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History - Royalty

3 public-domain history - royalty books, summarised. Page 1 of 1.

Down Under with the Prince

Everard Cotes

Navigating ancient maritime rituals, lush Pacific landscapes, and post-war colonial diplomacy, a traveling correspondent captures a grand imperial tour at the precise historical moment when world order begins to shift beneath the crown.

History - Royalty5 min read

The Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting: The art of breeding, feeding, fighting, and curing cocks of the game

R. H. (Robert Howlett)

The battlefield of the pit is a mirror held up to human nature, where the spirit of a bird defines the courage of a gentleman. To witness this struggle is to study the very essence of resolve and strategic discipline.

History - Royalty7 min read

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 20, Vol. I, May 17, 1884

Various

Blending rigorous Victorian scholarship with charming domestic serials, this 1884 periodical offers a fascinating snapshot of contemporary thought, industry, and human folly.

History - Royalty6 min read