History - Essays

""Accepting the Universe: Essays in Naturalism"" is a collection of essays written by John Burroughs, exploring the concept of naturalism and its implications for our understanding of the universe. The essays cover a range of topics, including the relationship between science and religion, the...

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""An Unwritten Account Of A Spy Of Washington"" is a historical book written by John Van Dyke and published in 1892. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of a spy who worked for George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The...

Everyday Art: Short Essays On The Arts Not Fine (1882) is a collection of essays by Lewis Foreman Day, a renowned British designer and writer. The book is a fascinating exploration of the world of art and design, focusing on the everyday objects and...

Where The Forest Murmurs: Nature Essays (1906) is a collection of essays written by Scottish author Fiona Macleod. The essays explore the beauty and wonder of nature, particularly the forests and woodlands of Scotland. Macleod's writing is poetic and lyrical, evoking the sights, sounds,...

""Four Minute Essays"" is a collection of short essays written by Dr. Frank Crane. The book is a compilation of essays that were originally published in various newspapers and magazines during the early 20th century. Each essay is designed to be read in four...

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This collection of vivid essays examines some of the most fascinating aspects of the German resistance to Hitler. It includes the first translations into English of pioneering studies on the role of a leading Nazi in the July Plot, the flight of Rudolf Hess...

The book "" Crises in the History of the Papacy "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present...

""The Strange Death of President Harding"" is a non-fiction book written by Gaston B. Means, which explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of President Warren G. Harding. The book delves into the various conspiracy theories and rumors that circulated after Harding's sudden death...

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The Collected Papers of C. S. Hudson, Volume 2 is a compilation of the works of Claude Silbert Hudson, a prominent American mathematician who contributed significantly to the field of topology. This book contains a selection of Hudson's papers, including his research on knot...

""Centennial Of Haywood County And Its County Seat, Waynesville, North Carolina"" is a historical book written by William Cicero Allen. The book was published in 1908 and focuses on the centennial anniversary of Haywood County and its county seat, Waynesville. The author provides a...

Religious And Social Reform: A Collection Of Essays And Speeches (1902) is a book written by Mahadeva Govind Ranade. The book is a compilation of essays and speeches that were delivered by the author on the subjects of religious and social reform. The author...

""Memorials of a Century: Embracing a Record of Individuals and Events, Chiefly in the Early History of Bennington, Vermont and Its First Church"" is a historical book written by Isaac Jennings and published in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early...

""Thoughts On The Nature Of Things And Other Essays"" is a collection of essays by the renowned philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The book is a compilation of Bacon's thoughts and ideas on various topics such as philosophy, science, politics, religion, and morality. The...

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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...

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...

Personal Sketches Of His Own Times is a book written by Sir Jonah Barrington, a prominent Irish lawyer and judge who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and observations about the people and...

"BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY." --TimeVolume 1 of the gripping epic masterpiece, Solzhenitsyn's chilling report of his arrest and interrogation, which exposed to the world the vast bureaucracy of secret police that haunted Soviet society. Features a new foreword by Anne Applebaum."The...

"Fascinating....Bessel does an excellent job of evoking the blasted landscape of a conquered Germany." --The New Yorker "A sober yet powerful account."--New York Times Book Review Authoritative and dramatic, Germany 1945 by distinguished British historian Richard Bessel is groundbreaking history that brilliantly explores the...

A terrifically engaging and original biography of one of England's greatest novelists, Evelyn Waugh, and the glamorous, eccentric, debauched, and ultimately tragic family that provided him with the most significant friendships of his life and inspired his masterpiece, Brideshead Revisited. Fans of The Mitfords,...

The numerous tales and legends related to lost mines and buried treasures in Oklahoma are often supported by documentation. The stories included in this book are most compelling because they offer chances of recovery. Though obscured by the passage of many decades since they...

Politician, soldier, naturalist, and historian -- a century after the peak of his multifaceted career, Theodore Roosevelt remains a towering symbol of American optimism and progress. This collection of speeches and commentaries from 1899 through 1901 embodies the Rough Rider's enduring ideals for attaining...

This collection of essays features some of the best of R. G. Collingwood's work concerning the relationship between history and philosophy. First published posthumously in 1965, Essays in the Philosophy of History is a collection of R. G. Collingwood's best work. He explores the...

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A fresh English translation laid out facing the original Sanskrit for easy reference and accompanied by a wealth of essential ancillary materials that make this book a complete course on the Bhagavad-Gītā in a single volume. This translation stands out from the many others...

The Legacy of Sun Yatsen: A History of the Chinese Revolution is a comprehensive book written by Gustav Amann that explores the life and impact of Sun Yatsen, a prominent figure in the Chinese Revolution. The book delves into the historical context of the...

Collectanea Anglo-Premonstratensia V3 (1900) is a historical book written by Francis A. Gasquet. The book is the third volume of the Collectanea Anglo-Premonstratensia series and was published in 1900. It contains a collection of historical documents and records related to the Premonstratensian Order in...

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Filled with Chestertonian wit, the fast-moving history includes such gemlike observations as, Henry VIII "was almost as unlucky in his wives as they were in their husband." Of the great late Victorian/Edwardian trio of wits: George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, and Chesterton himself, it...

The Albigensians were mostly from Southern France with the village of Albi being a center for their beliefs, hence their name. The Roman Church launched a 20 year crusade against them from 1209 to 1229, making this the only crusade ever launched against their...

For a man who grew up to become the "Bull Moose", Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. It also helped...

""Daturas of the Old World and New"" is a book written by William Edwin Safford in 1922. It is an account of the narcotic properties of daturas and their use in oracular and initiatory ceremonies. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the various...

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""Reason and Intuition and Other Essays"" is a collection of philosophical essays written by J. L. Stocks. The book explores various aspects of human cognition, particularly the relationship between reason and intuition. The author argues that reason and intuition are not mutually exclusive, but...

This book focuses on central topics, such as the structure of the Jewish community, its organization and institutions and its relations with the state; the place Jews occupied in the Ottoman economy and their interactions with the general society; Jewish scholarship and its contribution...

In his timely new book, Mikhail Shishkin, argues that Russia is not a 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' we just don't know enough about it. So what is the real story behind Putin's autocratic regime and its invasion of Ukraine? In...

A Concise History of Modern Painting is a book written by Herbert Read that provides a comprehensive overview of the development of painting from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The book is divided into six chapters that cover different periods and...

""The Story of Old Nantucket"" is a historical account of the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and its inhabitants from the time of its discovery until the early 20th century. Written by William Francis Macy and originally published in 1915, the book provides a comprehensive...

This book presents most of Mother's Matrimandir talks, including how she conceived the idea for this special concentration and meditation building in Auroville. Her talks about this subject were with the architect Roger Anger, various disciples from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and various Aurovilians....

50 years of Auroville from 28.02.1968 - 28.02.2018Today, information about Auroville is abundant. Many people try to make meaning out of Auroville - about its conception, to what direction should we grow towards, and, what are we doing here?But what was Mother's original Dream...

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This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.Author: Lynn ThorndikeISBN-10: 1494110687ISBN-13: 9781494110680Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 456Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.31lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.92d

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.Author: Lynn ThorndikeISBN-10: 1494123266ISBN-13: 9781494123260Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 718Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.60lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 1.44d

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.Author: Lynn ThorndikeISBN-10: 1494092859ISBN-13: 9781494092856Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.73d