C - History 1

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

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

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

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 "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 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

In "Hints on Driving," C. S. Ward presents a comprehensive guide that intricately weaves practical advice with philosophical reflections on the art of driving. Set against the backdrop of early twen……続きを見る

One of the world's leading historians examines the great Indian liberal tradition, stretching from Rammohan Roy in the 1820s, through Dadabhai Naoroji in the 1880s to G. K. Gokhale in the 1900s. Thi……続きを見る

Utilising a wide range of archival correspondence and diaries, this monograph reconstructs the 1974-79 Labour government's policies in Northern Ireland. It covers the collapse of power-sharing in Ma……続きを見る

Analysing the issues of language that faced international forces carrying out peace operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s, this book examines how differences of language were an integral par……続きを見る

In "History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present," P. C. Remondino provides an exhaustive examination of the cultural, religious, and medical aspects of circumcision across various……続きを見る

This book explores the political and ideological developments that resulted in the establishment of two separate states on the island of Ireland: the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland. It examin……続きを見る

This history of medieval warfare, originally written in 1885 when its author later one of the great medievalists was still an undergraduate at Oxford, remains for students and general readers one of……続きを見る

A groundbreaking account of American religious history that highlights the important role played by the physical body The postmodern view that human experience is constructed by language and culture……続きを見る

The Logic of History reveals the rational basis for historians' descriptions, interpretations and explanations of past events. C. Behan McCullagh defends the practice of history as more reliable tha……続きを見る

How do you trap someone in a lie? For centuries, all manner of truth-seekers have used the lie detector. In this eye-opening book, Geoffrey C. Bunn unpacks the history of this device and explores th……続きを見る

This fascinating book was written as a discussion between Christian and Muslim missionaries. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely sca……続きを見る

". . . thoroughness and most impressive scholarship . . . much entertaining detail and . . . pleasant humour." ー The Times Literary Supplement (London) Underwear ー practical garments with a utilit……続きを見る

C.W. Ceram visualized archeology as a wonderful combination of high adventure, romance, history and scholarship, and this book, a chronicle of man's search for his past, reads like a dramatic narrat……続きを見る

Drug prohibition emerged at the same time as the discovery of film, and their histories intersect in interesting ways. This book examines the ideological assumptions embedded in the narrative and im……続きを見る

This clear, reader-friendly book is carefully designed to help readers gain confidence and acquire competence in their academic writing abilities. It focuses on real people as they write and activel……続きを見る

First published in 1979, The Second Coming is an experiment in the writing of popular history – a contribution to the history of the people who have no history and an exploration of some of the idea……続きを見る

Britain and the USA carried out a massive bombing offensive against the cities of Germany and Japan in the course of the Second World War, which ended with the destruction of Hamburg, Dresden, Tokyo……続きを見る

Rome was the law-giver for much of the modern world. She was also the greatest military power of antiquity, operating her military organization with remarkable efficiency and effectiveness throughou……続きを見る

Modern relativism and postmodern thought in culture and language challenge the 'truth' of history. This book considers how all historians, confined by the concepts and forms of argument of their own……続きを見る

Controversies in Media Ethics offers students, instructors and professionals multiple perspectives on media ethics issues presenting vast "gray areas" and few, if any, easy answers. This third editi……続きを見る

This volume offers a historical, philosophical, and practical critique of public and civic journalism--a movement that gained momentum in the final decade of the 20th century. During that period, pr……続きを見る