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  • A History of Epidemic Pestilences

    Enriched edition. From the Earliest Ages, 1495 Years Before the Birth of our Saviour to 1848: With Researches into Their Nature, Causes, and Prophylaxis

    by Edward Bascome, Blake Rees ...
    In "A History of Epidemic Pestilences," Edward Bascome meticulously chronicles the historical trajectory of infectious diseases that have ravaged populations across centuries. Through a blend of rigorous scholarship and engaging prose, Bascome delves into the socio-political contexts that facilitated the spread of these pestilences, offering a literary tapestry woven from historical records, ... Read more

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  • A History of Epidemic Pestilences

    by Edward Bascome ...
    Series series Classics To Go
    Excerpt: "The Author has endeavoured to place in fair review the various opinions of the most eminent historians (professional and otherwise), and would impress on his readers, that on a subject embracing so wide a field as that of atmospheric influence, arising from elemental disturbance, together with the boundless variety in the circumstances of human society, as the exciting and predisposing ... Read more

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    Popular Prejudice, having decided that woman is a poor, weak creature, credulous, easily influenced, holds that she is of necessity timid; that if she were allowed as much as a voice in the government of her native country, she would stand appalled if war were even hinted at. If it be proved by hard facts that woman is not a poor, weak creature, then she must be reprimanded as being masculine. To ... Read more

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  • A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) : from A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague

    by Charles Creighton ...
    A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) : from A.D. 664 to the Extinction of Plague The Middle Age of European history has no naturally fixed beginning or ending. The period of Antiquity may be taken as concluded by the fourth Christian century, or by the fifth or by the sixth; the Modern period may be made to commence in the fourteenth, or in the fifteenth or in the sixteenth. The ... Read more

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  • The History of the Revolutions of Portugal

    Enriched edition. Revolutions Unveiled: Portugal's Historical Tapestry

    by Abbé de Vertot, Pierre Marie Louis de Boisgelin de Kerdu, Arden Whitlowe ...
    The History of the Revolutions of Portugal is a profound exploration of Portugal's tumultuous past, encapsulating the sweeping changes that shaped its history. This anthology presents a tapestry of scholarly narratives that cover pivotal events and shifts within Portugal, a nation caught in the throes of revolution. With a range of literary styles, from the analytical to the evocatively ... Read more

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  • The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

    by Edgar Allan Poe ...
    “A lie,” says an American proverb, “will run from Maine to Mexico while Truth is putting on its boots,” and the memories of few celebrated men have been more freely aspersed or more tardily vindicated than has that of Edgar Allan Poe. No sooner was the breath out of his body than his enemies addressed themselves to the congenial task of bespattering his reputation, and continued to do so, ... Read more

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  • The Description Of Wales

    by Cambrensis Giraldus ...
    In this remarkable work Giraldus patriotically ascribes to his fellow countrymen an enthusiasm of intellect that enables them to excel in whatever they do and admires their speeches and songs. His skilful incorporation of quotations from Latin and Welsh with his own narrative is superb. He tells his readers how Wales is a difficult country to conquer and how it should be governed. Informative! ... Read more

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  • Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between France and Great Britain

    Enriched edition. An Anthology of Franco-British Diplomacy and Peace Negotiations in the Early Enlightenment

    by France, Great Britain, Aurelia Ravenshaw ...
    The 'Peace and Friendship Treaty of Utrecht between France and Great Britain' is a meticulously curated anthology exploring the rich tapestry of historical and diplomatic narratives surrounding the Treaty of Utrecht. This collection skillfully navigates a range of literary styles'— from political essays and historical analyses to dramatic reenactments and poignant poetry'—offering a ... Read more

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  • The Flags of the World

    Enriched edition. Their History, Blazonry, and Associations

    by F. Edward Hulme, Zachary Henson ...
    In "The Flags of the World," F. Edward Hulme presents a scholarly examination of vexillology, blending meticulous historical detail with vivid illustrations. The book captures the cultural and political significance of national flags, tracing their evolution and symbolism through a combination of narrative prose and artistic representation. By employing a variety of literary styles, including ... Read more

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  • The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant

    To Which Is Added a Sketch of the History of Cotton and the Cotton Trade

    by Henry Lee ...
    Henry Lee's "The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant" intricately weaves together folklore and natural history, exploring an exotic and mythical narrative that highlights the relationship between culture and agriculture. Through a blend of enchanting prose and vivid imagery, Lee delves into the legendary 'vegetable lamb,' a strange creature believed to sprout from the ... Read more

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  • A History of Mourning

    by Richard Davey ...
    ALTHOUGH tradition has not informed us whether our first parents made any marked change in their scanty garments on the death of their near relatives, it is certain that the fashion of wearing mourning and the institution of funereal ceremonies and rites are of the most remote antiquity. Herodotus tells us that the Egyptians over 3,000 years ago selected yellow as the colour which denoted that a ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of Oliver Goldsmith (Delphi Classics)

    by Oliver Goldsmith, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 17 - Delphi Series Five
    The eighteenth century author Oliver Goldsmith produced a diverse body of works, featuring a famous novel, plays, poetry, essays, histories and many other non-fiction works. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete fictional works of Oliver Goldsmith, with almost the complete non-fiction, as well as numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative ... Read more

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