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Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 1: The Borgias and The Cenci

Biography & Autobiography

648

Alexandre Dumas - Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 1: The Borgias and The Cenci

Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language--has minced no words--to describe the violent scenes of a violent time. In some instances facts appear distorted out...

Neeru Iyer and 11 more 10 hours 17 minutes

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Antiquity

474

Andrew Lang - Short History of Scotland

A Short History of Scotland is a consise introduction to the history of Scotland from Roman times to the last Jacobite rebellion, written by the author of a much longer Scottish history. (Summary by Sibella Denton.)

Sibella Denton 8 hours 25 minutes

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Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century

Middle Ages/Middle History

412

Edwin Benson - Life in a Mediaeval City, Illustrated by York in the XVth Century

A short and gentle overview of mediaeval life in a large city. It lightly covers the class structure of society, local government, guilds, pageantry and punishment. The author has an easy, rhythmic style which...

Peter Yearsley 2 hours 19 minutes

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Popular History of France from the Earliest Times vol 2

Middle Ages/Middle History

458

François Pierre Guillaume Guizot - Popular History of France from the Earliest Times vol 2

François Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolution of 1848, actively opposing as a liberal the reactionary King...

Kristine Bekere and 4 more 15 hours 1 minute Guizot - A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times

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Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period

Middle Ages/Middle History

586

Jean de la Lacroix - Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period

A comprehensive and detailed account of medieval life and culture in France, with reference to other parts of Europe, including chapters on private life, food, hunting, games and pastimes, costume, privileges and...

Leni and 5 more 17 hours 5 minutes

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History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 2

Middle Ages/Middle History

476

Niccolò Machiavelli - History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 2

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy is an historical account by Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527). Toward the end of 1520, the Cardinal Giulio of Medici, later Pope Clement VII, offered Machiavelli the...

MorganScorpion and 7 more 8 hours 12 minutes History of Florence

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History of the Inquisition of Spain, Vol. 1

Middle Ages/Middle History

597

Henry Charles Lea - History of the Inquisition of Spain, Vol. 1

The first volume of Lea’s monumental work on the Inquisition of Spain, covering its origin and establishment and its relations with the state. Also included are appendices listing Tribunals, Inquisitors-General,...

Kristine Bekere and 19 more 24 hours 55 minutes

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Middle Ages/Middle History

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Thomas D'Arcy McGee - Popular History of Ireland, Book 08

Thomas D’Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 8, subtitled “The Era of the Reformation”, addresses...

Sibella Denton 3 hours 34 minutes Popular History of Ireland - books 1-12

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Middle Ages/Middle History

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Thomas D'Arcy McGee - Popular History of Ireland, Book 07

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 7 subtitled “Unionized Crowns of England and Ireland”,...

Sibella Denton 1 hour 5 minutes Popular History of Ireland - books 1-12

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Middle Ages/Middle History

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Thomas D'Arcy McGee - Popular History of Ireland, Book 06

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 6 subtitled the Native, the Naturalized, and “The...

Sibella Denton 3 hours 14 minutes Popular History of Ireland - books 1-12

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Middle Ages/Middle History

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Thomas D'Arcy McGee - Popular History of Ireland, Book 05

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 5 begins with the rise of the “Red Earl” and addresses...

Sibella Denton 47 minutes Popular History of Ireland - books 1-12

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History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 1

Middle Ages/Middle History

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Niccolò Machiavelli - History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy, Vol. 1

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy is an historical account by Niccolò Machiavelli. Toward the end of 1520, the Cardinal Giulio of Medici, later Pope Clement VII, offered Machiavelli the appointment to...

ontheroad and 8 more 8 hours 52 minutes History of Florence

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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