Frederick Milnes Edge's "The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion" delves into the remarkable journey of one of the greatest chess prodigies of the 19th century. With……続きを見る
In "Alexander the Great," Jacob Abbott deftly chronicles the life and conquests of one of history's most renowned military leaders. With a narrative that is both accessible and engaging, Abbott empl……続きを見る
An action-packed military biography of a British fighter pilot and his rise through ranks during World War I.
World War I pilot Albert Ball's invincible courage and determination made him a legend n……続きを見る
In "The Life of John Bunyan," Edmund Venables presents a meticulously crafted biography that captures the essence of one of England's most esteemed writers and religious thinkers. Venables adopts a ……続きを見る
In "The Life of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)," Thomas Hodgkin intricately weaves a narrative that not only chronicles the life and achievements of one of history's most significant figures but al……続きを見る
In "David Crockett: His Life and Adventures," John S. C. Abbott masterfully intertwines biography and folklore, presenting the compelling narrative of the legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett. Abbot……続きを見る
著者:David Bilton
出版社: Pen & Sword Military
発売日: 2016年02月29日
For many years the Home Front was the Cinderella of the Great War. However, in recent years it has been acknowledged for the essential part it played in the successful prosecution of the war for the……続きを見る
In "Cyrus the Great," Jacob Abbott crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines historical biography with vivid storytelling, revealing the complexities of one of history's most celebrated leaders……続きを見る
In "Famous Men of Ancient Times," Samuel G. Goodrich crafts a vivid exploration of the lives and legacies of key figures from ancient history. With an engaging narrative style that marries storytell……続きを見る
In "Fray Luis de León: A Biographical Fragment," James Fitzmaurice-Kelly presents an intricate tapestry that weaves together the life and impact of the revered 16th-century Spanish poet, theologian,……続きを見る
In "James Boswell," W. Keith Leask offers a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of one of the most prominent literary figures of the 18th century. This meticulously researched biography del……続きを見る
David Greville-Heygate was one of the few men who served in both the army and the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but it was in the sky that he really earned his stripes. Stalking the s……続きを見る
著者:John F. Tucker
出版社: Pen & Sword Military
発売日: 2015年02月28日
A British Infantryman recounts his harrowing experiences on the Western Front of the Great War, from the Battle of Somme to Arras and beyond.
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In "Sir Walter Ralegh: A Biography," W. Stebbing meticulously explores the multifaceted life of one of England's most intriguing historical figures. Employing a narrative style that intertwines rigo……続きを見る
The author of Wellington in the Peninsula presents an in-depth study of the British military commander's early career in Colonial India.
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著者:Stephen Taylor
出版社: W. W. Norton & Company
発売日: 2012年10月08日
"Nobody describes a naval battle better than Taylor…a flawless demonstration of the biographer’s craft." ーJan Morris, The Guardian
Edward Pellew, captain of the legendary Indefatigable, was quite s……続きを見る
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The gripping, untold story of how Saudi Arabia's secretive and mercurial new ruler rose to power.
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In "Colonel Washington," Archer Butler Hulbert expertly weaves a biographical narrative that chronicles the formative years of George Washington, focusing on his experiences as a young military offi……続きを見る
His name was Washington. His name was Lee … & he was definitely a general. This is the story of Raymond Lee Washington, founder of the Crips street gang & a theatrical re-creation of events which to……続きを見る
著者:Tristram Stuart
出版社: HarperCollins Publishers
発売日: 2012年10月18日
In the 1600s, European travellers discovered Indian vegetarianism. Western culture was changed forever…
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As Governor of Galicia, SS Brigadeführer Otto Freiherr von Wächter presided over an authority on whose territory hundreds of thousan……続きを見る
Madison & Adams Press presents the collection of Civil War memoires, diaries and journals. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil W……続きを見る
A ruler of unmatched ambition. A kingdom on the brink of transformation. A legacy that shaped the course of European history.
In Frederick the Great and the Rise of Prussia, William Reddaway brings ……続きを見る
著者:Anne M Carson
出版社: Hybrid Publishers
発売日: 2019年10月15日
Set in Nazi Germany, Massaging Himmler: A Poetic Biography of Dr Felix Kersten tells in verse the remarkable story of a little-known humanitarian. Kersten was a Finnish-born therapeutic masseur who ……続きを見る
Sara Agnes Rice Pryor's 'The Mother of George Washington and her Times' is a meticulously researched and engaging account of Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, and the historical context in ……続きを見る
From the late 1950s to 1976, the U.S. human spaceflight program advanced as it did largely due to the extraordinary efforts of Austrian immigrant George M. Low. Described as the “ultimate engineer” ……続きを見る
Dikisahkan dari seorang sufi saleh legendaris bernama Dzunun Al Misri, ia mengalami peristiwa menakjubkan yang menggambarkan luasnya kasih sayang Allah SWT Tuhan Alam Semesta kepada setiap makhluk. ……続きを見る
This volume is composed of the personal recollections of the author, from the time that General Sherman took command of the Army of the Tennessee, to the end of the rebellion.
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