The Early History of the Airplane embarks on an unparalleled journey through the transformative emergence of aviation, offering a compendium of writings that capture both the technical feats and the……続きを見る
Artemidorus' Oneirocritica ('The Interpretation of Dreams') is the only dream-book which has been preserved from Graeco-Roman antiquity. Composed around AD 200, it comprises a treatise and manual on……続きを見る
著者:John F. Tucker
出版社: Pen & Sword Military
発売日: 2015年02月28日
A British Infantryman recounts his harrowing experiences on the Western Front of the Great War, from the Battle of Somme to Arras and beyond.
At the age of seventeen, full of idealism and patriotism……続きを見る
The Gloster F.9/40 was Britains first jet fighter and as the Meteor F.I became the first jet-powered aircraft of any description to enter service with the Allies in World War II. Several early Meteo……続きを見る
In "Gunnery in 1858: Being a Treatise on Rifles, Cannon, and Sporting Arms," William Greener offers an insightful examination of contemporary firearms technology and gunnery principles during a pivo……続きを見る
著者:Neil Matthews
出版社: Pen & Sword History
発売日: 2017年02月19日
Victorians and Edwardians abroad: the beginning of the modern holiday reveals a story never told before: the early years of one of Britains leading modern travel agencies, the Polytechnic Touring As……続きを見る
In "The History of Court Fools,'Äù Dr. Doran meticulously explores the multifaceted role of jesters and fools in royal courts throughout history. Through a blend of rigorous historical analysis and ……続きを見る
In "Umbrellas and Their History," William Sangster expertly weaves together a rich tapestry of cultural significance, technological evolution, and personal anecdotes surrounding the seemingly mundan……続きを見る
John Reed's 'Ten Days That Shook the World' is a vivid account of the Russian Revolution of October 1917, captured through the author'Äôs incisive journalistic lens. Written in the immediacy of the ……続きを見る
著者:Harry Turner
出版社: Pen & Sword Military
発売日: 2016年06月30日
The nineteenth century saw the British army engaged in a series of conflicts around the globe. Iin almost every continent the redcoats of British soldiers seemed to be in perpetual action against en……続きを見る
著者:S. F. Kissin
出版社: Taylor & Francis
発売日: 2020年01月25日
A study of Marxist and socialist theory and its relationship to war. A history of the attempt to find a unified socialist position relating to capitalist wars.
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著者:Alan Taylor
出版社: Oxford University Press
発売日: 2016年05月31日
In the traditional narrative of American colonial history, early European settlements, as well as native peoples and African slaves, were treated in passing as unfortunate aberrations in a fundament……続きを見る
Byzantine medicine remains a little known and misrepresented field not only in the context of debates on medieval medicine, but also among Byzantinists themselves. It is often viewed as 'stagnant' a……続きを見る
The History of Witchcraft in Europe' is a compelling anthology that traverses the murky waters of witchcraft's past through a diverse array of literary styles. This collection encapsulates a wide-ra……続きを見る
The "Old English Chronicles" is a remarkable anthology that assembles key narratives from the Anglo-Saxon period, encapsulating the historical events, cultural intricacies, and societal norms of ear……続きを見る
In "Elizabethan England," William Harrison offers a comprehensive exploration of the social, political, and cultural landscape of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Written in a meticulo……続きを見る
Written by a master of the subject with a long teaching experience, this book is a concise and accessible overview of the response of early Christian thought to classical philosophy and its integrat……続きを見る
著者:Tony Pollard
出版社: Pen & Sword Military
発売日: 2009年09月19日
A team of historians and archaeologists re-examine what happened at the Battle of Culloden between the Scottish Jacobites and Great Britain.
In battle at Culloden Moor on April 16, 1746, the Jacobit……続きを見る
When nations decide to disown their troubled pasts, how does this strategic disavowal harden into social fact? In Negative Exposures, Margaret Hillenbrand investigates the erasure of key aspects of ……続きを見る
A history of the early days of Royal Navy destroyers, and how they evolved to meet new military threats.
In the late nineteenth century the advent of the modern torpedo woke the Royal Navy to a pote……続きを見る
In "The Book of Delight and Other Papers," Israel Abrahams offers a rich tapestry of Jewish thought, merging personal narrative with scholarly analysis. This collection encompasses a range of essays……続きを見る
In "Dictionary of Battles," Thomas Benfield Harbottle provides an exhaustive lexicon that details significant military confrontations throughout history. This reference work meticulously categorizes……続きを見る
In "Curiosities of Olden Times," S. Baring-Gould embarks on a fascinating exploration of historical curiosities, cultural artifacts, and the peculiarities that shaped the lives of our ancestors. The……続きを見る
In Carl Lotus Becker's book, 'The Study of the Declaration of Independence,' he delves into the historical and literary significance of one of America's most important founding documents. Becker met……続きを見る
In 2005, more than two million Americansーsix out of every 1,000 peopleーfiled for bankruptcy. Though personal bankruptcy rates have since stabilized, bankruptcy remains an important tool for the re……続きを見る
著者:Chet Van Duzer
出版社: Springer International Publishing
発売日: 2022年05月02日
This open access book presents the first detailed study of one of the most important masterpieces of Renaissance cartography, Martin Waldseemüller’s Carta marina of 1516. By transcribing, translatin……続きを見る
In "The Mysteries of Free Masonry," William Morgan delves into the esoteric traditions and intricate rituals that define Freemasonry, revealing the hidden knowledge and symbolism that have long intr……続きを見る
In "Stories from Thucydides," the renowned ancient historian presents a compelling narrative of the Peloponnesian War, blending meticulous historical account with profound philosophical insights. Th……続きを見る