Benjamin - History 1

The story of a man who shaped a nationーand mastered himself. In The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the……続きを見る

"The Way to Wealth" is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanac during its first 25 years of publication, organized ……続きを見る

"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" is a blueprint for the prototypical American, chronicling Benjamin Franklin's life as a printer, diplomat, statesman, patriot, scientist, inventor, and write……続きを見る

From humble beginnings to the founding of a nationーthis is the story of America's greatest self-made man. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is both a personal memoir and a practical guide to s……続きを見る

De 1954 à 1962, quelque deux millions de Français ont fait la guerre aux Algériens. Soixante ans après, cette " guerre sans nom " reste une page blanche de l'histoire nationale. Et le refoulement de……続きを見る

What we learn when an anthropologist and a historian talk about food. From the origins of agriculture to contemporary debates over culinary authenticity, Ways of Eating introduces readers to world f……続きを見る

**A Los Angeles Times Bestseller One of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2024 A bold and brilliant revisionist take on the history of psychedelics in the twentieth century, illuminating how a culture ……続きを見る

The Recollections of Rifleman Harris is a memoir published in 1848 of the experiences of an enlisted soldier in the 95th Regiment of Foot in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The eponymou……続きを見る

In "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" the life story of one of the most important figures in American history is recounted. The book tells the story of Franklin's early days as a printer, publ……続きを見る

Benjamin Isaac is one of the most distinguished historians of the ancient world, with a number of landmark monographs to his name. This volume collects most of his published articles and book chapte……続きを見る

Intelligence agencies spend huge sums of money to collect and analyze vast quantities of national security data for their political leaders. How well is this intelligence analyzed, how often is it a……続きを見る

Partez à la découverte du Honfleur des années 1900 à travers 10 cartes postales anciennes et des annecdotes historiques. Cette version est une version simple compatible avec les liseuses et les tabl……続きを見る

L'objet de ce livre est une illusion exprimée par Schopenhauer, dans cette formule que pour saisir l'essence de l'histoire il suffit de comparer Hérodote et la presse du matin. C'est là l'expression……続きを見る

Provides helpful background information for understanding today’s leftist politics and indigenous movements in Latin America: There is considerable interest among readers in the US regarding the co……続きを見る

‘An astonishingly readable and informative history of the greatest mathematical bestseller of all time … The writing is vivid and the stories are gripping. Highly recommended ’ IAN STEWART, AUTHOR O……続きを見る

Correspondance de Benjamin Constant avec Madame Lindsay I - novembre 1800. II. Benjamin Constant à Madame Lindsay Paris, 26th november 1800. III. Benjamin Constant à Madame Lindsay Paris, ce 29 nove……続きを見る

In "Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons," Franklin delves into the burgeoning field of aeronautics during the 18th century, interweaving scientific inquiry with vivid narrative. His exploration……続きを見る

La aventura de la ciencia convertida en literatura. Un libro inclasificable y poderosamente seductor. Las narraciones incluidas en este libro singular y fascinante tienen un hilo conductor que las e……続きを見る

A challenge to the long-held notion of close ties between the railroad and telegraph industries of the nineteenth century. To many people in the nineteenth century, the railroad and the telegraph we……続きを見る

The Stones of Paris in History and Letters is a two volume study on the city of Paris written by Benjamin Ellis Martin and Charlotte M. Martin. Through the numerous chapters regarding some of the mo……続きを見る

Far from always having been an isolated nation and a pariah state in the international community, North Korea exercised significant influence among Third World nations during the Cold War era. With ……続きを見る

Dans son oeuvre majeure 'Paris, capitale du XIXe siècle', Walter Benjamin explore la vie culturelle, sociale, et politique de Paris au 19e siècle. Avec une approche dialectique et philosophique, Ben……続きを見る

The 'Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution,' including the Bill of Rights and all amendments, stands as a seminal collection in the annals of American and global political philosophy. Comp……続きを見る

Antonio López García’s Everyday Urban Worlds: A Philosophy of Painting is the first book to give the famed Spanish artist the critical attention he deserves. Born in Tomelloso in 1936 and still livi……続きを見る

“John Carney is one of the few heroes I have.” –LT. COL. L. H. “BUCKY” BURRUSS, USA (Ret.) Founding member and Deputy Commander of Delta Force When the U.S. Air Force decided to create an elite “spe……続きを見る

Common Sense inflamed its readers and ignited the American Revolution. It was here that our constitutional form of government was first suggested. The forces that were focused and unleashed by Commo……続きを見る

Extrait : lusieurs écrivains, entraînés par l’amour de l’humanité dans de louables exagérations, n’ont envisagé la guerre que sous ses côtés funestes. Je reconnois volontiers ses avantages. Il n’est……続きを見る

Translated into English as the Winner of the Geisteswissenschaften International Translation Prize for Work in the Humanities and Social Sciences 2015. During the Great War, mass killing took place ……続きを見る

Benjamin Parke DeWitt's study of the Progressive Era represents a comprehensive history of the theory and practice of politics from a progressive perspective. His account of the history and projecti……続きを見る

Braniff Airways: Flying Colors takes readers on a magical flight through the history of Braniff International Airways, beginning with its small-town Oklahoma roots to its high-flying and stylish spa……続きを見る