R.E.M. - History 1

The Mongols erupted out of Central Asia in 1206 and soon controlled an empire stretching from Poland to Korea; although remembered as a destructive force, they united a great part of the world under……続きを見る

Les œuvres de Flavius Josèphe en général, et son récit de la Grande Révolte qui a opposé l’impérialisme romain au peuple de Judée en particulier, sont parmi les sources les plus précieuses qui perme……続きを見る

How America's global financial power was created and shaped through its special relationship with Britain The rise of global finance in the latter half of the twentieth century has long been underst……続きを見る

Fin août 1572. À Paris, des notaires dressent des inventaires après décès, enregistrent des actes, règlent des héritages. Avec minutie, ils transcrivent l'ordinaire des vies au milieu d'une colossal……続きを見る

From the early percolation of Protestant thought in the sixteenth century through to the controversies and upheaval of the civil wars in the seventeenth century, the clergy were at the heart of reli……続きを見る

-Reviews Appreciated- Are we on the cusp of another dark age, in comparison to where we currently stand? The following does not even include the current strains and situations placed upon the world ……続きを見る

During World War I, a specialized Russian battalion comprised of ethnic Czechs and Czech and Slovak prisoners of war--the Legion--became a pawn in an international game of power and deceit. The Legi……続きを見る

This book offers in-depth insight into the lives of queer Roma, thus providing rich evidence of the heterogeneity of Roma. The lived experiences of queer Roma, which are very diverse regionally and ……続きを見る

The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts the very beginnings of British reign through to the longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II - and looks forward……続きを見る

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress began her life at the Boeing Aircraft Corp back in 1946. She was the answer to the problem that General Curtis LeMay of the USAF was looking for: A BIG bomber. The B-5……続きを見る

The modern age of naval warfare began with the combination of steam power, iron warships, and modern artillery, which launched an intense period of international competition. Tracing naval warfare f……続きを見る

Throughout the ages, human beings have shown an astonishing capacity to adapt to their environments. Creating great cities, establishing remarkable civilizations, and developing new modes of communi……続きを見る

The years between 1744 and 1757 were a testing time for the British government as political unrest at home exploded into armed rebellion, whilst on the continent French armies were repeatedly victor……続きを見る

In "A Short History of Spain," Mary Platt Parmele offers a comprehensive yet succinct overview of Spanish history, weaving together significant events, cultural developments, and socio-political tra……続きを見る

In "Twelve Studies on the Making of a Nation," readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry of themes focusing on the complex and dynamic process of nation-building. The collection traverses a ran……続きを見る

**From a former president of the United Nations Security Council, an authoritative look at the US, China, and the defining geopolitical contest of the twenty-first century “An excellent and importan……続きを見る

In "A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland," Mary Platt Parmele presents an insightful and concise examination of the intertwined histories of these three nations. Through a narrative styl……続きを見る

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG READERS AS FRITZ AND KURT **DAILY MAIL & SUNDAY EXPRESS BOOKS OF THE YEAR The inspiring true story of a father and son's fight to sta……続きを見る

A journey through the events of the postwar years that "makes the outcome of Britain's Brexit referendum much easier to comprehend" (Julian Lewis, member of Parliament). In 2016, Britain stunned its……続きを見る

" La gauche se réclamera de moi quand je serai mort. " Charles de Gaulle. A l'occasion de sa première intervention télévisée, le Premier ministre Jean Castex s'est défini comme un " gaulliste social……続きを見る

In this book Lynn Hunt and Jack R. Censer lucidly trace events from 1789 until the fall of Napoleon, stressing the global dimensions of the French Revolution and offering balanced coverage of both i……続きを見る

Recent debates about British political and military strategies, derived in particular from dissension about Britain’s relationship with Europe and from disagreement over the Iraq war, has led to a g……続きを見る

Why did Britain's position dramatically improve between 1739 and 1763? In this study, the author examines a pivotal period in Britain's rise to power status that culminated in the defeat of France i……続きを見る

First published in 1985, this is a history of the Grand Tour, undertaken by young men in the eighteenth century to complete their education - a tour usually to France, Italy and Switzerland, and som……続きを見る

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. It has been a labor of love with many distinguished Frenchmen to recall the memories of the women who have made their society so illustrious, and to retou……続きを見る

During World War II, certain air force generals demonstrated an uncommon ability to succeed on the battlefield in spite of considerable obstacles. Whether solving operational issues, developing tech……続きを見る

Winner of the 2013 California Historical Society Book Award The winner of the first CHS Book Award reimagines what a history book can be, and it tells a story all California needs to hear in order t……続きを見る

The War of 1812 is etched into American memory with the burning of the Capitol and the White House by British forces, The Star-Spangled Banner, and the decisive naval battle of New Orleans. Now a re……続きを見る

J'eus dans le temps,ーc'était en 1897,ーl'idée de répondre au badinage du sympathique docteur en faisant, à mon tour, parler en français un de nos compatriotes anglais; et c'est alors que parut dans……続きを見る

This study investigates the significant effect of mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and topographic engineering on the American Civil War Campaign of Chancellorsville. The operations occurr……続きを見る