History, Modern - 18th century
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The elements of history from the creation of the world , to the reign of Constantine the Great. Containing The History of the Monarchies in a New Order and Method. Together with a View of the Contemporary Kingdoms and Commonwealths. And A Brief Account of their Magistracies and Politick Constitutions. Done for the Use of Young Students. By William Howel, LL. D. Translated from the Latin.
Howell, William, 1631 or 2-1683.Date: 1704- E-books
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A. de la Motraye's travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa with proper cutts and maps. Containing a great variety of geographical, topographical, and political observations on those Parts of the World; especially on Italy, Turky, Greece, Crim and Noghaian Tartaries, Circassia, Sweden, and Lapland. A curious Collection of Things particularly Rare, both in Nature and Antiquity; such as Remains of antient Cities and Colonies, Inscriptions, Idols, Medals, Minerals, &c. With An Historical Account of the most considerable Events which happen'd during the Space of above 25 Years; such as a great Revolution in the Turkish Empire, by which the Emperor was depos'd; the Engaging of the Russian and Turkish Armies on the Banks of the Pruth; the late King of Sweden's Reception and Entertainment at Bender; his Transactions with the Porte, during his Stay of above four Years in Turkey; his Return into his Dominions, Campaigns in Norway, Death, &c. His Sister, the Princess Ulrica's Accession to the Throne, her generous Resignation of it to her Consort the present King; and, in fine, all the chief Transactions of the Senate and States of Sweden, &c.
La Mottraye, Aubry de, 1674?-1743.Date: in the Year MDCCXXIII. [1723]- E-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.LXXXIX. [1789]- E-books
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Continuation de L'Histoire du XVI. Sie�cle , septi�eme partie; qui contient, la vie de M. de Thou, Extraite de ses propres M�emoires jusqu'en 1601, & continu�ee jusqu'�a sa mort en 1617. & Les Commencemens du R�egne de Fran�cois II. Par D. Durand, Min. de St. Martin & Membre de la S. R.
David DurandDate: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- E-books
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Histoire du seizi�eme si�ecle, Premiere Partie, Livre I. Qui commence avec le regne de Louis XII. en 1498, & finit �a la mort D'Isabelle de Castille en 1504. Les Livres suivans paro�itront r�eguli�erement l'un apr�es l'autre le 3. jour de chaque Mois
David DurandDate: MDCCXXV. [1725]