History

  • History of the Christian Church During The First Six Centuries

    Creator

    CHEETHAM, Samuel

    Abstract

    The intention of this work is to provide a sketch of the History of the Church in the first six centuries of its existence, resting throughout on original authorities, and also giving references to the principal modern works which have dealt specially with its several portions. It is hoped that it may be found to supply a convenient summary for those who can give but little time to the study, and also to serve as a guide for those who desire to make themselves acquainted with the principal documents from which the History is drawn.

    Audience
    Preschool**
    Non spécifié
  • The Annals

    Creator

    TACITUS, Publius Cornelius

    Abstract

    a history of the reigns of the four Roman Emperors succeeding Caesar Augustus. The surviving parts of the Annals extensively cover most of the reigns of Tiberius and Nero. The title Annals was probably not given by Tacitus, but derives from the fact that he treated this history in a year-by-year form.

    Audience
    l
    Non spécifié
  • The Story of Peterloo

    Creator

    BRUTON, Francis Archibald

    Abstract

    On 16th August 1819 around 60,000 people gathered at St. Peter’s Fields, Manchester, to rally for parliamentary reform. Shortly after the meeting began, a troop of Hussars and local yeomanry rode into the crowd, wielding clubs, swords and sabres, leaving 18 dead and more than 700 severely injured. In the following years, the Peterloo Massacre was the subject of several trials and inquiries. It now counts as one of the most significant events in the history of the British labour movement.

    Audience
    Preschool**
    Non spécifié
  • The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 4

    Creator

    GIBBON, Edward

    Abstract

    The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was written by the celebrated English historian Edward Gibbon. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings (a remarkable feat for its time). Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published as quartos, a common publishing practice of the time.The books cover the period of the Roman Empire after Marcus Aurelius, from just before 180 to 1453 and beyond, concluding in 1590.

    Audience
    l
    Non spécifié
  • The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 3

    Creator

    GIBBON, Edward

    Abstract

    The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was written by the celebrated English historian Edward Gibbon. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings (a remarkable feat for its time). Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published as quartos, a common publishing practice of the time.The books cover the period of the Roman Empire after Marcus Aurelius, from just before 180 to 1453 and beyond, concluding in 1590.

    Audience
    l
    Non spécifié
  • The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 2

    Creator

    Gibbon, Edward

    Abstract

    Volume 2: The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was written by the celebrated English historian Edward Gibbon. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings (a remarkable feat for its time). Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published as quartos, a common publishing practice of the time.The books cover the period of the Roman Empire after Marcus Aurelius, from just before 180 to 1453 and beyond, concluding in 1590.

    Publisher (Source)

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 1

    Creator

    Gibbon, Edward

    Abstract

    The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was written by the celebrated English historian Edward Gibbon. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings (a remarkable feat for its time). Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published as quartos, a common publishing practice of the time.The books cover the period of the Roman Empire after Marcus Aurelius, from just before 180 to 1453 and beyond, concluding in 1590.

    Publisher (Source)

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • The Byzantine Empire

    Creator

    Oman, Charles

    Abstract

    Fifty years ago the word “Byzantine” was used as a synonym for all that was corrupt and decadent, and the tale of the East-Roman Empire was dismissed by modern historians as depressing and monotonous. The great Gibbon had branded the successors of Justinian and Heraclius as a series of vicious weaklings, and for several generations no one dared to contradict him. Two books have served to undeceive the English reader, the monumental work of Finlay, published in 1856, and the more modern volumes of Mr. Bury, which appeared in 1889.

    Publisher (Source)

    New York : Putnam's, 1892

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Assocation for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié
  • Facundo

    Creator

    Sarmiento, Domingo Faustino ()

    Abstract

    A classic work of Latin American literature, Domingo Sarmiento's Facundo has become an integral part of the history, politics, and culture of Latin America since its first publication in 1845.

    Publisher (Source)

    N/A [Public Domain]

    VIctoria Park, Western Australia

    Assocation for the Blind of Western Australia

    Non spécifié