History
Five Stages of Greek Religion
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Gilbert Murray
A historical account written in the early 20th century The work explores the evolution and various phases of Greek religion focusing on the …
The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789
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Alexis de Tocqueville and Alexis De Tocqueville
A thorough analysis of the social, religious, and political dynamics of French society which led to the French Revolution.
Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 10
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Giorgio Vasari
Volume 10 of the lives of some eminent painters, sculptors and architects in history. - Summary by Michele Eaton
With Porter in the Essex
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James Otis
The marvelous cruise of the U.S.S. Essex, the United States frigate of thirty-two guns, commanded by Captain David Porter. A story of his f…
Charles Sumner, The Scholar in Politics
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Archibald Grimké
In the two volumes assigned to him in the American Reformer Series, viz., the "Life of William Lloyd Garrison, the Abolitionist," …
Women as Army Surgeons
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Flora Murray
The history of the Women's Hospital Corps in Paris, Wimereux and Endell Street - September 1914-October 1919. - Summary by Author
The History of Bread: From Pre-Historic to Modern Times
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John Ashton
From ancient flatbreads cooked on hot stones to the fluffy loaves of the early 20th century, Ashton explores how bread rose alongside human …
You Are There 48 07 04 The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independance
Anchor John Daly reports live from Philadelphia on the controversial events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Out Of The Shadows
Derek Brown
Out of The Shadows Richard Hawley presents a celebration of The Shadows, arguably one of the most influential British groups of all. As Geor…
OTRR Stroke Of Fate Singles
STROKE OF FATE Joe Webb From October to December 1953 NBC aired a curious historical series, Stroke of Fate . NBC’s inspiration was the succ…
The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 2, October 1909
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Various
The History Teacher's Magazine was a monthly publication devoted to the interests of teachers specializing in history, civics, and geography…
The Girls' Book of Famous Queens
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Lydia Hoyt Farmer
In the annals of history, women have played an important part; and among the famous sovereigns of the world, queens, as well as kings, have …
Epochs of American History: The Colonists 1492-1750
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Reuben Gold Thwaites
This first of four volumes is a description and detailed analysis of the formation and development of the thirteen colonies of America. A ti…
97 12 10 Archaeology Of The Internet
Tonight on Ideas..."The Archaeology of the Internet." Imagine a conversation with Gutenberg or Alexander Graham Bell. Most of the …
Benjamin Franklin: Self-Revealed, Volume 1
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William Cabell Bruce
His life was like a full five-act play—prophetic prologue and stately epilogue, and swelling scene imposed upon swelling scene, until the ta…
Historical Romance of the American Negro
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Charles H. Fowler
It was not long before the fame of the colored soldiers of America was wafted over the whole world and everywhere received by all lovers of …
The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 4, December 1909
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Various
"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geogr…
Canadian Scenery, Volume 1
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Nathaniel Parker Willis
An historical account of the settlement of Upper and Lower Canada, with notes about the indigenous inhabitants of those areas of Eastern Can…
John Hancock: The Picturesque Patriot
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Lorenzo Sears
This book sheds light on one of the greatest men in the American history, an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Pa…
Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 6
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Charles F. Horne
This is volume 6 in this series about the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent people in history. - Summary by Michele Eaton