History Books
Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres
Henry AdamsTo say that the book was a revelation is inadequately to express a fact; at once all the theology, philosophy, and mysticism, the politics, sociology, and economics, the romance, literature, and art o..
The Idea of Progress - An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth
J. B. BuryWe may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to ..
The Fight for the Republic in China
B.L. Putnam WealeThis volume tells everything that the student or the casual reader needs to know about the Chinese Question. It is sufficiently exhaustive to show very clearly the new forces at work, and to bring som..
The Lances of Lynwood
Charlotte M. YongeFor an explanation of the allusions in the present Tale, scarcely any Notes are necessary, save a reference to the bewitching Chronicle of Froissart; and we cannot but hope that our sketch may serve a..
Studies from Court and Cloister
J.M. StoneThese studies on various crucial points connected with the history of religion in Europe at the close of the Middle Ages, its decline, revival, and the causes which led to both, have already appeared ..
Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia
Charles SturtThe completion of this Work affords me the opportunity I have long desired of thanking your Lordship thus publicly, for the kindness with which you acceded to my request to be permitted to dedicate it..
The Expansion of Europe; The Culmination of Modern History
Ramsay MuirThe purpose of this book is twofold. We realise to-day, as never before, that the fortunes of the world, and of every individual in it, are deeply affected by the problems of world-politics and b..
The Romance of the Colorado River
Frederick Samuel DellenbaughThe Story of its Discovery in 1840, with an Account of the Later Explorations, and with Special Reference to the Voyages of Powell through the Line of the Great Canyons...