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Life in the Medieval University
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A fascinating look at University life in the Medieval era, written by Scottish historian, Historiographer Royal and Principal of the University of Glasgow Sir Robert Sangster Rait Kt. CBE DL.
Eve of the French Revolution
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A fascinating look at the state of Europe at the start of the French revolution in the 18th century, written by 19th century American historian Edward Jackson Lowell.
Coming of the Friars
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A fantastic collection of writings by cleric and writer Augustus Jessop that take a look at, amongst other topics, monastic life in the early days of the friars.
Chimes and The Holly Tree
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No author is more associated with Christmas-time than Charles Dickens. This collection contains two of his festive short novels: 'The Chimes' and 'The Holly Tree'.
Spiritual Life and the Word of God
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Taken from his 1766 work 'Apocalypsis Revelata' (The Apocalypse Explained), this is a fascinating look at the theologies of Swedish scientist, philosopher, Christian mystic and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg.
Valley of Decision
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Edith Wharton's first published novel is set in late-18th century Italy during the years that Europe was shaken by the French Revolution. Odo Valsecca inherits a dukedom and is forced to choose between his personal liberal ideals and the conservatism of his family tradition.
English Governess at the Siamese Court
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The fascinating and somewhat sensationalist memoirs of Anna Leonowens, the English travel writer, educator, and social activist that became tutor to the wives and children of the king of Siam from 1862-68. Her story was later fictionalised in the book 'Anna and the King of Siam', which was adapted by Rogers and Hammerstein into the hit 1951 musical 'The King and I'.
Silas Marner
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A fantastic dramatic novel by English novelist, journalist and translator Mary Anne Evens, better known by her pen name of George Eliot. One of her most sophisticated and subtle treatments of her own attitude to religion, this is a prime example of her trademark realism style.
Burial of the Guns
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A fantastic collection of six short stories in the 'plantation tradition' genre by American author Thomas Nelson Page.Note: these stories were written in the late 19th century and as such are a product of their time. Some of the stereotypes portrayed within may be insulting to a modern audience.
Adventures of Ulysses
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A fantastic collection of legends about the Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, also known by his Latin name of Ulysses, written by English essayist Charles Lamb.
Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales
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A fantastic tale of the Napoleonic War by the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Also contains a story starring his famous creation the ever-vain Brigadier Gerard.
Story of Versailles
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A history of the city of Versailles in France. Versailles was once the capital of France and the Palace of Versailles is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. This is a comprehensive study of many important periods in the history of the city.
Roman Life in the Days of Cicero
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A fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential men in the ancient world: Marcus Tullius Cicero. Philosopher, politician, lawyer, Cicero made his name with his famous orations and written prose.
Amateur Poacher
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A fascinating series of autobiographical writings by English nature writer John Richard Jefferies, which give an intriguing insight into English rural life in the 19th century.
In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories
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A fantastic collection of thirteen witty short stories from the British-Canadian short story writer and novelist Robert Barr.
House of the Wolf
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A fantastic romance novel set during the 16th century French Wars of Religion, written by the master of the romance novel, Stanley J. Weyman.
Saint Athanasius
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A fantastic look at one of the most important figures in the history of the Orthodox Christian Church, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria.
Tales of the Ridings
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A fascinating collection of writings about the 'Ridings' (archaic sub-counties) of the North English county of Yorkshire, their distinctive dialects and rich folklore, written by the literary scholar Frederic Moorman.
Two Admirals
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A fantastic historical novel set during the events of the Scottish uprising, written by the author of The Last of the Mohicans, James Fenimore Cooper.
Wanderer of the Wasteland
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This is prolific western author Zane Grey's most autobiographical wild-west novel. It tells the story of two brothers, one an honest cowboy, the other a gambler.
Evolution of Empires
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A fantastic and comprehensive look at the historical development of the empires of France, Germany and England, written by American author and historian Mary Platt Parmele.
