World History 25

This is an innovative study of the role of Ireland and the Irish in the British Empire which examines the intellectual, cultural and political interconnections between nineteenth-century British imp……続きを見る

What they're saying about Footnotes in History: It's an interesting read, but in no way academic and schoolmasterly. It will, if nothing else, give you a few real, little-known facts, with which, if……続きを見る

Despite Haiti's proximity to the United States, and its considerable importance to our own history, Haiti barely registered in the historic consciousness of most Americans until recently. Those who ……続きを見る

"There is extraordinary quality of spirit that leads one to aspire to conquering rather than surviving. I hope you discover that spirit in yourself.” ー Dr. Laura The #1 national bestselling author ……続きを見る

Part of a resurgence in the comparative study of ancient societies, this book presents a variety of methods and approaches to comparative analysis through the examination of wide-ranging case studie……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive insight into one of the key episodes of the Cold War – the process of reconciliation between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. At the time, this process had shocked……続きを見る

In this piece from 1855 Lossing discusses the evolution of artillery pieces from the ancients up to the days just prior to the American Civil War. 続きを見る

New York Times bestselling author Alex Kershaw has written the first full biography of one of the most remarkable men to have outwitted Hitler - Raoul Wallenberg, the young Swedish diplomat who almo……続きを見る

Written history is literary artifact: taking this as its starting point, Discourse and Culture argues that the Foucauldian concept of the shifting scale of linguistic and historic values must be the……続きを見る

“FDR’s centurions were my heroes and guides. Now Joe Persico has written the best account of those leaders I've ever read.”ーColin L. Powell All American presidents are commanders in chief by law. F……続きを見る

The only book available that covers this subject, Warfare in the Ancient Near East is a groundbreaking and fascinating study of ancient near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the mi……続きを見る

  History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) By Heinrich Graetz続きを見る

Every year, the West celebrates Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day or VE Day), commemorated on May 8, 1945 as the date when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the a……続きを見る

Can God stir revival by his Holy Spirit, even in our culture today? Do we really believe he can? In a day of diminished expectations, A God-Sized Vision: Revival Accounts That Stretch and Stir recou……続きを見る

A history of the English East India company. During 200 years the East India Company grew from a loose association of Elizabethan tradesmen into "the grandest society of merchants in the universe". ……続きを見る

These studies examine the ways in which succeeding democratic regimes have dealt with, or have ignored (and in several cases sugar-coated) an authoritarian or totalitarian past from 1943 to the pres……続きを見る

The royal family's darkest secret and the establishment cover-up. Half a century before Dodi and Diana, another Prince of Wales would be involved in a deadly love triangle with a fabulously wealthy ……続きを見る

A Problem in Greek Ethics by John Addington Symonds "This book is a ground-breaking study of the Greek institution of paiderastia. This was a custom by which adolescent men made alliances with older……続きを見る

The story of a near shipwreck and salvation of a small sloop off the coast of Australia in 1853. Good description of native customs. Illustrated.続きを見る

So many historical 'truths' handed down by teachers or historians, and repeated by the press, prove on closer scrutiny to be at best misleading, and at worst deliberately falsified. Yet they are oft……続きを見る

An extraordinary collection of reportage that tells the story of some of the most important world events of the past 16 years, from one of the most talented and intrepid female journalists at work t……続きを見る

This book provides a sophisticated summary of up-to-date knowledge on the Fall of Singapore, including the critical tensions between Churchill and local commanders. A focus on the role of Churchill,……続きを見る

This is an introduction to the history of the Muslim East from the rise of Islam to the Mongol conquests. It explains and indicates the main trends of Islamic historical evolution during the Middle ……続きを見る

On May 7th, 1915 a passenger ship crossing the Atlantic sank with the loss of 1200 lives. On board were some world-famous figures, including multimillionaire Alfred Vanderbilt. But this wasn't the T……続きを見る

This book was first published in 1963. 続きを見る

The Book of Earths by Edna Kenton "This is a compendium of theories of the shape of the Earth, along with a great deal of 'Earth Mystery' lore. Richly illustrated, the Book of Earths includes m……続きを見る

The African American People is the first history of the African American people to take a global look at the role African Americans have played in the world. Author Molefi Kete Asante synthesizes th……続きを見る

In Search of a Siberian Klondike written by Homer B. Hulbert. AS NARRATED BY WASHINGTON B. VANDERLIP. THE CHIEF ACTOR and HEREIN SET FORTH BY HOMER B. HULBERT. ILLUSTRATED WITH MANY PHOTOGRAPHS by T……続きを見る

When the Vikings invaded and conquered England, France, and Ireland, they opened a new and fascinating chapter in their history. The nature of the beset lands, the traditions and character of their ……続きを見る

Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 – November 14, 1909) was the first man to sail single-handedly around the world. He was a Nova Scotian born, naturalised American seaman and adventurer, and a noted……続きを見る