History - Essays

Assassination of Lincoln: A History of the Great Conspiracy is a non-fiction book written by Thomas Maley Harris in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the events leading up to it. Harris delves into the...

The Art Of Preaching In The Light Of Its History (1922) by Edwin Charles Dargan is a comprehensive examination of the history and development of preaching as an art form. Dargan explores the evolution of preaching from its earliest roots in ancient religious traditions...

""History Of The Western Insurrection In Western Pennsylvania: Commonly Called The Whiskey Insurrection, 1794"" is a historical account written by H. M. Brackenridge in 1859. The book details the events of the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax protest in the late 18th century by farmers...

The History of Herodotus is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, and was first published in 1737. The book is a detailed account of the events that led to the Persian Wars between Greece and Persia, and provides a comprehensive overview...

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King Saul: A Tragedy is a book written by Byron Alden Brooks that delves into the life of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The book explores the tragic story of Saul, who started off as a humble shepherd and was anointed by...

""Stories From Roman History"" by Lena Dalkeith is a collection of tales that recount the significant events and personalities of ancient Rome. The book covers the rise of the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the reign of Julius Caesar, and the fall of 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...

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...

Throughout history, natural disasters, wars, disease and political upheaval have yielded heroes - models that in one way or another we can emulate and whose example holds up for us the finest of human instincts. The heroes profiled here have all left footprints on...

Essayist G.K. Chesterton was a master. However, reading his essays is more than just an exercise in studying literature at its best; it is also a chance to come across universal truths that still ring true today.Chesterton's essays are only problematic in that there...

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.Author: William Canon FlemingISBN-10: 1497969026ISBN-13: 9781497969025Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.36d

Anton Bruckner (1905) is a book written by Rudolf Louis, which is a comprehensive biography of the famous Austrian composer, Anton Bruckner. The book covers Bruckner's life, from his birth in 1824 to his death in 1896, and explores his musical career, his personal...

Cape Colony Today is a non-fiction book written by Alfred R. E. Burton. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Cape Colony, which was a British colony located in present-day South Africa. The author covers various aspects of the colony, including its history,...

""Red Clay and Rattlesnake Springs: A History of the Cherokee Indians of Bradley County, Tennessee"" is a comprehensive account of the Cherokee Indian tribe's history in Bradley County, Tennessee. Written by James Franklin Corn, the book explores the tribe's origins, culture, and traditions, as...

""Mormonism: Its Origin And History"" is a comprehensive book written by B. H. Roberts that explores the origins and history of the Mormon religion. The book covers the life of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and...

Author: Frater VIIIISBN-10: 1258168960ISBN-13: 9781258168964Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.06d

Anarchism: A History Of Libertarian Ideas And Movements is a comprehensive book written by George Woodcock that explores the origins, development, and impact of anarchism as a political philosophy and social movement. The book provides a detailed overview of the key figures, ideas, and...

Waller's Brief History of Illinois is a book written by Elbert Waller and published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the state of Illinois, from its early Native American inhabitants to the present day. Waller covers a wide...

The History of Israel and Judah Volume 7 is a book written by Alfred Edersheim in 1887. The book covers the period from the decline of the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah to the Assyrian and Babylonian captivity. It provides a detailed account...

""History of Woodstock, Vermont"" is a book written by Henry Swan Dana in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Woodstock, a town located in Vermont, United States. The author has meticulously researched and compiled the history of the town,...

""A History Of Dover, Massachusetts: As A Precinct, Parish, District, And Town"" is a book written by Frank Smith in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Dover, Massachusetts, from its early days as a precinct and parish to its...

A History of France, written by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall and published in 1912, is a comprehensive account of the history of France from ancient times to the early 20th century. The book is divided into 30 chapters, each covering a different period or event...

""Chrysanthemum Culture For America"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Morton, which explores the history, classification, and care of chrysanthemums. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in growing chrysanthemums, as it provides a detailed overview of the various types of chrysanthemums,...

""History Of Passaic And Its Environs V2"" is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Passaic, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas. Written by William Winfield Scott and originally published in 1922, this book delves into the rich history of Passaic, from its...

""A History of Sullivan County, Indiana V1: Closing of the First Century's History of the County"" is a book written by Thomas J. Wolfe and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Sullivan County, Indiana, covering the period...

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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...

Following the horrific attack on October 7, support for a devastating military retaliation and resolution has taken center stage. Nevertheless, within Israel, numerous critical voices cast doubt on the sustainability of such approaches. They champion the principles of morality, legality, and common sense as...

From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids comes an eye-popping compendium of the most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history.Have you ever wondered how smart, normal people end up enmeshed in extreme cults? Weird history expert J. W....

This essay collection explores the inextricable link between rhetoric, public memory, and campus history projects. Since the early twentieth century after Brown University appointed its Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice, higher education institutions around the globe have launched initiatives to research, document, and...

From mining to sex work and from the classroom to the docks, violence has always been a part of work. This collection of essays highlights the many different forms and expressions of violence that have arisen under capitalism in the last two hundred years,...

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.Author: Ananda K. CoomaraswamyISBN-10: 1494108046ISBN-13: 9781494108045Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.19lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.88d

Flight Into History: The Wright Brothers And The Air Age is a detailed account of the pioneering work of the Wright brothers, who are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. Written by Elsbeth E. Freudenthal, the book traces the brothers'...

""A Short History of Annapolis Royal"" is a book written by W. M. MacVicar that provides a comprehensive account of the town of Annapolis Royal, which was once known as Port Royal during the French colonial period. The book covers the town's history from...

""Edward G. Budd: Father Of The Streamliners And The Budd Company"" is a biography of Edward G. Budd, a prominent figure in the American automobile and railroad industries. The book explores Budd's life and career, from his early days as a machinist to his...

Four centuries of Maryland's history in one colorful and dramatic volume. "Good evening, I'm Ric Cottom. Welcome to Your Maryland." Since 2002, when he first delivered his now-classic radio segment on Maryland history, Ric Cottom has narrated hundreds of little-known human interest stories. Collected...

""An Andover Primer: Phillips Academy and Its History, 1778-1928"" is a comprehensive guide to the history of Phillips Academy, one of the oldest and most prestigious preparatory schools in the United States. Written by the school's own historians, this book provides a detailed account...

Author: Louis FrankISBN-10: 1258505290ISBN-13: 9781258505295Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.25d

Author: Colman Jerome MajchrzakISBN-10: 1258460300ISBN-13: 9781258460303Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2012Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.24d

This Book Should Prove Especially Useful In Convents And Novitiates, Where The Study Of Benedictine History Has Long Been Hampered By The Lack Of An Overall Treatment In English. Oblates Of St. Benedict And Students Of Church History Will Also Find It Enlightening. This...

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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 Origin and Early History of the Family of Poe or Poe (1906) is a historical book written by Edmund Thomas Bewley. The book provides a detailed account of the origins and early history of the Poe family, a prominent family in America that...

The History Of The Alison Or Allison Family In Europe And America, 1135 To 1893 is a book written by Leonard Allison Morrison. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Alison or Allison family over a period of 758 years, from 1135 to...

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""A History of Greece V3, The Byzantine and Greek Empires, Part 2, A.D. 1057-1453: From Its Conquest by the Romans to the Present Time"" is a book written by George Finlay and originally published in 1877. This volume is the third in a series...

A Pictorial Natural History: Embracing A View Of The Mineral, Vegetable, And Animal Kingdoms is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the natural world, featuring detailed illustrations and descriptions of minerals, plants,...