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An inside account of one Luiseño tribe's history and their efforts to be recognized by the United States With the largest number of Native Americans as well as the most non-federally recognized trib……続きを見る

La Defensa de las Mujeres que emprende el reverendo Benito Jerónimo Feijoo en el tomo 1, Discurso XVI del Teatro Crítico y la consiguiente polémica engendrada cobra plena actualidad en nuestros días……続きを見る

Olivia Swarthout, creator of the viral sensation Weird Medieval Guys, turns her idiosyncratic and humorous eye to the fascinating roots of the English language. Here, she introduces readers to words……続きを見る

This book reconstructs the factional-ideological conflicts surrounding socialist transformation and political reform in China that were played out through ‘factional model-making’, a norm-bound mech……続きを見る

First published in 1895, The Red Record is Ida B. Wells-Barnett's uncompromising investigation of lynching in the post-Reconstruction United States. Mining court notices, eyewitness accounts, and an……続きを見る

In "Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: First series, IVth to XIIth dynasty," W. M. Flinders Petrie meticulously translates a collection of ancient Egyptian stories dating back thousands of ……続きを見る

Comment lire les récits de vie déposés au centre d’archives (CDJC) du Mémorial de la Shoah à Paris ? La question est ici abordée par une double analyse dont les deux aspects suivants sont mêlés : 1)……続きを見る

In Blood of the Gods, journey into the heart of the Aztec civilization, where spirituality and ritualistic violence coexisted in a breathtakingly intricate tapestry. This compelling narrative uncove……続きを見る

Peut-on parler de service public dès le XIXe siècle ? Cet ouvrage étudie l’émergence de cette notion au sein de l’administration postale, ses grandes réformes, sa législation et la jurisprudence la ……続きを見る

This anthology critically evaluates archives and archival processes that collect, order, and preserve elements of television as historically, culturally, socially, politically, and economically sign……続きを見る

What do clothing, bathing, or dining habits reveal about one's personal religious beliefs? Nothing, of course, unless such outward bodily concerns are perceived to hold some sort of spiritual signif……続きを見る

Ēwosṭātēwos (Eustathe sous forme francisée) fut à l’origine de la fondation de plusieurs monastères dans le premier tiers du xive siècle au nord du royaume chrétien d’Éthiopie. Outre le plaidoyer po……続きを見る

The Rise and Fall of Empires: Lessons from History is an insightful exploration of the patterns, triumphs, and eventual downfalls of some of the greatest empires in human history. From the grandeur ……続きを見る

From 19th century trading post to one of the world's great financial, business, and entertainment districts, experience the growth and changes of the Windy City. Chicago's famed Loop is said to have……続きを見る

In 'The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise,' readers are transported to the twelfth-century world of medieval intellectuals whose romantic correspondence transcends the ages. This anthology gathers……続きを見る

What do clothing, bathing, or dining habits reveal about one's personal religious beliefs? Nothing, of course, unless such outward bodily concerns are perceived to hold some sort of spiritual signif……続きを見る

Le abbazie e i monasteri che costellano l’Italia e l’Europa non rappresentano soltanto le vestigia di un glorioso passato. Sono spazi vivi, carichi di memoria e di futuro, in cui la storia ha lascia……続きを見る

La Muerte Sagrada: Misterios y Rituales del Libro de los Muertos En La Muerte Sagrada: Misterios y Rituales del Libro de los Muertos , Olivia Evans conduce a los lectores por un fascinante viaje a t……続きを見る

Explores the complex life of James Barrie, revealing the darker origins of Peter Pan while examining the misunderstandings surrounding his character and sexuality. James Barrie has been marked in re……続きを見る

The extraordinary true story of four women pioneers in physics during World War II and their daring escape out of Nazi Germany In the 1930s, Germany was a hotbed of scientific thought. But after the……続きを見る

A "most beguiling and incisive" account of how writers in the grip of alcoholism created some of American literature's greatest works ( New York Times). A New York Times Notable Book of 2014 A Time ……続きを見る

From its origins in the 1670s through the French Revolution, serious opera in France was associated with the power of the absolute monarchy, and its ties to the crown remain at the heart of our unde……続きを見る

The Memoirs of the Civil War Commanders is a rich tapestry of personal narratives that captures the tumultuous period of the American Civil War through diverse perspectives. The anthology weaves tog……続きを見る

In a world forever captivated by the enigma that is China, step beyond the headlines and tourist snapshots into the life of a woman who dared to truly decode its complexities: Merle Goldman. This is……続きを見る

In "History of the United States: The Administration of Thomas Jefferson," Henry Adams embarks on an exhaustive exploration of one of the most transformative periods in American history. This meticu……続きを見る

In "England and the War," Walter Alexander Sir Raleigh presents a penetrating examination of England's role during a tumultuous period in history, focusing primarily on the socio-political landscape……続きを見る

In "Elizabethan England," William Harrison provides a comprehensive and enlightening account of the intricate tapestry of life during one of history's most fascinating epochs. The book employs a viv……続きを見る

In "Edward Gibbon: Historical Works, Memoirs & Letters," the author masterfully compiles pivotal writings that illuminate the socio-political landscapes of the Enlightenment era. Gibbon's prose show……続きを見る

Edward Gibbon's monumental work, "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," spans six volumes and intricately examines the complex tapestry of Rome's deterioration from a powerful em……続きを見る

In "Egyptian Mythology," Lewis Spence delves into the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian beliefs and deities, unraveling the complexities of a civilization steeped in religious fervor and mythic narr……続きを見る