20th Century 3

In order to truly understand the emergence, endurance, and legacy of autocracy, this volume of engaging essays explores how autocratic power is acquired, exercised, and transferred or abruptly ended……続きを見る

In 'The History of Thomas Jefferson Presidency' by Henry Adams, readers delve into a detailed account of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, exploring the political landscape and major events of the……続きを見る

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Superb, enthralling and necessarily terrifying . . . every step feels spring-loaded with tension... extraordinary.' The New York Times The story of Chernobyl is more c……続きを見る

Making Sense of the Future integrates the latest thinking in Future Studies with the author’s expertise in world history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, knowledge organization, and political ……続きを見る

“1960 aims to take us deeper into the campaign than Theodore White’s famous The Making of the President, 1960. And it does.”ーChicago Sun-Times This is award-winning historian David Pietrusza's hard……続きを見る

Honorable Mention, James Russell Lowell Prize, Modern Language Association Honorable Mention, René Wellek Prize, American Comparative Literature Association How did the Cold War shape culture and po……続きを見る

In Jimmy Carter's Fourth State of the Union Address, the former President delivers a thought-provoking speech that addresses key issues facing the nation during his presidency. Carter's eloquent and……続きを見る

This historical novel features the turbulent final days and the death of Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588), who was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion between Catholics and Huguenots. In 1……続きを見る

On 7 March 1944 Tokyo announced that the Japanese invasion of British India had begun. By mid-month, the Japanese 31st Division had crossed the Chindwin River in northern Burma, advancing on a wide ……続きを見る

Dachau and the SS studies the concentration camp guards at Dachau, the first SS concentration camp and a national 'school' of violence for its concentration camp personnel. Set up in the first month……続きを見る

The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Complete 1664 N.S provides readers with a remarkable firsthand account of daily life in 17th century England. Pepys writes in a straightforward and candid manner, detaili……続きを見る

Following the Treaty of Versailles, European nation-states were faced with the challenge of instilling national loyalty in their new borderlands, in which fellow citizens often differed dramatically……続きを見る

In Charles Morris' meticulously detailed account, 'The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire', the author expertly navigates the devastating events of the 1906 earthquake that rocked San Fra……続きを見る

In "The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of France," Mary Platt Parmele offers readers a comprehensive overview of the rise and development of the French Empire. Written in a clear ……続きを見る

A Los Angeles Times Bestseller One of The New Yorker's best books of 2024 A bold and brilliant revisionist take on the history of psychedelics in the twentieth century, illuminating how a culture of……続きを見る

In 'The Beginnings of New England,' John Fiske provides a comprehensive account of the early history of this important region in America. Through a combination of historical analysis and compelling ……続きを見る

Madison Julius Cawein's 'An Ode' is a poetic masterpiece that delves deep into themes of nature, beauty, and the human experience. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, the book transports reade……続きを見る

In this concise historical analysis of the Mexican Revolution, Gilbert M. Joseph and Jürgen Buchenau explore the revolution's causes, dynamics, consequences, and legacies. They do so from varied per……続きを見る

By James DiEugenio, Paul Bleau, Matt Crumpton, Andrew Iler, and Mark Adamczyk In JFK Assassination Chokeholds, readers will find up to date evidence that would have compelled any jury to conclude th……続きを見る

"The Promise of American Life" is a book by Herbert Croly that opposed aggressive unionization and supported economic planning to raise general quality of life in early twentieth-century America. It……続きを見る

'How could such a book speak so powerfully to our present moment? The short answer is that we, too, live in dark times' Washington Post Hannah Arendt's chilling analysis of the conditions that led t……続きを見る

This new study of senates in small powers across the North Atlantic shows that the establishment and the reform of these upper legislative houses have followed remarkably parallel trajectories. Sena……続きを見る

Histories of Knowledge in Postwar Scandinavia uses case studies to explore how knowledge circulated in the different public arenas that shaped politics, economics and cultural life in and across pos……続きを見る

When someone with mental problems believes they've seen the truth, will they be taken seriously? Enter Cynthia Haddington. Pretty, rich, and madly in love with her handsome husband, Thomas. During W……続きを見る

In Pursuing Truth**, Mary J. Oates explores the roles that religious women played in teaching generations of college and university students amid slow societal change that brought the grudging accep……続きを見る

Warren Commission Report is the result of the investigation regarding the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The U.S. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 137 authorizing t……続きを見る

Merchant marines and the military sea transportation ships (MSTS) are featured early in this book to showcase how they have been developed compared to prior wars. Combined with Marines and U.S. Army……続きを見る

Woodstock, Vietnam and the Tocks Island Damーall hot button issues that divided a nation and a town. The Sixties were filled with a mix of conflict and hope, with madness and music, and the Delaware……続きを見る

The topic of JFK’s assassination has fascinated the public for many decades. This booklet takes a quick look at the case, and also invites the reader to consider eternal truths. 続きを見る

"Every now and then, there's a surge of history in which a group of people has the chance to determine events by taking their lives, their destiny, into their own hands." Tom Hayden was a central fi……続きを見る