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In 'Six Years in the Prisons of England', Various authors provide a harrowing account of life behind bars in English prisons. The book's content delves into the harsh conditions, brutal treatment, a……続きを見る

Marmaduke William Pickthall's 'Oriental Encounters: Palestine and Syria, 1894-6' is a captivating account of the author's travels through the region during the late 19th century. Through vivid descr……続きを見る

In 'Hanover; Or The Persecution of the Lowly' by Jack Thorne, readers are transported to a world of dark themes and social commentary. Written in a gothic literary style, the book explores the pligh……続きを見る

In 'The History of South American Republics', Thomas Cleland Dawson provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, social, and economic development of the South American countries. Written in a……続きを見る

In 'Peru as It Is' Volumes 1 and 2, Archibald Smith provides a comprehensive look at the culture, history, and socio-political landscape of Peru. Written in a detailed and descriptive style, the boo……続きを見る

Bram Stoker's 'Famous Imposters' is a collection of historical tales centered around deception and imposture, revealing the darker side of human nature. Written in Stoker's signature gothic style, t……続きを見る

In 'The History of a Lie: 'The Protocols of the Wise Men of Zion', Herman Bernstein delves into the infamous antisemitic text known as 'The Protocols'. Bernstein meticulously examines the origins, d……続きを見る

In 'The Conquest of Mexico' by William Hickling Prescott, the reader is taken on a historical journey through the dramatic conquest of the Aztec Empire by Spanish conquistadors. Prescott's meticulou……続きを見る

In 'Patrician & Plebeian' by Thomas J. Wertenbaker, the author delves into the intricate dynamics between the aristocratic class and the common people in ancient Rome. Through a meticulously researc……続きを見る

Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle's 'The History of Spanish America' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the rich history and culture of Spanish America. Written in a scholarly and detailed……続きを見る

O livro trata dos 160 anos de início da Guerra do Paraguai/Triple Alianza, sobre como o conflito é lembrado 16 décadas depois pela sociedade. A obra está dividida em quatro partes: na primeira, há u……続きを見る

The book explores the key concerns in the United States of America, as well as around the world today, related to the significance of ecology, eco-consciousness and climate change. The chapters by i……続きを見る

Die Autorin, die mehrere Jahre bei den Yequana-Indianern im Dschungel Venezuelas gelebt hat, schildert eindrucksvoll deren harmonisches, glückliches Zusammenleben und entdeckt seine Wurzeln im Umgan……続きを見る

São Paulo, 1985. Betina Anton is zes jaar als haar kleuterjuf van de ene op de andere dag ontslagen wordt en uit haar leven verdwijnt. Juf Liselotte bleek goed bevriend te zijn geweest met Josef Men……続きを見る

La subversión estaba instalada en nuestro país. El interior tucumano fue tomado por el ERP al que ciertos sectores del peronismo se habían acercado. Un gobierno débil encabezado por la segunda espos……続きを見る

A Carta-testamento de Getúlio Vargas é um documento endereçado ao povo brasileiro escrito por Getúlio Vargas horas antes de seu suicídio, na data de 24 de agosto de 1954. Há quem diga que o suicídio……続きを見る

An insider's look at the changes going on in Nicaraguaーthe internal political maneuvering of Daniel Ortega, the responses by the United States, and the success of recent American pro-democracy civi……続きを見る

This book provides a political and cultural history of Honduras, covering the era of the Mayan and Lenca civilizations to today's current political strife. Honduras has suffered both political traum……続きを見る

Latin American societies were created as pre-industrial colonies, that is, peoples whose cultures and racial makeup were largely determined by having been conquered by Spain or Portugal. In all thes……続きを見る

This thorough narrative examines Emiliano Zapata's life, his role in Mexico's revolutionary movement, and his true motivations and beliefs. Emiliano Zapata is regarded as among the most important fi……続きを見る

By combining chronological coverage, analytical breadth, and interdisciplinary approaches, these two volumesーHistories of Solitude and Histories of Perplexityーstudy the histories of Colombia over ……続きを見る

Washington Irving's 'Tales of the Alhambra & Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada' is a captivating collection of stories and historical accounts set in Spain during the Moorish occupation. Known fo……続きを見る

Thaddeus Davids' book, 'The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography,' delves into the origins, composition, and significance of ink throughout history. Davids' scholarly……続きを見る

The Fifth report on human rights of the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the human rights situation in Guatemala during a specific period.……続きを見る

In Charles A. Siringo's 'A Texas Cow Boy', readers are transported to the tumultuous world of the late 19th-century American West through the eyes of a seasoned cowboy. Through vivid and descriptive……続きを見る

This updated, new edition of this book explores the emergence of what the author terms "late modernist freakish aesthetics"– a creative fusion of "high" and "low" themes and forms in relation to dis……続きを見る

In 'Insurgent Mexico' by John Reed, the author provides a compelling firsthand account of the Mexican Revolution. Reed's vivid and detailed descriptions immerse the reader in the tumultuous politica……続きを見る

John S. C. Abbott's 'Hernando Cortez' is a meticulously researched and engaging account of the life and conquests of the infamous Spanish conquistador. Abbott's narrative style is both informative a……続きを見る

In John Kenneth Turner's 'Barbarous Mexico', the author sheds light on the exploitation and oppression faced by the Mexican proletariat at the hands of the ruling class. Written in a journalistic st……続きを見る

Is there a Latin American thought? What distinguishes it from the thought of other regions, particularly from European thought? What are its main expressions in political, cultural, and social life?……続きを見る