Robertson - History 1

本書為作者於二十世紀初深入日本農村，歷經六千哩旅程後所整理的深度調查報告。跳脫當時西方觀點中對於日本過度理想化或獵奇的刻板印象，作者將目光聚焦於與現代化進程保持距離的廣大農村，細緻地記錄了當地居民的……続きを見る

The story of a bold political experiment in nineteenth-century France to establish power through finance. Amid the rise of industrial capitalism and revolutionary upheaval, French reformers asserted……続きを見る

Time Was: The Reminiscences of W. Graham Robertson Imagine stepping through a door into a world that has vanished entirely, a world of gaslit drawing rooms and theatrical grandeur, of artists at the……続きを見る

The history of ancient japan is filled with interesting events that involved many influential and legendary figures. However, some of the accounts were also infused with japanese myths, which might ……続きを見る

If you think you would enjoy a book of warm homespun stories, you have chosen the right book. "Musings of Yesteryear" is cleverly but genuinely written tales of the past that will warm your heart an……続きを見る

"Nous sommes assis sur un banc, place du Général-de-Gaulle, à Lille, en octobre 2011, et Véronique me parle de son père. Dans un an et demi, ce sera le soixante-dixième anniversaire de l'insurrectio……続きを見る

This book is about a Community Project (1994-2000) in Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, Scotland, commemorating lost combatants in the Normandy Landings of 1944. The commissioned artwork was designed by Ha……続きを見る

In the shadow of Venice's glittering palaces and treacherous canals, one man dared to challenge the most powerful institution of his age. Fra Paolo Sarpi, monk, scholar, and political mastermind, st……続きを見る

'The best single-volume study of the Enlightenment that we have' Literary Review The Enlightenment is one of the formative periods of Western history, yet more than 300 years after it began, it rema……続きを見る

Case of Filaria loa is a fascinating medical narrative authored by Thomas R. Fraser, originally published in the late 19th century. The book meticulously documents a rare and intriguing case of infe……続きを見る

'I very soon had an opportunity to interpret Dora's nervous coughing as the outcome of a fantasized sexual situation.' A Case of Hysteria, popularly known as the Dora Case, affords a rare insight in……続きを見る

This book confronts one of history’s greatest paradoxes: how a failed artist and drifting soldier became the architect of a global war and the symbol of absolute evil. It examines not only the exter……続きを見る

Returning to the turbulent days of a nation divided, best-selling author and acclaimed historian James Robertson explores 70 fascinating figures who shaped America during Reconstruction and beyond. ……続きを見る

Censorship profoundly affected early modern writing. Censorship and Conflict in Seventeenth-Century England offers a detailed picture of early modern censorship and investigates the pressures that c……続きを見る

This was the NCR and there were mountains to be bagged. Wild Mountain Times by Gary Robertson invites you on a rollicking journey with the Dundee NCR Hillwalking and Mountaineering Club. What began ……続きを見る

The story of the man, the music, the art, the attitude. Chris Knox: Not Given Lightly tells the story of one extraordinarily creative man's journey from the obscurity of punk rock to the heart of Ne……続きを見る

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the pages of The Emperor Charles V by William Robertson, a timeless exploration of one of history's most commanding figures. Charles V, the ruler of an emp……続きを見る

The Red River Campaign in the spring of 1864 was one of the most destructive of the Civil War. The agricultural wealth of the Red River Valley tempted Union General Nathaniel P. Banks to invade with……続きを見る

Lens of War grew out of an invitation to leading historians of the Civil War to select and reflect upon a single photograph. Each could choose any image and interpret it in personal and scholarly te……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

From the beginning of their rise to power, the National Socialist regime began carefully laying the groundwork for a systematic overhaul of Germany’s literature. Strongly believing the key to a succ……続きを見る

A collection of ten new essays from some of our finest Civil War historians working today, Gateway to the Confederacy offers a reexamination of the campaigns fought to gain possession of Chattanooga……続きを見る

Since 1982, the renowned Civil War historian James I. "Bud" Robertson’s Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide has enlightened and informed Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book expe……続きを見る

A fascinating, bottom-up exploration of contemporary Russian politics that sheds new light on why Putin’s grip on power is more fragile then we think What do ordinary Russians think of Putin? Who ar……続きを見る

How did diverse women in America understand, explain, and act upon their varied constraints, positions, responsibilities, and worldviews in changing American society between the end of the Revolutio……続きを見る

James I. Robertson’s The Civil War is a clear, thoughtful, and deeply informed introduction to the American Civil War, written by one of the most respected historians of the conflict. Originally pre……続きを見る

A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiratio……続きを見る

David Fleming's "Forgiveness" by Margaret Murray Robertson is a captivating compilation of historical fiction narratives, skillfully curated right into a cohesive manuscript. Robertson endeavors to ……続きを見る

"The Boyhood of Great Inventor" by A. Fraser Robertson expertly blends historical fiction with biography to offer readers a captivating glimpse into the early life of a renowned inventor. Set agains……続きを見る

This book takes you on a journey, exploring American History through the writings of the Framers, the Debates across several states on the Adoption of the Constitution, Supreme Court cases, and gain……続きを見る