Search PDFBooksWorld

PDF Books in Social Science

Refine Search


What's Wrong with the World

What's Wrong with the World

by G. K. Chesterton

What's Wrong with the World is a series of essays compiled from the literary critic Gilbert Keith Chesterton’s life time contributed works through newspapers and periodicals on feminism, education, government, business and other topics. Chesterton’s faith in Christianity and his clever and unique commenting skills and criticisms on materialism, ..

The Principles of Masonic Law

The Principles of Masonic Law

by Albert Gallatin Mackey

The Principles of Masonic Law is written by Albert Gallatin Mackey, an American writer and physician who is remembered for his writings on freemasonry and Masonic Landmarks. His most popular works include Masonic Biographies, Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, The History of Freemasonry: It's Legends and Traditions, The Symbolism of Freemas..

A History of Mourning

A History of Mourning

by Richard Davey

A History of Mourning is a historic exploration of customs of mourning and funerals, written by Richard Davey. This book explores the tradition of mourning which evolved across many cultures, continents of various eras. Mourning and funeral ceremonies were followed in various forms in many ancient customs, which has been provided in depth details w..

Ancient Man -  The Beginning of Civilizations

Ancient Man - The Beginning of Civilizations

by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations is a book written for young readers by the Dutch historian Hendrik Willem van Loon, whose numerous historical writings include The Fall of the Dutch Republic, The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, Man the Miracle Maker, and A World Divided is a World Lost. This book explores the chronological events which sha..

My Experiences as an Executioner

My Experiences as an Executioner

by James Berry

My Experiences as an Executioner, is a personal account of James Berry who held the most painful profession of carrying out the capital punishment in England.  Civilization regards capital punishment as its strongest weapon in the war against crime.  Yet it is the most painful profession for an individual to be responsible for execution o..

The Black Man, the Father of Civilization

The Black Man, the Father of Civilization

by James Morris Webb

The Black Man, the Father of Civilization is written by James Morris Webb.  The author provides several references to Bible for his claims in this book.  THE Bible gives the first and only true account of the origin of mankind. It is the only book containing an accurate record of the progress of man toward civilization, and it is the indi..

Myths and Legends of China

Myths and Legends of China

by E. T. C. Werner

Myths and Legends of China is an in depth exploration of Chinese mythological characters and legends, written by the British consul E. T. C. Werner, whose notable writings include A Dictionary Of Chinese Mythology , Chinese Weapons , Success and How He Won It , and No Surrender . The author starts the book with introduction of the origin of Ch..

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India -Volume I of IV

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India -Volume I of IV

by R.V. Russell

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India is written by Rboert Vane Russell in four volumes, this being the first volume work.  This book is the result of the arrangement made by the Government of India, on the suggestion of the late Sir Herbert Risley, for the preparation of an ethnological account dealing with the inhabitant..