Are we a stupid people? By one of them The book talks about morals and habits in Great Britain At thirty I remained so steadfast in my opinions, that when my father, in 1875, was offered a peerage by the Government of Sir Stafford Northcote and pr…
A history of events in Egypt from 1798 to 1914 My fellow workers may ask why an Egyptologist, deserting for a while his temples and his mummies, should meddle with modern affairs and politics. I must, therefore, give my reasons for having turned my…
A history of parliamentary elections and electioneering History of parliamentary elections and electioneering in the old days: showing the state of political parties and party warfare at the hustings and in the House of Commons from the Stuarts to …
A Londoner's London A writer of whom the first John Murray demanded a preface demurred to writing one. A preface, he said, always put him in mind of Hamlet's exclamation to the tardy player, " Leave thy damnable faces, and begin 1"…
English furniture English furniture The aim of this book is to be of some assistance to those who collect, or want to collect, English furniture. The subjects of the plates, therefore, have been chosen mainly for the purpose of affording a good gene…
Modern Egypt Scientific American 1882-07-15. This is not form the this book Cromer’s Modern Egypt is the authoritative, first-hand account of the British occupation of Egypt from 1882 until the early years of the twentieth century, written by the m…
Bygone beliefs, being a series of excursions in the byways of thought From introduction: These Excursions in the Byways of Thought were undertaken at different times and on different occasions; consequently, the reader may be able to detect in them …
The autobiography and correspondence of Edward Gibbon, the historian, is a comprehensive collection of writings by one of the most influential historians of the 18th century. Edward Gibbon is best known for his monumental work, "The History of …
A complete guide to heraldry PDF book A complete guide to heraldry T oo frequently it is the custom to regard the study of the science of Armory as that of a subject which has passed beyond the limits of practical politics. Heraldry has been termed …
The book "The History of the Anglo-Saxons" by Sharon Turner, published in 1820, provides a detailed account of the Anglo-Saxon people and their society. The History of the Anglo-Saxons The author delves into various aspects of their cultu…
Modern England: A Record of Opinion and Action from the Time of the French Revolution to the Present Day, written by Alfred William Benn Modern England The book delves into the political, social, and cultural landscape of England during a crucial pe…
Sir Henry Holland’s Recollections of Past Life (published in 1872) is a fascinating memoir by one of the most prominent physicians and travel writers of the 19th century. Sir Henry Holland From chapter 1: SOME From of embodiment must be given to ev…
"Political Thought in England: The Utilitarians from Bentham to J.S. Mill" by William L. Davidson is a comprehensive exploration of the political philosophy of the Utilitarian thinkers in England during the 19th century. Political Thought…
Bygone Liverpool Bygone Liverpool From introduction: Few cities which can boast antiquity at all comparable with that of Liverpool have so ruthlessly obliterated all the visible memorials of their past. Though it is seven hundred years since the bo…
The book "The History of English Rationalism in the Nineteenth Century" by Alfred William Benn, published in 1906, delves into the concept of rationalism and its evolution in England during the 19th century. The history of English rationa…
"The English in Egypt with Life of General Gordon" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the British presence in Egypt during the 19th century, focusing primarily on the life and legacy of General Charles Gordon. The English in Egypt…
A history of water-colour painting in England From Introduction: Water-colour painting has often been claimed as the most truly English of our national attainments in the fine arts, and few who have carefully examined the continental galleries will…
Henslowe's diary Henslowe's diary I wish in the forefront of my work to discharge the pleasant duty of recording my thanks to those who have with their kind assistance helped me in the fulfilment of my task. In the first place my hearty …
Annie Besant: an autobiography - It is a difficult thing to tell the story of a life, and yet more difficult when that life is one's own. At best, the telling has a savour of vanity, and the only excuse for the proceeding is that life, being an …
