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The Constitution of Athens
The Constitution of Athens (Greek: Ἀθηναίων πολιτεία) was written by Aristotle or his student. The text was lost until discovered in the lat…
A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great
J.B. Bury wrote his “History of Greece” before World War I, but it is such a good overview of classical Greek history that the third edition…
The Religion of Ancient Egypt
In The Religion of Ancient Egypt, William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a pioneering figure in Egyptian archaeology, delves into the intricate be…
The Facts of Reconstruction
After the American Civil War, John R. Lynch, who had been a slave in Mississippi, began his political career in 1869 by first becoming Justi…
Richard II
Richard II is a historical tragedy by William Shakespeare that delves into the complexities of power, kingship, and the nature of authority.…
The Philippics
A philippic is a fiery, damning speech delivered to condemn a particular political actor. The term originates with Demosthenes, who delivere…
History Of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria
History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is the masterwork of one of the fathers of modern Egyptology. This work, in t…
Revolution and Counter-Revolution
Revolution and Counter-Revolution is an account of what happened in Prussia, Austria and other German states during 1848, describing the imp…
The Legends of Genesis
The Legends of Genesis is the English translation of the introduction to Gunkel’s massive commentary, Genesis. Gunkel uses form critical ana…
Hannibal
Hannibal by Jacob Abbott offers a captivating exploration of one of history's most renowned military leaders. This biography delves into the…
The Works of Tacitus
The historical works of Tacitus are a history of the period from A.D. 14 to 96 in thirty volumes. Although many of the works were lost (only…
The Story of the Romans
The Story of the Romans by H. A. Guerber invites young listeners to explore the rich tapestry of Roman history through engaging narratives. …
The Story of 'Mormonism'
A few years before James E. Talmage was called to serve as an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the…
The Vikings
This is a concise history of the Vikings by Allen Mawer, MA, Professor of English Language and Literature in Armstrong College, University o…
The Economic Consequences of the Peace
The Economic Consequences of the Peace (1919) was a best seller throughout the world, published by John Maynard Keynes. Keynes attended the …
The Afghan Wars
The First Anglo–Afghan War was fought between British India and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842. It was one of the first major conflicts durin…
The Life of Charlemagne
Charlemagne (Charles the Great) c. 742-814 was King of the Franks, conqueror of Lombard Italy, and on Christmas day 800, was crowned by Pope…
WWII News and Related Sound files
Explore the sounds and news from World War II with this collection of audio files from 1944. These recordings provide a unique glimpse into …
Famous Men of Greece
Famous Men of Greece offers a captivating exploration of the lives of notable figures from ancient Greece, bringing history to life through …
Atlantis
"Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a book published during 1882 by Minnesota populist politician Ignatius L. Donnelly, who was born i…