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Battles of DestinyBattles of DestinyThis little volume will prove of interest to the general reader and of inestimable value to the student or teacher of history. It contains graphic descriptions of the seventeen great struggles of the historic pastMarathon, Arbela, Zama, Teutobergerwald, Adrianople, Chalons, Tours, Senlac-Hastings,...
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Semiramide: Racconto babiloneseSemiramide: Racconto babilonese Non perch vai meritamente famoso tra i migliori ingegni d'Italia, non perch egli c' conforto di vanit a mostrarsi in dimestichezza coi sommi, ma perch nella tua grandezza sei buono, ma perch io t'amo come un fratello, intitolo a te questo...
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Le origini degli Stati Uniti d'AmericaLe origini degli Stati Uniti d'America 1. Il paese 2. I Mound-builders 3. I Normanni 4. Gli Indiani 5. Prime esplorazioni e ricognizioni europee 1 1. I pellegrini e la colonia di Nuova Plymouth 2. I Puritani e la colonia di Massachusetts 3. Roger...
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Ancient, Curious, and Famous WillsAncient, Curious, and Famous WillsThe history of wills and their study, as reflecting the character of the makers, and in throwing, as they do, a strong light on the customs and manners of the times in which they were written, are subjects profoundly interesting...
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Mycenae: a narrative of researches and discoveries at Mycenae and TirynsMycenæ: a narrative of researches and discoveries at Mycenæ and TirynsIt has been with much reluctance that, at the persevering request of Dr. Schliemann, I have undertaken to write a Preface to his Mycenean volume. I have managed perhaps, though with long intermissions of...
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Christmas on the Briny, The Innocents AbroadChristmas on the Briny, The Innocents Abroad - Or, A Holiday Trip to the Abrolhos IslandsThe editor of the Geraldton Guardian has to acknowledge with thanks the authors courtesy in supplying him with the following interesting account of a trip to the Abrolhos Islands...
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History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the GreatHistory of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.It is not surprising that many persons, not familiar with the wild and wondrous events of the past, should judge that many of the honest narratives of history must be fictionsmere romances. But it is difficult...
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German Influence on British CavalryGerman Influence on British CavalryThis essay is meant to be read in connection with the facts and arguments adduced in my book of last year, "War and the Arme Blanche," with its Introduction by Field-Marshal Lord Roberts. From the nature of the case I...
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Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 4/8)Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 4/8)Ce quartier est born l'orient par les rues Barre-du-Bec, de Sainte-Avoie et du Temple exclusivement; au septentrion, par le faubourg Saint-Martin jusqu'aux barrires inclusivement; l'occident, par la rue Saint-Martin et par...
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Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 3/8)Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 3/8)Ce quartier est born l'orient par les rues Poissonnire et du Faubourg-Poissonnire exclusivement jusqu'aux barrires; au septentrion, par l'extrmit des faubourgs inclusivement; l'occident, par les rues de l'Arcade et du Rocher,...
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Tom Thatcher's FortuneTom Thatcher's FortuneThe speaker was a sturdy boy of sixteen, with bright eyes, and a smiling sun-browned face. His shirt sleeves were rolled up displaying a pair of muscular arms. His hands were brown and soiled with labor. It was clear that he was...
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Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 2 (of 2)Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 2 (of 2) - A picture of Judaism, in the century which preceded the advent of our Savior.At the end of the text, the translator provided a set of explanatory notes, referenced by page and a short phrase. Usually...
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"Trip to the Sunny South" in March, 1885"Trip to the Sunny South" in March, 1885 - Paris, Macon, Geneva, Mentone, San Remo, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Italy, Genoa, Turin, Leghorn, Pisa, Naples, Rome, Reggio, Sicily, Messina, Catania, Syracuse, Malta, GibraltarThe idea of writing a short narrative of a trip to the Mediterranean...
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Forged Egyptian AntiquitiesForged Egyptian AntiquitiesA BLUE CANOPIC JAR, WITH ANUBIS HEAD.This is an imitation of porcelain and shows very well the unevenness of the modern glaze. Such jars were used to contain the internal organs of the dead and were placed in the tomb beside the...
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The History of Mary I, Queen of EnglandThe History of Mary I, Queen of England - as found in the public records, despatches of ambassadors, in original private letters, and other contemporary documentsAt a time when prejudiced historical verdicts are being largely revised, and when it is universally admitted that history...
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Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and NormanEarly London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and NormanFor the student, as well as for those desultory readers who are drawn by the rare fascination of London to peruse its pages, this book will have a value and a charm which are unsurpassed by any of...
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Heart of EuropeHeart of EuropeBY RALPH ADAMS CRAM, Litt.D., LL.D. F.A.I.A., A.N.A., F.R.G.S. ILLUSTRATED NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNERS SONS 1916 {iv} Copyright, 1915, by CHARLES SCRIBNERS SONS Published October, 1915 {v} TO E. S. C. WHO SOME DAY MAY KNOW THE HEART OF EUROPE AND TO...
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The Conquest of Plassans (La Conquête de Plassans)The Conquest of Plassans (La Conquête de Plassans)With the end of the century there has come in France a great revival of the struggle between religion and free thought which has so long been waged there; and the stupendous effort put forth by the...
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Carlo Porta e la sua MilanoCarlo Porta e la sua Milano I. Fervore di nuova vita a Milano al tempo di Carlo Porta. Due grandi satirici: Giuseppe Parini e Carlo Porta. La fortuna di Carlo Porta. Maria Teresa. Pag. 1 II. Clamoroso supplizio a Milano quando nacque Carlo Porta....
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Journal of a Cavalry Officer Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846The remark has often been made, that India is but little known to persons in England and on the continent of Europe. That there is ample ground for such a remark none can...
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