93 results filtered with: World history - Early works to 1800
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The historical companion: Being a new introduction to the political history of all nations. Treating of the four monarchies in their proper order; as also, of the governments and revolutions of states, and the several successions, marriages, claims, alliances, wars, and treaties of peace; together with all such other occurrences as have been any ways remarkable in all the courts Europe; from the earliest ages to this present time. Written originally in High-Dutch. By Mr. John Hubner, and now faithfully translated into English.
Hübner, Johann, 1688-1731.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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Lectures on history, and general policy; to which is prefixed, an essay on a course of liberal education for civil and active life. By Joseph Priestley, LL.D. F.R.S. Ac. Imp. Petrop. R. Paris. Holm. Taurin. Aurel. Med. Paris. Harlem. Cantab. Americ. et Philad. Socius.
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The flowers of modern history; comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious characters, of modern times; with a View of the Progress of Society and Manners, Arts and Sciences, from the Irruption of the Goths and Vandals, and Other Northern Nations, upon the Roman Empire, to the Conclusion of the American War. Designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth. By the Rev. John Adams, A.M.
Adams, John, 1750?-1814.Date: M,DCC,XC. [1790]- Books
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A summary of universal history; in nine volumes. Exhibiting the rise, decline, and revolutions of the different nations of the world, from the creation to the present time. Translated from the French of M. Anquetil, Member of the National Institute of France, and Correspondent of the Academy of Sciences and Belles Lettres.
Anquetil, Louis-Pierre, 1723-1806.Date: 1800- Books
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An abridgment of sacred history, from the creation of the world to the establishment of Christianity. Together with a catechetical explanation of the principles of natural and revealed religion. Designed for the Instruction of Youth, and adapted to the meanest Capacities. By a presbyter of the Church of Ireland.
Pelletreau, James, approximately 1714-Date: M,DCC,LX. [1760]- Books
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Abregé de l'histoire universelle, depuis Charlemagne, jusques à Charlequint [sic]. Par Mr. de Voltaire...
Voltaire, 1694-1778.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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First volume of universal history, commencing with the creation, and ending 536 years before the Christian æra. In letters from a father to his son. By Francis Dobbs, Esq.
Dobbs, Francis, 1750-1811.Date: MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]-88- Books
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A new general history of the world; comprehending both the ancient and modern history of its several empires, kingdoms, and states; their Chronology, Antiquities, Government, Laws, Religion, Learning, Customs, Manners, Arts, Sciences, Commerce, and Trade: Buildings, Curiosities of Art and Nature, &c. from the creation, to the present time: collected from the best authors in all languages; and embellished with proper cuts and maps. By the joint labors of several learned gentlemen. ...
Date: M.DCC.LXII. [1762]- Books
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An essay on universal history, the manners, and spirit of nations, from the reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV. Written in French by M. de Voltaire. Translated into English, with additional notes and chronological tables, by Mr. Nugent.
Voltaire, 1694-1778.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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Outlines of geography and history, intended for the use of schools, with an introduction. By Miss Kennedy, mistress of a boarding school.
Kennedy, Miss.Date: 1799- Books
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Lectures on history, and general policy: To which is prefixed, an essay on a course of liberal education for civil and active life. By Joseph Priestley, LL.D.F.R.S.
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.Date: 1791- Books
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An universal history, from the earliest account of time to the present. Compiled from original authors; and illustrated with maps, cuts, notes, chronological, and other tables. In twenty volumes. Vol. I.
Date: M DCC XLV. [1745]- Books
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A summary of universal history from the creation to the present time. In letters from a father to his son. By Francis Dobbs, Esq. Member for the Borough of Charlemont, in Ireland. ...
Dobbs, Francis, 1750-1811.Date: 1800- Books
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An epitome of history; Or, A concise view of the most important revolutions, and events, which are recorded in the histories of the principal empires, kingdoms, states, and republics. Now subsisting in the world: also their forms of Government. Accompanied with short accounts of the different religions, which prevail; their peculiar doctrines, ceremonies, worship, institutions, and ecclesiastical government. By John Payne, author of the system of geography, and of the naval, commercial, and general history of Great Britain. Designed for the youth of both sexes.
Payne, John, active 1800.Date: 1794- Books
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The new universal geographical grammar: wherein the situation and extent of the several countries are laid down according to the most exact geographical observations, and the history of all the different kingdoms of the world, is interspersed in such a manner, as to render the study of geography both useful and entertaining. Under these three Heads: I. A Compendious System of Astronomy. II. The Geographical Definitions, Problems, and General Divisions of the Earth, necessary to be understood as an Introduction to this Grammar. III. A particular description of the Countries contained in each quarter of the World; their Cities, chief Towns, respective forms of Government, Forces, Revenues, Taxes, and History. Together with An Account of the Air, Soil, Produce, Traffic, Curiosities, Arms, Religion, Language, Universities, Bishoprics, Manners, Customs, Habits, and Coins, in use in the several Kingdoms and States treated of. And a Chronological Table of remarkable events from the creation to the present time. The second edition, with large additions. Illustrated with a New and Correct Set of Maps of the Countries Described. The whole being an improvement and continuation of Mr. Salmon's grammar. Brought down to the present time by J. Tytler.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: M.DCC.LXXXII. [1782]- Books
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The flowers of modern history. Comprehending, on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, ... from the irruption of the Goths and Vandals, ... to the conclusion of the American war. ... By the Rev. John Adams, A.M.
Adams, John, 1750?-1814.Date: 1796- Books
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Additions to the Universal history, in seven volumes, in folio.
Date: M.DCC.L. [1750]- Books
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An universal history, from the beginning of the world, to the Empire of Charlemagne: by M. Bossuet, late Bishop of Meaux, formerly preceptor to the Dauphin. Translated from the thirteenth edition of the original. By Mr. Elphinston, in two volumes.
Bossuet, Jacques Bénigne, 1627-1704.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
Opvs chronographicvm orbis vniversi a mvndi exordio vsqve ad annvm M.D.C.XI. Continens historiam, icones, et elogia, svmmorvm pontificvm, imperatorvm, regvm, ac virorvm illvstrivm; in duos tomos diusi / [Pieter van Opmeer].
Opmeer, Pieter van, 1526-1595.Date: 1611- Books
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Elements of general history. Translated from the French of the abbé Millot. Part second. Modern history. In three volumes. ...
Millot, abbé (Claude François Xavier), 1726-1785.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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The modern part of an universal history, from the earliest account of time. Complied from original writers. By the authors of the antient part.
Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- Books
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A new sketch of civil and ecclesiastical history, from the creation to the present day. With a geographical description of many countries, illustrated with quotations from the most esteemed authors, ...
Date: 1781- Books
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An introduction to universal history. Translated from the Latin of Baron Holberg. With notes historical, chronological, and critical. By Gregory Sharpe, L L. D. Fellow of the Royal Society, and of the Society of Antiquarians.
Holberg, Ludvig, Baron, 1684-1754.Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]- Books
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A new geographical and historical grammar: wherein the geographical part is truly modern; and the present state of the several kingdoms of the world is so interspersed, as to render the study of geography both entertaining and instructive. Containing, I. A Description of the Figure and Motion of the Earth. II. Geographical Definitions and Problems, being a necessary Introduction to this Study. III. A general Division of the Globe into Land and Water. IV. The Situation and Extent of the several Countries contained in each Quarter of the World; their Cities, Chief Towns, History, Present State, respective Forms of Government, Forces, Revenues, Taxes, Revolutions, and memorable Events. Together With An Account of the Air, Soil, Produce, Traffic, Curiosities, Arms, Religion, Language, Universities, Bishoprics, Manners, Customs, Habits, and Coins, in Use in the several Kingdoms and States described. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with a set of twenty-two new maps of the Several Countries drawn by the Direction of Mr. Salmon, and ingraved from the Copies of Mr. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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The general history and state of Europe. ...
Voltaire, 1694-1778.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]