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First published in 1926, this book by William Bleasdell Cameron is the gripping account of his experiences of captivity following the Frog Lake Massacre of the North-West Rebellion of April 2, 1885,……続きを見る

The Earth Shook, The Sky Burned is the dramatic, complete account of the San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906. In the early morning of that day, the sleeping city was rocked by a violent earth……続きを見る

The origins of Chichester, Winchester and nearby Portchester are from the Roman era, while Southampton (Hamwic) and Fareham date back to the Anglo-Saxon period, but it was not until the twelfth cent……続きを見る

A groundbreaking study of slavery and power in the British Caribbean that foregrounds the struggle for survival Atlantic slave societies were notorious deathtraps. In Surviving Slavery in the Britis……続きを見る

Choice Outstanding Academic Title Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for General Nonfiction ?The scope of the book is impressive. [Benowitz] covers every major rightist issue, including the Vietnam W……続きを見る

Colonialism/Postcolonialism is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the historical, theoretical and political dimensions of colonial and postcolonial studies. This new edition includes a new intr……続きを見る

"The Long Shadow" is a 1909 Western novel by American author B. M Bower. Another classic Western adventure romp by a master of the genre, "The Long Shadow" would be a worthy addition to any collecti……続きを見る

"Cabin Fever" is a 1918 novel by B. M. Bower. A classic example of Western adventure fiction, "Cabin Fever" constitutes a must-read for all lovers of the genre and is not to be missed by fans of Bow……続きを見る

Mrs. Martha J. Lamb, formerly the editor of "The American Historical Magazine," and one of the best informed historical writers of our times, left a great legacy at her death, especially to the citi……続きを見る

From January to July 1942, more than seventy-five ships sank to North Carolina's "Graveyard of the Atlantic" off the coast of the Outer Banks. A Standard oil tanker sank just sixty miles from Cape H……続きを見る

The first volume of "Plays for an Irish Theatre" contains W. B. Yeats' play in five acts "Where There is Nothing". This marvellous play will appeal to all lovers of the English language, and especia……続きを見る

Alexander Petöfi, the great Hungarian poet, in one of his beautiful poems, sings thus of his native land: “If the earth be God’s crown Our country is its fairest jewel.” And truly were we able to as……続きを見る

The subject of medicalisation of childbirth in colonial India has so far been identified with three major themes: the attempt to reform or ‘sanitise’ the site of birthing practices, establishing lyi……続きを見る

Greek literature opens with a problem of the first magnitude. Two splendid Epics have been preserved which are ascribed to "Homer", yet few would agree that Homer wrote them both. Many authorities h……続きを見る

The Maurice River Township area was first settled by the Lenni-Lenape along the Maurice River prior to the arrival of European explorers in the 1600s. The Maurice River became important for many ind……続きを見る

During an election speech in 1957 the Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan, famously remarked that 'most of our people have never had it so good'. Although taken out of context, this phrase soon came to……続きを見る

Ned is a young Englishman who is bitten by the bug of Californian gold rush. He always dreams about going to California and working in the gold fields in spite of stern warnings from his uncle Mr Sh……続きを見る

First Published in 2017. Now thoroughly updated, this respected text provides a clear, concise, and affordable narrative and analytical history of American foreign policy from the revolutionary peri……続きを見る

In this volume, the author challenges a number of widely held cultural stereotypes about India. Caste is not as old as Indian civilization itself, and current changes are no more radical than in the……続きを見る

IN the night of the 24th of August, 410, Alaric, King of the Western Goths, entered Rome with his army, by the Salarian Gate -- outside of which Hannibal had encamped long ago--and took the Imperial……続きを見る

Transporting the reader to the heart-wrenching times of World War II, Some Sunny Day is an evocative memoir of love and courage in war-torn Asia by Madge Lambert. It was July 1944 when Madge stepped……続きを見る

This book examines both the rhetorical content of contemporary public leadership and the leadership methods pioneered by early English statesman Sir Francis Bacon. In particular, it considers the us……続きを見る

Biosocial criminology is an emerging perspective that highlights the interdependence between genetic and environmental factors in the etiology of antisocial behaviors. However, given that biosocial ……続きを見る

Colonial social policy in the British West Indies from the nineteenth century onward assumed that black families lacked morals, structure, and men, a void that explained poverty and lack of citizens……続きを見る

Historic Homes and Inns of Carmel-by-the-Sea showcases the creativity, talent, and originality of the town's residents, designers, and builders over a span of 80 years, from the pioneering days of t……続きを見る

Elmwood Cemetery was founded in August 1852 by 50 prominent Memphians who resolved to create a new burial site just two and a half miles outside the city limits. The name of the cemetery was drawn o……続きを見る

Calabasas is located in the hills west of the San Fernando Valley in the northwest Santa Monica Mountains. The Chumash Indians were the first to settle in this picturesque region, abundant with wild……続きを見る

Railway stations were a prominent feature of most towns and villages in Britain until post-war modernisation and closures swept many away. The largest and most imposing stations were in large towns ……続きを見る

The date of Mary's birth has at last been fixed as the 18th March 1495. The day and the month have hitherto been a matter of uncertain conjecture, and the year has been given as 1496 on the strength……続きを見る

Alles wat je wilt weten over het stoerste en meest rebelse lid van de Britse koninklijke familie, inclusief een hoofdstuk over de relatie tussen prins Harry en actrice Meghan Markle Onmisbare kost v……続きを見る