Ru - History 87

Esta Introducción general al estudio de los nombres de lugares, justamente como lo señala su título, es un acercamiento global a la disciplina encargada del estudio de los topónimos, también llamado……続きを見る

In 1912, a Congressional committee met to investigate allegations that the Secretary of Agriculture had suppressed a report by J. O. Wright on drainage in the Florida Everglades. The following seven……続きを見る

Hace muchos eones antes de nuestra era, existió una civilización que rivalizó con la Atlántida. Perdida hoy de nuestra memoria, su recuerdo ha sido borrado con el paso del tiempo. La tecnología, el ……続きを見る

According to Voltaire's Candide, Admiral John Byng's 1757 execution went forward to 'encourage the others'. Of course, the story is more complicated. This microhistorical account upon a macro-event ……続きを見る

A new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and friendship, bringing Tiruvalluvar’s poetry and philosophy to a new generation seeking practical wisdom and spiritual susten……続きを見る

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential women in world history. Fort Raphael Publishing has here collecte……続きを見る

Gendered Capitalism: Sewing Machines and Multinational Business in Spain and Mexico, 1850*–*1940 is a history of the gendered corporation, a study that examines how ideas and ideals about domesticit……続きを見る

The book describes humanism in a systematic and historical perspective. It analyzes its manifestation and function in cultural studies and its role in the present. Within the book, special attention……続きを見る

The exhibition of Spanish Painting held in London in the galleries of the Royal Academy from November to January last, excited a lively interest in the English public and inspired numerous articles ……続きを見る

**2022 Will Rogers Medallion Award Gold Winner for Western Non-Fiction - Young Readers** Welcome to Western Writers of America’s first anthology for young readers. In this collection of true tales o……続きを見る

"Perry is a splendid type of the Negro genius." -Men of Mark (1887) "Perry is considered one of the best scholars the negro race has produced." -Appletons' Annual Cyclopaedia (1896) "Perry is able t……続きを見る

History has long viewed French Protestants as Calvinists. Refusing to Kiss the Slipper re-examines the Reformation in francophone Europe, presenting for the first time the perspective of John Calvin……続きを見る

Entre los acontecimientos que la historia ha de señalar de modo principal en los principios del siglo xx, está el surgir ante el mundo de la «nueva y gloriosa Nación» que se canta en el himno de los……続きを見る

This six volume set reproduces the complete writings of the London Corresponding Society (LCS) as well as other contemporary literature and parliamentary debates, and reports relating to the Society……続きを見る

Después de más de una década de trabajo en la Cátedra Paralela de Historia Social General en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la UBA, comenzamos a presentar, con este libro, materiales que fuimo……続きを見る

With a selection of fine historic images from his best-selling book Historic Photos of Chicago Crime: The Capone Era, John Russick provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on Chica……続きを見る

This book provides you with a history of the events and strategic significance surrounding the Caribbean fortress of El Morro at old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Relive the attempts of privateers and fore……続きを見る

The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is one of Africa's most notorious armed rebel groups, having operated across Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of ……続きを見る

To appreciate New Mexico, you need to understand the history behind the vibrant culture. Spanish conquistadores established Santa Fe as their capitol here long before the Pilgrims made their way to ……続きを見る

How did the United States defeat the Soviet Union from its own backyard? How is China undermining freedom of the sea? Are these subversive activities new or do they reflect ancient wars? This book e……続きを見る

Exploring Lady Nobunaga’s involvement in her warlord husband’s triumph and tragedy during the social upheval of 16c Japan, Rumi presents her theory to the most debated mystery in the Japaese history. 続きを見る

The Somali people are fiercely nationalistic. Colonialism split them into five segments divided between four different powers. Thus decolonization and pan-Somalism became synonymous. In 1960 a parti……続きを見る

This is a true story of two friends who took it upon themselves to investigate the downing of Iran Air flight 655 which was accidentally shot by USS Vincennes on July 3rd 1988. Mohammad Ali was born……続きを見る

This LGBTQ history of Boston and Provincetown begins with the coming of Europeans to Massachusetts in 1620 and ends with the victory over the referendum to overturn transgender rights in 2018. It in……続きを見る

One man’s journey through the horror of war, capture and incarceration, Michiharu Shinya struggles with the ultimate crime against Japan: To die is honour; to live is to cease to exist. Sent as a pr……続きを見る

The story of the heroism of the Children of France never will be fully told. Many of these little patriots have suffered the supreme penalty for their devotion to their country, leaving neither trac……続きを見る

Months after World War II officially ends, a 15-year-old boy still hides in a potato field. The horror of the Holocaust is followed by the horror of survival. The question “Why me?” haunts survivors……続きを見る

China is increasingly important on the world scene yet has remained misunderstood in the West. This book is written for English language readers, including my ABC (American Born Chinese) children fo……続きを見る

This book is a collection of articles on China, covering a wide range of topics. Readers will find aspects of China’s history and culture from ancient times to contemporary China, the Great Wall, th……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive history of the modern Chinese navy from 1840 to the present. Beginning with a survey of naval developments in earlier imperial times, the book goes on to show how ……続きを見る