Authors: Ruvigny et Raineval, Melville Henry Massue, marquis de, 1868-1921

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"The Roll of Honour, Volume 1: A Biographical Record of All Members of His Majesty’s Naval and Military Forces Who Have Fallen in the War" by the Marquis de Ruvigny is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume is an extensive biographical register dedicated to British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, and officers...

Authors: Viedma, Francisco de, 1737-1809

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

"Memoria dirigida al Sr. Marquez de Loreto, Virey y Capitan General de las…", written by D. Francisco de Viedma, is a historical account produced in the early 19th century. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the challenges and potential benefits associated with the establishment of settlements along the Patagonian coast. It reflects the auth...

Authors: Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

"Der Erbe: Roman. Zweiter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in an aristocratic setting, centered around characters navigating personal relationships, societal expectations, and their own struggles. The story appears to explore themes of familial duty, love, and social hierarchy. The open...

Authors: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

"Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. Volume III." by Mrs. A. T. Thomson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the lives and events surrounding the Jacobite uprisings, focusing on noteworthy figures and their roles in the political tensions between the Jacobites and the Hanoverian government. The narrat...

Authors: Anonymous

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"Diffinição da sécia" by Anonymous is a satirical text likely written in the 18th century. This work serves as a humorous exploration of human foolishness and pretentiousness, particularly focusing on the concept of "sécia" which can be interpreted as arrogance or affectation among various social classes. The book critiques the behaviors and attitu...

Authors: Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

Authors: Grimmelshausen, Hans Jakob Christoph von, 1625-1676

In Ancient Civilizations

By Edward Hill

"The Adventurous Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen is a picaresque novel published in 1668. Set during the devastating Thirty Years' War, it follows Simplicius, a simple peasant boy separated from his family by soldiers and raised by a forest hermit. After the hermit's death, Simplicius embarks on extraordinary adventures t...

Authors: Ferris, George T. (George Titus), 1840-

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"Great Italian and French Composers" by George T. Ferris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents detailed sketches of prominent Italian and French composers, emphasizing their contributions to music and their historical significance. Ferris aims to make the information accessible and interesting to the general mu...

Authors: Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE

In Ancient Civilizations

By Edward Hill

"Anabasis" by Xenophon is a historical account written around 370 BC. It chronicles the harrowing journey of ten thousand Greek mercenaries stranded deep in Persia after their employer, Cyrus the Younger, dies attempting to seize the throne. Betrayed and leaderless in hostile territory, the Greeks must fight their way north through deserts and moun...