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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hutchinson & co. ltd, Storm centres of the Near East : Personal memories 1879-1929, 1933
A study of geostrategic issue in the near east and the BalkansIndex, ill, p.362.A study of geostrategic issue in the near east and the Balkansbalkan peninsula - history, world war one - causes -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Richard Bentley and Son, The Fifteen decisive battles of the world, 1876
A study of battles from Marathon to WaterlooIndex, ill, maps, p.390.A study of battles from Marathon to Waterloobattles - history, conflict - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, J. Murray, A smaller history of Rome from the earliest times to the establishment of the empire, 1897
A history of ancient RomeIndex, ill, maps, p.296.non-fictionA history of ancient Romerome - history, rome - empire -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Calder, A history of the guillotine, 1958
... A history of the guillotine Index, ill, p.147. Guillotine Capital ...A history of the guillotineIndex, ill, p.147.non-fictionA history of the guillotineguillotine, capital punishment -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Thomas Carylyle, The French revolution : a history, ????
... The French revolution : a history Index, p.609 French revolution ...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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Routledge And Sons, The rise of the Dutch Republic v.3, 1869
... The rise of the Dutch Republic v.3. Index, p.481. Neterlands ...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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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, 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 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder & Stoughton, The Bible as history : archaeology confirms the Book of Books, 1956
A study of the bible from a historical perspectiveIndex, ill, maps, p.436.non-fictionA study of the bible from a historical perspectivebible - history, bible - interpretation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen, A wanderer in Paris, 1911
French history from a Parisian viewIndex, p.271.non-fictionFrench history from a Parisian viewfrance - paris - history, paris - description and travel -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Versailles: Its life and history, 1925
... Versailles: Its life and history Index, ill, p.235. Versailles ...A description and history of the Palace of VersaillesIndex, ill, p.235.A description and history of the Palace of Versaillesversailles - history, versailles - architecture -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, Manifest destiny : a study in five profiles of the rise and influence of the Mountbatten family, 1953
The history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familyIndex, ill, p.276.non-fictionThe history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familymountainbatten family, great britain - royal family -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Batsford, Royal progress : one hundred years of British monarchy, 1937
One hundred years of British monarchy from 1837 to 1937Index, ill, p.114.non-fictionOne hundred years of British monarchy from 1837 to 1937great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A. & C. Black, London to the Nore, 1905
A travellers guide to LondonIndex, ill, p.595.non-fictionA travellers guide to Londonlondon - description and travel, london - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, The grand tour of Norman England, 193?
An illustrated history of Norman EnglandIndex, ill, p.352.non-fictionAn illustrated history of Norman Englandengland - description and travel, norman england -
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Book, Caxton Pub. Co, India, 1910
A history of the British occupation of IndiaIndex, ill, map, p.307.non-fictionA history of the British occupation of Indiaindia - history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Tropical Africa, 1889
A history and description of tropical AfricaIndex, maps, p.228 A history and description of tropical Africaafrica - description and travel, africa - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Dent, The story of Moscow, 1910
A history and description of MoscowIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.315.non-fictionA history and description of Moscowmoscow - description and travel, moscow - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A. C. Black, Constantinople, 1906
An art history of the city of Constantinople. The origins of the city's prominence is included as a prelude to the physical qualities of the city itself. The influence of important rulers on the city's layout, the walls, the Golden Horn and inland walls, the churches of the city, and contemporary impressions of Constantinople are included. Has a chapter on Turkish women, and discussion of Islam in Constantinople. Includes reproductions of Goble's watercolor and oil paintings.Index, ill, map, p.282non-fictionAn art history of the city of Constantinople. The origins of the city's prominence is included as a prelude to the physical qualities of the city itself. The influence of important rulers on the city's layout, the walls, the Golden Horn and inland walls, the churches of the city, and contemporary impressions of Constantinople are included. Has a chapter on Turkish women, and discussion of Islam in Constantinople. Includes reproductions of Goble's watercolor and oil paintings.constantinople - description, constantinople - travel -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, J.M. Dent and Sons, The travels of Marco Polo, the Venetian, 1928
An account of the travels of Marco PoloIndex, ill, p.434,non-fictionAn account of the travels of Marco Poloasia - description and travel, china - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, John Murray, The great wall of China, 1909
A history of the great wall of ChinaIndex, ill, maps, p.351.A history of the great wall of Chinagreat wall of china, china - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Longmans, Green, Pageant of Chinese history, 1947
... Pageant of Chinese history Index, ill, maps, p.398. China ...A comprehensive history of ChinaIndex, ill, maps, p.398.A comprehensive history of Chinachina - history, china - civilization -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Thornton Butterworth, Genghis Khan, the emperor of all men, 1928
The life and times of Genghis KhanIndex, ill, maps, p.387.The life and times of Genghis Khangenghis khan - biography, mongols - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Augustus, 1937
This book is an attempt to understand a little part of the mind of a great man...Augustus, while he had able colleagues - and one of this gifts was his power to choose collaborators - was always the master designer and the chief execuant.' Buchan's study of Augustus, great nephew of Julius Caesar, is a descriptive and detailed biography.Index, ill, maps, p.347.This book is an attempt to understand a little part of the mind of a great man...Augustus, while he had able colleagues - and one of this gifts was his power to choose collaborators - was always the master designer and the chief execuant.' Buchan's study of Augustus, great nephew of Julius Caesar, is a descriptive and detailed biography.augustus - biography, rome - history -
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Book, Cassell and Company, A history of the English-speaking peoples, Vol two: The new world, 1956
Based on the research of modern historians as well as a wealth of primary source material, Churchill's popular and readable A History of the English-Speaking Peoples was respected by scholars as well as the public in its day - a testament both to its integrity as a work of historical scholarship and its accessibility to laypeople. Churchill used primary sources to masterful effect, quoting directly from a range of documents, from Caesar's invasions of Britain to the beginning of the First World War, to provide valuable insights into those figures who played a leading role in British history. In the last of his epic four-volume account, Churchill begins at the end of the Napoleonic Wars and ends with the Boer War of 1902.Index, maps, p.325.non-fictionBased on the research of modern historians as well as a wealth of primary source material, Churchill's popular and readable A History of the English-Speaking Peoples was respected by scholars as well as the public in its day - a testament both to its integrity as a work of historical scholarship and its accessibility to laypeople. Churchill used primary sources to masterful effect, quoting directly from a range of documents, from Caesar's invasions of Britain to the beginning of the First World War, to provide valuable insights into those figures who played a leading role in British history. In the last of his epic four-volume account, Churchill begins at the end of the Napoleonic Wars and ends with the Boer War of 1902.great britain - history, winston churchill 1884-1965