Showing 7 items matching "russian empire - history"
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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Albert Seaton, The Crimean war : a Russian chronicle, 1977
... ...Russian Empire - history...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Crimean war - History Russian Empire - history This account looks at the Crimean war from the Russian perspective using lettwers diaries and eye witness accounts Index, ill, p.232. ...This account looks at the Crimean war from the Russian perspective using lettwers diaries and eye witness accountsIndex, ill, p.232.This account looks at the Crimean war from the Russian perspective using lettwers diaries and eye witness accountscrimean war - history, russian empire - history -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - EMPIRE WOUNDED STRIPE WW1, 1916 onwards
... history, metal work. Wounded stripe empire "The Empire Wounded Stripe, prov No 2 Pat." Empire Wounded Stripe. Metal stripe resembling Russian gold braid. ...First approved for wearing in 1916. A stripe was worn for each time wounded enough to take the person out of the front line. Worn vertically on the left forearm. This one was worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt and 7th Field Ambulance. Refer 2062, 2063, 2065.Empire Wounded Stripe. Metal stripe resembling Russian gold braid. Came with a metal backing plate for attachment to a uniform."The Empire Wounded Stripe, prov No 2 Pat."military, uniform, history, metal work., wounded stripe, empire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF PETER THE GREAT
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BOOKS Biography peter the great Lydia Chancellor collection Peter the Great The Life of Peter the Great person individual male Russian history Russia Czars Ward & Lock's Penny Biographies Biographical Series biographies Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People famous people penny books advertisements A book titled 'The Life of Peter the Great Czar of Russia. The founder of a mighty power; a working king; sparing neither his country, his people, nor himself, in the effort to regenerate his empire ...A book titled 'The Life of Peter the Great Czar of Russia. The founder of a mighty power; a working king; sparing neither his country, his people, nor himself, in the effort to regenerate his empire.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 385 - 400 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, peter the great, lydia chancellor, collection, peter the great, the life of peter the great, person, individual, male, russian history, russia, czars, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, Henry Smith Williams, The Historians History of the World Vol 16 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... Empires, covered in Volumes 11–15) to the Northern and Central European states that played critical roles in the balance of power during the Renaissance and Reformation. Like other volumes in the set, Volume 16 is significant because it is a "history of histories." Instead of a single author's perspective, Williams curated the best primary and secondary source accounts available at the time, making it a valuable archive of early 20th-century historical thought. It acts as the bridge between the Western European powers and the Eastern European/Slavic nations (Russia ...Henry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. The primary subjects of Volume 16 are Scandinavia (including the history of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) and the history of Switzerland up to the year 1715.The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionHenry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. The primary subjects of Volume 16 are Scandinavia (including the history of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) and the history of Switzerland up to the year 1715.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the historians history of the world vol 16 set 1 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, The Times Newspaper, The Historians History of the World Vol 17 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... history of Switzerland with concluding sections on Russia, and Poland. The volume concludes the Swiss narrative began in volume 16, focusing on its complex political evolution during the 18th and 19th centuries. It covers the internal struggles for equality among the burghers (such as the uprisings in Fribourg and the Conspiracy of Hentzi in Bern) and the external pressures leading up to the French Revolution. The volume goes on with transitions into a massive chronological account of the Russian Empire...history of Switzerland with concluding sections on Russia, and Poland. The volume concludes the Swiss narrative began in volume 16, focusing on its complex political evolution during the 18th and 19th centuries. It covers the internal struggles for equality among the burghers (such as the uprisings in Fribourg and the Conspiracy of Hentzi in Bern) and the external pressures leading up to the French Revolution. The volume goes on with transitions into a massive chronological account of the Russian Empire ...Henry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. Volume 17 focuses primarily on the history of Switzerland with concluding sections on Russia, and Poland. The volume concludes the Swiss narrative began in volume 16.The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionHenry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. Volume 17 focuses primarily on the history of Switzerland with concluding sections on Russia, and Poland. The volume concludes the Swiss narrative began in volume 16.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the historians history of the world vol 17 set 1 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, Henry Smith Williams, The Historians History of the World Vol 24 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... Russia, Prussia, and Austria, and its status at the turn of the 20th century. There is also a comprehensive look at the Ottoman Empire and the rise of the Turks, the fall of Constantinople, the peak of the Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent, and its long decline leading into the modern era. The Balkan states are covered with their early histories...Russia, Prussia, and Austria, and its status at the turn of the 20th century. There is also a comprehensive look at the Ottoman Empire and the rise of the Turks, the fall of Constantinople, the peak of the Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent, and its long decline leading into the modern era. The Balkan states are covered with their early histories ...In the 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World, Volume 24 acts as the definitive survey of the "Eastern Question" and the peripheral powers of Europe. It shifts focus away from the Western powers of the time to examine the complex histories of the East and the South. The contents cover, Poland, the Balkans, Turkey, and Minor Nations Volume 24 becomes a geographically diverse volume that covers the history of several regions that were, in 1908, centres of intense geopolitical tension.The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionIn the 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World, Volume 24 acts as the definitive survey of the "Eastern Question" and the peripheral powers of Europe. It shifts focus away from the Western powers of the time to examine the complex histories of the East and the South. The contents cover, Poland, the Balkans, Turkey, and Minor Nations Volume 24 becomes a geographically diverse volume that covers the history of several regions that were, in 1908, centres of intense geopolitical tension. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the historians history of the world vol 24 set 1 -
Unions BallaratThe nineteenth century: A history (Don Woodward Collection), Mackenzie, Robert, 1889?
... Unions Ballarat 24 Camp Street Ballarat goldfields Contents: - The opening of the Century - Napoleon Bonaparte - The Congress of Vienna - Social condition of Great Britain - The Reform Bill - The redress of wrongs - Chartism - Our wars - The victories of peace - Christian missions - The charities of the nineteenth century - Our Indian empire - Our colonies - France: The restored monarchy - France: The second empire - Germany - Austria-Hungary - Italy - Russia - Turkey - The United States of America - The Papacy - The progress of liberty in Europe Politics, history, religious and social customs - 19th Century Europe. btlc ballarat trades and labour council ballarat trades hall politics and government social conditions social customs religion foreign relations warfare In black ink, "? ...Contents: - The opening of the Century - Napoleon Bonaparte - The Congress of Vienna - Social condition of Great Britain - The Reform Bill - The redress of wrongs - Chartism - Our wars - The victories of peace - Christian missions - The charities of the nineteenth century - Our Indian empire - Our colonies - France: The restored monarchy - France: The second empire - Germany - Austria-Hungary - Italy - Russia - Turkey - The United States of America - The Papacy - The progress of liberty in Europe Politics, history, religious and social customs - 19th Century Europe.Book; 475 pages. Cover: green background; 19th Century Library insignia; gold lettering; author's name and title. In black ink, "? ? Falconer, 19th July 1895".btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, politics and government, social conditions, social customs, religion, foreign relations, warfare
