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The Kings of Judah and Israel: Or The History of the Jews is a book published by the Religious Tract Society in 1837. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Jewish people and their rulers, from the reign of King...

""The Pioneers of Nashville and of Tennessee"" is a historical book written by Charles May and published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the early settlers of Nashville and the state of Tennessee, chronicling the struggles and triumphs of those who...

Brick City Past Revealed Newark's history is as diverse and powerful as the community that continues to call New Jersey's largest city home. The colonial settlement at Four Corners--the Broad and Market intersection--grew into one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in the nation....

Reflections of a Colored Girl: A Journey of Resilience and TriumphDive into the heart and soul of America's racial history with "Reflections of a Colored Girl" by Dr. Martha R. Bireda, a riveting memoir that not only narrates the personal life story of Dr....

Comprised of essays from twelve leading scholars, this volume extends the discussion of Civil War controversies far past the death of the Confederacy in the spring of 1865. Contributors address, among other topics, Walt Whitman's poetry, the handling of the Union and Confederate dead,...

Commemoration of work by Professor Nelson on early medieval history, Frankish culture and its effect on Europe.Author: Paul FouracreISBN-10: 0719087724ISBN-13: 9780719087721Publisher: Manchester University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2012Pages: 360Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

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...

Fran ois Hartog explores crucial moments of change in society's "regimes of historicity," or its ways of relating to the past, present, and future. Inspired by Hannah Arendt, Reinhart Koselleck, and Paul Ricoeur, Hartog analyzes a broad range of texts, positioning The Odyssey as...

As people of the modern era were singularly prone to nervous disorders, the nervous system became a model for describing political and social organization. This volume untangles the mutual dependencies of scientific neurology and the cultural attitudes of the period 1800-1950, exploring how and...

Its seemed to be a normal Shabbat in Israel. It was also celebrated Simjat Torah, a festival that remembers that the Jewish people and through it, all humanity, received the Torah and particularly the ten commandments given to Moses in Sinai. Very early in...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.Author: Herbert E. BoltonISBN-10: 1498036007ISBN-13: 9781498036009Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 334Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.70d

This is a new release of the original 1954 edition.Author: Louis M. J. Schram, Owen LattimoreISBN-10: 1494020297ISBN-13: 9781494020293Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.30d

""Saint-Simon and Saint-Simonism: A Chapter in the History of Socialism in France"" is a book written by Arthur John Booth in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and philosophy of Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Comte de Saint-Simon, a prominent French...

""History of American Socialisms"" by John Humphrey Noyes is a comprehensive exploration of the different socialist movements that emerged in the United States from the early 1800s to the late 1800s. The book examines the theories, practices, and impact of various socialist groups, including...

The History Of The Suez Canal: A Personal Narrative is a memoir written by Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat who played a crucial role in the construction of the Suez Canal. The book chronicles the history of the canal, from its conception to...

The History of Quakerism by Elbert Russell is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and development of the Quaker movement. Beginning with the early days of the Religious Society of Friends in the 17th century, the book covers the growth of Quakerism in Europe...

The book ""The Emperor Constantine And The History Of The Eastern Church"" written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Emperor Constantine and the history of the Eastern Church. The book explores the religious, cultural and political...

""An Investigation of Gondal"" is a literary analysis book written by William Doremus Paden. The book delves into the fictional world of Gondal, created by the Bronte sisters, and explores its literary significance. Paden examines the themes, characters, and settings of Gondal, and how...

Photos Contributed By Harry Bates, L. E. McKee, Bartlet, Mrs. Albert Jones, And James Hover.Author: Frederick Carl KesslerISBN-10: 1258535203ISBN-13: 9781258535209Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2013Pages: 38Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.25d

Contents Include St. Valentine; American Handmade Valentines, 1740-1840; American Lithographed Valentines, 1840-1860; Esther Howland's Valentines; George C. Whitney And Company; Comic Valentines; Late Victorian Valentines; English Valentine History; Joseph Mansell; English Valentine Publishers; English Valentines Unmarked; Kate Greenaway And Walter Crane.Author: Ruth Webb LeeISBN-10:...

""A History Of Old Wheatsheaf Farm, Formerly Solitude, 1737"" is a book written by Edwin Sherwood Stowell Sunderland. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Old Wheatsheaf Farm, which was previously known as Solitude, dating back to 1737. The author delves...

Contributing Authors Edgar B. Wesley, Howard H. Cummings, Monica Luffman And Others.Author: Edith WestISBN-10: 1258302195ISBN-13: 9781258302191Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2012Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

In Anthroposophy, V8, No. 2, Midsummer, 1933.Author: Walter Johannes SteinISBN-10: 1258120933ISBN-13: 9781258120931Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 22Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.05d

""History of Washington County: From Its First Settlement to the Present Time"" is a comprehensive historical account of Washington County, Pennsylvania, written by Alfred Creigh and originally published in 1871. The book chronicles the county's history from its earliest days, including the arrival of...

Sicilian Ways and Days is a travelogue written by Louise Caico and published in 1910. The book provides a detailed description of the author's journey through Sicily, an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. Through her vivid and engaging writing style, Caico takes the...

Barnes's Elementary History Of The United States (1918) is a comprehensive book on the history of the United States, written by James Baldwin. The book covers the period from the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus to the end of the American Civil War....

The History Of The City Of Memphis is a book written by James D. Davis in 1873. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the city of Memphis, Tennessee, from its earliest days to the present. It covers the city's founding,...

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...

""A History Of The Townships Of Byberry And Moreland In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: From Their Earliest Settlement By The Whites To The Present Time (1867)"" by Joseph C. Martindale is a historical account of the two townships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The book traces the earliest...

Korean Buddhism: History, Condition, Art: Three Lectures is a book written by Frederick Starr and published in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, current state, and art of Korean Buddhism. It is divided into three lectures, each focusing on a...

The History of Charlemagne is a book written by G.P.R. James that provides a detailed account of the life and reign of Charlemagne, one of the most significant figures in European history. The book also includes a sketch of the state and history of...

Reminiscences Of A Stonemason is a memoir written by J. Murray, a stonemason who worked in Scotland during the early 20th century. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about Murray's experiences as a stonemason, from his early days as an apprentice...

Translation Of The Tarikh-I-Sultan Mahmud-I-Ghaznavi Or, The History Of Sultan Mahmud Of Ghazni is a historical book translated by G. Roos-Keppel. The book is a translation of the Tarikh-I-Sultan Mahmud-I-Ghaznavi, which is a Persian historical text that chronicles the life and reign of Sultan...

""History Of The Ball Family: Genealogy Of The New Haven Branch, Allen Ball And Some Of His Descendants, 1638-1864"" is a book written by Leonard Abram Bradley and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Ball family, focusing on the...

The Tennessee Centennial Exposition (1897) is a historical book written by Nathaniel Wright Stephenson. It is a comprehensive account of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, which was held in Nashville in 1897 to celebrate the state's 100th anniversary. The book describes the planning and execution...

The book ""History of Burma: Including Burma Proper, Pegu, Taungu, Tenasserim, and Arakan (1883)"" is a comprehensive historical account of Burma, written by Arthur Purves Phayre. The book covers the period from the earliest times to the year 1883, when it was published. It...

Pandosto: The Triumph Of Time is a novel written by Robert Greene and first published in 1588. The book is a tragic love story that revolves around the King of Bohemia, Pandosto, and his wife Bellaria. Pandosto becomes jealous of his wife's relationship with...

""History of Captain John Kathan: The First Settler of Dummerston, Vermont"" is a book written by David Lufkin Mansfield in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of Captain John Kathan, who was the first settler of Dummerston, Vermont....

The book ""History Of Captain John Kathan: The First Settler Of Dummerston, Vermont (1902)"" by David Lufkin Mansfield is a historical account of the life of Captain John Kathan, who was the first settler of Dummerston, Vermont. The book provides a detailed biography of...

The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia is a historical account written by Vahan M. Kurkjian in 1919. The book details the rise and fall of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, a medieval Armenian state that existed from the late 12th century until the 14th century...

The Iroquois Trail Or Footprints Of The Six Nations: In Customs, Traditions, And History (1892) is a book written by William Martin Beauchamp. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Iroquois people and their way of life. The author provides detailed information about...

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...

Neil Gillman has been a part of the JTS community for over 50 years as a student, administrator and member of the faculty. His most enduring contribution as a scholar and a teacher has been a renewed focus on the importance of theological reflection...

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 1907 Edition.Author: Charles Howard HintonISBN-10: 1498187714ISBN-13: 9781498187718Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

A History Of The Town Of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut: With Many Important Statistics is a book written by Daniel M. Mead and published in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Greenwich, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut....