First published posthumously in 1986, ‘Message to the People’ captures the bold vision and enduring voice of Marcus Garvey, a pioneering leader of the Pan-African movement. Originally presented as p……続きを見る
‘The Conquest of New Spain’ is the first-person account of Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a military adventurer, conquistador, and colonist settler of the 16th century who participated in three Mexican e……続きを見る
“A remarkable book… Essential reading for the centenary of the First World War.” ーGuardian“The best memoir of the First World War.” ーPaul Fussell“One of the classic accounts of the Western Front.”……続きを見る
“Not merely readable but exciting throughout.” ーThe Times“Wilmot effectively invented the modern method of writing contemporary military history.” ーJohn Keegan“Impossible to praise too highly. Bec……続きを見る
There have been no shortage of controversial Popes who were accused by Catholics and other Christians of impropriety, but the most controversial of all was the Borgia Pope, Alexander VI. Born Rodrig……続きを見る
In the 19th century, one of the surest ways to rise to prominence in American society was to be a war hero, like Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison. But few would have predicted such a destin……続きを見る
For much of the 20th century, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain’s life and career remained mostly obscure, outside of dedicated scholars of the Battle of Gettysburg and alumni and students of Bowdoin Coll……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of Earp, Holliday, and important people and places in their lives.*Includes a detailed description of their feud with the Clantons and McLaurys, and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corra……続きを見る
True Courage: A Discourse Commemorative of Lieut. General Thomas J. Jackson was a eulogy written by Presbyterian pastor and Confederate chaplain Robert Lewis Dabney. Dabney is also famous for his b……続きを見る
Maxim Gorky was a Russian and Soviet writer, a founder of the socialist realism literary method, and a political activist. He was also a five-time nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Around f……続きを見る
Published in 1855, ‘My Bondage and My Freedom’ is an autobiographical slave narrative written by Frederick Douglass. It is the second of three autobiographies written by Douglass, and is mainly an e……続きを見る
First published in 1928, ‘My People the Sioux’ is among the first books about Native Americans by Luther Standing Bear, a Sicangu and Oglala Lakota author, educator, philosopher, and actor. He worke……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of Lorenzo and important people and places in his life.*Discusses Lorenzo's relationships with other famous Renaissance legends, including Leonardo and Michelangelo.*Includes a Bi……続きを見る
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe. He is one of the most fascin……続きを見る
Regarded as one of the greatest Presidents of The United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) led a full and vibrant life that reflected his storied personality and presence. 'The Autobiography of……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of the generals and important people in their lives.*Includes maps of the battles they fought in.*Includes quotes from each general's memoirs describing their participation in bat……続きを見る
*Includes medieval depictions of Richard and important people, places, and events in his life. *Explains his relationships with his famous parents, his famous allies, and his famous enemies, includi……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, and other important people and places in her life. *Explains the true origins of the nickname Calamity Jane. *Explains the facts, legends and m……続きを見る
From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture.……続きを見る
*Includes pictures*Includes maps of famous battles. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.During the Civil War, one of the tales that was often told among Confed……続きを見る
Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of John Bell Hood•Hoods Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate ArmiesIt could scarcely be said that any [of……続きを見る
Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Porter Alexander•Porter Alexanders Military Memoirs of a Confederate: A Critical Narrative•Porter Alexanders official records from Gettysburg an……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of Wellington and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of ContentsBelieve me, nothing except a battle lo……続きを見る
Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Cesare Borgia•Raphael Sabatinis The Life of Cesare Borgia"Cesare Borgia was considered cruel; nonetheless, that cruelty united Romagna and broug……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of Bobby and important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes a Table of ContentsA lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of historys most influential figures, ……続きを見る
The importance of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (or as he was known from birth, Gaius Octavius “Octavian” Thurinus) to the course of Western history is hard to overstate. His life, his rise to power,……続きを見る
*Includes famous portraits depicting Richelieu and other important people and events in his life.*Analyzes his legacy in modern politics and foreign policyDeception is the knowledge of kings. Cardi……続きを見る
*Includes 25 pictures of Sherman and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes a Table of Contents*Includes footnotes and a bibliographyWilliam Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 Fe……続きを見る
*Includes pictures of Forrest and important people, places, and events. *Includes a lengthy bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of ContentsI got there first with the most men. Nathan……続きを見る
*Discusses some of the legends and controversies surrounding Boone's life and Crockett's life, including Crockett's death at the Alamo. *Includes the story about Crockett's famous Not Yours To Give ……続きを見る
