Published in 1919, thirteen years after Maitland's death, this volume was compiled from his own papers and the notes of his former students. The result is a scholarly but quite readable overview of ……続きを見る
In 'Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867,' William Dunn Macray provides a comprehensive history of the renowned Bodleian Library in Oxford, spanning almost 300 years. The book……続きを見る
Includes over 100 maps of the actions, engagements and battles of the entire Peninsular War.
Whilst writing his magisterial The History of The Peninsular War, Sir Charles Oman gathered material that……続きを見る
Offers a fresh perspective on the role of the court in late medieval Scotland, framing it within the wider field of court studies, highlighting its centrality to the effective government for which J……続きを見る
In William Andrews' 'Famous Frosts and Frost Fairs in Great Britain,' the author explores the historical significance of frost fairs in British culture. Through meticulous research and vivid descrip……続きを見る
William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in……続きを見る
A thoughtful account from the ranks of the Rifle Brigade, by a former enlisted man who raised himself to the rank of quarter-master and served throughout the Peninsular War and the expedition to Ame……続きを見る
‘Enchanting, often moving and sometimes hilarious’ Daily Mail
Full of wit, hilarity, acute observation and a deeply held sense of duty, the Queen Mother’s letters give readers a vivid insight into t……続きを見る
Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1592. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of Eng……続きを見る
"Mary Blandy (1720 – April 6, 1752) was a female murderer in 18th century England. In 1751, she poisoned her father, Francis Blandy, with arsenic. She claimed that she thought the arsenic was a……続きを見る
Shipbuilding at Glasgow during the later half of the nineteenth century was a race to build faster ships for Trans-Atlantic travel. This is a brief look at the building of “The City of New York.”続きを見る
‘Enchanting, often moving and sometimes hilarious’ –Daily Mail
Full of wit, hilarity, acute observation and a deeply held sense of duty, the Queen Mother’s letters give readers a vivid insight into ……続きを見る
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY
CHAPTER II. CIVIC RULE
CHAPTER III. THE THAMES
CHAPTER IV. REL……続きを見る
This edition features a linked Table of Contents and Index
CONTENTS
Preface
List Of Authorities
Corrigenda
I. Genealogy
II. In Search Of A Career (1552-1581)
III. Royal Favour (1581-1582)
IV. Office……続きを見る
When Captain Siborne died in 1849, it is unlikely that he was aware of the enduring historical legacy that he was to leave behind. His History of the War in France and Belgium in 1815 has become the……続きを見る
Lieutenant Colonel Tomkinson's memoirs are a rarity amongst the many books written by British soldiers of their experiences during the Napoleonic period, in that it has been written by a cavalryman.……続きを見る
Beset along the northern border of France by enemies that out-numbered him by at least five to one, where ordinary generals might have despaired, Napoleon went on to win a remarkable series of victo……続きを見る
'Totally absorbing and highly readable account of a remarkable life . . . genuinely revelatory' The Times
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3 works of William Ewart Gladstone British Liberal politician (1809-1898)
This ebook presents a collection of 3 works of William Ewart Gladstone. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump dire……続きを見る
A masterful, epic account of the Spanish Ulcer that drained Napoleon's resources and played a pivotal role in the end of his domination of Europe.
The author served with distinction in the actions o……続きを見る
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a play by William Shakespeare. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering Kin……続きを見る
The Tragedy of Macbeth (commonly called Macbeth) is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. Set in Scotland, the play dramatizes the c……続きを見る
The Prelude or, "Growth of a Poet's Mind; An Autobiographical Poem" is an autobiographical epic poem by the English poet William Wordsworth. Intended as the introduction to the more philosophical Re……続きを見る
William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in……続きを見る
Constantinople: The Story of the old Capital of the Empire by William. Illustrated by Sydney Cooperin 1900.William Holden Hutton was a British historian and a presbyter of the Church of England. He ……続きを見る
English Literature by William J. Long
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This book, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to t……続きを見る
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Duffy and the Devil (an old Christmas Play)
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A tribute to the Duke of Wellington, written after his death in 1852 by one of his former aides and a popular author of amusing autobiographical works. In it, the author provides an account of life ……続きを見る