The dead seldom begin with words. They begin with sound.A knock in the wall.A rap beneath the floorboards.Three sharp blows in the dark when no living hand is near.The Dead Do Not Knock Once is a gripping nonfiction history of one of the oldest and most unsettling forms of haunting: the mysterious sounds said to come from the dead. From death knocks in old folklore to the birth of modern Spiritualism, from the Fox sis...

This anthology edited by Philip Schaff, a renowned ecclesiastic historian, includes the most important works by early Christian theologians. Their comportment and sacrifice, their lectures and preaching, their moral values, and their understanding of Christianity and its most precious messages - shaped the foundations of the Christianity, helping it spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond its borders during the first centuries after the death of Jesus. The edition includes: Volume I:...

This poetry book was written specifically to convey personal sentiments and act as an interactive and enlightening literary work, one which sheds light on crucial, and in some cases controversial topics, those to which we need to pay mindful attention. My desire was to give life to the poet within, by using this medium as a catalyst to share insight from a personal, experienced based perspective and inspire each readerAdditionally, the book expresses numerous thought provoking ideas...

According to Wikipedia: "Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus (AD 56 AD 117) was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. The surviving portions of his two major works—the Annals and the Histories—examine the reigns of the Roman Emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero and those who reigned in the Year of the Four Emperors. These two works span the history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus in AD 14 to (presumably) the death of emperor Domitian in AD 96. There are enormous lacun...

"The Sweating Sickness" by John Caius is a significant historical text that delves into the mysterious illness that plagued England during the 16th century. Caius, a physician and a prominent figure in the study of medicine, provides a detailed account of the symptoms, progression, and impact of this enigmatic disease. His observations are not only medical but also reflect the social and cultural context of the time, offering insights into how society responded to health crises. The work i...

"De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges" is a seminal work by John Caius that explores the various breeds of dogs native to Britain. Written in a detailed and systematic manner, the book serves as both a scientific study and a practical guide for dog enthusiasts. Caius meticulously categorizes different breeds, providing insights into their characteristics, behaviors, and uses. His observations reflect a deep appreciation for dogs, showcasing their roles in society, from hunting compan...

In "The Sweating Sickness," John Caius offers a vivid and meticulously detailed account of a mysterious and often devastating illness that afflicted England in the 16th century. Written in a scientific yet accessible style characteristic of the Renaissance humanist movement, Caius blends personal observation with clinical description, creating a work that serves both as a medical treatise and a historical document. His narrative is rich in context, illustrating the anxiety surrounding dise...

The Notes of the Gallic War (Lat. Commentarii de Bello Gallico) is a work by Gaius Julius Caesar in which in eight books he described his conquest of Gaul in 58-50 BC, as well as the two crossings of the Rhine and the landing in Britain in a precise, concise and energetic manner. The exact date of his writing is unknown. The last book after Caesar's death was completed by Aulus Hirtius, who prefaced it with his epistle to Balbo. Caesar narrates in the third person, mentioning in ...

Caius Memmius (140s BC – 100 BC), commonly nicknamed Mordax, "Biting" was a Roman politician and orator.Elected tribune of the plebs in 111 BC, he was instrumental in relaunching the Jugurthine War after Jugurtha’s surrender. During his tribunate, he accused the consul Lucius Calpurnius Bestia, the senator Marcus Aemilius Scaurus and other aristocrats of accepting bribes from King Jugurtha.In 100 BC, Memmius was a candidate for the consulship, but was slain in a riot...

Autobiographical works can take many forms, from the intimate writings made during life that were not necessarily intended for publication (including letters, diaries, journals, memoirs, and reminiscences) to a formal book-length autobiography.Reading an autobiography can offer a unique insight into a world and experience very different from your own — and these real-life stories are even more entertaining, and stranger, than fiction. Take a glimpse into the lives of some of the wor...

The Council of the Sydenham Society having deemed Hecker's three treatises on different Epidemics occurring in the Middle Ages worthy of being collected into a volume, and laid before its members in an English dress, I have felt much pleasure in presenting them with the copyright of the Black Death; in negociating for them, the purchase of that of the Dancing Mania, whereof I could resign only my share of a joint interest; and, in preparing for the press these productions, together with a ...

The Council of the Sydenham Society having deemed Hecker’s three treatises on different Epidemics occurring in the Middle Ages worthy of being collected into a volume, and laid before its members in an English dress, I have felt much pleasure in presenting them with the copyright of the Black Death; in negociating for them, the purchase of that of the Dancing Mania, whereof I could resign only my share of a joint interest; and, in preparing for the press these productions, together with a ...