Medieval
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…
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…
Great Captains Unveiled
"Great Captains Unveiled" by the eminent military historian Sir Basil Liddell Hart comprises the biographies of six commanders who…
The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury
"This account of the Way trodden by the pilgrims of the Middle Ages through the South of England to the shrine of St. Thomas of Canterb…
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 the Inquisition of Spain
The 3rd volume of Lea's monumental work on the Spanish Inquisition. This volume covers torture practices; the trial process; punishments; Je…
A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome
Mandell Creighton's history of the Papacy continues in Volume II with the condemnation in 1415 of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance and hi…
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…
Aucassin and Nicolette
Aucassin and Nicolette is a medieval romance written in a combination of prose and verse called a “song-story.” Created probably in the earl…
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…
The Lives of the Queens of England
The Lives of the Queens of England is a multi-volumed work attributed to Agnes Strickland, though it was mostly researched and written by he…
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…
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…
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 …
Celtic Scotland
Written in the 19th century "Celtic Scotland" is an account of the early civil history, ethnology, and complex cultural landscape …