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Pontbriand examines how political leaders have shaped America's most significant bilateral relationship through strategic narratives. Focusing on the Obama and Trump administrations, this book explo……続きを見る

In contrast to much of the current literature that treats Trump’s authoritarianism as new and singular, this book shows that authoritarianism in the United States instead has a long history that exp……続きを見る

This open access book explores the story of early modern Swedish sailors and merchants captured and enslaved in the North African territory then known as ‘Barbary’ (Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, and Moro……続きを見る

Why are some things cute, and others not? What happens to our brains when we see something cute? And how did cuteness go global, from Hello Kitty to Disney characters? Cuteness is an area where cult……続きを見る

Power, in the twenty-first century, no longer requires the blunt instruments of classical dictatorship ー the midnight arrest, the disappeared dissident, the uniformed secret police. The new archite……続きを見る

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.” ーThe Wall Street Journal A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 •……続きを見る

Warum so viele ostdeutsche Schriftsteller aus dem kollektiven Gedächtnis verschwunden sind Als die DDR unterging, kam es fast über Nacht zur Demontage der gesamten ostdeutschen Literatur. Millionen ……続きを見る

Recounts Larry Hilton’s experiences as a Marine artilleryman facing constant danger in Vietnam. Vietnam Fire Mission reflects on Larry Hiton’s time in the U.S. Marine Corps, initially enlisting at 1……続きを見る

"Francesca Albanese’s clear moral voice and expert analysis sheds light on Palestine’s darkest moment in history. This book will help to judge those who were on the right and wrong side of history."……続きを見る

VASCO DA GAMA, a famous Portuguese navigator, was born about 1469. In his early years he distinguished himself as a daring mariner. After the return of Bartholomew Diaz, who had succeeded in doublin……続きを見る

A college professor debunks the historical myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula. In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leani……続きを見る

Flowing Progress: Transforming the Danube Through Infrastructure focuses on how different political regimes and forms of governance have imagined and technologically transformed the most internation……続きを見る

Dodging and Confronting Stigma examines the lives of people who were stigmatized or marginalized in Japan’s late classical and medieval ages. Often characterized as beggars, they in fact pursued a w……続きを見る

In this major revision of his classic history of Japanーfrom the tribally divided state under the leadership of Yamato in the fifth century through centuries of dynastic rule to the death of Emperor……続きを見る

Follow along a Navy SEAL's firsthand account of American heroism during a secret military operation in Afghanistan in this true story of survival and difficult choices. On a clear night in late June……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR • TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Of all the books about the ground war in the Pacific, [this] is the closest to a masterpiece.”ーThe New York Review of Books “Eugene Sledge became more than a legend wit……続きを見る

Step into the thrilling early days of the digital age ー a time when "dumb terminals" gave way to personal computers and the modern Internet was just a glimmer on the horizon. In this firsthand acco……続きを見る

What happens when you don't fit into the boxes the world tries to shove you into? Born into a world of expectations and silence, Chase Smith an Army veteran, trans man, and blue-collar worker never ……続きを見る

This **book will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems – and show how together we can solve them. ** THE SUNDAY TIMES** TOP TEN BESTSELLER ** 'Truly essential' MARGARET ATWOOD ‘In……続きを見る

"The first general treatment of women in the ancient world to reflect the critical insights of modern feminism. Though much debated, its position as the basic textbook on women's history in Greece a……続きを見る

On June 29, 1950, the U.S. launched its first ever air strikes on the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, marking the start of what would become the longest conflict in history between two industrial p……続きを見る

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of l……続きを見る

In "The First Landing on Wrangel Island," Irving C. Rosse intricately weaves a narrative that chronicles the harrowing expedition to one of the world's most remote and enigmatic territories. Combini……続きを見る

With Fire and Sword, a historical novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz, intricately weaves the tumultuous events of the 17th-century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth into a vivid narrative. The book masterfull……続きを見る

Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos. 'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences……続きを見る

In "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia," William Henry Thomes captures the fervor and excitement of the Australian gold rush in the mid-19th century. Employing a vivid narrative sty……続きを見る

In "La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages," Jules Michelet presents a compelling exploration of the witch hunts that plagued Europe during the Middle Ages, meticulously weaving together historic……続きを見る

In "What I Saw in California," Edwin Bryant presents a vivid and engaging account of his journey through the American West during the mid-19th century. The book is notable for its detailed observati……続きを見る

In "Penal Methods of the Middle Ages: Criminals, Witches, Lunatics," George Burnham Ives meticulously examines the draconian punitive measures employed during this turbulent period of history. Throu……続きを見る