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In "Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout," Edwin Alfred Walford masterfully reconstructs one of the pivotal battles of the English Civil War, presenting a meticu……続きを見る

William Watts's "Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757" is a critical primary source that chronicles the tumultuous period leading up to the Battle of Plassey. Written in an engaging n……続きを見る

In "Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards," William Andrew Chatto delves into the intriguing lineage of playing cards, tracing their origins from the East to their eventu……続きを見る

In "An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations," Alfred W. Pollard presents a meticulous examination of colophonsーthose often-overlooked inscriptions found at the end of manuscripts. Hi……続きを見る

In "The Story of Atlantis," William Scott-Elliot weaves a compelling narrative that seeks to blend myth with scholarly inquiry, offering readers a detailed account of the legendary lost civilization……続きを見る

In "The Antiquities of the Jews," Flavius Josephus meticulously chronicles the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people from creation to the Jewish War (66-73 CE). Written in a lucid and ……続きを見る

In "Pathfinders of the West," Agnes C. Laut intricately weaves the compelling narratives of explorers and pioneers who helped shape the North American frontier. Through her adept literary style, Lau……続きを見る

In "The Adventures of William F. Drannan," William F. Drannan presents a vivid and engaging autobiographical account that captures the raw essence of frontier life in 19th-century America. Drannan's……続きを見る

The 'North vs. South Collection' is a vibrant tapestry woven with tales depicting the rich and tumultuous history of the American Civil War era. From daring escapades to poignant reflections, this a……続きを見る

In seinem SPIEGEL-Bestseller zeichnet der Moskau-Korrespondent der ZEIT Michael Thumann auf atemberaubende Weise den Absturz Russlands in eine zunehmend totalitäre Diktatur und den Weg in Putins imp……続きを見る

The reporter who broke the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal reveals how a baseball team could so dramatically descend into corruption, with the never-before-told inside account of a broken managemen……続きを見る

In "The History of Ballarat, from the First Pastoral Settlement to the Present Time," William Bramwell Withers meticulously chronicles the evolution of Ballarat from its early pastoral days to a thr……続きを見る

In "Cacao Culture in the Philippines," William Scrugham Lyon presents a comprehensive exploration of the cacao industry in the archipelago, illuminating its agricultural practices, economic implicat……続きを見る

In 'Deutsche Kultur- und Sittengeschichte' unternimmt Johannes Scherr eine facettenreiche Erkundung der deutschen Kultur und Gesellschaft. Mit einem Blick auf gesellschaftliche Normen und historisch……続きを見る

In "British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions," Wirt Sikes meticulously compiles an extensive array of Welsh folklore, weaving together myriad tales that illuminate t……続きを見る

Under the Red Crescent offers readers a penetrating exploration into the rich tapestry of narratives shaped by the Eastern Question, as illuminated by the Ottoman Empire's influence on literature. T……続きを見る

William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody (1846-1917) was a famous American 'Indian fighter,' buffalo hunter and entertainer, known best for his 'Wild West' circus-like shows. As a young man Cody served in in ……続きを見る

Dieses eBook: "Gesammelte historische Romane: Christoph Columbus + Alexander in Babylon + Das Gold von Caxamalca + Von Helden und ihrem Widerspiel + Caspar Hauser und viel mehr" ist mit einem detail……続きを見る

An edited collection of peer-reviewed articles using newly-released sources - British, German and Italian - integrated to form a fascinating narrative of the intelligence-led fight of the British Se……続きを見る

**Winner of the Baifang Schell Book Prize • 2025 Orwell Prize Finalist One of The Washington Post’s 50 Notable Nonfiction Books of 2024 “A sprawling, complex morality tale, sweeping us along.” ーThe……続きを見る

“Russell Targ’s Third Eye Spies is a masterwork in the history and practice of remote viewing.” ーDean Radin, MS, PhD, chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Real Magic an……続きを見る

'Gonzo brilliance ... unique and highly entertaining' Financial Times **'Revelatory reading' Adam Tooze, author of Crashed 'After reading Quinn Slobodian's new book, you are not likely to think abou……続きを見る

The Albanian Operation, carried out by British and American secret services from 1949 to 1953, was one of the first Western attempts to subvert a country behind the Iron Curtain. The British liaison……続きを見る

In Edwin Pears' historical masterpiece 'The Fall of the Greek Empire,' readers are taken on a compelling journey through the decline and downfall of one of antiquity's greatest civilizations. Pears'……続きを見る

In Charles Dickens' masterful novels 'Barnaby Rudge' and 'A Tale of Two Cities', the reader is transported to two distinct yet interconnected worlds, one set during the tumultuous times of the Frenc……続きを見る

Step back in time with Karen Maitland, author of the much-loved Company of Liars, as she explores some true-crime cases of murderous children throughout history. In Wicked Children: Murderous Tales ……続きを見る

The definitive guide to Traditionalism: the world's least-known major philosophy, but one that is essential for understanding our past, present and future Traditionalism is founded on ancient teachi……続きを見る

In "Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia," Ludwig Leichhardt offers an illuminating account of his ambitious journey across the Australian continent during the mid-19th century. Exhibiting……続きを見る

A best-selling journalist’s illuminating tour through the hidden legacies and modern realities of British empire that exposes how much of the present-day United Kingdom is actually rooted in its col……続きを見る

Zeitroman und Schicksalspanorama: Der „Anschluss“ Österreichs durch die Nazis im März 1938 und ihr Einmarsch in Wien waren ein traumatischer Wendepunkt in der europäischen Geschichte. Anschaulich un……続きを見る