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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.

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Four Lectures on the English Revolution

Four Lectures on the English Revolution

by Thomas Hill Green

The Governments of Europe

The Governments of Europe

by Frederic Austin Ogg

Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497

Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497

by Julia Cartwright

Raleigh

Raleigh

by Edmund Gosse

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent

by Niccolò Machiavelli

The Coronado Expedition, 1540-1542. Excerpted from the Fourteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1892-1893, Part 1.

The Coronado Expedition, 1540-1542. Excerpted from the Fourteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1892-1893, Part 1.

by George Parker Winship

1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

by Francis Grose

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 04 (of 10) Filippino Lippi to Domenico Puligo

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 04 (of 10) Filippino Lippi to Domenico Puligo

by Giorgio Vasari

The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft

The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft

by Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume

Club Life of London, Vol. 1 (of 2) With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

Club Life of London, Vol. 1 (of 2) With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

by John Timbs

The Mystery of Francis Bacon

The Mystery of Francis Bacon

by William T. (William Thomas) Smedley

The Arts in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

The Arts in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

by P. L. Jacob

Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 10 (of 10) Bronzino to Vasari, & General Index.

Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 10 (of 10) Bronzino to Vasari, & General Index.

by Giorgio Vasari

A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges

A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges

by John Lord

Ireland under the Tudors, with a Succinct Account of the Earlier History. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Ireland under the Tudors, with a Succinct Account of the Earlier History. Vol. 2 (of 3)

by Richard Bagwell

The Women of the French Salons

The Women of the French Salons

by Amelia Gere Mason

Early Carriages and Roads

Early Carriages and Roads

by Sir Walter Gilbey

Early French Prisons Le Grand and Le Petit Châtelets; Vincennes; The Bastile; Loches; The Galleys; Revolutionary Prisons

Early French Prisons Le Grand and Le Petit Châtelets; Vincennes; The Bastile; Loches; The Galleys; Revolutionary Prisons

by Arthur Griffiths

View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3

View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3

by Henry Hallam

The Eve of the Reformation Studies in the Religious Life and Thought of the English people in the Period Preceding the Rejection of the Roman jurisdiction by Henry VIII

The Eve of the Reformation Studies in the Religious Life and Thought of the English people in the Period Preceding the Rejection of the Roman jurisdiction by Henry VIII

by Francis Aidan Gasquet

Early Renaissance Architecture in England A Historical & Descriptive Account of the Tudor, Elizabethan, & Jacobean Periods, 1500-1625

Early Renaissance Architecture in England A Historical & Descriptive Account of the Tudor, Elizabethan, & Jacobean Periods, 1500-1625

by J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch

Fra Bartolommeo

Fra Bartolommeo

by Leader Scott

On the manner of negotiating with princes On the uses of diplomacy; the choice of ministers and envoys; and the personal qualities necessary for success in missions abroad

On the manner of negotiating with princes On the uses of diplomacy; the choice of ministers and envoys; and the personal qualities necessary for success in missions abroad

by Monsieur de (François) Callières

Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations

Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations

by William Elliot Griffis

Lucrezia Borgia secondo documenti e carteggi del tempo

Lucrezia Borgia secondo documenti e carteggi del tempo

by Ferdinand Gregorovius

Rapport sur l'Instruction Publique, les 10, 11 et 19 Septembre 1791 fait au nom du Comité de Constitution à l'Assemblée Nationale

Rapport sur l'Instruction Publique, les 10, 11 et 19 Septembre 1791 fait au nom du Comité de Constitution à l'Assemblée Nationale

by prince de Bénévent Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3

Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3

by William Dawson LeSueur

Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico in the Years 1599-1602

Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico in the Years 1599-1602

by Samuel de Champlain

Knights of Malta, 1523-1798

Knights of Malta, 1523-1798

by Reuben Cohen

A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially as to the Practice With Instruments: the Whole Serving to Put All Rational Inquirers in a Fair Way of Very Safely Forming Their Own Judgement Upon the Question; Which It Is Best to Employ, in Cases of Pregnancy and Lying-in, a Man-midwife; Or, a Midwife

A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially as to the Practice With Instruments: the Whole Serving to Put All Rational Inquirers in a Fair Way of Very Safely Forming Their Own Judgement Upon the Question; Which It Is Best to Employ, in Cases of Pregnancy and Lying-in, a Man-midwife; Or, a Midwife

by Elizabeth Nihell

The Present State of Virginia

The Present State of Virginia

by Hugh Jones

Historical Record of the Fourth, or Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards. Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685; and of Its Subsequent Services to 1838

Historical Record of the Fourth, or Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards. Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685; and of Its Subsequent Services to 1838

by Richard Cannon

L'Ameublement de l'Hôtel de Pitsembourg au milieu du XVIIe siècle Communication faite en séance du 26 avril 1901

L'Ameublement de l'Hôtel de Pitsembourg au milieu du XVIIe siècle Communication faite en séance du 26 avril 1901

by Robert D'Awans

Froude's History of England

Froude's History of England

by Charles Kingsley

Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Court Memoirs of France

Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Court Memoirs of France

by Various Authors

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 30: August/September 1664

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 30: August/September 1664

by Samuel Pepys

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 23: July/August 1663

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 23: July/August 1663

by Samuel Pepys

The Last Fight of the Revenge

The Last Fight of the Revenge

by Walter Raleigh

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 52: April 1667

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 52: April 1667

by Samuel Pepys

The Cyder-Maker's Instructor, Sweet-Maker's Assistant, and Victualler's and Housekeeper's Director In Three Parts

The Cyder-Maker's Instructor, Sweet-Maker's Assistant, and Victualler's and Housekeeper's Director In Three Parts

by Thomas (Wine cooper) Chapman

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 50: February 1666-67

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 50: February 1666-67

by Samuel Pepys

La Vie Universitaire dans l'Ancienne Espagne

La Vie Universitaire dans l'Ancienne Espagne

by Gustave Reynier

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 28: April/May 1664

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 28: April/May 1664

by Samuel Pepys

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 14: 1568, part I

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 14: 1568, part I

by John Lothrop Motley

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 17: July/August 1662

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 17: July/August 1662

by Samuel Pepys

Remarks on the speeches of William Paul Clerk, and John Hall of Otterburn, Esq : Executed at Tyburn for rebellion, the 13th of July, 1716

Remarks on the speeches of William Paul Clerk, and John Hall of Otterburn, Esq : Executed at Tyburn for rebellion, the 13th of July, 1716

by Daniel Defoe

Dissertationem de hominibvs post mortem sangvisvgis, vvlgo sic dictis Vampyren

Dissertationem de hominibvs post mortem sangvisvgis, vvlgo sic dictis Vampyren

by Johann Christoph Pohl, Johann Gottlob Hertel

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593.

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847

by Various Authors

A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6

A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6

by François Guizot

The Rights of War and Peace

The Rights of War and Peace

by Hugo Grotius

Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 1 (of 4)

Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 1 (of 4)

by Horace Walpole

Toleration and other essays

Toleration and other essays

by Voltaire

Renaissance in Italy, Volume 3 (of 7) The Fine Arts

Renaissance in Italy, Volume 3 (of 7) The Fine Arts

by John Addington Symonds

The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines

The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines

by Hezekiah Butterworth

Philosophical Letters: or, modest Reflections upon some Opinions in Natural Philosophy

Philosophical Letters: or, modest Reflections upon some Opinions in Natural Philosophy

by Duchess of Margaret Cavendish Newcastle

Tyburn Tree: Its History and Annals

Tyburn Tree: Its History and Annals

by Alfred Marks

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 12 of 55 1601-1604 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 12 of 55 1601-1604 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

Privateers and Privateering

Privateers and Privateering

by Edward Phillips Statham

History of the Jesuits: Their origin, progress, doctrines, and designs

History of the Jesuits: Their origin, progress, doctrines, and designs

by G. B. (Giovanni Battista) Nicolini

The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists

The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists

by L. (Luke) Tyerman

Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592

Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592

by Arthur Acheson

The Yankee and the Teuton in Wisconsin

The Yankee and the Teuton in Wisconsin

by Joseph Schafer

El criticón (tomo 1 de 2)

El criticón (tomo 1 de 2)

by Baltasar Gracián y Morales

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 1

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 1

by J. H. (Jean Henri) Merle d'Aubigné

An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 1 of 2) Being an essay on the science of domestic policy in free nations. In which are particularly considered population, agriculture, trade, industry, money, coin, interest, circulation, banks, exchange, public credit, and taxes

An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 1 of 2) Being an essay on the science of domestic policy in free nations. In which are particularly considered population, agriculture, trade, industry, money, coin, interest, circulation, banks, exchange, public credit, and taxes

by Sir James Steuart

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 11 of 55 1599-1602 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 11 of 55 1599-1602 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 1 (of 3) From original and authentic sources

The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 1 (of 3) From original and authentic sources

by Mrs. A. T. Thomson

La femme française dans les temps modernes

La femme française dans les temps modernes

by Clarisse Bader

History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the Reformation

History of the Life of Gustavus Adolphus II., the Hero-General of the Reformation

by Harriet Earhart Monroe

Great Epochs in American History, Volume 2 The Planting of the First Colonies: 1562—1733

Great Epochs in American History, Volume 2 The Planting of the First Colonies: 1562—1733

Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne Vol. 1 (of 2)

Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne Vol. 1 (of 2)

by Mrs. A. T. Thomson

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898; Volume 50 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898; Volume 50 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century

Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 11

Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 11

by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon

Rodney

Rodney

by David Hannay

Euphorion - Vol. II Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance

Euphorion - Vol. II Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance

by Vernon Lee

One dialogue, or Colloquye of Erasmus (entituled Diuersoria) Translated oute of Latten into Englyshe: And Imprinted, to the ende that the Judgement of the Learned maye be hadde before the Translator procede in the reste.

One dialogue, or Colloquye of Erasmus (entituled Diuersoria) Translated oute of Latten into Englyshe: And Imprinted, to the ende that the Judgement of the Learned maye be hadde before the Translator procede in the reste.

by Desiderius Erasmus

Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, I. Band Von den Anfängen bis zum Wiederaufleben der Wissenschaften

Die Naturwissenschaften in ihrer Entwicklung und in ihrem Zusammenhange, I. Band Von den Anfängen bis zum Wiederaufleben der Wissenschaften

by Friedrich Dannemann

A history of English poetry : an unpublished continuation

A history of English poetry : an unpublished continuation

by Thomas Warton

Annali d'Italia, vol. 8 dal principio dell'era volgare sino all'anno 1750

Annali d'Italia, vol. 8 dal principio dell'era volgare sino all'anno 1750

by Lodovico Antonio Muratori, Antonio Coppi

History of the United Netherlands, 1590-92

History of the United Netherlands, 1590-92

by John Lothrop Motley

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 55: July 1667

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 55: July 1667

by Samuel Pepys

Tizian

Tizian

by H. (Hermann) Knackfuss

A Discourse on Trade, and Other Matters Relative to it

A Discourse on Trade, and Other Matters Relative to it

by John Cary

Historical Introduction to Studies Among the Sedentary Indians of New Mexico; Report on the Ruins of the Pueblo of Pecos Papers Of The Archæological Institute Of America, American Series, Vol. I

Historical Introduction to Studies Among the Sedentary Indians of New Mexico; Report on the Ruins of the Pueblo of Pecos Papers Of The Archæological Institute Of America, American Series, Vol. I

by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier

The Augsburg Confession The confession of faith, which was submitted to His Imperial Majesty Charles V at the diet of Augsburg in the year 1530

The Augsburg Confession The confession of faith, which was submitted to His Imperial Majesty Charles V at the diet of Augsburg in the year 1530

by Philipp Melanchthon

Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period

Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period

by P. L. Jacob

Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

by George Francis Dow

The Colonization of North America, 1492-1783

The Colonization of North America, 1492-1783

by Herbert Eugene Bolton, Thomas Maitland Marshall

The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci, and Other Documents Illustrative of His Career

The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci, and Other Documents Illustrative of His Career

by Amerigo Vespucci, Bartolomé de las Casas, Christopher Columbus

The history of the damnable life and deserved death of Doctor John Faustus, 1592, together with The second report of Faustus, containing his appearances and the deeds of Wagner, 1594.

The history of the damnable life and deserved death of Doctor John Faustus, 1592, together with The second report of Faustus, containing his appearances and the deeds of Wagner, 1594.

Woodworking Tools 1600-1900

Woodworking Tools 1600-1900

by Peter C. Welsh

Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676

Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676

by Lord John Lauder Fountainhall

The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1

The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1

by Sir Thomas Browne

America: Being the Latest, and Most Accurate Description of the Nevv VVorld Containing the Original of the Inhabitants, and the Remarkable Voyages Thither. The Conquest of the Vast Empires of Mexico and Peru, and Other Large Provinces and Territories, with the Several European Plantations in Those Parts. Also Their Cities, Fortresses, Towns, Temples, Mountains, and Rivers. Their Habits, Customs, Manners, and Religions. Their Plants, Beasts, Birds, and Serpents. With an Appendix, Containing, Besides Several Other Considerable Additions, a Brief Survey of What Hath Been Discover'd of the Unknown South-land and the Arctick Region.

America: Being the Latest, and Most Accurate Description of the Nevv VVorld Containing the Original of the Inhabitants, and the Remarkable Voyages Thither. The Conquest of the Vast Empires of Mexico and Peru, and Other Large Provinces and Territories, with the Several European Plantations in Those Parts. Also Their Cities, Fortresses, Towns, Temples, Mountains, and Rivers. Their Habits, Customs, Manners, and Religions. Their Plants, Beasts, Birds, and Serpents. With an Appendix, Containing, Besides Several Other Considerable Additions, a Brief Survey of What Hath Been Discover'd of the Unknown South-land and the Arctick Region.

by John Ogilby

The English-American, His Travail by Sea and Land: or, A New Survey of the West-India's

The English-American, His Travail by Sea and Land: or, A New Survey of the West-India's

by Thomas Gage

Luther, vol. 6 of 6

Luther, vol. 6 of 6

by Hartmann Grisar

The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05

The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05

by John Dryden

Old Virginia and Her Neighbours, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Old Virginia and Her Neighbours, Vol. 2 (of 2)

by John Fiske

Eikon Basilike The Pourtracture of His Sacred Majestie, in His Solitudes and Sufferings

Eikon Basilike The Pourtracture of His Sacred Majestie, in His Solitudes and Sufferings

by King of England Charles I, John Gauden