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INGOF Modern History Library: Free Ebooks on Modern History
This catalogue gathers public-domain ebooks that concentrate on modern history, a period generally understood as the centuries following the medieval era. The collection holds 91 titles by 106 authors, offering a broad but focused range of historical writing. Because the works are in the public domain, they are freely available for reading and study. The catalogue is organized by author and title, making it simple to browse. For readers new to the subject, a practical entry point is to pick an author or a title that matches a particular interest, such as a specific country, era, or theme. The mix of authors and texts allows for both deep dives into individual works and comparative reading across different perspectives on modern historical events and developments.
91 public-domain works106 represented authorsSource-attributed catalogue records
Modern History — Editor’s Selection
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One work and three nearby readings from the current catalogue.
World Events
Observations of an Illinois Boy ...
Authored by Authors: Eby, Henry Harrison, 1841..., 'Observations of an Illinois Boy ...' stands as a notable and significant work within the World Events category. Henry H. Eby's 1910 memoir recounts his Civil War service in the 7th Illinois Cavalry, from camp life and battles to his harrowing escape from a Confederate prison. Based on letters and memory, the narrative shifts from matter-of-fact reporting to tense, sensory detail during the escape sequence. Discover the unique thematic elements that make this specific work highly regarded.
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King and commonwealth — A Reader...
In Modern ...
The slave trade — A Closer Reading
In Modern ...
Martyrdom in Missouri, Volume 1 ...
In Modern ...
Social life in old New Orleans —...
In Social ...
Confederate wizards of the saddl...
In World E...
The tragedy of Monomoy Beach — A...
In Modern ...
Marie Antoinette — Background an...
In Modern ...
An account of the principalities...
In Social ...
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INGOF Catalogue manages the digital library's structure, which includes 91 books and 106 authors across 4 categories. Catalogue organization supports the collections' completeness and accuracy.
