Saunders - History 1

Report of the Sanitary Committee of the Commissioners of Sewers of the City of London Together with a report of the Medical Officer of Health on the objections raised by the Butchers' Trade Society ……続きを見る

Since unification, eastern Germany has witnessed a rapidly changing memorial landscape, as the fate of former socialist monuments has been hotly debated and new commemorative projects have met with ……続きを見る

A History of New York, narrated by the fictive antiquary Diedrich Knickerbocker, is at once a mock-chronicle and an urban origin myth. Beginning with cosmogony and proceeding through the Dutch settl……続きを見る

The Alexiad is a sweeping Byzantine history that narrates the reign of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1081–1118), charting Norman invasions, the Seljuk threat, the Pechenegs, and the seismic arrival of……続きを見る

Astoria (A Western Classic) narrates John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company venture (1810–1813) to plant a trading post at the Columbia's mouth. In poised, documentary prose enlivened by picturesque……続きを見る

The Story of Malta charts the island's long arc: from megalithic sanctuaries and Phoenician traders through Roman, Arab, and Norman dominion, to the Knights of St. John, the 1565 siege, and British ……続きを見る

Past and Present (1843) juxtaposes Jocelin of Brakelond's chronicle of Abbot Samson at St Edmundsbury with the factories and poorhouses of industrial Britain. This genre-bending history-sermon indic……続きを見る

Sketches from the History of Medicine, Ancient and Modern: An Oration Delivered Before the Hunterian Society is a fascinating exploration of the evolution of medical science, tracing its journey fro……続きを見る

An illustrated account of the challenge posed to RAF Fighter Command by the Luftwaffe's Fw 190, and the ways in which Spitfire crews adapted to this deadly new threat. The introduction of Focke-Wulf……続きを見る

The British Army started the development of flame throwers in 1938, but progress was slow and interest was side-lined after Dunkirk while the army reequipped. Investment in a flame-throwing tank onl……続きを見る

"HISTORY OF BANNOCK COUNTY IDAHO, THE", authored by ARTHUR C. SAUNDERS. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking exp……続きを見る

The 1944 battle for Caen saw intense Allied-German combat, defensive actions, and key operations like Charnwood. With the German reinforcement of Normandy in April 1944, the chance of I Corps captur……続きを見る

This compelling book explores the evolution of industrial Manchester, offering a fresh perspective on its built environment through the lens of architecture, archaeology, and social history. Richly ……続きを見る

One of the most contentious issues in contemporary foreign policyーespecially in the United Statesーis the use of military force to intervene in the domestic affairs of other states. Some military i……続きを見る

In Chasing Archipelagic Dreams**, David R. Saunders demonstrates that the withdrawal of the British imperial state from Sabah did not result in the decolonization of the territory.** From the late 1……続きを見る

First Published in 1971 The History of the Mongol Conquests presents a general history of the Mongols of the thirteenth century. By using primary and secondary sources, J. J. Saunders fills up a maj……続きを見る

In this second of Tim Saunders' volumes on the opening stage of the 1945 Rhineland Campaign, the focus is to the north of the Reichswald, on the flood plain of the River Rhine and a narrow strip of ……続きを見る

The 3rd Division's slow progress on D-Day, hindered by German defenses and reinforcements, delayed the capture of Caen, pivotal to Allied strategy. The COSSAC planners in 1943 outlined a strategy to……続きを見る

A trois mille cinq cents lieues de France, dans l’Océan des Indes, et entre les deux tropiques qui limitent la zone torride, il existe un petit archipel où l’on compte deux îles principales. Là règn……続きを見る

During the final decade of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), young citizens found themselves at the heart of a rigorous programme of socialist patriotic education, yet following the fall of the ……続きを見る

"Saunders resoundingly affirms the relevance of island history. Scholars will appreciate the detail and insights."--Choice "Deftly unravels the complex historical interrelationships of race, color, ……続きを見る

This book links cattle to the construction of cursus monument sites. It suggests that these monuments commenced life as a form of cattle management prior to their possible ritual importance. As such……続きを見る

'Vibrations of the Capital' is a collection of stories and photographs submitted for publication by Canberra gig-goers and music enthusiasts. These alternative aficionados share tales of DIY shows i……続きを見る

In Carl Lotus Becker's book, 'The Study of the Declaration of Independence,' he delves into the historical and literary significance of one of America's most important founding documents. Becker met……続きを見る

Mustafa Naima's 'The Annals of the Turkish Empire: 1591 - 1659' is a foundational work in Ottoman historiography, providing a detailed account of the political and military events during this crucia……続きを見る

John Fiske's 'The American Revolution' is a comprehensive and insightful analysis that explores the causes, events, and consequences of one of the most pivotal periods in American history. Fiske's w……続きを見る

"...this is an excellent partner to the original volume, very well presented by experienced military men, with a clear tactical eye and it is extremely well illustrated. It comes highly recommended.……続きを見る

Dive into the tactics behind the Battle of Talavera as British and Spanish armies clashed against France in the opening engagements of Spain's late 1809 campaign. Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Welle……続きを見る

My great-great-grandfather, Thomas Maness, disappeared before his son was born. I'm the fourth generation looking for him. We're a stubborn lot. Genealogist and former journalist Elizabeth Saunders ……続きを見る

Covers Wellesley's early victories in Portugal, including the battles of Roliça and Vimiero, and the controversial Convention of Cintra. When Napoleon overreached himself by usurping the Burbon thro……続きを見る