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History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)

Step into an age of upheaval, discovery, and dangerous new ideas, where reformers challenge empires, voyagers redraw the world, and fragile colonies begin to imagine their future. From the thunder of Luther’s protest to Descartes’ cool search for truth, this bookshelf opens a window onto the centuries when Europe and the wider world were being remade. Courtly intrigue, faith, trade, exploration, and revolution all converge here in a sweeping panorama of the early modern world.

1621 Audiobooks

Die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Stile in der bildenden Kunst. Zweiter Band.: Von der Renaissance bis zur Gegenwart

Die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Stile in der bildenden Kunst. Zweiter Band.: Von der Renaissance bis zur Gegenwart

by Ernst Cohn-Wiener

Mémoire sur les avantages qu'il y auroit à changer absolument la nourriture des gens de mer

Mémoire sur les avantages qu'il y auroit à changer absolument la nourriture des gens de mer

by Antoine Poissonnier-Desperrières, chevalier de La Coudraye

The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 A Study of Frontier Ethnography

The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 A Study of Frontier Ethnography

by George D. Wolf

The Story of Florence

The Story of Florence

by Edmund G. Gardner

England in the Days of Old

England in the Days of Old

by William Andrews

History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times

History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times

by Gustavus Myers

A history of the administration of the Royal Navy and of merchant shipping in relation to the Navy from MDIX to MDCLX, with an introduction treating of the preceding period

A history of the administration of the Royal Navy and of merchant shipping in relation to the Navy from MDIX to MDCLX, with an introduction treating of the preceding period

by M. (Michael) Oppenheim

History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1

History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1

by James MacCaffrey

British Royal Proclamations Relating to America, 1603-1783

British Royal Proclamations Relating to America, 1603-1783

by Great Britain. Sovereign

Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I

Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I

by active 16th century Pedro de Aguado

Tales of the Covenanters

Tales of the Covenanters

by Ellen Emma Guthrie

A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II.

A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II.

by Bulstrode Whitelocke

What Gunpowder Plot Was

What Gunpowder Plot Was

by Samuel Rawson Gardiner

Historia de la lengua y literatura castellana, Tomo 2 : Época de Carlos V

Historia de la lengua y literatura castellana, Tomo 2 : Época de Carlos V

by Julio Cejador y Frauca

Women of 'Ninety-Eight

Women of 'Ninety-Eight

by Mrs. Thomas Concannon

London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It

London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It

by Anonymous

The Close of the Middle Ages, 1272-1494, 3rd Ed.

The Close of the Middle Ages, 1272-1494, 3rd Ed.

by Sir Richard Lodge

Early Typography

Early Typography

by William Skeen

The Landing of the Pilgrims

The Landing of the Pilgrims

by Henry Fisk Carlton

George Selwyn : His letters and his life

George Selwyn : His letters and his life

by George Augustus Selwyn

In ancient Albemarle

In ancient Albemarle

by Catherine Albertson

The Marquis D'Argenson: A Study in Criticism Being the Stanhope Essay: Oxford, 1893

The Marquis D'Argenson: A Study in Criticism Being the Stanhope Essay: Oxford, 1893

by Arthur Ogle

Het Haarlemmer-Meer-Boek

Het Haarlemmer-Meer-Boek

by Jan Adriaansz Leeghwater, Willem Jan Cornelis van Hasselt

Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions

Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions

by Maria Antonia Field

The Ohio River Trade, 1788-1830

The Ohio River Trade, 1788-1830

by Hazel Yearsley Shaw

The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town of New Milford, Conn. June 17th, 1907 Address Delivered by Daniel Davenport, of Bridgeport, Conn.

The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town of New Milford, Conn. June 17th, 1907 Address Delivered by Daniel Davenport, of Bridgeport, Conn.

by Daniel Davenport

The country of the Neutrals : (as far as comprised in the county of Elgin) from Champlain to Talbot

The country of the Neutrals : (as far as comprised in the county of Elgin) from Champlain to Talbot

by James H. (James Henry) Coyne

The Broken Font: A Story of the Civil War, Vol. 1 (of 2)

The Broken Font: A Story of the Civil War, Vol. 1 (of 2)

by Moyle Sherer

A Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany, with a Return Down the Rhine, Vol. 2 (of 2) To Which Are Added Observations during a Tour to the Lakes of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland; Second Edition

A Journey Made in the Summer of 1794, through Holland and the Western Frontier of Germany, with a Return Down the Rhine, Vol. 2 (of 2) To Which Are Added Observations during a Tour to the Lakes of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland; Second Edition

by Ann Ward Radcliffe

Galeni pergamensis de temperamentis, et de inaequali intemperie

Galeni pergamensis de temperamentis, et de inaequali intemperie

by Galen

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 26: January/February 1663-64

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 26: January/February 1663-64

by Samuel Pepys

Zágoni Mikes Kelemen törökországi levelei (2. kötet)

Zágoni Mikes Kelemen törökországi levelei (2. kötet)

by Kelemen Mikes

Commentario de le piu notabili, & mostruose cose d'Italia, & di altri luoghi di lingua aramea in Italiana tradotto, nelquale si impara, & prendesi estremo piacere

Commentario de le piu notabili, & mostruose cose d'Italia, & di altri luoghi di lingua aramea in Italiana tradotto, nelquale si impara, & prendesi estremo piacere

by Ortensio Landi

A Plain and Easie Method for Preserving (by God's Blessing) Those That Are Well from the Infection of the Plague, or Any Contagious Distemper, in City, Camp, Fleet, Etc., and for Curing Such as Are Infected with It.

A Plain and Easie Method for Preserving (by God's Blessing) Those That Are Well from the Infection of the Plague, or Any Contagious Distemper, in City, Camp, Fleet, Etc., and for Curing Such as Are Infected with It.

by Thomas Willis

Tractus de Hermaphrodites; Or, A Treatise of Hermaphrodites

Tractus de Hermaphrodites; Or, A Treatise of Hermaphrodites

by Giles Jacob

De Nederlanders in de Philippijnsche Wateren vóór 1626

De Nederlanders in de Philippijnsche Wateren vóór 1626

by Dirk Abraham Sloos

The Regulating Silver Coin, Made Practicable and Easie, to the Government and Subject

The Regulating Silver Coin, Made Practicable and Easie, to the Government and Subject

by Samuel Pratt

The Saturday Magazine, No. 65, July 6th, 1833

The Saturday Magazine, No. 65, July 6th, 1833

by Various Authors

Le Cardinal de Richelieu

Le Cardinal de Richelieu

by Hyacinthe Corne

Johannes Kalvin

Johannes Kalvin

by Friedrich Oehninger

The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions

The Strange Adventures of Andrew Battell, of Leigh, in Angola and the Adjoining Regions

by Andrew Battell

Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 2

Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 2

by George Daniel

The Early History of the Scottish Union Question Bi-Centenary Edition

The Early History of the Scottish Union Question Bi-Centenary Edition

by George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond

瀛涯勝覽

瀛涯勝覽

by active 1414-1451 Huan Ma

Mary Queen of Scots in History

Mary Queen of Scots in History

by C. A. Campbell

James VI and the Gowrie Mystery

James VI and the Gowrie Mystery

by Andrew Lang

La Grande Mademoiselle, 1627-1652

La Grande Mademoiselle, 1627-1652

by Arvède Barine

The Annual Catalogue: Numb. II. (1738) Or, A new and compleat List of All The New Books, New Editions of Books, Pamphlets, &c.

The Annual Catalogue: Numb. II. (1738) Or, A new and compleat List of All The New Books, New Editions of Books, Pamphlets, &c.

by Various Authors

Philosophical transactions, Vol. L. Part II. For the year 1758. Giving some account of the present undertakings, studies, and labours, of the ingenious, in many considerable parts of the world.

Philosophical transactions, Vol. L. Part II. For the year 1758. Giving some account of the present undertakings, studies, and labours, of the ingenious, in many considerable parts of the world.

by Various Authors, Royal Society (Great Britain)

Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

by Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal

Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night And of Straunge Noyses, Crackes, and Sundrie Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms

Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night And of Straunge Noyses, Crackes, and Sundrie Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms

by Ludwig Lavater

Letters to His Son, 1748 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman

Letters to His Son, 1748 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman

by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield

London and Its Environs Described, vol. 6 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It

London and Its Environs Described, vol. 6 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It

by Anonymous

Introduction to Anatomy, 1532 With English translation and an introductory essay on anatomical studies in Tudor England by C.D. O'Malley and K.F. Russell.

Introduction to Anatomy, 1532 With English translation and an introductory essay on anatomical studies in Tudor England by C.D. O'Malley and K.F. Russell.

by David Edguard

臺灣通史 唐山過海的故事

臺灣通史 唐山過海的故事

by Heng Lian

The Story of Sir Francis Drake

The Story of Sir Francis Drake

by Letitia MacColl Elton

The Tower of London

The Tower of London

by William Benham

Verloving en Huwelijk in vroeger dagen

Verloving en Huwelijk in vroeger dagen

by Laurentius Knappert

The New England Country

The New England Country

by Clifton Johnson

The Annual Catalogue (1737) Or, A New and Compleat List of All The New Books, New Editions of Books, Pamphlets, &c.

The Annual Catalogue (1737) Or, A New and Compleat List of All The New Books, New Editions of Books, Pamphlets, &c.

by John Worrall, William Warner

An Essay on the Incubus, or Night-mare

An Essay on the Incubus, or Night-mare

by M.D. John Bond

Memoria sobre a cultura da Urumbeba e sobre criação da Cochonilha

Memoria sobre a cultura da Urumbeba e sobre criação da Cochonilha

by Nicolas-Joseph Thiéry de Menonville, Claude-Louis Berthollet, José Mariano da Conceição Velloso

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina

by III (Charles Wesley) Charles W. Porter

Curiosities of History: Boston, September Seventeenth, 1630-1880

Curiosities of History: Boston, September Seventeenth, 1630-1880

by William W. (William Willder) Wheildon

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 281, November 3, 1827

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 281, November 3, 1827

by Various Authors

Memoria sobre a descoberta das ilhas de Porto Santo e Madeira 1418-1419 (Fragmento de um livro inedito)

Memoria sobre a descoberta das ilhas de Porto Santo e Madeira 1418-1419 (Fragmento de um livro inedito)

by Emiliano Augusto de Bettencourt

A Constitution in Making (1660-1714)

A Constitution in Making (1660-1714)

A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria Shewing its Excellent Government: Wherein The Inhabitants Live in Great Prosperity, Health and Happinesse; the King Obeyed, the Nobles Honoured; and All Good Men Respected, Vice Punished, and Vertue Rewarded

A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria Shewing its Excellent Government: Wherein The Inhabitants Live in Great Prosperity, Health and Happinesse; the King Obeyed, the Nobles Honoured; and All Good Men Respected, Vice Punished, and Vertue Rewarded

by Gabriel Plattes

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68

by Samuel Pepys

Carta de hum cidadam de Genova a hum seu correspondente em Londres

Carta de hum cidadam de Genova a hum seu correspondente em Londres

by Anonymous

Terra Australis Incognita; Or, A New Southern Discovery, containing A Fifth Part of the World

Terra Australis Incognita; Or, A New Southern Discovery, containing A Fifth Part of the World

by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós

Discorso sopra la calamita

Discorso sopra la calamita

by Benedetto Castelli

A poem on the earthquake at Lisbon

A poem on the earthquake at Lisbon

by John‏ Biddolf

Constitutions pour les religieuses de l'ordre de l'annonciade céleste, fondé à Genes en l'Année 1604.

Constitutions pour les religieuses de l'ordre de l'annonciade céleste, fondé à Genes en l'Année 1604.

by Ordine della Santissima Annunziata

Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Volume 2 Their History and Construction Including a Consideration of their Value as Aids in the Study of Geography and Astronomy

Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Volume 2 Their History and Construction Including a Consideration of their Value as Aids in the Study of Geography and Astronomy

by Edward Luther Stevenson

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12

Pietro Vannucci, called Perugino

Pietro Vannucci, called Perugino

by George C. Williamson

The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Vol. 1 (of 2)

The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Vol. 1 (of 2)

by Ogier Ghislain de Busbecq

History of the Peninsular War, Volume 5 (of 6)

History of the Peninsular War, Volume 5 (of 6)

by Robert Southey

Hanging in Chains

Hanging in Chains

by Albert Hartshorne

Philosophical transactions, Vol. L. Part I. For the year 1757. Giving some account of the present undertakings, studies, and labours, of the ingenious, in many considerable parts of the world.

Philosophical transactions, Vol. L. Part I. For the year 1757. Giving some account of the present undertakings, studies, and labours, of the ingenious, in many considerable parts of the world.

by Various Authors, Royal Society (Great Britain)

History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2

History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2

by James MacCaffrey

Portuguese portraits

Portuguese portraits

by Aubrey F. G. (Aubrey Fitz Gerald) Bell

Catholic Colonization in Minnesota Revised Edition

Catholic Colonization in Minnesota Revised Edition

by Catholic Colonization Bureau

O descobrimento da Australia pelos portuguezes em 1601

O descobrimento da Australia pelos portuguezes em 1601

by Richard Henry Major

Observations on the Operation and Use of Mercury in the Venereal Disease

Observations on the Operation and Use of Mercury in the Venereal Disease

by Andrew Duncan

The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II

The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II

by Samuel Chandler

Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 1 van 3)

Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 1 van 3)

by J. van de Capelle

Verrocchio

Verrocchio

by Hans Mackowsky

Remarks on the Proposed Railway Between Birmingham and London

Remarks on the Proposed Railway Between Birmingham and London

by Anonymous

Jean Jacques Rousseau ja hänen filosofiansa

Jean Jacques Rousseau ja hänen filosofiansa

by Harald Høffding

Works of Martin Luther, with Introductions and Notes (Volume I)

Works of Martin Luther, with Introductions and Notes (Volume I)

by Martin Luther

Vasco Nuñez de Balboa

Vasco Nuñez de Balboa

by Frederick A. (Frederick Albion) Ober

A Character of King Charles the Second And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections

A Character of King Charles the Second And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections

by Marquis of George Savile Halifax

William Tyndale

William Tyndale

by James J. (James Joseph) Ellis

Three Centuries of a City Library an Historical and Descriptive Account of the Norwich Public Library Established in 1608 and the present Public Library opened in 1857

Three Centuries of a City Library an Historical and Descriptive Account of the Norwich Public Library Established in 1608 and the present Public Library opened in 1857

by Geo. A. (George Arthur) Stephen

Colección de Documentos Inéditos Relativos al Descubrimiento, Conquista y Organización de las Antiguas Posesiones Españolas de Ultramar. Tomo 9, De Los Documentos Legislativos, II

Colección de Documentos Inéditos Relativos al Descubrimiento, Conquista y Organización de las Antiguas Posesiones Españolas de Ultramar. Tomo 9, De Los Documentos Legislativos, II

The Englishman from Paris

The Englishman from Paris

by Arthur Murphy

Un aventurier au XVIII siècle: Le chevalier d'Éon (1728-1810)

Un aventurier au XVIII siècle: Le chevalier d'Éon (1728-1810)

by Octave Homberg, Fernand Jousselin

Journael ofte gedenckwaerdige beschrijvinghe van de Oost-Indische Reyse van Willem Ysbrantsz. Bontekoe

Journael ofte gedenckwaerdige beschrijvinghe van de Oost-Indische Reyse van Willem Ysbrantsz. Bontekoe

by Willem Ysbrantsz. Bontekoe