M.B - History 1

The two sieges of Zaragoza in 1808 and 1809 during the Peninsular War were proverbially bitter, as the patriotic fervour encountered invading the French was unknown during their campaigns in other p……続きを見る

When I first became acquainted with the thought of the American philoso pher Josiah Royce, two factors particularly intrigued me. The first was Royce's claim that the notion of community was his mai……続きを見る

First published in 1969, English Cursive Book Hands rapidly established itself as a key resource for the study and teaching of palaeography. It covers the changes in handwriting that arose from the ……続きを見る

In this new century, the story of the world was the story of Rome herself, for she ruled over nearly all the world that was known to the men of these olden times. Let us remember that we are still t……続きを見る

“This passionate, carefully researched, richly detailed, well-written study” reveals the political motives behind WWII Hollywood’s portrayal of Poles (Choice). During World War II, Hollywood studios……続きを見る

The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole. 続きを見る

From its publication in 1992 Pause and Effect has become a cornerstone of the study of punctuation across the world. Described as 'magisterial' by Lynne Truss in her best-selling Eats, Shoots and Le……続きを見る

This new book by Malcolm Parkes makes a fundamental contribution to the history of handwriting. Handwriting is a versatile medium that has always allowed individual scribes the opportunity for self-……続きを見る

KATYN: State-Sponsored Extermination is an insightful collection of essays and captivating historical photographs surrounding the mass murder of Polish officers and mass deportations of their famili……続きを見る

In the present collection of articles by Malcolm Parkes two overarching concerns emerge: the palaeography of manuscript books in relation to what Parkes has previously called the 'grammar of legibil……続きを見る

Master The Magic of Assuming Command, and put yourself on the fast track to power, influence, high-achievement and success. Tired of slogging down the slow road to the life you desire? Feel like som……続きを見る

William Bramwell Withers' 'The History of Ballarat, from the First Pastoral Settlement to the Present Time' is a comprehensive account of the development of Ballarat, a city in Victoria, Australia. ……続きを見る

Ambeth Ocampo always makes historical figures come alive, blemishes and all, and with his curious eye, make our heroes very human and not the mythic figures that we want to make of them. [He] makes ……続きを見る

An account of the Grenada Invasion (Operation Urgent Fury) and why the Marine Expeditionary Force are my heroes for their stand at Grenada. 続きを見る

A short story about a submarine on patrol on Christmas day. Also information on how to get your Christmas story (all branches of the military from all nations) in a future edition of Christmas Patrol 続きを見る

In 'The Life of Christopher Columbus,' readers encounter a rich tapestry of narrative and analysis that dives deep into the expansive history of one of history's most controversial explorers. This c……続きを見る

"... groundbreaking... clear, straightforward, and economical.... seminal... " ーAmerican Anthropologist "This is a challenging book... a remarkable contribution to African intellectual history." ー……続きを見る

The Ethics of George Eliot's Works by John Crombie Brown is Brown's review of the moral meaning of George Eliot's novels Middlemarch and Deronda. Excerpt: "There is in man a higher than the love of ……続きを見る

In 'Weapon of Choice: The Operations of U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan,' readers are presented with a meticulously curated anthology that offers a panoramic view of modern warfare and strat……続きを見る

The Bible reveals two Edens – the spiritual Eden and the physical Eden. God, Adam, Eve and Satan all dwell in the spiritual Eden, as mythical symbols. There is also the physical Eden in which flowed……続きを見る

In 'The Pocket Lavater; or, The Science of Physiognomy,' readers are invited into the fascinating realm where science and pseudoscience blur, as explored through the lens of physiognomy by Giambatti……続きを見る

In 'A Masque of Days' by Charles Lamb, readers are taken on a whimsical journey through a collection of short essays and poems that capture the spirit of the holidays. Written in Lamb's unique blend……続きを見る

The Lost Cause ideology that emerged after the Civil War and flourished in the early twentieth century in essence sought to recast a struggle to perpetuate slavery as a heroic defense of the South. ……続きを見る

In these beguiling essays on what lies beyond the fringes of Philippine recorded historyーwhether pointing out the laughing carabao on the margins of a centuries-old map, or combing for shards of Mi……続きを見る

La grande et la petite histoire de la table française depuis le Moyen Age jusqu'aux années 1980. Ou comment la cuisine est devenue gastronomie en France. Des premiers recueils de recettes du Moyen Â……続きを見る

Embark on a journey through the life and achievements of Johannes Kepler, one of the most influential astronomers in history, with "Kepler" by Walter William Bryant. Edited by Sydney Chapman, this b……続きを見る

This indispensable introductory guide offers students a number of highly focused chapters on key themes in Restoration history. Each addresses a core question relating to the period 1660-1714, and u……続きを見る

Includes numerous maps and illustrations. This monograph provides first-hand accounts of Destroyer Squadron 18 during this critical battle upon which so much of the success of our campaign in Europe……続きを見る

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages “In Mr. Bynum’s telling, a little history goes a long way.”ーAlan Hirshfeld, Wall Street Jour……続きを見る

It is the aim of this volume to investigate how academic practices of Memory Studies are being applied, adapted, and transformed in the countries of East-Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. ……続きを見る