History - Essays

Changes Produced In The Nervous System By Civilization: Considered According To The Evidence Of Physiology And The Philosophy Of History is a book written by Robert Verity in 1837. The book discusses the impact of civilization on the human nervous system, using evidence from...

The True Remedy For The Wrongs Of Woman: With A History Of An Enterprise Having That For Its Object (1851) is a book written by Catharine Esther Beecher. It is a comprehensive study of the problems faced by women in the 19th century and...

The Early History of Trinity College Dublin, 1591-1660: As Told in Contemporary Records on Occasion of Its Tercentenary (1892) is a book written by William Urwick. The book explores the early history of Trinity College Dublin, which was founded in 1591. Using contemporary records,...

Arthur M. Schlesinger (1888-1965) was one of America's most distinguished and influential historians. The basis of his conception of history, as he put it in a note found among his papers, is that "nothing stands still," The moral he drew from this was the...

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In this compelling collection, delve into the profound thoughts and fearless observations of Frank Knopfelmacher, a true intellectual luminary and participant observer of the tumultuous 20th century. From his formative years marked by firsthand experiences of Hitler and Stalin regimes, Knopfelmacher emerges as a...

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""A History Of The Sayler Family"" is a book written by James Lanning Sayler in 1898. The book is a collection of genealogical notes that revolve around Daniel Sayler, who was a resident of Frederick County, Maryland. The book provides a comprehensive overview of...

Readers of this volume of the collected articles of John L. Kessell in the New Mexico Historical Review who are familiar with his work will be reminded of a truly unique voice among historians of the American Southwest. Those who are new to John's...

Humanity's first great masterpiece listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site One of the oldest decorated Palaeolithic caves in the world dated back 38,000 years An unprecedented visual immersion (200 colour illustrations with full size photographic details on the paintings) and 3D visions An...

Author: Liang QichaoISBN-10: 0241568781ISBN-13: 9780241568781Publisher: Penguin GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2024Pages: 272Format: Paperback

"The Untold Story: The History of the Coca-Cola Secret Formula" uncovers the captivating chronicle of one of the world's most guarded secrets: the recipe behind the iconic Coca-Cola beverage. While the drink has become synonymous with global branding and timeless marketing, fewer are aware...

Writing from Quarantine: In the Words of Mighty Kids compiles outstanding poems, essays and journal entries of 30 Philadelphia students, ages 9 to 17, from March through June 2020. Assembled by Mighty Writers, a nonprofit organization that teaches kids to think and to write...

Essays on Fate and Illusions is a collection of essays written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent American philosopher and essayist. The book explores the themes of fate, destiny, and illusions, and how they shape our lives and perceptions of the world around us....

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""A History of Poland: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day"" is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Ernest Whitton in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Poland from its early beginnings up until the early 20th century....

""The Merchant's National Bank of the City of New York: A History of Its First Century, 1803-1903"" is a comprehensive account of the first 100 years of one of the most influential banks in the United States. Written by Philip G. Hubert Jr., the...

Citta Morta, also known as The Dead City, is a tragedy written by Gabriele D'Annunzio in 1902. The story is set in the Italian city of Ravenna, which is depicted as a decaying and lifeless place. The main character, Andrea Sperelli, is a young...

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David Herbert Donald, Lincoln biographer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, has revised and updated his classic and influential book on Lincoln and the era he dominated. When Lincoln Reconsidered was first published it ushered in the process of rethinking the Civil War that...

The Yoga Manifesto answers two questions: Why Yoga? Why now?It summarizes the very long and remarkable history of Yoga from its Indian origins to its global present, its entanglement with money, where it fits in the constellation of religions, its dialectic with science, its...

The groundbreaking book "Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex" was written by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. Three pieces that examine the complicated and often controversial subject of human sexuality make up the book. In the first article, "The Sexual Aberrations," Freud...

Delve into the profound musings of G.K. Chesterton in The Uses of Diversity, a collection of essays that traverses the spectrum of human experience. From social commentary to theological reflection, Chesterton's pen unveils the intricacies of existence, offering timeless insights into philosophy, politics, and...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.Author: Charles LambISBN-10: 384605559XISBN-13: 9783846055595Publisher: OutlookLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/08/2020Pages: 844Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 1.67d

Only monuments remind us today of the golden age of Czernowitz, once the lively capital of the Bukovina, the easternmost region of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Even after the once-mighty empire crumbled in 1918, Czernowitz remained a haven of multicultural coexistence, peopled by Jews, Ruthenes,...

Out of the Ashes is a collection of essays that examine the historical background to developments in East Timor and provide political analysis on the initial reconstruction stage in the country's transition to independence. The volume is divided into three thematic sections - background,...

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One of the great minds of the English Renaissance, Francis Bacon was a scholar, politician, and early advocate of scientific thinking who set no limits on the scope of his enquiries. In these compact and vibrant essays, Bacon addresses an astonishingly diverse range of...

Through The Dark Continent Volume 1 is a memoir written by Henry Morton Stanley, a British-American journalist and explorer, detailing his journey through Africa in the late 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing Stanley's journey from...

""A History Of The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad"" is a comprehensive account of the development, growth, and eventual decline of one of America's most significant railroads. Written by Howard Douglas Dozier, the book covers the history of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad from its...

The Illustrated History Of Furniture: From The Earliest To The Present Time by Frederick Litchfield is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to the evolution of furniture design and craftsmanship throughout history. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and photographs that showcase the...

The History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-65 V2 Part 2: Prepared in Compliance with Acts of the Legislature (1869) is a comprehensive account of the role played by Pennsylvania's volunteers during the American Civil War. The book, written by Samuel P. Bates, provides a detailed...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.Author: Edward P. CheyneyISBN-10: 1498116434ISBN-13: 9781498116435Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 570Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.66lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.16d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1863 Edition.Author: Orville J. VictorISBN-10: 1498115365ISBN-13: 9781498115360Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 566Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.15d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.Author: Frank C. HigginsISBN-10: 1497931037ISBN-13: 9781497931039Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.05d

The History of the Royal Irish Constabulary is a book written by Robert H. Curtis in 1871. It is a comprehensive account of the establishment, organization, and operations of the Royal Irish Constabulary, which was the police force of Ireland during the British rule....

Ivar The Viking is a historical novel written by Paul Du Chaillu and published in 1893. The book is based on authentic facts of the third and fourth centuries and tells the story of Ivar, a Viking warrior who lived during this time. The...

Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry is a book written by Thomas Timpson in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Elizabeth Fry, a prominent social reformer and philanthropist of the 19th century. The book includes a history of...

On The Early History Of The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit: With Especial Reference To The Controversies Of The Fourth Century is a book written by Henry Barclay Swete and published in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the...

Greek Cities and Islands of Asia Minor: Ancient History from the Monuments is a book written by William Sandys W. Vaux and published in 1877. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and monuments of the ancient Greek cities and islands of...

The ""History of Pittsburgh and Environs V2"" is a comprehensive book written by George Thornton Fleming that delves into the history of the city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. This book is the second volume in a series and was originally published in...

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The Nicene and Apostles Creeds: Their Literary History is a book written by Charles Anthony Swainson in 1875. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Nicene and Apostles' creeds, which are two of the most important statements of Christian faith. Swainson examines the...

Alfred Saker: The Pioneer Of The Cameroons (1908) is a biographical account of the life and work of Alfred Saker, a British Baptist missionary who played a significant role in the colonization and development of the Cameroon region in West Africa during the 19th...

Hadley: The Regicides, Indian and General History, A Souvenir in Honor of Major-General Joseph Hooker is a book written by Elbridge Kingsley. The book is a tribute to Major-General Joseph Hooker, a Union Army general during the American Civil War, and provides a detailed...

""A History Of The Castles Of Herefordshire And Their Lords"" by Charles J. Robinson is a comprehensive account of the castles that have stood in the county of Herefordshire, England, and the lords who have owned and inhabited them over the centuries. The book...