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This is the first in-depth, English-language study of Romania's role in the Little Entente-an alliance formed with Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia to defend the territorial status quo in Central and E……続きを見る

A warm, funny, deeply nostalgic journey through the everyday things that quietly disappeared from our lives. There was a time when phone boxes stood on street corners, video shops glowed on Friday n……続きを見る

On 1 July 1916, the Lonsdale Pals Battalion went into action with thousands of other British troops and were massacred. Eight days later, the shattered and traumatised survivors were assigned to und……続きを見る

Nomads and Commissars: Mongolia Revisited, which was first published in 1962, provides a lively description of modern-day Mongolia, combined with historical material. Beginning with a geographical d……続きを見る

From two leading economists comes a groundbreaking new portrait of the hidden fortunes of Main Street business ownersーordinary Americans who built extraordinary wealth and are quietly rewriting the……続きを見る

This is the remarkable memoir of Lidia Lukes-Hitchcock, a film production manager who fled communist Prague to forge a prolific career making Hollywood blockbusters.Leaving Czechoslovakia seemed imp……続きを見る

Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a WeekーHow It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again is a charming and practical guide to frugal living, first published in 1877. Written by M……続きを見る

In History of King Charles the Second of England, Jacob Abbott traces the Restoration monarch from civil-war exile to the hazards of rule after 1660ーplague, fire, and Anglo‑Dutch warsーwhile charti……続きを見る

Indian Depredations in Texas assembles scores of accounts of raids, rescues, captivities, and skirmishes that shaped the nineteenth‑century Texas frontier. Arranged as an episodic chronicle dense wi……続きを見る

Una fascinante historia del mundo antiguo desde sus márgenes, más allá de Grecia y Roma. Una fascinante historia del mundo antiguo desde sus márgenes, más allá de Grecia y Roma. ¿Cómo era vivir en l……続きを見る

This book sheds new light on the fascinating – at times dark and at times hopeful – reception of classical Yoga philosophies in Germany during the nineteenth century. When debates over God, religion……続きを見る

After the First World War, the effects of financial crisis could be felt in all corners of the newly formed Weimar Republic. The newly interconnected world economy was barely understood and yet it w……続きを見る

In this book, Owen Cantrell examines politics and popular culture in the United States from 1980 to 2020 to argue that twin structures of feeling-nostalgia and paranoia-have structured American poli……続きを見る

This volume is designed to accompany the OCR A-Level specification in Latin (first teaching September 2016), with practice unseen passages from Livy, the set prose for Paper 1, together with passage……続きを見る

A gripping guide to the weird yet everyday world of British folklore. In this ground-breaking book, two leading experts provide the definitive guide to British folklore past and present. Owen Davies……続きを見る

Émile Zola's monumental work, The Complete Rougon-Macquart Series (All 20 Books in One Edition), is a literary masterpiece that delves deep into the social and political issues of 19th-century Franc……続きを見る

A Very Queer StreetーBefore there was North Halsted, there was 1300 N. Wells. Long before the rainbow flags flew high on Chicago's North Side, a single block on Wells Street pulsed with the heat and……続きを見る

In Practicing Democracy, eleven historians challenge conventional narratives of democratization in the early United States, offering new perspectives on the period between the ratification of the Co……続きを見る

Could Buster Keaton have starred in Battleship Potemkin? Did Trotsky plan to write the great Soviet comedy? And why did Lenin love circus clowns? The Chaplin Machine reveals the lighter side of the ……続きを見る

Trefor M. Owen’s seminal work educates, enlightens and entertains with a far-reaching yet accessible text, which paints a colourful and comprehensive portrait of a nation’s rich folk culture. The Cu……続きを見る

The Empire Reformed tells the story of a forgotten revolution in English Americaーa revolution that created not a new nation but a new kind of transatlantic empire. During the seventeenth century, E……続きを見る

Innumerable books have been published on the two most famous fighter aircraft of all time, the Supermarine Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Bf109. But books setting out to tell the story of both aircr……続きを見る

In "The Best Speeches of Winston Churchill," readers are treated to a collection of powerful and iconic speeches delivered by the legendary British statesman. This book showcases Churchill's eloquen……続きを見る

How do we shape a better world for LGBTQ+ people? Olly Alexander, Peppermint, Owen Jones, Beth Ditto, Shon Faye and more share their stories and visions for the future. 'A vital addition to your boo……続きを見る

In 'Romulus,' Jacob Abbott presents a compelling narrative that intertwines historical fact with engaging storytelling. The book delves into the legendary foundation of Rome, exploring the life of R……続きを見る

In 'Civil War Live' by Charles Carleton Coffin, readers are treated to a gripping account of the American Civil War through the lens of a seasoned journalist. Coffin's vivid and immersive writing st……続きを見る

In "History of King Charles the Second of England," Jacob Abbott presents a meticulously detailed narrative that chronicles the tumultuous reign of one of England's most notorious monarchs. Written ……続きを見る

In 'The Greatest Works of Charles Carleton Coffin,' readers are treated to a collection of the author's most significant writings, showcasing his powerful prose and keen insight into American histor……続きを見る

In "Xerxes," Jacob Abbott crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the life and reign of the Persian King Xerxes I. Abbott's literary style is characterized by a blend of engaging storytelling……続きを見る

Winston Churchill's 'The Gathering Storm: The Origins of the Second World War' is a compelling and meticulously researched account of the events that led to the deadliest conflict in human history. ……続きを見る