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These articles deal with the functioning, and malfunctioning, of the Carreira da India, the round voyages made between Portugal and its possessions in India that began after Vasco da Gama had opened……続きを見る

Ichetucknee Springs, a north Florida gem , remains a breathtaking natural wonder. For centuries, folks have enjoyed the crystal clear and cooling depths of the eight-named springs and the river form……続きを見る

Die arabische Welt ist mehr als die Summe der Länder, in denen überwiegend Arabisch gesprochen wird. Seit der Expansion des Islams bildet sie einen religiösen und kulturellen Resonanzraum mit immer ……続きを見る

Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George’s image crossed boundaries and was disseminated. Alison Barker attempts to "dissol……続きを見る

Latin American Economic History: An Introduction to Daily Life, Debt, and Development guides readers through significant features and developments in the region’s economic history from independence ……続きを見る

This book presents an innovative African philosophical response to coloniality and the attendant epistemicide of Africa’s knowledge systems, drawing on Igbo thinking. This book argues that theorizin……続きを見る

A history of ancient Egypt’s golden age. “As an introduction to Egyptian history for students . . . it can hardly be too highly recommended.” ーElizabeth Riefstahl, American Journal of Archeology He……続きを見る

Teach Yourself To Live is a self-help classic from a very distant age. Then, as now, the self-help world was dominated by energetic Americans preaching the secrets of limitless achievement. But from……続きを見る

350年前，荷蘭末代台灣長官揆一率領1千餘名荷蘭守軍，苦守熱蘭遮城9個月，頑抗2萬5****千名鄭成功襲台大軍的激戰實況 【本書特色】 350****年前，台灣島上爆發首次政權攻防戰 1661年4月底，中國國姓爺（鄭成功）在……続きを見る

Thoroughly revised and expanded for a new generation of readers, this classic guide to enjoying literature to its fullestーa lively, enlightening, and entertaining introduction to a diverse range of……続きを見る

In "Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam," John S. C. Abbott explores the life and legacy of a pivotal figure in American colonial history. Through meticulous research and enga……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

P. C. Remondino's "History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present" offers a comprehensive and meticulous examination of circumcision, tracing its origins through various cultures and……続きを見る

The essential resource on military and political strategy and the making of the modern world The New Makers of Modern Strategy is the next generation of the definitive work on strategy and the key f……続きを見る

More than 30 years ago, 24th Infantry Division soldiers answered the call of their Nation and went to war, first in Panama during Operation Just Cause to capture General Manuel Noriega and then in t……続きを見る

My family has had a long line of story tellers in it. This is a story (I've confirmed it by the way) my grandfather always told about our struggle against slavery and a historic event that trumped t……続きを見る

"My Army Life and the Fort Phil Kearney Massacre" is a fascinating work that tells the story of frontier life, not from the perspective of a soldier or frontiersman, but instead from the perspective……続きを見る

Sustainability of the natural environment and of our society has become one of the most urgent challenges facing modern Americans. Communities across the country are seeking a viable pattern of grow……続きを見る

In 'Tales of the Foreign Legion' by P. C. Wren, readers are transported into the thrilling adventures of the French Foreign Legion, known for its daring exploits and camaraderie. The book is a colle……続きを見る

This is a beautifully illustrated guide to all United States Navy military ribbons and medals. It covers the history of all the armed forces service ribbons and explains the different types of Unite……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

The Civil Rights Movement was among the most important historical developments of the twentieth century and one of the most remarkable mass movements in American history. Not only did it decisively ……続きを見る

Beginning in the Middle Ages, the 'Lance of Longinus' -- along with other artifacts of the Crucifixion of Christ -- became the subject of legend, usually noted as a receptacle of mystical power. Thi……続きを見る

In "Great Facts," Frederick C. Bakewell presents a compelling exploration of significant historical events, scientific discoveries, and notable cultural phenomena that have shaped our understanding ……続きを見る

Colonel Alexander McKee was a colonial British Indian agent who preferred to remain loyal to the government which had long employed him when the colonies decided to sever connections with the mother……続きを見る

It is widely known that Major General Benedict Arnold conspired to hand the American fortress at West Point over to the enemy for 20,000 British pounds and a brigadier general commission in the Brit……続きを見る

While researching family genealogy, I was surprised to learn that my wife is related to Major General George Armstrong Custer, Major General Galusha Pennypacker, Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, and ……続きを見る

In "The Revolutionary Movement of 1848-9 in Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany," C. Edmund Maurice meticulously explores the political upheavals that swept through Europe, focusing on the interconn……続きを見る

Questo libro presenterà un'immagine delle tre, vere, basi del potere nel mondo. All'interno dell'antico impero romano vengono descritti tre possibili organi di governo. Tuttavia, uno di questi è sba……続きを見る

In The Revolution Has Come Robyn C. Spencer traces the Black Panther Party's organizational evolution in Oakland, California, where hundreds of young people came to political awareness and journeyed……続きを見る