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Naval historian Steven Maffeo has used the fiction format to give us what will probably be the finest, truest account ever of the 1812 sea battle between Constitution and Java -- in which the young……続きを見る

The Javanese nobleman Radèn Mas Arya Candranegara V (1837–85), alias Purwalelana, journeyed across his homeland during the rapidly changing times of the nineteenth century. He travelled around 5,000……続きを見る

Originally published in 1815, Major William Thorn's The Conquest of Java describes the military and naval elements of the British expeditionary force to Java in 1811. It was a time of unrest in Euro……続きを見る

‘Biografie van de Zuiderzee’ vertelt de geschiedenis van de Zuiderzee aan de hand van 25 verhalen, waarin vaak mensen centraal staan. In ‘Biografie van de Zuiderzee’ vertelt Arie Kok de geschiedenis……続きを見る

This new book covers the Sino-Japan Naval War 1894-1895, a little-known part of late 19thC naval history. The First Sino–Japanese War (1 August 1894 – 17 April 1895) was fought between Qing Dynasty ……続きを見る

CONTENTS EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION AUTHOR’S PREFACE I. NATIONALISM AND SECTIONALISM (1815-1830) II. NEW ENGLAND (1820-1830) III. THE MIDDLE REGION (1820-1830) IV. THE SOUTH (1820-1830) V. COLONIZATION O……続きを見る

CONTENTS TESTIMONIALS NARRATIVE, &c. WHAT THE "TIMES" SAID OF THE SECESSION IN 1861 SECESSION CONDEMNED IN A SOUTHERN CONVENTION THE CONFEDERATE AND THE SCOTTISH CLERGY ON SLAVERY 続きを見る

With Porter in the Essex A Story of His Famous Cruise in Southern Waters during the War of 1812 This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS I. Introducing Myself II. ……続きを見る

PREFACE The object in publishing this book is to gain sympathy from the earnest friends of those who have been bound down by a dominant race in circumstances over which they had no controlーa butt o……続きを見る

Excerpt Several years ago I attended a great meeting in the interest of Hampton Institute at Carnegie Hall. The Hampton students sang the old songs and awoke memories that left me sad. Among the spe……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents and Footnotes CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Sketch of James Lemen Lemen's Relations with Jefferson in Virginia Lemen's Anti-Slavery Mission in Illinoisー Sla……続きを見る

Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XIV James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, Part I A Series of Annotated Reprints of Some of the Best and Rarest Contemporary Volumes of Travel……続きを見る

Stonewall Jackson needs no formal introduction, being one of the most famous generals of the Civil War, revered throughout the South for his extremely successful military skill. At the same time, Ja……続きを見る

James Wilson (1742 1798) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. Wilson was elected twice to the Continental Congress, an……続きを見る

The Battle of New Orleans Including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians, and the Spanish Which Led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815 This edit……続きを見る

The bloodiest day in the history of the United States took place on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. On September 17, 1862, Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia fought Ge……続きを見る

Confederate Military History is a 12-volume series of books written and/or edited by former Confederate general Clement A. Evans that deals with specific topics related to the military personalities……続きを見る

The period from 1850 to 1876 was the most transformative era in American history. During the course of this tumultuous quarter century Americans fought a bloody civil war, tried to settle the issue ……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents and Footnotes.   CONTENTS CHAPTER I THE COMING OF NEGROES TO AMERICA CHAPTER II THE NEGRO IN THE COLONIES CHAPTER III THE REVOLUTIONARY ERA CHA……続きを見る

Everyone in Colorado Springs knows General William Jackson Palmerーask any child and they’ll tell you “he’s the man on the horse!” Ask an adult and they may add that city streets, a park and a schoo……続きを見る

"The 8th Texas Cavalry Collection: Terry's Texas Rangers, The Diary Of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Reminiscences Of The Terry Rangers, Life Record Of H. W. Graber; A Terry Ranger 1861-1865 (4 Volumes In 1)……続きを見る

DIE EINZIGARTIGEN AUFZEICHNUNGEN EINES INNSBRUCKER STUDENTEN, DER 1848 "FÜR GOTT, KAISER UND VATERLAND" INS FELD ZOG und seine einschneidenden Erfahrungen zu Revolution und Krieg festhielt. Während ……続きを見る

This study evaluates Confederate cavalry operations 12 June to 3 July 1862, as a prelude to and as a part of the “Seven Days Campaign.” General Robert E. Lee’s Seven Days Campaign succeeded in defea……続きを見る

A veteran of the 52nd Virginia Regiment recounts his experiences under the great Stonewall Jackson in his Valley campaign and up until he lost his leg for the Southern cause at the battle of Cedar C……続きを見る

Découvrez enfin tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur David Livingstone et l’exploration de l’Afrique australe en moins d’une heure ! Missionnaire et explorateur écossais, David Livingstone entame, en 1840,……続きを見る

In 1910 insurgent leaders crushed the Porfirian dictatorship, but in the years that followed fought among themselves, until a nationalist consensus produced the 1917 Constitution. This in turn provi……続きを見る

James Barnet Fry ( February 22, 1827 - July 11, 1894 ) was an American soldier and prolific author of historical books. He graduated from West Point in 1847 and served for a time as assistant instru……続きを見る

William James (January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910) was a pioneering American psychologist and philosopher trained as a medical doctor. He wrote influential books on the young science of psychology, ……続きを見る

Confederate Military History is a 12-volume series of books written and/or edited by former Confederate general Clement A. Evans that deals with specific topics related to the military personalities……続きを見る

One of the most important, and controversial, Confederate generals during the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, Robert E. Lees old warhorse. Longstreet was Lees principal subordinat……続きを見る