History - Essays

""History of the Fanning Family V1"" is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Fanning family, written by Walter Frederic Brooks. The book covers the history of the Fanning family from its origins in Ireland to its migration to the United States and Canada. It...

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens: A Contribution to Modern Constitutional History is a book written by Georg Jellinek. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens, which was adopted by...

""The Natural History of Our Conduct"" by William E. Ritter is a comprehensive exploration of human behavior and its underlying biological and evolutionary roots. Drawing on a wide range of scientific disciplines, including psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience, Ritter examines the ways in which our...

Lectures On The Early History Of The Kingship is a book written by Sir James Frazer. The book is a collection of lectures that Frazer gave on the topic of the early history of the institution of kingship. The lectures are based on Frazer's...

""Christian Monasticism: A Great Force in History"" by Ian C. Hannah is a comprehensive exploration of the history and impact of monasticism in the Christian tradition. The book covers the origins of monasticism in the early Christian era and traces its evolution through the...

Homer and History is a book written by Walter Leaf and first published in 1915. The book explores the relationship between the Homeric epics and history, delving into the historical context in which the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed. Leaf argues that while...

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...

In So Cal: Dispatches from the End of the World, Joe Donnelly's second collection of nonfiction, the title says a lot. The bulk of it is set in the lower third of the Golden State, and even when they're not they ooze a certain...

Featured in the New York Times 2017 "Holiday Gift Guide for Hardcover Fans" Get an insider's oral history of the World's most iconic comedy club, featuring exclusive interviews with today's most hilarious stars recalling their time on stage (and off) at the Improv. In...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.Author: Henri BergsonISBN-10: 1498194710ISBN-13: 9781498194716Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.57d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1857 Edition.Author: David W. HoytISBN-10: 1498184340ISBN-13: 9781498184342Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

Emerson's Essay On Compensation is a collection of essays written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the most influential American writers and thinkers of the 19th century. The book was first published in 1906 and contains a series of essays that explore the concept...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1826 Edition.Author: D. Jean Antoine LlorenteISBN-10: 1498120881ISBN-13: 9781498120883Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 604Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.22d

History helps us understand change, provides clues to our own identity, and hones our moral sense. But history is not a stand-alone discipline. Indeed, its own history is incomplete without recognition of its debt to its companions in the humane and social sciences. In...

""A Defense of the Truth: Called For By Neatby's History of the Plymouth Brethren"" is a book written by W. M. Sibthorpe and published in 1903. The book is a response to the history of the Plymouth Brethren written by Charles Henry Stanley Neatby,...

Millionaires and Grub Street: Comrades and Contacts in the Last Half Century is a non-fiction book written by James Howard Bridge. The book explores the relationship between the wealthy elite and the world of journalism and literature in the last 50 years. Bridge delves...

The book ""History of the Moors of Spain: To Which Is Added A Brief Notice of Islamism"" by M. Florian is a comprehensive account of the Islamic conquest and rule of Spain from the 8th to the 15th century. It covers the political, economic,...

Author: Isidore NahayewskyISBN-10: 1258799871ISBN-13: 9781258799878Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2013Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d

The Book of Beautiful Homes, Volume 5 is a comprehensive guide to some of the most stunning and luxurious homes in the world. Written by Andrew Charles Borzner, this book showcases a collection of beautifully designed and decorated homes that are sure to inspire...

Author: Charles Florence Meline BrowneISBN-10: 1258467879ISBN-13: 9781258467876Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d

Author: James Claude MalinISBN-10: 1258279339ISBN-13: 9781258279332Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/07/2012Pages: 450Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.91d

The Ghost Towns of Wyoming is a comprehensive guide to the abandoned towns and settlements that dot the landscape of Wyoming. Written by Mary Lou Pence, the book explores the history and stories behind these forgotten places, from the mining camps of the late...

""A Standard History Of Springfield And Clark County, Ohio V1"" is a historical book written by Benjamin F. Prince in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Springfield and Clark County, Ohio, from its earliest settlements to the early 20th...

The Gothic History of Jordanes is a book written by Charles Christopher Mierow and published in 1915. It is a translation of the work of Jordanes, a 6th-century historian who chronicled the history of the Goths. The book is divided into two parts, the...

The book ""History Of The Academic Class Of 1856, Yale University, To 1896"" is a historical account of the academic class of 1856 at Yale University. Written by Theron Brown and published in 1897, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and...

The History of Kington is a book written by a member of the Mechanics������� Institute in 1845. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Kington, a small town located in Herefordshire, England. The author covers a range of topics, including the...

Theodore Dwight Woolsey: His Early Years is a biographical book written by Theodore Salisbury Woolsey in 1912. The book is about the early life of Theodore Dwight Woolsey, who was an American educator and president of Yale University from 1846 to 1871. The book...

""A Description and History of Kidwelly Castle, Caermarthenshire"" is a historical account of Kidwelly Castle, a medieval fortress located in the Welsh county of Carmarthenshire. Written by George Thomas Clark in 1851, the book provides a detailed description of the castle's architecture, layout, and...

""A Full Description of the Great Tornado in Chester County, Pennsylvania"" is a historical account written by Richard Darlington Jr. in 1877. The book provides a detailed description of a devastating tornado that struck Chester County, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1877. The author describes...

The ""History Of The Boyd Family And Descendants: With Historical Sketches"" is a book written by William Philip Boyd and published in 1912. It is a comprehensive account of the Boyd family and their descendants, tracing their lineage from their origins in Scotland to...

""History Of The American Whale Fishery: From Its Earliest Inception To The Year 1876"" is a comprehensive account of the American whale fishery industry from its beginnings up to the year 1876. The book was written by Alexander Starbuck and was originally published in...

Guy Fawkes: Or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, 1605 is a book written by Thomas Lathbury and published in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive account of the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was an attempted assassination of King James I...

The History Of Phi Beta Kappa is a comprehensive book written by Oscar M. Voorhees that delves into the origins and evolution of one of the most prestigious academic honor societies in the United States. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the...

The Theory of Environment: An Outline of the History of the Idea of Milieu and Its Present Status (1918) is a book written by Armin Hajman Koller. This book explores the concept of ""milieu"" or environment and its historical development as a theoretical concept....

""Herod and Mariamne: A Tragedy"" is a historical fiction novel written by Amelie Rives. The story revolves around the tragic love affair between Herod, the King of Judea, and Mariamne, a beautiful and intelligent Jewish princess. The novel is set in the first century...

A Treatise on the Vine by William Robert Prince is a comprehensive book that delves into the history, establishment, culture, and management of vineyards. The book starts with an exploration of the vine's earliest origins and traces its history through the ages. It then...

""A History of Rehoboth, Massachusetts: Its History for 275 Years, 1643-1918"" is a comprehensive account of the town of Rehoboth, Massachusetts from its founding in 1643 to the end of World War I in 1918. The book was written by Leonard Bliss, a prominent...

The Trappist Monk is a book written by H. J. McDermott that provides a concise history of the Order of Reformed Cistercians, also known as the Trappist monks, and includes a sketch of the Abbey of New Melleray. The book delves into the origins...

The Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret is a book written by Theodoret, a fifth-century bishop and theologian. The book is a historical account of the early Christian Church, covering the period from the birth of Christ to the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. It...

""The Fame and Confession of the Fraternity of the Rosy Cross"" is a book written by Philalethes, also known as Eugenius. It is a historical account of the Rosicrucian movement, a mysterious and secretive group that emerged in Europe in the early 17th century....

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...

Descriptive Account of Tintern Abbey: Selected from the Most Esteemed Writers on that Beautiful Ruin is a book written in 1798 by Tintern Abbey. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Tintern Abbey, which is a historic ruin located in Monmouthshire, Wales. 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...

The Paddhati of Sarngadhara V1: The Text (1888) is a book written by Peter Peterson. It is a complete and comprehensive translation of the original Sanskrit text of the Paddhati of Sarngadhara, a classical Ayurvedic text. The book provides a detailed and systematic description...

An engaging collection of essays focusing on American veterans.War and American Life is a book of essays and reflections by celebrated historian and former marine James Wright, who has been active as an advocate, teacher, and scholar. Featuring both previously published pieces and new...

Religion, Scholarship, and Higher Education explores foundational issues surrounding the interaction of religion and the academy in the twenty-first century. Featuring the work of eighteen scholars from diverse institutional, disciplinary, and religious backgrounds, this outstanding collection of essays issues from a three-year Lilly Seminar...

Robert L. Benson (1925-1996), professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles, was one of the most learned and original medievalists of his generation. At his untimely death he left behind a considerable body of unpublished writings, many of which he had...

South Korean historian Jie-Hyun Lim, raised under an anticommunist dictatorship, turned to Marxian thought to explain his country's development, even as he came to struggle with its Eurocentrism. As a transnational scholar working in postcommunist Poland, Lim recognized striking similarities between Korean and Polish...

South Korean historian Jie-Hyun Lim, raised under an anticommunist dictatorship, turned to Marxian thought to explain his country's development, even as he came to struggle with its Eurocentrism. As a transnational scholar working in postcommunist Poland, Lim recognized striking similarities between Korean and Polish...

In these pathbreaking essays, Roy Rosenzweig charts the impact of new media on teaching, researching, preserving, presenting, and understanding history. Negotiating between the "cyberenthusiasts" who champion technological breakthroughs and the "digital skeptics" who fear the end of traditional humanistic scholarship, Rosenzweig re-envisions the practices...