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The first biography of one of Virginia’s greatest social reformers When Dr. Kate Waller Barrett died in 1925, the governor of Virginia ordered flags to be flown at half-staff, the first time in its ……続きを見る

Alabama is full of old cemeteries, and while they are places to pay respect for the departed, they are also repositories of the beauty and history that capture the story of the state’s rich and dive……続きを見る

This book examines modern American farmland preservation, arguing that its policies must address the social, identity, and psychological issues facing American farmers. As American farmland is disap……続きを見る

'A page-turning melodrama and a fascinating portrait of London on the verge of great change' Guardian It is 1922, and in a hushed south London villa life is about to be transformed, as genteel widow……続きを見る

A follow-up to the author's highly regarded history of British 'Town' class cruisers, this book takes the same approach, combining coverage of the development, design details and career highlights o……続きを見る

Jerome Cardan: A Biographical Study by William George Waters is an in-depth exploration of the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of the remarkable Renaissance polymath, Gerolamo Cardano (1501–……続きを見る

The explosive findings within this book are history-changing. They discount the age-old belief that Captain James Cook, the great circumnavigator, left no modern direct descendants. Using compelling……続きを見る

"Excellent and absorbing . . . packed with up to-date, in-depth analysis of ten of the world's major sea-powers . . . the book is a page turner." ーRichard Gough, military author and historian World……続きを見る

Discovered by chance in 1901, the Antikythera Mechanism has captivated scientists and historians with its intricate design and mysterious purpose. This ancient Greek device, often called the world's……続きを見る

This scholarly study of the Royal Navy's WWII light cruisers presents extensive design, performance, and engagement analysis of each ship. When the Second World War began, the ten British 'Town' cla……続きを見る

Frank's debut literary work fulfills a thirty-year-old promise he made to his father, a World War II fighter pilot. A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please chronicles realities of life in the 1940s, not……続きを見る

CONTENTS: Foreword, Vanessa Northington Gamble “Introduction: Healing and the History of Medicine in the Atlantic World,” Sean Morey Smith and Christopher D. E. Willoughby “Zemis and Zombies: Amerin……続きを見る

For more than a decade this annual volume has provided an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world's navies and their ships in the previous twelve months. It combines regional surv……続きを見る

Despite many scholars noting the interdisciplinary approach of Aboriginal knowledge production as a methodology within a broad range of subjects – including quantum mathematics, biodiversity, sociol……続きを見る

香港義勇軍（Hong Kong Volunteers）是香港其中一支歷史最悠久的隊伍，始創於1854年，在1995年解散，服務香港141載。1941年香港保衛戰中，香港義勇防衛軍力抗日軍，經歷過地下抗戰，在戰後何去何從？ 義勇軍在正職……続きを見る

The Four Corners of Mathematics: A Brief History, from Pythagoras to Perelman describes the historical development of the ‘big ideas’ in mathematics in an accessible and intuitive manner. In deliver……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE SOCIETY FOR MILITARY HISTORY'S 2025 DISTINGUISHED BOOK AWARD A multinational, interdisciplinary study illuminating how fortifications reshaped the Caribbean as a contested imperial bor……続きを見る

Dive into the captivating world of the Codex Gigas, a medieval manuscript shrouded in legend and intrigue. Known as the "Devil's Bible," this massive book is said to have been created in a single ni……続きを見る

Once hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Amber Room was a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship. Created in Prussia and gifted to Russia, it stood as a symbol of opulence ……続きを見る

In the heart of Europe's Renaissance, a dance unlike any other unfoldsーan inexplicable frenzy that defies logic and reason. " Rhythms of Madness " takes you on a spine-tingling journey through the ……続きを見る

Liechtenstein's 81st Soldier: A Tale of War, Friendship, and Unconventional Victories unravels a little-known story of resilience during the Austro-Prussian War. With only 81 soldiers, the tiny prin……続きを見る

Are you captivated by history, mystery, or a gripping story? The Lost Colony of Roanoke: Unraveling the Mystery of the Vanished Settlement dives into one of America's most enduring enigmas. This com……続きを見る

What happened to the legendary Ninth Legion of Rome? Known as Legio IX Hispana, this elite Roman force vanished without a trace, leaving behind one of ancient history's most perplexing mysteries. Th……続きを見る

For over a century, business interests and political insiders controlled waters across the Hawaiian Islands to benefit a privileged few at the expense of stream ecology, taro farmers, and our island……続きを見る

In December 1935, Zdenek Koubek, one of the most famous sprinters in European women’s sports, declared he was now living as a man. Around the same time, the celebrated British field athlete Mark Wes……続きを見る

The Venice which one visits to-day is so curiously a part and not a part of the ancient Venice of which we dream, that one feels, when in that sea-enveloped and fairy-like city, a strange sense of d……続きを見る

Originally built in 1844 and rebuilt in 1907 after being gutted by fire during the 1903 water riots, the Red House has been the seat of Trinidad and Tobago’s parliament for over one hundred years. A……続きを見る

'Colonization through a process of affection', wrote the London-based Barbadian novelist George Lamming in 1960, was 'the worst form of colonization'. Lamming's London was marked by the violent curr……続きを見る

The essential compendium covering the year in naval developmentsーthe only annual overview of its kind: "Very highly recommended." ー Warship World For more than a decade, this annual volume has pro……続きを見る

It could be argued that the great Western or 'Gods' Wonderful Railway' was for many years the most famous railway in England. Much of the railway that we see today was the work of one of the greates……続きを見る