History

Beacon Lights of History

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John Lord



Book Seven of the series focuses on the women of history and includes George Eliot, Joan of Arc and Madame Recamier. - Summary by KHand

The War Chief of the Ottawas

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Thomas Guthrie Marquis



This is the history of Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765. It includes the siege of Detroit and his ultimate defeat. Summary by Esther.

Selected Works

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Voltairine De Cleyre



Voltairine de Cleyre (November 17, 1866 – June 20, 1912) was an American anarchist. She was skilled in many subjects and wrote essays, poems…

Declaration of Rights

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Stamp Act Congress



On June 8, 1765 James Otis, supported by the Massachusetts Assembly sent a letter to each colony calling for a general meeting of delegates.…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This chapter begins with the flight of James II and then moves on to the downfall of Judge Jeffreys and the arrival of Dutch troops in Londo…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This chapter traces the history of the Glorious Revolution in Scotland, including the reaction of the country's religious parties, the insta…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This is chapter 9 of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England from the accession of James II. This chapter covers part of the invasion…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This is volume 3 chapter 15 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1959) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resum…

History of New Brunswick

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Peter Fisher



Originally published in 1825 under the title: Sketches of New Brunswick : containing an account of the first settlement of the province, wit…

Oracles of Nostradamus

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Charles A. Ward



Charles A. Ward was considered one of the most knowledgeable in his studies of the prophecies of Nostradamus. Ward viewed the prophecies of …

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



Much of this chapter is taken up with the affairs of Ireland during the reign of James II. The Protestants and Catholics are having their us…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This is volume 4 chapter 22 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resum…

The Quaker Colonies

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Sydney Fisher



The Quaker Colonies describes the Quaker emigration to the colonies in the sixteen and seventeen hundreds and at the same time its involveme…

WWII News and Related Sound files




Explore the fascinating audio archives of World War II with this collection of news and related sound files from 1938. These recordings prov…

Americans All, Immigrants All

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U. S. Department Of The Interior Office Of Education



The United States Department of the Interior, Office of Education partnered with the Columbia Broadcasting System to present a series of 26 …

The Great Intendant

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Thomas Chapais



Talon worked closely with lieutenant-general Prouville de Tracy to achieve the surrender of the Iroquois in 1627, thereby ending the threat …

The Father of British Canada

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William Wood



Carleton’s first eight years as governor of Canada were almost entirely occupied with civil administration. The next four were equally occup…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This is volume 4 chapter 19 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resum…

Historical Tales

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Charles Morris and Charles Mclean Andrews



Volume VII of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This seventh volume cover…

Great Men and Famous Women

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Charles F. Horne



A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in history. Volume 4: John Adams, Louis A…

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