Bøger af R. Nisbet Bain

Charles XII - And the collapse of the Swedish Empire 1682 - 1719 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1907.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

The Last King of Poland and His Contemporaries is a historical book written by R. Nisbet Bain. The book focuses on the reign of Stanislaw August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland, and his contemporaries during the late 18th century. The book delves into the political, social, and cultural landscape of Poland during this time, including the country's struggle for independence and its eventual partitioning by neighboring powers. Bain's book examines the lives and actions of key figures during this period, including Catherine the Great of Russia, Frederick the Great of Prussia, and Joseph II of Austria. The book also explores the cultural and intellectual trends of the time, including the Enlightenment and the rise of nationalism. Bain provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the fall of Poland and the impact of its partitioning on the country's people and culture. The Last King of Poland and His Contemporaries is a comprehensive historical work that offers a nuanced perspective on a crucial period in Polish and European history. Bain's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the political and cultural landscape of 18th century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This 1905 book presents an account of the development of the Scandinavian nations and their relationship with the rest of Europe. The text covers the major events in the histories of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, beginning with the reign of Christian II of Denmark and moving up to the time of publication.

This 1908 book presents a comprehensive account of the political history of Poland and Russia over a period of 350 years. The text begins with a discussion of the reign of Casimir IV, before moving through various historical phases to the reign of Catherine the Great.