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In "The Discovery of Witches," Matthew Hopkins, known as the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General, presents a chilling account of witch trials during the English Civil War. Written in a polemical sty……続きを見る

In "The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)", John M. Taylor explores the intricate tapestry of the witchcraft trials that plagued colonial Connecticut. Taylor employs a meticulo……続きを見る

The Diary of Samuel Pepys 'ー Complete is a remarkable primary source reflecting daily life in 17th-century England, marked by a captivating blend of personal anecdotes and historical observances. P……続きを見る

In "A Treatise of Witchcraft," Alexander Roberts presents a meticulous exploration of the sociocultural and theological underpinnings of witchcraft in early modern Europe. Written in a scholarly yet……続きを見る

In "An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies," Robert Knox offers a meticulously detailed account of his experiences as a captive in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) during the 17……続きを見る

Encountering China addresses the responses of early modern travelers to China who, awed by the wealth and sophistication of the society they encountered, attempted primarily to build bridges, to exp……続きを見る

This compact and highly accessible work of reference covers the broad sweep of events as Europe transformed during the period from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. This Companion examines the c……続きを見る

'Engrossing and powerful . . . rich and thought-provoking' Fara Dabhoiwala, Guardian 'Path-breaking . . . a major rewriting of history' Mihir Bose, Irish Times 'Slave Empire is lucid, elegant and fo……続きを見る

This is a handbook of tactics based on the ancient Chinese military classics. This unique work draws on over two thousand years of experience of warfare to present a distillation of a hundred key st……続きを見る

In "British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675," Charles McLean Andrews provides a meticulous examination of the intricate network of governmental bodies that ……続きを見る

In "The Young Castellan: A Tale of the English Civil War," George Manville Fenn intricately weaves a narrative that encapsulates the tumultuous era of the English Civil War through the eyes of youth……続きを見る

In "The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect," T. A. Lacey meticulously examines the historical and theological implications of the Acts of Uniformity that shaped the Church of England. The bo……続きを見る

In "The History of Lapland," Johannes Scheffer presents a meticulous exploration of the culture, geography, and customs of the Sámi people, the indigenous inhabitants of the Lapland region. Written ……続きを見る

In "The Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648," Samuel Rawson Gardiner masterfully chronicles one of Europe's most devastating conflicts, offering a comprehensive analysis of its root causes, major battles, ……続きを見る

Gabriele Esposito presents a detailed overview of the military history of Colonial North America during its earliest period, from the first colonial settlement in Jamestown to the end of the first c……続きを見る

The fifty-odd years of Scottish history dominated by the Jacobite Risings are amongst its most evocative and whilst the last battle, Culloden in 1746, is deservedly remembered as a national tragedy,……続きを見る

Yorkshire's past is replete with bloody battles and sieges. From the earliest times armies have marched across the Yorkshire countryside and have fought for control of the land, the towns and the ci……続きを見る

The author of Bannockburn recounts the New Model Army’s upset victory in 17th-century Scotland that cemented Oliver Cromwell’s military reputation. The victory at Dunbar of Oliver Cromwell’s New Mod……続きを見る

The Native Americans went to war, too. They did so to protect their lands. When you read about history, you get to understand why wars happened and what can be done to prevent them from happening ag……続きを見る

In the century after 1530 the empires of the Habsburgs of Spain and the Ottoman Turks fought a maritime war that seemed destined to lead nowhere:: lasting peace was as unlikely as final triumph, in ……続きを見る

Civic Performance: Pageantry and Entertainments in Early Modern London brings together a group of essays from across multiple fields of study that examine the socio-cultural, political, economic, an……続きを見る

The causes of the three English Civil Wars (1642 to 1645, 1648, and 1651) are complex and controversial clashes of conviction, belief, and personality, and a struggle between opposing social groups ……続きを見る

Emily Sarah Holt's "It Might Have Been" is a poignant exploration of the themes of regret, lost opportunities, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of Victorian Engl……続きを見る

In "A Counter-Blaste to Tobacco," King James I articulates a vehement critique of tobacco usage in early 17th-century England. The text is a passionate and philosophical exposition that combines pol……続きを見る

In "Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam," John S. C. Abbott meticulously chronicles the life and governance of Peter Stuyvesant, highlighting his pivotal role in the administr……続きを見る

The "Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680" is an invaluable primary source that provides a meticulous account of Dutch colonial activities in North America during the late 17th century. Written i……続きを見る

In "Sir Humphrey Gilbert's Voyage to Newfoundland," Edward Hayes intricately chronicles the adventurous exploits of the Elizabethan navigator Sir Humphrey Gilbert as he undertakes one of the first E……続きを見る

Biographies of two 17th-century female criminals, both celebrated in their day. These are the first editions published since the 17th century. 続きを見る

Louis IV represents the apogee of French royal power and the Ancien Regime. Having restored the nation's finances and rebuilt the army, he embarked on a series of wars of conquest which made France ……続きを見る

The Fifth Lateran Council (1512-17), whose 500th anniversary is being commemorated, has left a legacy little studied by scholars. The council’s status as an ecumenical council was questioned by its ……続きを見る