Burgess - History 1

In June 1974, a chemical plant in Flixborough, England, was producing caprolactam, a vital component for manufacturing nylon. When one of the massive reactor vessels cracked, plant managers made a f……続きを見る

Weymouth Harbour was historically a major port, flanked by the two towns of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. These settlements form modern-day Weymouth, with a wealth of historical associations from the……続きを見る

A Practical Treatise on Coach-Building: Historical and Descriptive is a comprehensive and authoritative work that delves into the art, science, and history of coach-building. Authored by J. W. Burge……続きを見る

A detailed, illustrated combat history of an aircraft described as a legend in its own time. The A-1 was designed for use in World War 2, yet proved so versatile and capable that it saw service in t……続きを見る

The taj mahal is renowned for its exceptional architecture that infuses elements from various influences around the world, including the magnificence of mughal, persian, and islamic architectural st……続きを見る

Although the Iliad and Odyssey narrate only relatively small portions of the Trojan War and its aftermath, for centuries these works have overshadowed other, more comprehensive narratives of the con……続きを見る

In recent decades the debate on nuclear weapons has focused overwhelmingly on proliferation and nonproliferation dynamics. In a series of Wall Street Journal articles, however, George Shultz, Willia……続きを見る

In "The Caesars," Thomas De Quincey embarks on a captivating exploration of the Roman Empire through a unique fusion of historical narrative and personal reflection. Employing a lyrical yet analytic……続きを見る

Are You a Bromide? by Gelett Burgess, published in 1906, is a humorous and satirical exploration of social conformity and personality types in early 20th-century America. In this short work, Burgess……続きを見る

Sociology first gained recognition as an independent science with the publication, between 1830 and 1842, of Auguste Comte's Cours de philosophie positive. Comte did not, to be sure, create sociolog……続きを見る

Written by the forensic nurse who transformed the way the FBI profiles and catches serial killers, this thought-provoking book takes an intimate look at the creation of the Behavioral Science Unit–t……続きを見る

In "The Middle Period, 1817-1858," John William Burgess meticulously explores a pivotal era in American history, highlighting the social, political, and intellectual transformations that underpinned……続きを見る

"Old Granny Fox" by Thornton W. Burgess is a captivating children's story that immerses readers in the enchanting world of the forest while imparting valuable lessons about wit, consequence, and the……続きを見る

"Battlefields to Boardrooms" invites you to follow William E. Burgess III as he transitions from a disciplined Marine to a leading corporate security expert. This practical guide helps you navigate ……続きを見る

Achilles’ deathーby an arrow shot through the vulnerable heel of the otherwise invincible mythic heroーwas as well known in antiquity as the rest of the history of the Trojan War. However, this impo……続きを見る

She was described as the most dangerous woman in Europe by Adolf Hitler; Noel Coward said people who spent any time with her were always reduced to 'gibbering worshippers'; she adored Margaret Thatc……続きを見る

A detailed, illustrated combat history of an aircraft described as a legend in its own time. The A-1 was designed for use in World War 2, yet proved so versatile and capable that it saw service in t……続きを見る

Ruefrex were one of Northern Ireland’s most popular and uncompromising punk rock bands. Emerging from the Belfast street-gang culture of the late-1970s, the group, inspired by The Clash, enjoyed a t……続きを見る

First published in 1925, The City is a trailblazing text in urban history, urban sociology, and urban studies. Its innovative combination of ethnographic observation and social science theory epitom……続きを見る

In "Woman in the Golden Ages," Amelia Gere Mason explores the intricate tapestry of women's lives and societal roles during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Through a combination of vivid prose ……続きを見る

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt changed America with a government on the side of the people that put Americans back to work and inspired confidence that the nation could overcome the Great Depression……続きを見る

The papers collected in this volume focus on the sources for reconstructing the history of the third to fifth centuries AD. The first section, 'Historiography', looks at a small group of chronicles ……続きを見る

In "French Life in Town and Country," Hannah Lynch delivers an engaging exploration of the dualities present within French society at the turn of the 20th century. Utilizing an immersive narrative s……続きを見る

This is a first-hand account of the authors grandfather, Guy Mainwaring Knocker and his experiences as a pilot in the R.F.C. in the First World War written as a series of letters and diary entries. ……続きを見る

The Challenge of Labour (1980) explains the changing forms of labour’s relationship with British society during the period of 1850 to 1930 – as the economic and social relations of Britain, the pion……続きを見る

This is the first book to focus primarily on George Orwell's ideas about free speech and related matters – freedom of the press, the writer's freedom of expression, honesty and truthfulness – and, i……続きを見る

NOW, Sadie, I knew, was temperamental. Sadie was sensitive. But surely there wasn’t quite enough in that dull musical comedy, that afternoon, to make anyone weep. But, as I had noticed Sadie dabbing……続きを見る

Despite decades under Putin's rule, it is too simplistic to assert that authoritarianism in Russia has eliminated activism, especially in relation to everyday life. Instead, we must build an awarene……続きを見る

In 1859, the S.S. Great Eastern departed from England on her maiden voyage. She was a remarkable wonder of the nineteenth century: an iron city longer than Trafalgar Square, taller than Big Ben's to……続きを見る

The Charlatans' Tim Burgess invites you to the greatest listening party of all time. In 2020 when the world was forced to hit pause on live in-person gigs, Tim Burgess found an ingenious way to brin……続きを見る