Watts - History 1

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Arsenal are Premier League champions. Revolution is the inside story of how they got there. When Mikel Arteta took over in December 2019, Arsenal were drifting – disconne……続きを見る

Ten miles outside Norwich, on the route to Thetford and the rest of the country, sits the Norfolk market town of Wymondham. Its name was once thought to originate from the Anglo-Saxon for ‘village o……続きを見る

In The Royal Marines and the War at Sea 1939–45 military and naval historian Martin Watts records how marines fought at sea, their relationship with the Royal Navy, and the overall contribution they……続きを見る

The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book is a classic Victorian-era manual, first published in the early 19th century, designed to guide women in the art of knitting and netting. This comprehensive vol……続きを見る

A philosopher, mathematician, and martyr, Hypatia is one of antiquity's best known female intellectuals. During the sixteen centuries following her murder, by a mob of Christians, Hypatia has been r……続きを見る

“A revealing window into an extraordinary mind.”ーPublishers Weekly **"Utterly fascinatingーa beautifully braided account of the life of a maverick, prophetic genius."ーRobert MacFarlane Based on in……続きを見る

William Watts's "Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757" is a critical primary source that chronicles the tumultuous period leading up to the Battle of Plassey. Written in an engaging n……続きを見る

The gripping, definitive account of how the Romans lost their Republic “An incisive history… The parallels to the present day are striking.” ーNew Yorker In Mortal Republic, prizewinning historian E……続きを見る

This concise and interpretative book digs under the surface events of the Wars of the Roses to explore the underlying dynamics of a typical civil war. Beginning with a demonstration of why the well-……続きを見る

'Does exactly what it says on the tin! Speedy, comforting and filled with what people and families want to eat every day' – Poppy Cooks 'The most inspiring and down to earth chef' –Pinch of Nom 'Eve……続きを見る

Reconstruction is one of the most complex, overlooked, and misunderstood periods of American history. The thirteen essays in this volume address the multiple struggles to make good on President Abra……続きを見る

Investigates how Americans have remembered violence and resistance since the Civil War, including Confederate monuments, historical markers, college classrooms, and history books. George Floyd’s mur……続きを見る

Diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplaces foster a sense of belonging and support for all employees, helping them feel like integral parts of the team. Yet, many organizations underestimate……続きを見る

Across the Vatna Jokull or Scenes in Iceland by William Lord Watts is a travel narrative that vividly describes the author’s journey through Iceland, focusing on the dramatic landscapes and unique c……続きを見る

In "A Brief History of the United States," John Bach McMaster deftly chronicles the evolution of the American nation from its colonial roots to the late 19th century. His narrative combines meticulo……続きを見る

In "Lincoln's Use of the Bible," S. Trevena Jackson offers a nuanced exploration of how Abraham Lincoln deftly employed biblical references to navigate the moral and ethical complexities of the Amer……続きを見る

Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged ……続きを見る

**An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century “A sweeping historical survey that ……続きを見る

The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edward J. Watts traces their exp……続きを見る

Why is every street in Atlanta named “Peachtree”? What do Atlantans mean when they say “Inside the Perimeter” or “Outside the Perimeter”? Why can’t Atlanta handle a little snow? Why do locals hate i……続きを見る

In "The History of Black People in America from 1619 to 1880," George Washington Williams offers a pioneering exploration of the African American experience, charting the struggles and triumphs of B……続きを見る

Watts takes readers into a medieval world where magic, holy relics, angels and demons, visions, and fearsome mythological creatures were an accepted reality. No one can deny the enduring power of me……続きを見る

Citizen Cowboy is a probing biography of one of America's most influential cultural figures. Will Rogers was a youth from the Cherokee Indian Territory of Oklahoma who rose to conquer nearly every f……続きを見る

A harrowing political history of Kurdish Iraq told through the extraordinary rags-to-riches story of a childhood refugee In the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein used chemic……続きを見る

'A hymn to friendship . . . Will leave you moved, hopeful and inspired in equal measure.' DAISY HAY 'I absolutely loved this book.' KATHERINE ANGEL 'I urge you to read it.' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB 'I'm ……続きを見る

Uncover the dramatic and turbulent history of early American resistance with William Watts Hart Davis's The Fries Rebellion 1798-99: An Armed Resistance to the House Tax Law, Passed by Congress, Jul……続きを見る

During Brexit, political questions were continually framed in emotional terms. The referendum was presented as a conflict between reason and resentment, fear and hope, heads and hearts. The Leave vo……続きを見る

In "History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880 (Vol. 1&2)", George Washington Williams presents a meticulous examination of the African American experience from the inception of their pr……続きを見る

An in-depth history exploring the evolution, impact, and ultimate demise of what was known in the 1930s and '40s as FDR's Black Cabinet. In 1932 in the midst of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano……続きを見る

"Haunted mansions, phantom nuns and a poltergeist wedding crasher . . . The book's pages are filled with accounts of ghostly sightings." ー Deseret News Uncovering ghost stories in Salt Lake City le……続きを見る