History & Archaeology Books

In 1872, during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant and the reign of Queen Victoria, before the invention of the telephone, electric lights, or motor vehicles, the Rev. Lemuel Wells, an Episcopal missionary and his bishop rode together through the small...

In 1619 and thereafter, thousands were kidnapped from the Kongo. One area bordering Kongo was a cartographic region known as "The Land of the Jews." Were people living there sold into slavery? And who were the enslaved taken from West Africa? On this...

This scholarly biography and collection of writings by and about an early leader of the Hutterites, a pacifist communal Anabaptist group, sheds light on a persecuted religious minority during the Reformation. This comprehensive, annotated...

This book examines dozens of books, articles, speeches, and radio broadcasts by such figures as Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, Larry Schweikart, and David Barton to expose the deep historical flaws in their use of America's founding history. In...

This honest and entertaining book by a twenty-two-year veteran of the service tells the story of America's oldest game warden service. The stories told cover the risks wardens face dealing with poachers, rogue wildlife, and the elements, as well as the...

An anthology of the greatest stories of making a break for it.

In Hitler's Shadow War, WWII scholar Donald McKale contends that Hitler's persecution and murder of the Jews, Slavs, and other groups was his primary effort during the war, not the conquest of Europe. According to McKale, Hitler and the Nazi leadership...

Since 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency has secretly worked to subvert foreignpowers and even overthrow enemy governments to further United States influence abroad. The vast array of CIA black "ops" (operations)--including covert acts against Saddam...

The debate in Western social science about the growing "convergence" between American and Soviet society acquired political significance in the relationships of the global Cold War. This book explores the consequences and challenges of convergence...

The Routledge History of the Senses presents readers an overview of the field. As well as pointing to directions for the future of the discipline, it illustrates the extent to which the subject offers a considerable space for the exploration of diverse...

Essai Sur Les Hieroglyphes Des Egyptiens explores the origins and progression of language and writing, specifically focusing on Egyptian hieroglyphs. The book delves into the antiquity of sciences in Egypt and investigates the origins of animal worship...

La Ricchezza Dell'italia di Francesco Saverio Nitti offre un'analisi approfondita della ricchezza in Italia e della sua distribuzione. Quest'opera esamina le condizioni economiche del paese, fornendo una panoramica dettagliata dello sviluppo economico...

"Del Commercio De' Romani Dalla Prima Guerra Punica A Costantino" by Francesco Mengotti, explores the economic activities of the Romans from the First Punic War to the time of Constantine. This dissertation examines the commercial practices, trade...

Essai Sur Les Duchés De Lorraine Et De Bar... propose une étude approfondie sur l'histoire et l'importance des duchés de Lorraine et de Bar. Écrit par Charles Léopold Andreu de Bilistein, cet essai explore en...

Histoire Philosophique Du Genre Humain, Considéré Sous Ses Rapports Religieux Et Politiques Dans L'état Social, Volume 2 by Antoine Fabre d'Olivet explores the philosophical underpinnings of human history, examining the intricate...

Delineations Of Roman Antiquities Found At Caerleon The Ancient Asca Silurum, And The Neighbourhood presents a detailed exploration of Roman artifacts and historical sites discovered in and around Caerleon, formerly known as Asca Silurum. This book...

This volume represents the Brand Book Of The Jefferson And Broadwater Stockgrowers' Association For 1900. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the late 19th-century cattle industry and the organizational structure of stock growers' associations in...

Banche Popolari è una risorsa storica che fornisce una panoramica dettagliata delle banche popolari in Italia. Curato dall'Ispettorato Generale del Credito e della Previdenza, questo volume offre uno sguardo approfondito sulla struttura, la...

Les Avadanas Contes Et Apologues Indiens... presents a collection of ancient Indian tales and apologues. Authored by Benjamin Duprat, this work delves into the rich tapestry of Buddhist literature, offering readers a glimpse into the moral and spiritual...

Eine kurze Beschreibung und Geschichte der Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, verfasst von Heinrich W. Bensen. Dieses Werk bietet einen detaillierten Einblick in die reiche Vergangenheit und die bemerkenswerten Ereignisse, die die Stadt geprägt haben...

Dell'origine Della Poesia Rimata Di Giammaria Barbieri Modenese... explores the origins of rhymed poetry as understood by Giammaria Barbieri, a significant figure in Italian Renaissance literary circles. This work, examined through the lens of historical...

This historical document, addressed to the General Captains of the Departments of the Ocean and Coasts of Spain, details the King's decree regarding the formation of an Admiralty Council. The decree references a previous royal order from January 13th and...

This volume presents the funeral oration delivered at the obsequies of Lady Gwendaline Talbot, Princess Borghese, by Charles Michael Baggs, Bishop of Pella. The oration offers a detailed account of the life, virtues, and piety of Princess Borghese,...

Historia De La Civilización En Su Desenvolvimiento Natural Hasta El Presente... ofrece una visión comprensiva del desarrollo de la civilización a lo largo del tiempo. Escrito por Friedrich von Hellwald, este libro explora la evolución de la sociedad...

Inscriptions Chrétiennes De La Gaule, Antérieures Au VIIIe Siècle, Volume 1, by Edmond Le Blant, is a detailed study of early Christian inscriptions found in Gaul (modern-day France). This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of...

I Diarii di Marino Sanuto, Volume 32, offers a detailed chronicle of Venetian life and politics during the Renaissance. Marino Sanuto's diaries are an invaluable resource for historians, providing firsthand accounts of events, personalities, and daily...

"Le Désastre De Lisbonne" is a historical drama in three acts, written in prose and incorporating dance and pantomime, by Jean Nicolas Bouilly with music by Alexandre Piccinni. Inspired by the devastating Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the play...

"Historical Reminiscences Of Morton Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templars, Stationed At New York City" offers a detailed look at the history of this particular commandery from its establishment in 1823 to 1891. The book provides insights into the...

Historia De Las Universidades is a discourse read at the solemn inauguration of the academic year 1870 to 1871 at the Central University of Madrid. Authored by Manuel Rico y Sinobas, with the imprint of José María Ducazcal, this historical...

Il "Museo Pio Clementino Illustrato E Descritto, Volume 1" offre una dettagliata esplorazione del prestigioso museo vaticano. Scritto da Gianbattista Visconti ed Ennio Quirino Visconti, quest'opera immerge il lettore nella storia e nell'arte delle...

Explore the landscape of early 20th-century medicine with the "Milwaukee Medical Journal, Volume 10, Issue 6." This historical journal offers a unique glimpse into the medical practices, research, and healthcare concerns of the Milwaukee medical...

"A History Of The Development Of Libraries In Michigan" offers a detailed exploration into the evolution of library systems within the state. Authored by Olive Clarissa Lathrop, this work provides an insightful look at the historical progression,...

Michael Baius Und Die Grundlegung Des Jansenismus: Eine Dogmengeschichtliche Monographie untersucht das Leben und die Lehren von Michael Baius, einem Schlüsselfigur in der Entstehung des Jansenismus. Franz Xaver Linsenmann präsentiert eine detaillierte...

L'histoire Sainte... by Jules-Raymond Lamé Fleury presents a narrative of sacred history, likely intended for educational or religious purposes. Written in French, the book offers a historical account rooted in biblical texts and traditions. This...

"A Brief History Of The Sons Of Veterans, U.S.A." offers a detailed look into the origins and development of this patriotic organization. Focused particularly on General John A. Koltes, Koltes Camp No. 171, Troop K, New York Division, S.V., U.S.A., the...

Ébauche Du Caractère Et Des Principaux Traits De La Vie De S. A. S. Le Prince Guillaume Adolphe De Brounsvic Et De Lunebourg... offers a biographical sketch of Prince Wilhelm Adolf of Brunswick-Lüneburg. This work, originally written in...

Histoire De Louvain, Depuis Son Origine Jusqu'aujourd'hui, Volume 1... offre une plongée exhaustive dans le riche passé de la ville de Louvain, en Belgique. Écrit par Charles Piot, cet ouvrage explore l'histoire de Louvain depuis ses...

"History Of The 28th Regt. Infantry, United States Volunteers, From Organization To Date Of Muster-out" offers a detailed account of the regiment's service during a pivotal period in American history. This comprehensive record chronicles the experiences...

Découvrez l'histoire inspirante de Madame Louise-Marie de France, tante du roi, à travers cette biographie détaillée. Morte religieuse carmélite à Saint-Denis le 23 décembre 1787, sa vie est un...

Un examen approfondi du livre de Théodore Tronchin, intitulé "De Colica Pictonum", est entrepris par un médecin de Paris, Michel P. Bouvart. Cette analyse critique plonge dans les théories et les traitements de la colique de...

"History Of The Fall Of The Jesuits In The 18th Century" translated from the French, examines the complex historical events leading to the suppression of the Jesuit order. This book provides insight into the political and religious tensions of the era,...

Coronación De D. José Zorrilla... es una obra dramática del renombrado escritor español José Zorrilla. Publicada en el siglo XIX, esta pieza refleja el estilo romántico característico de la época, explorando temas de...

Explore the controversial theories of Dr. Alexander Winchell regarding "preadamites" in this thought-provoking work by Jabez Thomas Sunderland. This book delves into Winchell's ideas about human origins and the implications they held within the context...

Explore the historical and religious significance of "Benedicti XIV Constitutio Qua Ampliatur Episcopis Facultas Impertiendi Benedictionem Cum Indulgentia Plenaria Fidelibus In Mortis Articulo Constitutis ... Pia Mater," a pivotal decree by Pope Benedict...

This is a facsimile reprint of "A Welsh Grammar And Othe Tracts," originally published in Milan in 1567. Authored by Griffith Roberts, a Welsh grammarian, this work represents a significant contribution to the study and preservation of the Welsh language...

Contrato Social De La Real Compañía Del Canal De Tamarite De Litera... presents the foundational agreement of the Royal Company of the Tamarite de Litera Canal, a significant historical document detailing the establishment and operation of this...

Histoire Générale D'Espagne Depuis Le Commencement De La Monarchie Jusqu'à Présent, Volume 2, by Juan de Mariana, offers a detailed historical account of Spain from its earliest monarchical origins. This volume continues...