History
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The Emancipation Proclamation
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal document in American history that declared the…
History of the Britons
One of the earliest recorded histories of Britain; Nennius wrote the book around 796BC. These days Nennius is recognised as being a teller, …
Selected House of Commons Speeches
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874 – 1965) was a British politician known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during W…
Beacon Lights of History
The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand
The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government
The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government (1881) is written by Jefferson Davis, former President of the Confederate States of America …
Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War
Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War offers a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal conflicts in American history. Authore…
Cleopatra
Cleopatra by Jacob Abbott offers a captivating exploration of one of history's most enigmatic figures. This biography delves into the life o…
The Book of the Dead
The Egyptian Book of the Dead, or the Book of Coming Forth by Day, is an Ancient Egyptian funerary text consisting of spells to protect the …
The Theory of Social Revolutions
Brooks Adams (1848-1927), was an American historian and a critic of capitalism. He believed that commercial civilizations rise and fall in p…
Auguste Comte and Positivism
Part 1 lays out the framework for Positivism as originated in France by Auguste Comte in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. Mill examines th…
The Origin of Species
Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species (publ. 1859) is a pivotal work in scientific literature and arguably the pivotal work in evolutionary…
The Art of War
The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. The…
Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous
These characters have been chosen from various countries and from varied professions, that the youth who read this book may see that poverty…
Ezra
The Book of Ezra was originally attached as one volume with the Book of Nehemiah. It was first separated from Nehemiah in the Latin Vulgate …
Sherman’s Military Lessons Of The American Civil War
This LibriVox recording comprises chapter 25 (Conclusion – Military Lessons Of The War) of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Memo…
The Underground Railroad
"Never before has the working of the Underground Railroad been so thoroughly explained. Here we have in complete detail the various met…
The Diary of a Dead Officer
Published posthumously in 1919, this collection of diary entries presents a scathing picture of army life and is said to be one of the most …
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology serves as a foundational resource for understanding the intersection of medicine and criminal inves…
Curious Myths of the Middle Ages
Curious Myths of the Middle Ages invites listeners to explore the fascinating and often bizarre beliefs that shaped medieval thought. In thi…
Omens and Superstitions of Southern India
Omens and Superstitions of Southern India explores the rich tapestry of beliefs and practices that shape the psychical life of the people in…