Ru - History 77

The Grand Fleet was the main fleet of the British Royal Navy during the First World War. The actual strength of the fleet varied through the war as new ships were built and others were sunk, but the……続きを見る

During World War 2, over seven thousand American soldiers were held as prisoners of war in the Japanese-occupied Philippines. Many had survived the infamous Bataan Death March of April 1942 only to ……続きを見る

Rudyard Kipling's 'The New Army in Training' is a detailed account of the British Army's preparations for World War I, showcasing Kipling's unique blend of storytelling and journalistic writing. Pub……続きを見る

In 'Windjammers and Sea Tramps' by Walter Runciman Baron Runciman, the reader is taken on a literary voyage through the world of sailing ships and the seafaring life of the past. Runciman's writing ……続きを見る

In 'Three Years' War' by Christiaan Rudolf De Wet, the author delves into the intricacies of the Boer War of 1899-1902, offering a detailed account of the political, military, and social dynamics th……続きを見る

In 'The Atlantic Telegraph (1865)', William Howard Sir Russell delves into the historical significance of the transatlantic telegraph cable, detailing the challenges faced during its installation an……続きを見る

Cyrus Townsend Brady's book 'Commodore Paul Jones' is a meticulously researched and intricately detailed biography of one of America's most famous naval commanders. Brady's writing style is both eng……続きを見る

In 'Palestine, or, the Holy Land: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time', Michael Russell meticulously traces the history of Palestine from ancient times to the modern era. Written in a clear……続きを見る

Las experiencias durante el conflicto armado son únicas, diversas y a la vez similares. La aproximación etnográfica y de archivo que ha posibilitado la construcción de esta obra, propone una inmersi……続きを見る

Popular media can spark the national consciousness in a way that captures people’s attention, interests them in history, and inspires them to visit battlefields, museums, and historic sites. This li……続きを見る

Am Morgen des 3. Juli 1936 erschießt sich der Journalist Stefan Lux in der laufenden Versammlung des Völkerbunds in Genf. Der 1888 im habsburgischen Vielvölkerstaat geborene jüdische Jurist, Künstle……続きを見る

The textile era was born of a perfect storm. When North Georgia's red clay failed farmers and prices fell during Reconstruction, opportunities arose. Beginning in the 1880s, textile industries moved……続きを見る

On the 24th of April, 1840, having finished the business that had carried me into the Brazils, I arrived at Rio de Janeiro, where I found a vessel lying nearly loaded, and sailing for the port of Br……続きを見る

This book is about the transformation of England’s trade and government finances in the mid-seventeenth century, a revolution that destroyed Ireland. In 1642 a small group of merchants, the ‘Adventu……続きを見る

“Our domestic Sherlock brims with excitement” (Roger Lowenstein, Wall Street Journal) in this erudite romp through the smoke-stained, coal-fired houses of Victorian England. “The queen of living his……続きを見る

Ghosts lurk in the waters near Boston's historic seaport, haunting the secluded islands scattered throughout the harbor. Boston Harbor brims with the restless spirits of pirates, prisoners and victi……続きを見る

Da alcuni anni il processo di integrazione europea sta mostrando forti limiti: gli ideali che hanno sempre ispirato l’Europa unita non sembrano più incidere nelle scelte di Bruxelles né rappresent……続きを見る

For eight days in March 1970, over 200,000 postal workers staged an illegal "wildcat" strike--the largest in United States history--for better wages and working conditions. Picket lines started in N……続きを見る

For Love of Country by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a captivating historical novel set during the American Civil War. The book follows the intertwined lives of two soldiers from opposing sides who must c……続きを見る

In 'Reminiscences of a Confederate Soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry,' Rufus H. Peck provides a firsthand account of his experiences during the Civil War. Peck's narrative is written in a straightfo……続きを見る

In 'John Holdsworth, Chief Mate' by William Clark Russell, the reader is taken on a thrilling maritime adventure set during the age of sail. The book showcases Russell's vivid descriptive style, bri……続きを見る

Im Zimmer war es ganz still und dunkel. Mutter lag krank in dem großen Bett hinten in der Ecke und auf dem Fensterbrett neben dem Rosmarinstock saßen Lenchen und Lottchen. Lenchen spielte mit ihrer ……続きを見る

São de Huxley estas palavras. A infinita aspiração e a infinita dificuldade de se ser bom é um assunto tão antigo como a própria humanidade. Não ha ninguem de cujo sentir íntimo não tenha brotado es……続きを見る

Rubén Darío (Metapa, República de Nicaragua, 1867 - León, República de Nicaragua, 1916) fue un poeta, periodista y diplomático que es considerado como el máximo representante del modernismo literari……続きを見る

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Bravo; this is a big, complex and utterly involving portrait of 19th-century China' THE TIMES The internationally bestselling author portrays the great clash of East an……続きを見る

Take three things: the home, nature, and the feminine idealーa notional and perfected femininity. Constitute them as inexorably and universally connected. Enrol them in diverse strategies and tactic……続きを見る

In Down South, writer Bruce Ansley goes on a journey back to his beloved South Island of New Zealand in search of what makes it unique. From Curio Bay to Golden Bay, in Down South writer Bruce Ansle……続きを見る

‘Ruth is the queen of living history – long may she reign.’ Lucy Worsley A large black cast iron range glowing hot, the kettle steaming on top, provider of everything from bath water and clean socks……続きを見る

A large Australian passenger ship, homeward bound from Sydney, New South Wales, lay becalmed in about two degrees south of the line. She had carried the trade-wind to that point, but it had failed h……続きを見る

'Sconset, the popularized version of its official name Siasconset, prides itself on preserving the charm and rich, historical character of the quaint, little village in the southeastern corner of Na……続きを見る