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A People’s History of Classics explores the influence of the classical past on the lives of working-class people, whose voices have been almost completely excluded from previous histories of classic……続きを見る

In "No Abolition of Slavery," James Boswell presents a compelling argument that delves into the contentious debates surrounding slavery in the late 18th century. Written in a prose style that is bot……続きを見る

In "A Short History of England," G. K. Chesterton offers a captivating exploration of the evolution of English history from a distinctly whimsical and philosophical perspective. Written in his signa……続きを見る

In "A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland," Mary Platt Parmele presents an insightful and concise examination of the intertwined histories of these three nations. Through a narrative styl……続きを見る

In William Andrews' 'Famous Frosts and Frost Fairs in Great Britain,' the author explores the historical significance of frost fairs in British culture. Through meticulous research and vivid descrip……続きを見る

Launched in 1950, Penguin’s Russian Classics quickly progressed to include translations of many great works of Russian literature and the series came to be regarded by readers, both academic and gen……続きを見る

In "Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867," William Dunn Macray presents a comprehensive historical account of one of the world's most renowned libraries, tracing its evolution……続きを見る

F. Haverfield's "The Romanization of Roman Britain" meticulously explores the profound transformation of British society from the prehistoric to the Roman period. With a keen eye for archaeological ……続きを見る

In "A Comprehensive History of Norwich," A. D. Bayne intricately weaves together an expansive narrative that chronicles the rich tapestry of Norwich's past. With his meticulous attention to detail, ……続きを見る

In "The Trade Signs of Essex," Christy Miller presents an intricate exploration of the socio-economic history of Essex through the lens of trade signs that dot the region's landscape. Employing a bl……続きを見る

In "Comic History of England," Bill Nye employs a distinctive blend of humor and historical narrative to explore the rich tapestry of English history. Divided into thematic chapters, the book deftly……続きを見る

Victorians and Edwardians abroad: the beginning of the modern holiday reveals a story never told before: the early years of one of Britains leading modern travel agencies, the Polytechnic Touring As……続きを見る

In Carl Lotus Becker's book, 'The Study of the Declaration of Independence,' he delves into the historical and literary significance of one of America's most important founding documents. Becker met……続きを見る

"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

In "Early Britain'ÄîRoman Britain," John William Edward Conybeare meticulously chronicles the transition of Britain from pre-Roman tribal societies to a province of the Roman Empire. The book is dis……続きを見る

Women's literary histories usually start in the later Middle Ages, but recent scholarship has shown that actually women were at the heart of the emergence of the English literary tradition. Women, W……続きを見る

"A History of Matrimonial Institutions" is a book based on the author's belief that a thorough understanding of the social evolution of any people must rest upon the broader experience of mankind an……続きを見る

Modern historians of the Normans have tended to treat their enterprises and achievements as a series of separate and discrete histories. Such treatments are valid and valuable, but historical unders……続きを見る

Cameralism and the Enlightenment reassesses the relationship between two key phenomena of European history often disconnected from each other. It builds on recent insights from global history, trans……続きを見る

**　　從新教帝國到世界帝國，從喪失美洲到縱横七海， 　　「大英帝國」其實是跨越兩種不同面相，經過解體再重組的「兩個帝國」？ 　　移民、奴隸解放、百貨公司、商品與人的流動…… 　　從社會生活史的「柔性帝國……続きを見る

This open access book explores the question of who or what ‘the public’ is within ‘public health’ in post-war Britain. Drawing on historical research on the place of the public in public health in B……続きを見る

The 1921 partition of Ireland had huge ramifications for almost all aspects of Irish life and was directly responsible for hundreds of deaths and injuries, with thousands displaced from their homes ……続きを見る

Mary Croom Brown´s "Mary Tudor, Queen of France" narrates the fascinating story of Mary Tudor, the third daughter of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York and the younger sister of King Henry V……続きを見る

Six weeks after Japan’s surrender in August 1945, British and Japanese troops were fighting side-by-side against nationalist revolutionaries in ‘peacekeeping’ operations in Indonesia and Vietnam. In……続きを見る

First published in 1999, the ideas and practices involved in early medieval royal family politics are the central theme of this collection of papers by Janet L. Nelson. She first examines King Alfre……続きを見る

Originally published in 1973 The Law Courts of Medieval England looks at law courts as the most developed institutions existing in the medieval times. Communities crystallized upon them and the gove……続きを見る

Another free forever classic literature collection from N.D. Author Services [NDAS]. The main USA public domain non-fiction of H.G. Wells converted for easy reading by cross-platform ebook / ePUB st……続きを見る

"Mrs. Tooley, in addition to the ordinary sources of information, has been favoured with many special anecdotes and particulars of incidents in the Queen's career. This gives her book a distinct.val……続きを見る

Originally published in 1908, "The Book of Witches" is a popular history and overview of witchcraft by Oliver Madox Hueffer (1876 - 1931), a prolific writer and journalist who was renowned for his s……続きを見る

The Game of Our Lives is a masterly portrait of soccer and contemporary Britain. Soccer in the United Kingdom has evolved from a jaded, working-class tradition to a sport at the heart of popular cul……続きを見る