Pantianos Classics

Franz Oppenheimer's history of government examines how states are formed, attesting that their genesis consists of conquest of one group of people over another.A classic of sociology and political...

This history of Europe begins with the fall of the Roman Empire, describes the gradual unifying of Europe's Medieval-era powers, and concludes with the Reformation and the Renaissance.Each chapter...

Inyo County was at the forefront of the Western expansion of the 19th century, a place of rugged natural beauty that served as a gateway to the prospering state of California.Published in 1922, this...

How modern France was established is a fascinating story; beginning with the final years of the pre-revolutionary monarchy, this history describes French accomplishments into the 20th century.France...

The American Legion was founded in 1919, shortly after the harrowing conflict of World War I drew to a close; this book describes the founding, and the principles which underscored the Legion from...

Ancient Greek history is full of fascinating events and adventures, with the refined culture and many Gods of olden Greece a highlight - this history, aimed at younger readers, summarizes the great...

The Middle Ages changed Europe; the dramatic collapse of the Roman Empire was followed by centuries of conflict and the making of new countries - this history, aimed at younger readers, sheds light...

From the earliest hill tribes to the cultural peak of the Pax Romana, and finally to the Western Empire's chaotic decline - H. A. Guerber's history of Rome is superb for young readers.The legends...

Historian M. B. Synge narrates how naval power grew in importance from the 1700s onward, playing a decisive role in the victories of several nations and their Empires.The advancing technology of...

The allusions to Middle Eastern culture in the Bible are wide-ranging and rooted in thousands of years of tradition. In this superb enquiry, Abraham Rihbany identifies and discusses several examples...

The Talmud is the source of Jewish law, a holy text of enormous significance in Rabbinic Judaism. These selections by scholar H. Polano are poignant, valuable highlights of the Talmudic lore...

Giovanni Gentile's philosophy of mind and consciousness remains a landmark of early 20th century thinking, his perspectives on reality and being.A firm follower of Hegel's phenomenology, Gentile...

Georges Polti's classic analysis of tragic drama consists of thirty-six scenarios, with numerous examples given in support of the described plot structures.Compared against modern analysis of...

Ibn Batt?ta was a geographer and traveller who spent decades roaming distant lands; these are his journeys, translated to English by celebrated scholar H.A.R. Gibb.Travelling in the 14th century, Ibn...

Union soldier James Madison Page was taken captive during the U.S. Civil War, and spent a lengthy period incarcerated in Confederate jails, including the infamous Andersonville prison.Page begins by...

The famous science fiction novel by William Gann, a stock market trader and forecaster, is considered significant for sharing several aspects of the author's financial astrology.On the surface, this...

Andrew Jukes presents a detailed analysis of the Book of Genesis, describing the characters and events of the first book of the Bible, and discussing the significance of each passage.A Bible study...

This complete edition of Patrick Fairbairn's classic study of Bible prophecy contains all volumes, allowing readers to refer to his vast commentary upon the Old and New Testaments from a single book...

Ambrose Bierce's classic collection of witty and satirical asides, arranged alphabetically as a dictionary, is presented here in full.Known as a hero for his actions in the American Civil War, Bierce...

Frank Boreham was a master of storytelling, his love of nature and experiences of life providing an array of topics, published in collections such as this.Blessed with a gift for drawing all manner...

The Christian poetry of Mary Blanche Kelly is beautiful and evocative, drawing upon Biblical lore and legends of the past to offer wonderful depictions alongside devotional guidance.A splendid...

Robert Falcon Scott led an expedition to the Antarctic aboard a ship named Discovery, which resulted in the successful charting of Antarctic lands, and a series of scientific discoveries.Scott's...

Phoebe Palmer's excellent Christian devotional is filled with lessons on attaining spiritual closeness to God, and living a life of a true believer with the Bible close to heart.Superb for her...

This excellent guide explains the workings of the modern US government for younger readers, discussing the basic duties, public services, and social responsibilities that belong to the government.The...

This classic manual explains the connections between astrology, alchemy and the appearance of salts in the body's cells.George Carey and Inez Eudora Perry offer illuminating insights into the history...

Arthur Balfour's famous lectures, delivered in 1913 at the University of Glasgow, offer insight into the link between theism, a belief in God, and the philosophical aspects of humanism.In delivering...

Melvin Joseph Ballard's famous sermon, whereby he sets out the plan which God has for humanity, and the characteristics of His kingdom in heaven, is a spiritual Christian classic.The author and...

The first European settlers who crossed the Alleghenies in the 18th century had fascinating stories, braving the wilderness and surviving in harsh circumstances of the frontier.This history consists...

Ibn Batt?ta was a geographer and traveller who spent decades roaming distant lands; these are his journeys, translated to English by celebrated scholar H.A.R. Gibb.Travelling in the 14th century, Ibn...

Richard Pettigrew was a United States Senator during the Gilded Age; a time when the captains of industry gained unprecedented power. His recollections of public service span decades.Running on an...