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The Legendary History of the Cross
by John AshtonThe Legendary History of the Cross is a series of sixty-four woodcuts from a Dutch book published by VELDENER. This 14th century publication is now republished with many illustrations and an introduction by John William Ashton, an Australian Anglican bishop. Baring Gould has written a preface to this book about the history of cross since..
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diazdel Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2)
by Bernal Diaz del CastilloThe Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diazdel Castillo is a true account and biographic work written in two volumes and this volume is the first one to be written. Written by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a Spanish conquistador who was a foot soldier in the conquest of Mexico and Hernan Cortes. The author mentions in his preface as “It treats of the d..
The Frontier in American History
by Frederick Jackson TurnerThe Frontier in American History is an essay by the Harward educated American historian Frederick Jackson Turner, whose ideas were prominent to the forming of Frontier thesis. Best known for this work, his other notable writings include “Rise of the new west”, “Social Forces in American History”, "Is Sectionalism in America Dying ..
Manners, Custom and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period
by Paul Lacroix“Manners, Custom and Dress during the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period”, is written by the French Author Paul Lacroix who is popularly known by his pen name Bibliophile Jacob. A Prolific writer, Paul’s works are varied includes historical romance novels and serious historical works such as “The history of Napoleon III, and “The l..
Buried Cities - Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae
by Jennie HallBuried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae is an interesting book about three ancient cities Pompeii, Olympia, and Mycenae and contains nice stories about the culture of the people lived there. Pompeii was an ancient Roman city which was destroyed in 79 AD. Olympia was an ancient Greek city known for Olympic Games. Mycenae was an ancient ..
The Anabasis of Alexander
by ArrianThe Anabasis of Alexander is the English translation of the Greek version of “The history of the wars and conquests of Alexander the Great”, written by Arrian. Arrian, the author and philosopher of Roman era is considered as one of the founders of military-based historical writings, best known for this work other than his writings such as Dis..
A Voyage Round the World
by George AnsonA Voyage Round the World is a true account of historical circumnavigation by the Great Britain’s Commodore George Anson. While he was successful in his mission to capture Spain’s Pacific possessions, however the voyage turned down to be a tragic end for the crew as only 10% of them survived after being victimized for diseases while they cruis..
The Panama Canal
by Duncan E. McKinlayThe idea of constructing an artificial water-way between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Panama is as old as the discovery of America. Christopher Columbus, in early life, became converted to the idea that the world was round, and his studies led him to believe that by sailing in a direct course and sailing far enough, he could circumnavigate the..