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Taylor & Francis Gustavas Adolphus Profiles In Power
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Cambridge University Press Transforming English Rural Society
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Cambridge University Press Dictionary of Russian Personal Names
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Cambridge University Press Aristocratic Century
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Cambridge University Press Dictionary of Russian Personal Names
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Cambridge University Press The Celys and Their World
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Cambridge University Press The Paston Family in the Fifteenth Century
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Cambridge University Press The Paston Family in the Fifteenth Century
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Cambridge University Press The Origins of the English Gentry
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Cambridge University Press The Continuity of Feudal Power
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Cambridge University Press Register of the Abbey of St Thomas Dublin Cambridge Library Collection Rolls
Book SynopsisEdited by John Thomas Gilbert (1829â98), this register was originally published in 1889 and derives from the oldest administrative manuscript that survives from Anglo-Norman Ireland. An influential historian whose work in the study of the history of Ireland had enduring impact, Gilbert notably campaigned for archival professionalism in the treatment of Irish historical documents. He was knighted in 1897. St Thomas's Abbey, Dublin, a royal foundation of Henry II, played an important role in the early Anglo-Norman settlement of Ireland. The majority of documents in its register are grants of churches and land relating to the abbey in the thirteenth century. Other notable documents highlighted by Gilbert in his preface include those relating to important figures in the abbey's history. This publication contains the Latin text of the register with English side-notes and extensive footnotes throughout, along with a helpful summary of contents.Table of ContentsPreface; Summary of contents; Register of the abbey of St Thomas, Dublin, MS Rawlinson, B.500 - Bodleian Library, Oxford; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield Volume 1 1274 to 1297 Cambridge Library Collection Medieval History
Book SynopsisThe proceedings of the manorial court of Wakefield provide a unique insight into medieval life and commerce, the many legal disputes arising, and the mechanisms for resolving them. First published by the Yorkshire Archaeological Society between 1901 and 1945, this five-volume set contains the existing court rolls spanning the years 12741331.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Addenda et corrigenda; Court rolls 1274–97; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield
Book SynopsisThe proceedings of the manorial court of Wakefield provide a unique insight into medieval life and commerce, the many legal disputes arising, and the mechanisms for resolving them. First published by the Yorkshire Archaeological Society between 1901 and 1945, this five-volume set contains the existing court rolls spanning the years 12741331.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Court rolls 1297–1309; Index of persons and places; Index to introduction; Index of subjects.
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Cambridge University Press Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield 1322 to 1331 Volume 5 1322 to 1331 Cambridge Library Collection Medieval History
Book SynopsisThe detailed records of the proceedings of the manorial court of Wakefield provide a unique insight into medieval life and commerce, the many legal disputes arising, and the mechanisms for resolving them. The manor court met every three weeks, as well as holding additional courts, or 'tourns', at various locations around the West Riding of Yorkshire. Recognising the historical significance of these court records, in 1901 the Yorkshire Archaeological Society began publishing them as part of its Record Series, continuing intermittently until 1945 and ultimately producing five volumes that span the years 1274â1331. Edited with an introduction and notes by John William Walker (1859â1953) and published in 1945, Volume 5 contains the court rolls for the years 1322â31. The texts of the rolls are in English.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Court rolls 1322–31; Index of persons; Index of places; Index of subjects.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nom de Plume
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The University of Chicago Press Common People
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Random House USA Inc Finding Oprahs Roots
Book SynopsisFinding Oprah’s Roots will not only endow readers with a new appreciation for the key contributions made by history’s unsung but also equip them with the tools to connect to pivotal figures in their own past. A roadmap through the intricacies of public documents and online databases, the book also highlights genetic testing resources that can make it possible to know one’s distant tribal roots in Africa.For Oprah, the path back to the past was emotion-filled and profoundly illuminating, connecting the narrative of her family to the larger American narrative and “anchoring” her in a way not previously possible. For the reader, Finding Oprah’s Roots offers the possibility of an equally rewarding experience.
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group The Birth of Tragedy The Genealogy of Morals
Book SynopsisSkillful, sophisticated translations of two of Nietzsche's essential works about the conflict between the moral and aesthetic approaches to life, the impact of Christianity on human values, the meaning of science, the contrast between the Apollonian and Dionysian spirits, and other themes central to his thinking.The Birth of Tragedy (1872) was Nietzsche's first book, The Geneology of Morals (1887) one of his last. Though they span the career of this controversial genius, both address the problems such as the conflict between the moral versus aesthetic approaches to life, the effect of Christianity on human values, the meaning of science, and the famous dichotomy between the Apollonian and Dionysian spirits, among many themes which Nietzsche struggled throughout his tortured life.
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc 10 000 Names for Your Baby
Book SynopsisBigger and better than ever, this comprehensive reference provides all the information parents need to choose the best name for their baby. Packed with thousands of new choices and the latest findings on how our names can affect our personal and professional lives, this book makes finding the perfect name easier than ever. Discover:Place names: Jamaica, Dakota, SierraSurnames for first names: Madison, Harper, TaylorNames from nature: Lark, Pearl, SageNames from mythology: Daphne, Thea, Gareth10 issues to consider before naming a babyConcise overview of the most popular name categoriesCompletely revised horoscopes to predict a baby's talents and tendenciesAnd much more!
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Penguin Putnam Inc F Is for Flag Reading Railroad Books
Book SynopsisJune 14 is Flag Day, but with so many American flags proudly displayed, every day seems like Flag Day. Perfect for reading together with a young child, F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good times and in bad-everyone in our country is part of one great big family.
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LUP - University of Michigan Press The Culture of Merit
Book SynopsisA study of the paradoxical position of French nobility just before the French Revolution
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The University of Michigan Press The Wages of Conquest
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Submarine Badges and Insignia of the World An
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The University of Alabama Press Florida Place Names of Indian Origin and Seminole
Book SynopsisA companion ? Indian Place Names in Alabama?, this long out-of-print guide offers a new introduction from Patricia Wickman in which she provides current understandings of Seminole language and derivations and a brief analysis of Read's contribution to the preservation of the Native linguistic record.
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New England Historic Genealogical Society The Stranger in My Genes
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Pelican Publishing Co Jesse and Frank James The Family History
Book SynopsisThe daring exploits of Frank and Jesse James have fascinated America for more than a century. Myth and fact have meshed together to create a legend of monumental proportions.Anxious to bask in the reflected glory of the James clan, many people have claimed a family connection to these two famous outlaws. Now noted Western historian and folklorist Phillip W. Steele has penned an authoritative chronicle of the James family, drawing on sources newly discovered in the past two decades.Anecdotes, family stories, and complete genealogies of all members accurately document the James clan's history in this entertaining, readable volume, which includes more than forty rare photographs. Individuals who believe they may share a blood tie with the James brothers will find this book invaluable in authenticating their claim; those who are merely captivated by the romance and mystery of two of America's most wanted men will discover much to add to their understanding of these celebrated figures.Journ
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F&W Publications Inc The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe Your
Book SynopsisYour passport to European research!Chart your research course to find your European ancestors with the beginner-friendly, how-to instruction in this book. This one-of-a-kind collection provides invaluable information about more than 35 countries in a single source. Each of the 14 chapters is devoted to a specific country or region of Europe and includes all the essential records and resources for filling in your family tree.Inside you'll find: • Specific online and print resources including 700 websites. • Contact information for more than 100 archives and libraries. • Help finding relevant records. • Traditions and historical events that may affect your family's past. • Historical time lines and maps for each region and country.Tracing your European ancestors can be a challenging voyage. This book will start you on the right path to identifying your roots and following your ancestors' winding journey through history.
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F&W Publications Inc Organize Your Genealogy
Book SynopsisGet Your Research in Order! Stop struggling to manage all your genealogy facts, files, and data--make a plan of attack to maximize your progress. Organize Your Genealogy will show you how to use tried-and-true methods and the latest tech tools and genealogy software to organize your research plan, workspace, and family-history finds. In this book, you'll learn how to organize your time and resources, including how to set goals and objectives, determine workable research questions, sort paper and digital documents, keep track of physical and online correspondence, prepare for a research trip, and follow a skill-building plan. With this comprehensive guide, you'll make the most of your research time and energy and put yourself on a road to genealogy success.Organize Your Genealogy features: • Secrets to developing organized habits that will maximize your research time and progress •&
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Applewood Books The American Flag: A Handbook of History &
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Casemate Publishers Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisIn this fully revised edition of Finding Your Father's War, military historian Jonathan Gawne has written an easily accessible handbook for anyone seeking greater knowledge of their relatives' experience in World War II, or indeed anyone seeking a better understanding of the U.S. Army during World War II. With over 470 photographs, charts, and an engaging narrative with many rare insights into wartime service, this book is an invaluable tool for understanding our "citizen soldiers," who once rose as a generation to fight the greatest war in American history.Trade ReviewJonathan's Gawne's book is a 5-star blueprint, well-written and beautifully illustrated, to deciphering a loved one's WW2 US Army service. * The Commander's Voice *
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Experiment A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The
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Experiment The Book of Humans: A Brief History of Culture,
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Reaktion Books Monarchies 1000-2000
Book Synopsis"Monarchies 1000 2000" surveys a form of government whose legitimacy rests not on voluntary consensus but on age-old custom, heredity and/or religious sanction. Global in scope and comparative in approach, W. M. Spellman's survey establishes connections between monarchy as idea and practice in a variety of historical and cultural contexts across a millennium when the system was without serious rival. Spellman examines the intellectual assumptions behind different models of monarchy, tracing the ways in which each of these assumptions shifted in response to historical factors. While no human institution has retreated as rapidly in the modern period, monarchy's remarkable longevity invites us to weigh the significance of hierarchy, subordination and dependence as constants of the human experience."Trade Review"Wide-ranging... One of the book7;s great strengths is the rigorously comparative perspective Spellman brings to his material. The book presents a convincing portrait of the large role monarchs and monarchy have played in the development of human political organizations, and would provide an excellent resource for teaching or a beginning point for discussion."-- "Sixteenth Century Journal"
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Reaktion Books The Habsburgs Dynasty Culture and Politics
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Archaeopress Great Cloister: A Lost Canterbury Tale: A History
Book SynopsisGreat Cloister: A Lost Canterbury Tale presents a new study of the heraldry, genealogy and history of the Canterbury Cathedral cloister. It is the first comprehensive and complete study of this monument ever undertaken, and it provides a detailed chronology as well as many new insights into the families who were donors. The monument is revealed to have been the personal project of Archbishop Thomas Arundel (d.1414), an individual closely connected with the overthrow of King Richard II. The work as a whole provides considerable insights into the revolution of 1399 and the troubled reign of Henry IV as seen through the lens of individual families. The cloister, as originally conceived, contained 856 heraldic shields, badges and devices of which 576 were unique. Some 365 families, principalities, religious foundations and other individuals both real and imagined were represented, some with more than one shield or device. More precisely, there were 252 families, 51 peerage families, 3 English royal families (Lancaster, York and Beaufort), 20 principalities, 12 religious foundations, 9 bishops, 7 saints, 3 heroes, 4 cities or towns, 2 priests, 1 monk and 1 for God himself (in the form of the Holy Trinity). The origins and evolution of each shield represented are considered in detail.Trade Review'... this is a splendid volume allowing the history and genealogy of the Canterbury cloister and its hundreds of associated individuals and families to stand in new and radiant light. It will remain as an indispensable vade mecum for long into the future.' -- David Wright * The Antiquaries Journal *Table of ContentsForeword by His Grace the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal Explanation of shield numbers Introduction History of the Cloister’s construction Dating the cloister Thomas Arundel as Archbishop of Canterbury The Cloister as a roll of arms The Bay of Reconciliation (Bay 30) The Royal Bay (Bay 32) The Arundel Family Bay (Bay 33) Lollards in the cloister The English Cardinals Other bishops and monks Religious foundations The Archbishop’s friends Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen The last bay The lost paper record of the Cloister Roll Problems of the sources Willement’s Three Sources Incorrect repainting Heraldry in the era of the Cloister Heraldic authority Ricardian innovations Female arms Cadency marks King Henry IV The lost shields Bay 1 Bay 10 Bay 11 Bay 12 Bay 15 Bay 17 Bay 20 Bay 25 Bay 26 Bay 29 Bibliography Alphabetical list of shields Numerical list of shields The shields
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Four Courts Press Ltd The Irish Revenue Police, 1832-1857: A complete
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Brepols N.V. Broken Lines: Genealogical Literature in
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Harrassowitz Die Necrologien Der Abtei Hersfeld
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Schwabe Verlagsgruppe AG Schwabe Verlag Die Erfindung Von Geschichte in Der Schweizer
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Peeters Publishers The Pre-Hellenistic Israelite Anthroponomy and
Book SynopsisIt is the first time that the Israelite anthroponomy of the biblical period is studied on the basis of all available sources. Furthermore, for the first time attention is paid not only to the morphology and the grammatical structure of the proper names, but also to the prosopography. The work presents itself as a grammar, a dictionary, and a historical study, and the name of its author, widely known for other studies of the same kind, is a guarantee of seriousness and deepness.
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