VER - 19th Century 1

Embarquez pour les expéditions véritables et grandioses qui ont redessiné la carte du monde moderne, défiant les limites géographiques de l'époque. De la recherche des sources du Nil aux premières e……続きを見る

Chronicles the extraordinary era with daily snapshots of historical events, from the Great Exhibition to quirky anecdotes. Victorian Britain Day by Day sheds new light on the most remarkable era in ……続きを見る

The Anatomist Dissected or the Man-Midwife Finely Brought to Bed is a satirical and critical pamphlet published in 1727, examining the conduct of Mr. Nathaniel St. André, surgeon and anatomist to Ki……続きを見る

Studies on Epidemic Influenza: Comprising Clinical and Laboratory Investigations is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of influenza epidemics, authored by Francis W. Peabody, George Draper, an……続きを見る

The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire is a seminal work authored by Thomas Savery and first published in 1702. This groundbreaking book details Savery’s invention of one of the ea……続きを見る

Charles Swett (1828–1910) was a prosperous Vicksburg merchant and small plantation owner who was reluctantly drawn into secession but then rallied behind the Confederate cause, serving with distinct……続きを見る

Scopri il cuore pulsante di una città che ha plasmato la storia d'Italia! In "Storia di Milano, vol. 2", Pietro Verri ci guida attraverso un viaggio affascinante nel tempo, svelando i segreti e le t……続きを見る

Scopri le radici di una città che ha plasmato la storia d'Italia! In "Storia di Milano, vol. 1", Pietro Verri ci guida attraverso un viaggio affascinante nel passato di una delle città più iconiche ……続きを見る

Scopri il cuore pulsante di Milano attraverso le pagine di un capolavoro storico senza tempo! In "Storia di Milano, vol. 3" di Pietro Verri, immergiti in un viaggio affascinante che svela i segreti ……続きを見る

In October 1835, Samuel Burrows was slowly dying. Suffering from liver disease, the 63-year-old knew he had little time left to confess his sins. The Reverend William Clarke offered Burrows some rel……続きを見る

Regency masquerades blended lavish spectacle, fashion, and social identity across Britain and its empire. The 18th-century masquerade didn’t die at the dawn of the new century. Instead, spectacle he……続きを見る

No other regiment in Wellington's Peninsular army can compare with the 95th Rifles. Even before Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels and television series, the Rifles were the most famous of all the Bri……続きを見る

Frederick Whishaw's 'Moscow' is a vivid and intricate exploration of the Russian capital, capturing its complex interplay between history, culture, and the everyday lives of its citizens. Whishaw em……続きを見る

Between periods of revolution, state repression, and war across Central and Western Europe from the 1840s through the 1860s, German liberals practiced politics beyond the more well-defined realms of……続きを見る

The Role of Labor Unions in Shaping Industrial Economies in the 19th Century by Oliver Shaw offers a comprehensive examination of the pivotal role that labor unions played in shaping the social, eco……続きを見る

The Gullah people of St. Helena Island still relate that their people wanted to “catch the learning” after northern abolitionists founded Penn School in 1862, less than six months after the Union ar……続きを見る

In 1808 the legislature of the Louisiana territory appointed two men to translate the Digest of the Laws in Force in the Territory of Orleans (or, as it was called at the time, simply the Code) from……続きを見る

In Civilizational Imperatives**, Oliver Charbonneau reveals the little-known history of the United States' colonization of the Philippines' Muslim South in the early twentieth century**. Often refer……続きを見る

Gesellschaften mit starker Einwanderung kennzeichnen vielfältige Formen von Identitätsbildung und das Ringen um politische und zivilgesellschaftliche Partizipation. Dies gilt in besonderer Weise für……続きを見る

UPDATED FOR 2024!! Covered Bridges of the South A Source book for Photographers and Explorers. Descriptions to all of the Southern States 65 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges remaining in Alabama, ……続きを見る

Aquí va una adivinanza. ¿Qué parte de Estados Unidos ha estado bajo la soberanía de seis países diferentes? La respuesta, por el título de este libro, es obvia. “Texas es un estado mental, pero creo……続きを見る

There are 67 historic Lighthouses surviving in Maine and their natural setting makes them a pleasure to visit. For each of the lighthouses, you will find: Descriptions and information of the indivi……続きを見る

In "Lectures on Modern History," John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron Acton, presents a profound analysis of the evolution of modern political thought and its historical underpinnings. Delivered……続きを見る

"Discovering America: Iconic Landmarks from Coast to Coast" by Tristan Evergreen invites you on an enlightening journey through America's most celebrated landmarks. From the symbolic Statue of Liber……続きを見る

The Light Division is rightly regarded as the most famous force within Wellington's army in the Peninsular War. Often the first into every battle and the last to withdraw, the men of the Light Divis……続きを見る

The British archives of the Napoleonic wars are unique, brimming with personal letters to family and friends or journals that record their innermost thoughts. The human aspect of war comes to the fo……続きを見る

UPDATE OF THE 2014 EDITION!! A Source book for Travelers, Photographers, Explorers... Covered Bridges of Kentucky and Tennessee Descriptions to all of Kentucky and Tennessee's 25 Remaining Historic ……続きを見る

In "Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier," Frank H. Severance embarks on a meticulous exploration of the historical pathways that shaped the Niagara region. Richly woven with meticulous detail and a l……続きを見る

In "Ordeal by Battle," Frederick Scott Oliver delivers a profound exploration of the complexities of war and its moral implications, set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century geopolitical l……続きを見る

In "My Diary – North and South (Vol. 1&2)," William Howard Russell presents an intricate and personal narrative that captures the raw realities of the American Civil War. Written in an unflinching s……続きを見る