...

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...

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...

Reminiscences, Sporting And Otherwise: Of Early Days In Rockford, Illinois (1891) is a book written by John Henry Thurston. The book is a memoir of his experiences growing up in Rockford, Illinois during the mid-19th century. The author shares his memories of the town,...

What was the "Renaissance"? In the nineteenth century this flowering of creativity and thought was celebrated as the birth of the modern world. Today many historians are sceptical about its very existence. Earthly Delights rekindles the Renaissance as a seismic change in European mentalities,...

This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.Author: R. R. Winterbotham, Edwin L. HessISBN-10: 1494107031ISBN-13: 9781494107031Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 426Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.87d

This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.Author: Richard F. PouradeISBN-10: 1494050420ISBN-13: 9781494050429Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.48d

""Notes on Skidi Pawnee Society"" is a comprehensive study of the Skidi Pawnee tribe, written by George A. Dorsey. The book delves into the social and cultural practices of the Skidi Pawnee, including their religious beliefs, political organization, and daily life. Dorsey, an anthropologist...

Cornelius Harnett: An Essay In North Carolina History is a book written by Robert Digges Wimberly Connor and published in 1909. The book is a biography of Cornelius Harnett, a prominent figure in North Carolina history who played a key role in the American...

From interpretations of the Holocaust to fascist thought and anti-fascists' responses, this book tackles topics which are rarely studied in conjunction. This is a unique collection of essays on a wide variety of subjects, which contributes to understanding the roots and consequences of mid-twentieth-century...

Author: Marie Bankhead Owen, Thomas McAdory OwenISBN-10: 1258793520ISBN-13: 9781258793524Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/24/2013Pages: 738Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.70lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 1.47d

With Some Brief Sketches About Men And Events In Adjoining Counties.Author: I. C. MadrayISBN-10: 1258468174ISBN-13: 9781258468170Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.31d

The Giant Sequoia: An Account Of The History And Characteristics Of The Big Trees Of California is a comprehensive book written by Rodney Sydes Ellsworth. The book offers a detailed account of the giant sequoia trees that are native to California. The author begins...

Reprinted From Pennsylvania Game News, V25, Nos. 6-9, June-September, 1954.Author: John WitthoftISBN-10: 1258117940ISBN-13: 9781258117948Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 0.07d

The Prodigal Son: Four Discourses is a book written by William Morley Punshon and published in 1868. The book is a collection of four sermons or discourses on the Biblical parable of the prodigal son. In each discourse, Punshon explores different aspects of the...

The book ""The Scots in Eastern and Western Prussia"" is a historical account written by Thomas A. Fischer in 1903. The book presents a detailed analysis of the Scottish settlement in the regions of Eastern and Western Prussia during the medieval period. The author...

Olney and the Lace Makers is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Wilson and published in 1864. The story is set in the early 19th century in the town of Olney, England, which was known for its lace-making industry. The novel follows the...

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The History of Old Durban: And Reminiscences of an Emigrant of 1850 is a book written by George Russell and published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Durban, a coastal city in South Africa, from its early days...

""A Popular Account of St. Paul's Cathedral"" is a historical and descriptive book written by Maria Hackett in 1830. The book is dedicated to providing readers with a comprehensive insight into the history and architecture of St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most iconic...

""Psychology and Pedagogy of Reading"" is a comprehensive book written by Edmund Burke Huey in 1908 that explores the history, methods, and hygiene of reading and writing. The book is divided into three parts: the first part discusses the psychology of reading, including the...

""Tristan and Isolde: A Tragedy"" is a play written by Louis K. Anspacher. The story is based on the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, which tells the tale of a knight and a princess who fall deeply in love despite being promised to...

""The Jews of Russia and Poland: A Birds-Eye View of Their History and Culture"" is a comprehensive account of the Jewish communities in Russia and Poland written by Israel Friedlaender. The book provides a detailed overview of the history, culture, and traditions of the...

Lectures On The Philosophy Of History is a classic work by the renowned German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. This book is a collection of lectures that Hegel delivered at the University of Berlin between 1822 and 1830. The lectures explore the philosophy of...

""British Ferns and Their Allies"" by Thomas Moore is an abridged version of his popular history of British ferns. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ferns and their allies found in the British Isles. It includes detailed descriptions of each species, as...

Trade, Circulation, and Flow in the Indian Ocean World is a collection which covers a long time span and diverse areas around the ocean. Many of the essays look at the Indian Ocean before Europeans arrived, reminding the reader that there was a cohesive...

""The History of Sprinkling"" is a book written by Louis Charles Wilson and published in 1895. It is a compilation of the best thoughts and ideas on the practice of sprinkling, as written by standard authors, historians, and lexicographers. The book provides a comprehensive...

The History of Billy the Kid is a book written by Charles A. Siringo in 1920. The book is a historical account of the life of the notorious outlaw, William H. Bonney, also known as Billy the Kid. Siringo, a former cowboy and lawman,...

""The History of Our Shakespeare Club"" is a book written by William Harris and published in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the Shakespeare Club, a literary society that was formed in Harris's hometown of Birmingham, England in the mid-19th century. The...

"In Defense of Sanity: The Best Essays of G.K. Chesterton" is a captivating collection of G.K. Chesterton's most insightful and witty essays. Covering a wide range of topics, from literature to faith and politics, Chesterton's timeless wisdom shines through. These essays offer a refreshing...

The Dissident Review is proud to present Volume III: Great Men. Thomas Carlyle famously said that "the history of the world is but the biography of great men." Today, this philosophy is under attack. Historical changes are ascribed to social forces; the role of...

The End of Middle East History and Other Conjectures is an unapologetic collection of imaginative essays from thought-provoking Middle East scholar Richard W. Bulliet. Not your ordinary think pieces, this volume collects for the first time Bulliet's Big Bang-Big Crunch theory of Islamic history...

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...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.Author: Ahad Ha 'amISBN-10: 1498041868ISBN-13: 9781498041867Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.72d

This volume collects 24 papers on the medieval Turks by one of the world's leading experts on medieval Islamic history. It covers themes such as nomadism, shamanism, clan and social structure, the role of women, military expertise, engagement with Islamic orthodoxy and the daily...

This volume collects 20 papers on the Crusades by one of the world's leading experts on medieval Islamic history. The papers showcase multiple perspectives, especially as viewed from the Muslim side. The volume explores the distinctive nature of Islamic jihad as expressed in poetry,...

Essays and LecturesOscar Wilde***HISTORICAL criticism nowhere occurs as an isolated fact in the civilisation or literature of any people. It is part of that complex working towards freedom which may be described as the revolt against authority. It is merely one facet of that...

Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V3 is a book written by Henry C. Lea. It is a comprehensive study of the history of witchcraft, with a focus on the materials that have been used to document and understand the practice. The book is...

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