This carefully curated anthology brings together a broad selection of timeless works in one digital edition. Readers can discover essential voices, memorable stories and enduring ideas across a rich variety of literary styles. Prepared for comfortable continuous reading, this collection is ideal for exploring classic literature or returning to lasting favorites.

Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king. His most significant accomplishments during his reign included his military victories,

First published in 1936, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Europe from 1715-1814. The author discusses important themes such as England in 1715; European trade in 1715; the War of the Austrian Succession; Europe and American independence; eastern factor in Europe; Napoleon and the Continental System; Europe after the fall of Napoleon and diplomacy and war in Europe. The author argues that this book is a narrative of which collective Europe, not a group of separa...

First published in 1948, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Europe from 1610 to 1715. It discusses themes like the Europeans of 1610; Germany and the Netherlands in 1610; the Thirty Years War; the Westphalian Peace; Progress of Spain, England and the Dutch; England and the Spanish Succession; The Treaties of Utrecht; and Europe in Louis’ Last Years. This is a must read for students of European History.

First published in 1939, Marshal Pilsudski presents a comprehensive biographical history of Józef Klemens Piłsudski (1867-1935). He was a Polish statesman who served as the Chief of State (1918–1922) and first Marshal of Poland (from 1920). He was viewed as the father of the Second Polish Republic, which was re-established in 1918.This book discusses various facets of his life such as birth and parentage (1867- 1877); life in Wilno (1875- 1885); undergraduate life (1885-1887); Pils...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesCONTENTSPREFACE.CHAPTER I. BIRTH AND PARENTAGECHAPTER II. EARLY LIFE, 1821-1847CHAPTER III. THE REVOLUTIONCHAPTER IV. THE GERMAN PROBLEMCHAPTER V. FRANKFORT, 1851-1857CHAPTER VI. ST. PETERSBURG AND PARIS, 1858-1862CHAPTER VII. THE CONFLICT, 1862-1863CHAPTER VIII. SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, 1863-1864CHAPTER IX. THE TREATY OF GASTE...

About the year of our Lord 997, Adelbert, Bishop of Prague, with two companions, set out on a missionary tour to the shores of the Baltic. The savage inhabitants killed him. Still Christianity gradually gained ground. As the ages rolled on, idolatry disappeared, and nominal Christianity took its place. The people were poor, ignorant, widely dispersed, and but partially civilized. During weary centuries, as generations came and went, nothing in that region occurred of interest to the world ...

More than three and a half centuries have passed since the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War (1618-48), but this most devastating of wars in the early modern period continues to capture the imagination of readers. This book reveals why.In this accessible, concise guide, Richard Bonney explains one of the first wars where contemporaries stressed the importance of atrocities, the horrors of the fighting and also the sufferings of the civilian population...

At the dawn of the seventeenth century, France stood at a turning point. Emerging from decades of religious conflict and civil war, the kingdom began its ascent under Henry IV, whose Edict of Nantes sought to heal the wounds of a fractured nation. From this foundation of reconciliation and reform, France embarked on a century of dominance, reaching the height of its power under Louis XIV. First published in 1897, The Ascendancy of France, 1598-1715 by Henry Offley Wakeman offers a...

THE period which elapsed between the close of the Crimean war and the establishment of the German Empire at the beginning of 1871, may be said to contain events of more importance as regards the European system than even its reconstruction by the Congress of Vienna. These events are, besides the new Empire just mentioned, and a few minor occurrences, the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy, the absorption of the Pope’s temporal power, the realization of Prussian supremacy, the decline of...

In "John Sobieski," Edward H. R. Tatham masterfully chronicles the life and legacy of the Polish king and military leader, John III Sobieski, whose decisive victory at the Battle of Vienna in 1683 marked a turning point in European history. Tatham's narrative is steeped in rich historical detail, employing a literary style that amalgamates vivid storytelling with rigorous historical analysis, providing both an engaging and informative account. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century centr...

In "A Short History of Germany," Mary Platt Parmele provides an engaging and accessible overview of German history, tracing its evolution from early tribal societies through the complex landscape of the Holy Roman Empire, to its significant role in the world wars and beyond. Parmele's literary style is characterized by clarity and conciseness, making intricate historical events digestible for a general audience. The book is situated within the wider genre of historical writing aimed at edu...