Allen - History 1

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Middle Egyptian introduces the reader to the writing system of ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It contains twenty-six lessons, exercises (with answers), a list of hieroglyphic ……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

Originally published in 1978, From Ritual to Record was one of the first books to recognize the importance of sports as a lens on the fundamental structure of societies. In this reissue, Guttmann em……続きを見る

When the first Africans arrived in Virginia in 1619, there were no 'white' people there; nor, according to colonial records, would there be for another sixty years. Historical debate about the origi……続きを見る

In "The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges," William Ferneley Allen delves into the historical and legal framework governing one of the most significant municipal entities in the world……続きを見る

In "The Civilization of China," Herbert Allen Giles provides a comprehensive examination of Chinese culture and societal development from ancient times to the early 20th century. Written with eloque……続きを見る

In "The Age of Erasmus," P. S. Allen offers a profound exploration of the intellectual landscape during the Renaissance, particularly focusing on the insights and works of Desiderius Erasmus. Throug……続きを見る

Witchcraft in America is an illuminating anthology that encapsulates the multifaceted perceptions of witchcraft from the colonial era to the 19th century. The collection boasts a rich tapestry of te……続きを見る

British Colonies on the east coast of North American continent had been settled by religious refugees seeking to build a pure, Bible-based society. They lived closely with the sense of the supernatu……続きを見る

In "The Civilization of China," Herbert Allen Giles presents a comprehensive exploration of Chinese culture, philosophy, and history, intricately weaving together multifaceted narratives that span m……続きを見る

Why did the industrial revolution take place in eighteenth-century Britain and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia? In this convincing new account Robert Allen argues that the British industrial revolut……続きを見る

This second edition of Catherine J. Allen's distinctive ethnography of the Quechua-speaking people of the Andes brings their story into the present. She has added an extensive afterword based on her……続きを見る

Habits of Industry provides a richly descriptive social, historical, and cultural account of the Carolina Piedmont ー the area between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Coastal Plain ー over the cour……続きを見る

With the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan on December 7, 1941, and the United States' entry into World War II, our nation turned to Connecticut--as it did during World War I--for muniti……続きを見る

COROMANDEL. A name which has been long applied by Europeans to the Northern Tamil Country, or (more comprehensively) to the eastern coast of the Peninsula of India. This is the India highly acclaime……続きを見る

This book of Korean history is an unofficial and exceptionally honest biography of South Korea's deposed chief executive, Syngman Rhee. Rhee's career spanned the decades between the late-nineteenth-……続きを見る

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Doctor's Christmas Eve (Holiday Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Extract: "The morning of the twen……続きを見る

How far is there a ‘feminine’ style of managerial and professional work? Have employers taken account of the different timetable governing the life of a woman as compared to that of a man, and the i……続きを見る

Bourbon whiskey has had a long, rugged ride from the frontier to the top shelf. Here, in this essay by award-winning journalist Frederick Allen, is its seldom-told story. 続きを見る

These were unique, complex, personal and professional relationships between master director John Ford and his two favorite actors, John Wayne and Ward Bond. The book provides a biography of each and……続きを見る

As a combat medical aidman of Company B, 1st Medical Battalion, First Infantry Division, Allen N. Towne experienced some of the pivotal events of World War II. "Doctor B," as his unit was known, was……続きを見る

This narrative of U.S. soccer's history and present-day status addresses the issues of socioeconomics. Emphasizing the differences between social classes in U.S. soccer past and present, as well as ……続きを見る

Boats and Boating on Cranberry Lake portrays the evolution of boating life on a lake that was barely known until the late 19th century. Illustrated here are some of the lake�s earliest guide boats a……続きを見る

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS) resulted from the merger of two important human service organizations in 1983: the Association for Jewish Children of Philadelphia……続きを見る

The cradle of Jewish life in Philadelphia began with the establishment of the first synagogue, Mikveh Israel, in 1740. With the influx of many German Jews in the 1840s, the community expanded above ……続きを見る

Several visionaries shaped the character that defines present-day Mission Hills. First, there was Sarah Miller, stepdaughter of Captain Johnston of the SS Orizaba. She inherited land from him and bu……続きを見る

Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through ……続きを見る

Glynn County's African-American citizenry has left an indelible mark on the history of Georgia as well as the nation. Such notable figures as Dr. Charles Wesley Buggs, renowned microbiologist; Rober……続きを見る

The Jewish Community of West Philadelphia portrays Jewish life throughout West Philadelphia in the mid-twentieth century, including rare and vintage photographs. The Jewish community of Philadelphia……続きを見る