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History, they say, is written by the winners, but what dark deeds underlie that success? This book dives beneath the surface to reveal the mysterious and unexpected stories that lurk in the depths. ……続きを見る

The much-visited city of Winchester will be well known for King Alfred’s statue, the Great Hall and Jane Austen’s final resting place. However, woven into its long and remarkable history are hidden ……続きを見る

It has never been more important to understand the extraordinarily complex and tightly meshed history, geography, culture and politics of the European continent. As confidence in the post-war world ……続きを見る

Somalia is often described as a failed state. But failure suggests something that once worked and then broke. In Somalia's case, the problem runs deeper. Since the collapse of the Siad Barre regime ……続きを見る

Smoking and Drinking is a witty and insightful collection of essays by James Parton, first published in the 19th century. In this engaging work, Parton explores the social, cultural, and personal di……続きを見る

Memoirs of the Life of David Rittenhouse, LLD. F.R.S. Late President of the American Philosophical Society is a comprehensive biographical account chronicling the remarkable life and achievements of……続きを見る

Immerse yourself in the sophisticated world of Edith Wharton with "The Complete Works of Edith Wharton" 〓〓. This remarkable collection includes all the novels, short stories, and essays penned by ……続きを見る

Biographical sketches of figures from the American Revolution, highlighting courage and leadership. 続きを見る

Originally published in 1954, this work is a history of university representation in England from its beginning in 1604, when King James first gave the two universities the right to send two members……続きを見る

James Parton presents an engaging and enlightening collection in Revolutionary Heroes, and Other Historical Papers, offering listeners a vivid exploration of the lives, deeds, and enduring legacy of……続きを見る

David Barton Smith offers a complete chronicle of racial segregation and discrimination in health care in the United States using vivid firsthand accounts as well as a formal review of the current e……続きを見る

“Do we want to perpetuate a Jim Crow health system?” A brilliant, idealistic physician named Jean Cowsert asked that question in Alabama in 1966. Her answer was noーand soon after, she died under su……続きを見る

Against Apion is a compelling defense of Judaism against the critiques made by the Hellenistic writer Apion and others. Flavius Josephus employs a sophisticated blend of rhetoric and historical argu……続きを見る

G. K. Chesterton's "History of England" is a masterful exploration of England's historical narrative, woven with wit, irony, and a contrarian perspective that challenges conventional historical inte……続きを見る

The "Diary of Samuel Pepys ー Complete 1666 N.S" is a remarkable firsthand account of life during a pivotal period in British history, chronicling the tumultuous events of the Great Fire of London a……続きを見る

Yankel Krutiansky was supposed to go with his father to America in 1913. Instead, his brother was chosen and twelve-year-old Yankel was left behind in the collapsing Russian Empire. It was supposed ……続きを見る

**Winner of the Lionel Gelber Prize 2024** **A Financial Times Best Book of 2023** 'A moving love letter to Europe' Lea Ypi, author of Free Drawing from the people who lived it, Homelands explores h……続きを見る

James Parton was born in Canterbury, England, February 9, 1822. When five years old he was brought to America and given an education in the schools of New York City, and at White Plains, N. Y. Subse……続きを見る

American novelist Edith Wharton was living in Paris when World War I broke out in 1914. She obtained permission to visit sites behind the lines, including hospitals, ravaged villages, and trenches. ……続きを見る

In "Angels of the Battlefield," George Barton explores the pivotal role of nurses during the American Civil War, a conflict often overshadowed by the tumult of combat yet equally significant. Throug……続きを見る

« Mme Edith Wharton aime la France comme une patrie élue, cela est certain, mais elle la juge avec fermeté ; elle ne se laisse aller à l’enthousiasme qu’à bon escient, et non sans nous avoir dit, te……続きを見る

Conquerors, Brides, and Concubines investigates the political and cultural significance of marriages and other sexual encounters between Christians and Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula, from the Isl……続きを見る

In "A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work," Clara Barton masterfully chronicles her experiences as a pioneering nurse and humanitarian during the American Civil War and subsequent interna……続きを見る

George Barton's 'The History of Espionage' is a thorough exploration of the clandestine world of espionage, delving into its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Barton's writing style is……続きを見る

Organic farming is a major global movement that is changing land-use and consumer habits around the world. This book tells the untold story of how the organic farming movement nearly faltered after ……続きを見る

Community is an evolving and complex concept that historians have applied to localities, counties, and the South as a whole in order to ground larger issues in the day-to-day lives of all segments o……続きを見る

Final Resting Places brings together some of the most important and innovative scholars of the Civil War era to reflect on what death and memorialization meant to the Civil War generationーand how t……続きを見る

At the beginning of the eleventh century, Catalonia was a patchwork of counties, viscounties, and lordships that bordered Islamic al-Andalus to the south. Over the next two centuries, the region und……続きを見る

In the familiar tale of mass migration to France from 1880 onward, we know very little about the hundreds of thousands of women who formed a critical part of those migration waves. In Reproductive C……続きを見る

Edith Wharton's “Italian Backgrounds” is not merely a travelogue; it's a deeply insightful exploration of Italy's landscapes, art, and culture, viewed through the discerning eyes of a seasoned trave……続きを見る