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Analysis of researches into the orgin and progress of historical time, from the creation to the acccession of C. Caligula: An attempt to ascertain the dates of the more notable events in ancient universal history of astronomical calculation; the mean quantity of generations, proportionate to the standard of natural life, in the several ages of the world; magistracies, national epochs, &c.; and to connect, by an accurate chronololgy, the times of the Hebrews with those of the co-existent pagan empires; interspersed with remarks on Archbishop Usher's annals of the Old and New Testament. Subjoined is an appendix, containing stricutures on Sir Issac Newton's chronology of ancient kingdoms, and on Mr. Falconer's chonological tables, from Solomon to the death of Alexander the Great. By the Rev. Robert Walker, rector of Shingham, Norfolk.
Walker, Robert, Rector of Shingham.Date: 1796- Books
The physician throughout the ages : a record of the doctor from the earliest historical period--embracing a general survey of the practice of medicine--the social history of the doctor--with medical chronology and biographies of outstanding physicians ... / by Arthur Selwyn-Brown ... assisted by distinguished medical specialists.
Selwyn-Brown, Arthur.Date: 1928-- Books
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A poetical chronology of the Kings of England, from William the Conqueror to George the Third inclusive; preceded by a short chronological division of the history of England. The whole forming an introduction to the study of the history of this country, and particularly adapted to the chronological and historical game of England, published by Mr. Dudley Adams, Charing-Cross.
Saint Quentin, Dominique de.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Books
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The young geographer and astronomer's best companion. Containing, I. The Elements of Modern Geography, in which, besides many other useful Articles, the Latitude and Longitude of a great Variety of Places are given from the latest Observations. II. A comprehensive System of Ancient Geography, both sacred and profane, particularly adapted to the Illustration of the Classic Authors, and of the Historical Parts of the Bible. III. The Description and Use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, in which particular Attention has been given to the regular Disposition, and most convenient Solution of a numerous Collection of Problems, which are succeeded by several ingenious and entertaining Paradoxes for the Exercise of the Learner. - Also the Principles of Dialling, as it is performed and illustrated by the Globes;-And the Construction, and Use of the different Kinds of Maps. IV. The Elements of Astronomy, in which, besides a large Account of the Solar System, and of the various Motions, Revolutions, &c. of the Planet and Comets, are given the Theory of the Four Seasons, the Harvest-Moons, Eclipses, Tides, and several other Phaenomena too numerous to be here mentioned. To this Part is added a copious Appendix, containing the Elements of Chronology, a Science very intimately connected with that of Astronomy. The Whole is illustrated with The Necessary Engravings. And, though principally intended for The Use Of AtSchools, May serve as a convenient Memorandum-Book for those Gentlemen and Ladies who have been already instructed in the Sciences above-mentioned. By E. Jones, Teacher of the Classics and Geography, at Bromley, in Kent.
Jones, Evan, active 1773.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
Chronology of the modern world: 1763 to the present time / [Neville Williams].
Williams, Neville, 1924-1977.Date: [1966], ©1966- Books
The progressive era's health reform movement : a historical dictionary / Ruth Clifford Engs.
Engs, Ruth Clifford.Date: [2003], ©2003- Books
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Local records; or, historical register of remarkable events, which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Berwick upon Tweed, from the earliest period of authentic record, to the present time; with biographical notices. Of deceased persons of talent, eccentricity, and longevity / By John Sykes.
Sykes, John, 1781 or 1782-1837.Date: 1833- Books
Annales antiquitatis. Chronological tables of ancient history. Synchronistically and ethnographically arranged / Compiled from the best authorities.
Talboys, D. A. (David Alphonso), 1790?-1840.Date: 1838- Books
Handbook of dates for students of English history / edited by C.R. Cheney.
Date: 1981- Books
A history of events, geneology and comparing tables of Muslim and Christian chronology / written and compiled by Tanzim Raza Qureshi.
Quraishī, Tanẓīm Raz̤ā.Date: 2003- Books
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A dissertation of the true age of the world, in which is determined the chronology of the period from Creation to the Christian era / By Professor Wallace.
Wallace, R. (Robert), A.M.Date: 1844- Books
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The chronology and history of the world, from the creation to the year of Christ, 1779. Illustrated a in LVI tables; ... By the Revd. John Blair L.L.D.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: 1779- Books
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Breviarium chronologicum. Or a treatise describing the terms and most celebrated characters, periods and epocha's [sic] used in chronology. By Giles Strauchius, ... Now done into English from the third edition, in Latin. By Richard Sault, F.R.S.
Strauch, Aegidius, 1632-1682.Date: 1704- Books
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A chronological table, on a new plan; comprising articles of an historical, biographical, and miscellaneous nature, for daily use: to which are subjoined, an explanation of the several subdivisions of time; the origin of the present names of the days of the week and Months of the Year; An Account of the Correspondence of the latter with the New French Calendar; and copious index to the work. Designed for the Use of Young Ladies. By William Butler, Teacher of Writing, Accounts, and Geography, in Ladies' Schools and in Private Families.
Butler, William, 1748-1822.Date: 1799- Books
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The chronology and history of the world, from the creation to the year of Christ, 1753, illustrated in LVI tables; of which IV are introductory ... and each of the remaining LII contain ... 50 years ... by the Revd. John Blair L.L.D.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: 1754- Books
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The chronology and history of the world, from the creation to the year of Christ, 1768, illustrated in LVI tables; of which IV are introductory ... and each of the remaining LII contain ... 50 years ... by the Revd. John Blair L.L.D.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: 1768- Books
The chronology and history of the world, from the creation to the year of Christ, 1814. Illustrated in LVII tables. Of which IV are introductory & include the centuries prior to the I.st olympiad, and each of the remaining LIII contain in one expanded view, 50 years or half a century / by John Blair.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: [1814]- Books
The chronology and history of the world from the creation to the year of Christ, 1790. Illustrated in LVI tables. Of which 4 are introductory & include the centurys prior to the 1st olympiad, and each of the remaining 52 contain, in one expanded view, 50 years or half a century / [John Blair].
Blair, John, -1782.Date: [1790]- Books
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The chronology and history of the world, from the creation to the year of Christ, 1753; Illustrated in LVI tables; of which IV are introductory & include the centurys prior to the Ist. Olympiad; and each of the remaining LII contain in one expanded view. 50 years or half a century. By the Revd. John Blair L.L.D.
Blair, John, -1782.Date: Printed in the year MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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Chronological tables of universal history, sacred and profane, ecclesiastical and civil; from the creation of the world, to the year one thousand seven hundred and forty-three. With a preliminary discourse on the short method of studying history; And A Catalogue of Books necessary for that Purposes With some Remarks on them. By Abbé Lenglet Dufresnoy. In two parts. Translated from the last French edition, and continued down to the death of King George II. Part The First.
Lenglet Dufresnoy, Nicolas, 1674-1755.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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Breviarium chronologicum: or, a treatise describing the terms and most celebrated characters, periods, and epocha's used in chronology. Originally written by Giles Strauchius, D. D. and publick Professor in the University of Wittebergh. First done into English from the third edition in Latin, by Richard Sault, F. R. S. And by him enlarg'd with all the most useful things (omitted by the author) taken from Bishop Beveridge his Institutiones Chronologicae, and from Dr Holder his Account of Time: As also with the Epocha's of the Principal Kingdoms, and States of Europe, with Tables calculated to the Author's Method. The same published afterward in a second edition corrected. Now again published in a third edition: Wherein the Translation hath been faithfully compar'd with the Original, by another Hand; and every thing material in the Original, but omitted in the two former Editions of the Translation, is supplied in this. And many useful Notes and References, and the Years before, and after Christ corresponding to the Julian Years made use of by the Author, are inserted. Also the respective Chronologies in the Appendix brought down in the second Edition to the Publication thereof, are in this continued. And lastly, an useful Index is added to the whole.
Strauch, Aegidius, 1632-1682.Date: 1745- Books
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Breviarium chronologicum: or, a treatise describing the terms and most celebrated characters, periods, and epocha's used in chronology. Originally written by Giles Strauchius, D. D. and publick Professor in the University of Wittebergh. First done into English from the third edition in Latin, by Richard Sault, F.R.S. and by him enlarg'd with all the most useful things (omitted by the Author) taken from Bishop Beveridge his Institutiones chronologicæ and from Dr. Holder his Account of time: As also with the Epocha's of the Principal Kingdoms, and States of Europe, with Tables calculated to the Author's Method. The same published afterward in a Second Edition corrected.
Strauch, Aegidius, 1632-1682.Date: 1722- Books
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The historians guide. Wherein every remarkable occurrence in our history, such as Battles, Sieges, Conspiracies, Rebellions, Invasions, Tryals, Executions, Fires, Earthquakes, Storms, Revolutions, Births, Marriages, Deaths, And every other Memorable Event that has happened in England and Ireland to the present Time, are accurately recorded, with the dates affixed; together with a full and exact Chronology of the most eminent Men in all Ages. Designed for the Pocket, in Order to set People Right in Conversation. By the Rev. John Trusler, D.D. To which are added the following useful articles,- list of the Chief Governors of Ireland Ditto of the Lord Mayors and Sheriffs of Dublin down to this Year. - Ditto of the Peers of Ireland, with the Stiles of their eldest Sons. - An exact Table of the Fares of Coaches, Post-Chaises, and Sedan Chairs, according to the late Act of Parliament. - Table of Guineas ready cast up. - Tables of Interest. - Tables of Annuities for Lives from Sir Isaac Newton. -List of the Fairs of Ireland, with the Commodities sold therein, and a complete Meat Market Book.
Trusler, John, 1735-1820.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
The measure of times past : pre-Newtonian chronologies and the rhetoric of relative time / Donald J. Wilcox.
Wilcox, Donald J.Date: [1987], ©1987- Books
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Chronological tables of Europe; from the nativity of our Saviour to the year 1703. Engraven on 46 Copper-Plates, and Contriv'd in a small Compass for the Pocket; Being of Great Use for the Reading of History, and a Ready Help to Discourse. Digested into so very Easie and Exact a Method, that any one may Immediately find out either Pope, Emperour, or King. And thereby Know in what Time & Kingdom he Reign'd. Who were his Predecessours, Contemprs. & Successrs; To what Virtues or Vices he was most Inclinable; The Good or Ill Success of his Fortune; The Manner & Time of his Death. By Colonel Parsons. Licensed (nov: 10th. 1689) Robt. Midgley.
Marcel, Guillaume, 1647-1708.Date: [1707]