wired - Historical 22

In "Die Brüder Wright" gewährt Alfred Hildebrandt einen faszinierenden Einblick in das Leben und die Errungenschaften der Pioniere der Luftfahrt, Orville und Wilbur Wright. Der Autor kombiniert eind……続きを見る

“The History of Mary Prince - A West Indian Slave” is a 1831 autobiography of Mary Prince (1788–1833), a British abolitionist and autobiographer. Born in Bermuda to a family of African slaves, she m……続きを見る

This is a story of the Wards, Irish immigrants initially settling in Pennsylvania and Augusta County, Virginia. It follows nine generations over two-hundred-fifty years, beginning with the first gen……続きを見る

Alfred Henry Lewis's "An American Patrician, or The Story of Aaron Burr" presents a nuanced exploration of one of America's most enigmatic founding figures, Aaron Burr. Written with a rich narrative……続きを見る

In "William Penn," George Hodges presents a meticulously researched biography that intricately weaves the life and contributions of William Penn into the broader tapestry of American history. Employ……続きを見る

In "Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals," William Franklin Gore Shanks offers an evocative tapestry of military life during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. The book is c……続きを見る

In 'The Life of Cicero, Volume One,' Anthony Trollope presents a meticulously crafted biography that intertwines scholarly rigor with engaging narrative prose. This volume delves into the multifacet……続きを見る

In "Charles Carleton Coffin: War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman," William Elliot Griffis offers a compelling biography that intertwines the life of Coffin with the tumultuous events……続きを見る

In "Reminiscences of a Canadian Pioneer for the Last Fifty Years: An Autobiography," Samuel Thompson meticulously chronicles his experiences as a settler in the Canadian wilderness, providing a vivi……続きを見る

In "The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier: A Chronicle of Our Own Time," Oscar D. Skelton crafts a poignant narrative that chronicles the life and political landscape of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada'Äôs fir……続きを見る

In "George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in America," Joseph Belcher meticulously chronicles the life and impact of the charismatic evangelist George Whitefield, a ce……続きを見る

"Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message" is a compelling exploration of the life and impact of one of America's most famous evangelists, William Ashley Sunday. Set against the backdrop of the early ……続きを見る

In "Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler," the author offers an intimate and vivid narrative that intertwines his personal experiences with broader historical themes. Written in a reflective auto……続きを見る

In "The Life of Froude," Herbert W. Paul meticulously chronicles the life and intellectual pursuits of the Victorian historian and biographer James Anthony Froude. Through a blend of biographical na……続きを見る

In "Sir Charles Napier," William Francis Sir Butler delves into the life and military career of one of the 19th century's most intriguing British generals. The book, rich in detail and complemented ……続きを見る

In "A Memoir of Sir Edmund Andros, Knt., Governor of New England, New York and Virginia, &c., &c.," William Henry Whitmore crafts a detailed biographical account that intersects the lives of several……続きを見る

In "Memoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IV," Dr. Doran presents a meticulously researched and elegantly crafted narrative that explores the life of Queen Adelaide during a transformati……続きを見る

In "The Memoirs of Admiral Lord Beresford," Charles William De la Poer Beresford, an esteemed naval officer and politician, offers an intimate account of his illustrious career in the British Royal ……続きを見る

Sagid Salah was born in Seoul, Korea. His parents migrated to Seoul after fleeing the Soviet Union during the Russian Revolution. Their family resided there until the outbreak of the Korean War, whe……続きを見る

In the summer of 1704, French conquest seemed inevitable. In this bestselling history, Charles Spencer traces the story of how it was prevented. This is an epic history of how, as Louis the Great’s ……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. You have seen how a man was made a slave; you shall see how a slave was made a man. Born into slavery during the early nine……続きを見る

When the delicious comic tales that make up Life with Father first appeared in the early 1930s, they played a large hand in keeping afloat a fledgling magazine called The New Yorker. Clarence Day's ……続きを見る

In "Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight," John Willcock presents a compelling biography that intricately weaves historical narrative with an exploration of the eccentric life of Sir Thomas Urqu……続きを見る

In "With Zola in England," Ernest Alfred Vizetelly embarks on a rich exploration of the social and cultural landscape of England during the late 19th century, set against the backdrop of the literar……続きを見る

In "The Life and Times of John Wilkins," P. A. Wright Henderson intricately weaves a narrative that captures the multifaceted life of John Wilkins, a prominent figure of the 17th century, renowned f……続きを見る

In "The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J., 1834-1851," readers are offered a rare glimpse into the intimate correspondence of one of Britain's most renowned military leaders. This collect……続きを見る

In "Fletcher of Madeley," Frederic W. Macdonald intricately weaves a biographical narrative that explores the life and legacy of John Fletcher, a significant figure in the early Methodist movement. ……続きを見る

In "The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C.", Lunsford Lane presents a poignant first-person account of his life as a free Black man in the antebellum South, intertwining personal ……続きを見る

In "William Dampier," William Clark Russell presents a compelling biographical narrative that explores the life and adventures of the renowned 17th-century explorer, naturalist, and buccaneer, Willi……続きを見る

WINSTON CHURCHILL This book aims to serve as a biography of the great Winston Churchill, documenting the key moments in his career and life. Inside, you will learn about Churchill’s early life, his ……続きを見る