Medieval
Henry the Seventh
Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, less known than his son, Henry VIII, or granddaughter Elizabeth I, is often overlooked. This K…
The Saxons in England
The following pages contain an account of the principles upon which the public and political life of our Anglosaxon forefathers was based, a…
King Edward I of England
Edward I (1239 – 1307), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The eldest son of Henry III, Edward was involved from an early age in the p…
George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albania
This is an early account of the life of George Castriot, Dominus Albaniae; An Albanian princeling and Ottoman military commander who rebelle…
Scholasticism
Walter Waddington Shirley was made Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford in 1863. This short work co…
Henry the Fifth
A brief history of the life Henry the Fifth. - Summary by KevinS
A Popular History of Ireland
Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassin…
History of Rome and the Popes in the Middle Ages
This present work may be described as history of the medieval Popes, with the history of the city of Rome, and its civilization, as a backgr…
The Great Events by Famous Historians
A comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete narrati…
A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome
In this volume of Creighton's history, the popes conduct themselves as Italian princes. Pope Alexander VI's daughter, Lucretia Borgia, becom…
A Popular History of Ireland
Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassin…
A Short Description of Torre Abbey
Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the time of Henry VIII, a significant part of the buildings of Torre Abbey, particularly the…
Cameos from English History
In brief bios written for young readers, Cameos from English History spotlights important characters and events from the time of Rollo to Ed…
Glimpses of the Dark Ages
The Dark Ages: little was known about the period between the fifth and eleventh century in Europe mainly due to the lack of written history.…
Life and Times of Girolamo Savonarola
This large biographical book was compiled after years of research to uncover and compile information about the Florentine monk, revolutionar…
Celtic Scotland
Written in the 19th century "Celtic Scotland" is an account of the early civil history, ethnology, and complex cultural landscape …
Men of Vision
Men of Vision presents a program about Roger Bacon, the medieval scholar and thinker. The title points to a biographical subject whose curio…
1066 and All That
A memorable history of England, comprising all the parts you can remember, including 103 good things, 5 bad kings and 2 genuine dates. Book …
Ireland Under the Tudors
Volume 3 focuses on the invasions, rebellions and broader context of English rule over Ireland. It begins with a discussion of the events su…
A Cavalcade of Kings: Harold Son of Godwin
A Cavalcade of Kings: Harold Son of Godwin is presented as a historical radio work about Harold, son of Godwin. The title points to a story …