This valuable genealogical resource presents abstracts of wills and other legal documents from Somersetshire, England, from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Compiled by genealogist Frederick Arthur Crisp from the manuscript collections of the Rev. Frederick Brown, this work provides important information about individuals and families from the region, as well as insights into legal and social history. With its meticulously researched abstracts and extensive index, this book is a must-have for anyone researching Somersetshire genealogy.
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Frederick Brown is the author of several acclaimed books that delve into French history and literature. His works explore the lives and oeuvres of pivotal figures, uncovering the deeper cultural and intellectual currents of their times. Brown's approach is characterized by rich narrative and incisive insights into human psychology and societal forces.






- 2023
- 2023
This valuable volume provides abstracts of wills and other legal documents from Somersetshire, England, as compiled by the Reverend Frederick Brown. The collection includes records from the 16th through the 19th centuries, making it a valuable resource for anyone researching family history or the social and economic history of the region.
- 2022
- 2022
From Tientsin to Peking With the Allied Forces
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
- 2021
- 2021
China's Dayspring After Thirty Years
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
- 2020
Abstracts Of Somersetshire Wills (Second Series)
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Regarded as significant by scholars, this book is preserved in its original print format, maintaining its historical authenticity. Annotations and marks from its first publication are intentionally included to reflect its true nature, ensuring that it remains a valuable resource for future generations.
- 2015
The narrative delves into the political, social, and religious shifts in France between the World Wars, highlighting the departure from Enlightenment ideals towards authoritarianism and the rise of Fascism and anti-Semitism. Frederick Brown utilizes contemporary newspaper articles, journals, and literature to analyze the impact of the Dreyfus Affair and the resulting ideological clashes. This exploration reveals how these forces contributed to an era marked by violence and intense nationalism, offering a fresh perspective on a tumultuous period in French history.
- 2015
Religion in Tientsin
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Culturally significant, this work preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, reflecting historical context and scholarly importance. The reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, providing readers with a genuine glimpse into the past and its contributions to contemporary understanding.
- 2014
Reconsiders the events and the political, social, and religious movements that led to France's embrace of Fascism and anti-Semitism, exploring the tumultuous forces unleashed by the Dreyfus Affair, and examining how the clashing ideologies and the blood-soaked political scandals and artistic movements following the horror of World War I resulted in the country's era of militant authoritarianism; and how rioting, violent racism, and nationalistic fervor overtook France's sense of reason, sealed its fate, and led to the rise of the Vichy government.