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Book, Thomas Carylyle, The French revolution : a history, ????
The French Revolution is a work by Scottish essayist, philosopher, and historian Thomas Carlyle. It is a massive, even heroic undertaking - one which hadn't been achieved before and has not since. Carlyle's literary style is unique: written in the present tense first-person plural, A History follows along chronologically as the events of the Revolution unfold with sweeping, apocalyptic grandeur. The reader feels as though he or she were observing, participating almost in, the events occurring on the Paris streets. The reader is carried along day-by-day, month-by-month as the as the inevitable.Index, p.609non-fictionThe French Revolution is a work by Scottish essayist, philosopher, and historian Thomas Carlyle. It is a massive, even heroic undertaking - one which hadn't been achieved before and has not since. Carlyle's literary style is unique: written in the present tense first-person plural, A History follows along chronologically as the events of the Revolution unfold with sweeping, apocalyptic grandeur. The reader feels as though he or she were observing, participating almost in, the events occurring on the Paris streets. The reader is carried along day-by-day, month-by-month as the as the inevitable. french revolution, france - history -
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Book, E.W.Cole et al, A popular history of France / condensed from the text of Emile de Bonnechose and brought down to the first years of the present republic by H.W. Dulcken, ????
A history of France from the earliest days to the second empire (1870)Ill, p.508.non-fictionA history of France from the earliest days to the second empire (1870)france - history, europe - history -
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Book, George Routledge And Sons, The rise of the Dutch Republic v.1, 1869
American historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain.p.485.non-fictionAmerican historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain. neterlands - history, netherlands - wars of independence -
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Book, George Routledge And Sons, The rise of the Dutch Republic v.2, 1869
American historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain.p.527.non-fictionAmerican historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain. neterlands - history, netherlands - wars of independence -
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Book, George Routledge And Sons, The rise of the Dutch Republic v.3, 1869
American historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain.Index, p.481.non-fictionAmerican historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain. neterlands - history, netherlands - wars of independence -
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Book, Longmans, Green, Garibaldi's defence of the Roman Republic, 1908
A history of Italian independence and the role of GaribaldiIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.387.non-fictionA history of Italian independence and the role of Garibaldiitaly - history, italy - revolution of 1848-1849 -
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Book, English Universities Press, Lenin and the Russian Revolution, 1947
A history of the creation of the Soviet UnionIndex, maps, p.245.non-fictionA history of the creation of the Soviet Unionsoviet union - history, russia - history -
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Book, Hamish Hamilton, Russia after Stalin, 1953
A political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erap.174.non-fictionA political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erasoviet union - history, russia - history -
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Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Historical and miscellaneous questions : British and general biography, etc, 1882
A history school bookIll, p.495.non-fictionA history school bookgreat britain - history, examination questions - schools -
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Book, F. Warne and co., ltd, Flags of the world, past and present : their story and associations, 1939
A history of flags of the worldIll, p.245.non-fictionA history of flags of the worldflags of the world, flags of the empire -
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Book, Jonathon Cape, Lost splendour, 1953
Prince Phillip Youssoupoff assassinated Rasputin - this is the story of that eventIndex, ill, p.208.non-fictionPrince Phillip Youssoupoff assassinated Rasputin - this is the story of that event russia - history - nicholas ii, rasputin - assassination -
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Book, McMillan, Douglas Jerrold and 'Punch', 1910
Reproduces some of Jerrold's "hitherto unknown work": Capsicum house for young ladies -- The life and adventures of Miss Robinson Crusoe -- Our honeymoon -- Exhibition of the English in China.Bibliography, index, ill, p.447.non-fictionReproduces some of Jerrold's "hitherto unknown work": Capsicum house for young ladies -- The life and adventures of Miss Robinson Crusoe -- Our honeymoon -- Exhibition of the English in China.punch (london) - england, satire - britain -
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Book, G.A. Harrap, Myths & legends of ancient Egypt, 1915
A history of the myths and legends of ancient EgyptIndex, bib, ill, p.369.non-fictionA history of the myths and legends of ancient Egyptegypt - religion, egypt - antiquities -
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Book, G. G. Harrap & co., ltd, The myths of Greece & Rome, 1938
Retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, with commentary on their origins and significance, and including illustrations, genealogical map, and a glossary.Index, ill, p.300.non-fictionRetelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, with commentary on their origins and significance, and including illustrations, genealogical map, and a glossary. ancient rome, ancient greece -
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Book, George Harrap and Co, Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas, 1914
Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas.Index, ill, p.360.non-fictionMyths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas.mythology - norse, scandinavia - history -
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Book, G.G. Harrap & Co, Myths of the Hindus & Buddhists, 1913
Great stories of the epics; deeds of Krishna, Shiva, taken from puranas, Vedas, folk tales, more.Index, ill, p.400.non-fictionGreat stories of the epics; deeds of Krishna, Shiva, taken from puranas, Vedas, folk tales, more.hindu mythology, buddhist mythology -
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Book, John Walker, A pronouncing dictionary of mythology and antiquities, giving a concise account of the gods, heroes, statesmen, poets, philosophers, painters, sculptors, places and wonders of antiquity, 1892
A pronouncing dictionary of mythology and antiquities, giving a concise account of the gods, heroes, statesmen, poets, philosophers, painters, sculptors, places and wonders of antiquity.p.163.non-fictionA pronouncing dictionary of mythology and antiquities, giving a concise account of the gods, heroes, statesmen, poets, philosophers, painters, sculptors, places and wonders of antiquity.classical dictionaries, dictionaries - mythology -
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Book, J.M. Dent, Greek and Roman mythology and heroic legend, 1903
A study of Greek and Roman mythology and heroic legendIndex, bib, p.134.non-fictionA study of Greek and Roman mythology and heroic legendgreek mythology, roman mythology -
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Book, Whitaker and Co, A handy dictionary of mythology for everyday readers, 1882
A dictionary of mythology.p.116.non-fictionA dictionary of mythology.dictionaries - mythology, ancient world - mythology -
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Book, George Routledge, Comparative mythology, 1909
An essay on comparative mythologyIndex, p.184.non-fictionAn essay on comparative mythologyancient world - mythology, mythology - literary -
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Book, Gresham Publishing. Co, Celtic myth & legend, poetry & romance, 191?
This splendid compilation of tales offers a perfect introduction to the colorful pageant of Celtic myth. Its wondrous stories range from the oft-told deeds of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the less-familiar adventures of mighty Finn and his Fenians, and Ulster's Champions of the Red Branch.Index, ill, p.450.This splendid compilation of tales offers a perfect introduction to the colorful pageant of Celtic myth. Its wondrous stories range from the oft-told deeds of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the less-familiar adventures of mighty Finn and his Fenians, and Ulster's Champions of the Red Branch.mythology - celtic, folklore - celtic -
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Book, George G. Harrap & Co, Myths and legends of China, 1922
The West's first encounters with the folk tales and myths of the East proved to be a heady experience, as they were based on an entirely different value system and worldview than those that are reflected in the Greek myths and most subsequent Western folk tales. In Myths and Legends of China, author E.T.C. Werner offers up a rich tapestry of Chinese folk narratives. A must-read for fans of world myths, fairy tales, and legends.Index, ill, p.453.non-fictionThe West's first encounters with the folk tales and myths of the East proved to be a heady experience, as they were based on an entirely different value system and worldview than those that are reflected in the Greek myths and most subsequent Western folk tales. In Myths and Legends of China, author E.T.C. Werner offers up a rich tapestry of Chinese folk narratives. A must-read for fans of world myths, fairy tales, and legends. mythology - chinese, legends - china -
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Book, Gresham, Romance & legend of chivalry, 1912
A history of chivalric romanceIndex, ill, p.439.non-fictionA history of chivalric romancechivalry, romance - history and criticism -
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Book, Oxford University Press : H. Milford, The Ingoldsby legends, or, Mirth and marvels, 1921
A collection of 52 often humorous parodies of myths, tales, and ghost stories, and 13 "Miscellaneous Poems".Ill, p.527.non-fictionA collection of 52 often humorous parodies of myths, tales, and ghost stories, and 13 "Miscellaneous Poems". literary humour, thomas ingoldsby -
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Book, Watts & co, The folklore of fairy-tale, 1924
A history of fairy tales and folkloreIndex, p.240.non-fictionA history of fairy tales and folklorefairy tales, folklore -
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Book, Heinemann, Aesop's fables, 1912
A new translation of Aesop's fables by V.S. Vernon Jones with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton ; and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.Ill, p.224.non-fictionA new translation of Aesop's fables by V.S. Vernon Jones with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton ; and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.aesops fables, fairy tales -
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Book, Heinemann, Aesop's fables, 1912
A new translation of Aesop's fables by V.S. Vernon Jones with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton ; and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.Ill, p.224.non-fictionA new translation of Aesop's fables by V.S. Vernon Jones with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton ; and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.aesops fables, fairy tales -
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Book, Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, Fairy tales and other stories, 1914
Fairy tales and other stories by Hans Christian Andersen revised and in part newly translated by W. A. & J. K. Craigie, with fifty-six illustrations.Ill, p.663.non-fictionFairy tales and other stories by Hans Christian Andersen revised and in part newly translated by W. A. & J. K. Craigie, with fifty-six illustrations.fairy tales, fairy tales - denmark -
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Book, Cobden Sanderson Limited, Fairy tales and legends by Hans Andersen, 1935
Hans Christian Andersens fairy talesIll, p.469.non-fictionHans Christian Andersens fairy talesfairy tales - denmark, fairy tales -
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Book, Jacob Grimm, Grimms fairy tales, 1947
Stories of magic and myth gathered by the Brothers Grimm have been part of the way children learn about the vagaries of the real world.Ill, p.863.Stories of magic and myth gathered by the Brothers Grimm have been part of the way children learn about the vagaries of the real world.fairy tales, folklore - germany