KIN - 17th Century 1

The Magnificent Lies of Madeleine Béjarttransports readers to 17th-century France, a time when the stage was as full of intrigue as the lives of those who performed on it. At the heart of this richl……続きを見る

The Man in the Iron Mask has all the hallmarks of a thrilling adventure story: a glamorous and all-powerful king, ambitious ministers, a cruel and despotic gaoler, dark and sinister dungeons - and a……続きを見る

The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century has often been called a decisive turning point in human history. It represents, for good or ill, the birth of modern science and modern ways of v……続きを見る

The first academic work dedicated to the study of computer games in terms of the stories they tell and the manner of their telling. Applies practices of reading texts from literary and cultural stud……続きを見る

Explore Tangier's occupation through vivid characters and unravel the complexities of colonial aspirations, deceit, corruption, and international influences in this historical narrative. In 1661 Por……続きを見る

"The Discovery of Witches" by Matthew Hopkins. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fict……続きを見る

In "A Counter-Blaste to Tobacco," King James I articulates a vehement critique of tobacco use, presenting an eloquent and persuasive argument against the burgeoning popularity of smoking in early 17……続きを見る

A ground-breaking new history of the English Civil War in Worcestershire which looks at the experience of local men who were recruited into the Royalist and Parliamentarian armies. The author gives ……続きを見る

The Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651 was the final decisive engagement of the English Civil Wars. In this fascinating guide, Malcolm Atkin sets out in a graphic and easily understood way the ……続きを見る

Cromwell hath the honor, but Lamberts discreet, humble, ingenious, sweet and civil deportment gains him more hugs and ingenious respect.Much has been written about the first Civil War and the triump……続きを見る

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high q……続きを見る

By far the most influential work on the history of the body, across a wide range of academic disciplines, remains that of Thomas Laqueur. This book puts on trial the one-sex/two-sex model of Laqueur……続きを見る

In "The Discovery of Witches," Matthew Hopkins, known as the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General, presents a chilling account of witch trials during the English Civil War. Written in a polemical sty……続きを見る

In "A Counter-Blaste to Tobacco," King James I articulates a vehement critique of tobacco usage in early 17th-century England. The text is a passionate and philosophical exposition that combines pol……続きを見る

There was much superstition and ignorance in 17th century England. Witchcraft had been illegal since 1563 and hundreds of women were wrongly accused and punished. 'Proof' of being a witch could be a……続きを見る

Originally published in 1972 and based on extensive research and use of source materials including manuscripts, this book examines Puritan spiritual autobiographies written before 1725 and sets them……続きを見る

Originally published in 1969, this study examines the religious and ethical community which had an immense influence on the spiritual development of the Anglo-American world – the family in Puritan ……続きを見る

'Wonderfully learned, wonderfully written, a microscopic examination of the acorn from which a truly mighty oak would spring. I learnt a huge amount.' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion: The Making o……続きを見る

Slavery Hinterland explores a neglected aspect of transatlantic slavery: the implication of a continental European hinterland. It focuses on historical actors in territories that were not directly i……続きを見る