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The Itinerary of John Leland in or About the Years 1535-1543 - John LELAND
The Itinerary of John Leland in or About the Years 1535-1543 - John LELAND
- Author: John LELAND
- Genre: History / Travel & Geography / Exploration
John Leland's 'Itinerary' was the product of several journeys around England and Wales undertaken between 1538 and 1543. The manuscript is made up of Leland's notebooks, which were first published in the 18th century, and later in a ten-part,...
The Heroines of History - John S. JENKINS
The Heroines of History - John S. JENKINS
- Author: John S. JENKINS
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography / History
A look at some of the famous women in European history. Includes biographies on Cleopatra; Isabella of Castile; Joan of Arc; Maria Theresa; Josephine; Elizabeth of England; Mary of Scotland; Catherine of Russia; Marie Antoinette; and Madame Roland....
Sixteenth-century Bristol - John LATIMER
Sixteenth-century Bristol - John LATIMER
- Author: John LATIMER
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
Plague, piracy and payments to members of Parliament! The town of Bristol, England in the Sixteenth Century was a fascinating place, and John Latimer's book is a comprehensive guide to this period, describing royal visits from both Henry VIII and...
The Book of the Bush - George DUNDERDALE
The Book of the Bush - George DUNDERDALE
- Author: George DUNDERDALE
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
"While the world was young, nations could be founded peaceably. There was plenty of unoccupied country, and when two neighbouring patriarchs found their flocks were becoming too numerous for the pasture, one said to the other: "Let there be no...
The Gettysburg Address (version 2) - Abraham Lincoln
The Gettysburg Address (version 2) - Abraham Lincoln
- Author: Abraham Lincoln
- Genre: History
The Gettysburg Address is the most famous speech of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in United States history. It was delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on...
The Works of Tacitus, Vol. I - Publius Cornelius Tacitus
The Works of Tacitus, Vol. I - Publius Cornelius Tacitus
- Author: Publius Cornelius Tacitus
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
The historical works of Tacitus are a history of the period from A.D. 14 to 96 in thirty volumes. Although many of the works were lost (only books 1-5 of the Histories and 1-6 and 11-16 of the Annals survive), enough remains to provide a good sense...
The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth - T. D. BONNER
The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth - T. D. BONNER
- Author: T. D. BONNER
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
Buried amid the sublime passes of the Sierra Nevada are old men, who, when children, strayed away from our crowded settlements, and, gradually moving farther and farther from civilization, have in time become domiciliated among the wild beasts and...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 11) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 11) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
In chapter 11 William and Mary have been crowned and settle down to the task of ruling England. An endless succession of British noblemen jockey for position and all feel frustration at Williams’ preference for his own countrymen in positions of...
Three Years In Europe - William Wells BROWN
Three Years In Europe - William Wells BROWN
- Author: William Wells BROWN
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
William Wells Brown was born a slave, near Lexington, Kentucky. His mother, Elizabeth, was a slave--his father a white man who never acknowledged his paternity. Brown escaped slavery at about the age of 20. For many years he worked as a steamboatman...
Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty - Imbert de SAINT-AMAND
Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty - Imbert de SAINT-AMAND
- Author: Imbert de SAINT-AMAND
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Political Science
Paris in 1792 is no longer what it was in 1789. In 1789, the old French society was still brilliant. The past endured beside the present. Neither names nor escutcheons, neither liveries nor places at court, had been suppressed. The aristocracy and...
A Thousand Miles up the Nile - Amelia Ann Blanford EDWARDS
A Thousand Miles up the Nile - Amelia Ann Blanford EDWARDS
- Author: Amelia Ann Blanford EDWARDS
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Travel & Geography
Amelia B. Edwards wrote this historical, egyptological, and cultural study in in 1877, and it became an immediate best-seller, reprinted in 1888 at home in England and abroad. She travelled throughout Egypt at a time when most women didn't leave...
The Colored Cadet at West Point - Henry Ossian FLIPPER
The Colored Cadet at West Point - Henry Ossian FLIPPER
- Author: Henry Ossian FLIPPER
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography / History
Henry Ossian Flipper--born into slavery in Thomasville, Georgia on March 21, 1856--did not learn to read and write until just before the end of the Civil War. Once the war had ended, Flipper attended several schools showing a great aptitude for...
A History of American Christianity - Leonard Woolsey BACON
A History of American Christianity - Leonard Woolsey BACON
- Author: Leonard Woolsey BACON
- Genre: History / Christianity - Other
Published in 1897, this book describes the advent of Christianity in the United States from the landing of the first explorers with their mission to convert the natives to the time immediately following the Civil War. Bacon discusses the church's...
Strange Pages from Family Papers - Thomas Firminger THISELTON-DYER
Strange Pages from Family Papers - Thomas Firminger THISELTON-DYER
- Author: Thomas Firminger THISELTON-DYER
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / *Non-fiction / History
“Among other qualities which have been supposed to belong to a dead man’s hand, are its medicinal virtues, in connection with which may be mentioned the famous ‘dead hand,’ which was, in years past, kept at Bryn Hall, Lancashire… Thus the case is...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 20) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 20) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 4 chapter 20 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
More About Unknown London - Walter George BELL
More About Unknown London - Walter George BELL
- Author: Walter George BELL
- Genre: History
If you enjoyed Unknown London by this author, then you should love this one! Bell's light and novel exploration of specific topics in London's history make this easy to listen to and factual. Seventeen new topics are examined in this book, including...
Jailed For Freedom - Doris STEVENS
Jailed For Freedom - Doris STEVENS
- Author: Doris STEVENS
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Political Science
A first-hand account of the 1913-1919 campaign of American suffragettes, detailing their treatment at the hands of the courts, and the true conditions of their incarceration. (Summary by Sarah Jennings)...
Declaration of Independence of the United States of America - Thomas JEFFERSON
Declaration of Independence of the United States of America - Thomas JEFFERSON
- Author: Thomas JEFFERSON
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
Declaration of Independence is the document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. It was ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776....
The 9/11 Commission Report - THE 9/11 COMMISSION
The 9/11 Commission Report - THE 9/11 COMMISSION
- Author: THE 9/11 COMMISSION
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Political Science
9/11 Commission Report, formally titled Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is the official report of the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. It was prepared by the National...
Third Class in Indian Railways - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Third Class in Indian Railways - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Author: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Political Science
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 – 1948) was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer of satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, a philosophy firmly...
Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 005 - Various
Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 005 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Nature
A collection of ten short nonfiction works in the public domain. The essays, speeches, news items and reports included in this collection were independently selected by the readers, and the topics encompass history, politics, philosophy, nature and...
Inca Lands - Hiram Bingham
Inca Lands - Hiram Bingham
- Author: Hiram Bingham
- Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction / *Non-fiction / History
Prof. Hiram Bingham of Yale Makes the Greatest Archaeological Discovery of the Age by Locating and Excavating Ruins of Machu Picchu on a Peak in the Andes of Peru.There is nothing new under the sun, they say. That is only relatively true. Just now,...
The Tower Of London - Arthur POYSER
The Tower Of London - Arthur POYSER
- Author: Arthur POYSER
- Genre: History / Travel & Geography
Description. History. “… those who read this book and have no opportunity of visiting the Tower expect that the characters in the moving drama of its history shall have some semblance of life as they walk across the stage…. My wish has been to...
Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 - Abner DOUBLEDAY
Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 - Abner DOUBLEDAY
- Author: Abner DOUBLEDAY
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
Now that the prejudices and bitter partisan feeling of the past are subsiding, it seems a fitting time to record the facts and incidents connected with the first conflict of the Rebellion. Of the eleven officers who took part in the events herein...
The Lives of the Queens of England Volume 3 - Agnes Strickland
The Lives of the Queens of England Volume 3 - Agnes Strickland
- Author: Agnes Strickland
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography / History
The Lives of the Queens of England is a multi-volumed work attributed to Agnes Strickland, though it was mostly researched and written by her sister Elizabeth. These volumes give biographies of the queens of England from the Norman Conquest in 1066....
Steps to Christ - Ellen G. White
Steps to Christ - Ellen G. White
- Author: Ellen G. White
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Religion
Ellen Gould White (1827 - 1915) was a prolific Christian writer, authoring 40 books in her lifetime. She was active in the Millerite movement, and was one of the principle founders of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.Steps to Christ, first published...
Introduction to The Philosophy of History - Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HEGEL
Introduction to The Philosophy of History - Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HEGEL
- Author: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HEGEL
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Philosophy
The introduction to Hegel's lectures on the philosophy of world history is often used to introduce students to Hegel's philosophy, in part because Hegel's sometimes difficult style is muted in the lectures, and he discourses on accessible themes...
History of New Brunswick - Peter FISHER
History of New Brunswick - Peter FISHER
- Author: Peter FISHER
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Travel & Geography
Originally published in 1825 under the title: Sketches of New Brunswick : containing an account of the first settlement of the province, with a brief description of the country, climate, productions, inhabitants, government, rivers, towns,...
The Journey of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Alvar Núñez Cabeza de VACA
The Journey of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca - Alvar Núñez Cabeza de VACA
- Author: Alvar Núñez Cabeza de VACA
- Genre: History / Travel & Geography
Few stories of shipwreck and survival can equal that of the 16th century Spaniard Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca who, cast ashore near present day (USA) Tampa Bay, Florida, in 1528, survived eight years of hand-to-mouth existence among the Indians of...
History of the Britons - NENNIUS
History of the Britons - NENNIUS
- Author: NENNIUS
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / *Non-fiction / History
One of the earliest recorded histories of Britain; Nennius wrote the book around 796BC. These days Nennius is recognised as being a teller, and embellisher, of historic characters and events; but his book is notable as one of the earliest that...
History of the United States, Vol. II: Conflict & Independence - Charles Austin Beard
History of the United States, Vol. II: Conflict & Independence - Charles Austin Beard
- Author: Charles Austin Beard
- Genre: History
Charles Beard was the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and interpretive studies in both history and political science. He graduated from DePauw University in 1898, where he...
The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 4, December 1909 - Various
The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 4, December 1909 - Various
- Author: Various
- Genre: History
"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geography and Economics. It aims to bring to the teacher of these topics the latest news of his profession. It will...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 18) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 18) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Political Science
This is volume 4 chapter 18 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
Child-life in Art - Estelle M. HURLL
Child-life in Art - Estelle M. HURLL
- Author: Estelle M. HURLL
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Art / Design & Architecture / History
The poetry of childhood is full of attractiveness to the artist, and many and varied are the forms in which he interprets it. The Christ-child has been his highest ideal. All that human imagination could conceive of innocence and purity and divine...
History of the United States, Vol. VII - Charles Austin Beard
History of the United States, Vol. VII - Charles Austin Beard
- Author: Charles Austin Beard
- Genre: History
Charles Beard was the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and interpretive studies in both history and political science. He graduated from DePauw University in 1898, where he...
The Book of Tea - Kakuzō OKAKURA
The Book of Tea - Kakuzō OKAKURA
- Author: Kakuzō OKAKURA
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Philosophy
The Book of Tea was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times. - In the book, Kakuzo introduces the term Teaism and how Tea has affected nearly every aspect of...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 07) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 07) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter begins with a description of William, Prince of Orange – his early life, personality, and political policies. It goes on to describe, among other things, the Declaration of Indulgence, an early step towards establishing religious...
History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, Volume 1D - David Hume
History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, Volume 1D - David Hume
- Author: David Hume
- Genre: History / Early Modern
David Hume is one of the great philosophers of the Western intellectual tradition. His philosophical writings earned him lasting fame and renown; his historical writing earned his bread and butter. His "The History of England from the Invasion of...
The Present Picture of New South Wales - David Dickinson MANN
The Present Picture of New South Wales - David Dickinson MANN
- Author: David Dickinson MANN
- Genre: History
Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office...
The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 4 - Flavius Josephus
The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 4 - Flavius Josephus
- Author: Flavius Josephus
- Genre: History / Antiquity
Antiquities of the Jews was a work published by the important Jewish historian Flavius Josephus about the year 93 or 94. Antiquities of the Jews is a history of the Jewish people, written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons. Beginning with the...