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The campaign that led to the first Battle of Newbury in 1643 represents a vital phase in the English Civil War, yet rarely has it received the attention it deserves. In this compelling and meticulou……続きを見る

Following on from the success of the first book in this series on the English Civil war, Naseby, here is the story of Marston Moor, arguably the most famous battle in the four year conflict.In this ……続きを見る

The Battle of Naseby was the decisive engagement of the English Civil War and the battlefield is the first to have been radically reinterpreted in the light of metal detector research. This guide, c……続きを見る

Samuel Auchmuty was born in New York in 1756. During the American Revolution his remained loyal to King George and he joined the British 45th Foot in 1777. After the war he remained in British servi……続きを見る

Michael Laver examines how the giving of exotic gifts in early modern Japan facilitated Dutch trade by ascribing legitimacy to the shogunal government and by playing into the shogun's desire to crea……続きを見る

Royal scandal, set against the background of the Jacobean court, involving love, bribery, poison, treachery and black magic - 'a hugely enjoyable book' Daily Telegraph 'A gripping detective story ..……続きを見る

In "Geschichte der Belagerung, Eroberung und Zerstörung Magdeburg's" zeichnet Otto von Guericke ein eindringliches Bild der grausamen Ereignisse, die während des Dreißigjährigen Krieges in der Stadt……続きを見る

In 'Die Hexenrichter von Würzburg' zeichnet Franz von Seeburg ein eindringliches Bild der Hexenverfolgung im 17. Jahrhundert, und entblößt die sozialen und psychologischen Mechanismen, die diese düs……続きを見る

Imagine a Singapore in which flat rental was S$50 a month, a plate of noodles cost as little as 20 cents, and television broadcasts ended at 10pm every night. From the Blue Windows is a collection o……続きを見る

Geboren 1604 im Dillenburger Schloss und als Schüler in Siegen unterrichtet, führte Johann Moritz ein Leben in vielen Teilen dieser Erde. So studierte er in der Schweiz, ging in das niederländische ……続きを見る

In "The True History of the State Prisoner, commonly called the Iron Mask," George Agar Ellis Baron Dover delves into the enigmatic story of one of history's most intriguing prisoners. Set against t……続きを見る

In "The Royal Pastime of Cock-fighting," R. H. immerses readers into the intricate world of a once-celebrated, now largely misunderstood sport that flourished in the courts of England. The text is r……続きを見る

In "Little Gidding and its inmates in the Time of King Charles I. with an account of the Harmonies," John Edward Acland delves into the intricate tapestry of life at Little Gidding, a center of spir……続きを見る

In "Guy Fawkes; Or, A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605," Thomas Lathbury meticulously explores one of England's most infamous conspiracies. Employing a blend of historical analys……続きを見る

In "The Revolutions of Portugal," Abb√© de Vertot presents a meticulous account of the political upheavals in Portugal, particularly during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Through a blend ……続きを見る

'Enchanting to the point of escapism.' – Simon Ings, Spectator 'Hugh Aldersey-Williams rescues his subject from Newton's shadow, where he was been unjustly confined for over three hundred years.****……続きを見る

This book explores the endeavors and activities of one of the most prominent early modern Irishmen in exile, the Franciscan Luke Wadding. Born in Ireland, educated in the Iberian Peninsula, Wadding ……続きを見る

This book illuminates the original meanings of seventeenth- and early-eighteenth-century mural paintings in Britain. At the time, these were called ‘histories’. Throughout the eighteenth century, th……続きを見る

In "Royalty Restored; Or, London Under Charles II," J. Fitzgerald Molloy delves into the vibrant and tumultuous years following the English Civil War, when Charles II's restoration ushered in a dram……続きを見る

Thomas Longueville's 'The Curious Case of Lady Purbeck: A Scandal of the XVIIth Century' delves into the scandalous life of Lady Katherine Ferrers, the Countess of Buckingham, whose unconventional b……続きを見る

Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 is a compelling anthology that encapsulates the diverse voices and experiences of early colonial America through the lens of Dutch explorers, traders, and set……続きを見る

In "The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence," Martin A. S. Hume offers a meticulously researched analysis of the sociopolitical and cultural landscape of Spain during the reign of Philip IV. Wri……続きを見る

In "An Historical Narrative of the Great and Terrible Fire of London, Sept. 2nd 1666," Gideon Harvey meticulously chronicles the catastrophic events of the Great Fire, interweaving eyewitness accoun……続きを見る

To the Shores of Chile presents the remarkable story of an expedition that took place in Latin America during the height of the Dutch Empire. Skillfully translated by Mark Meuwese, this captivating ……続きを見る

Winner of the 2020 PROSE Award for Multivolume Reference/Humanities The Enlightenment led to revised ideas about work together with new social attitudes toward work and workers. Coupled with dynamis……続きを見る

Die romantische Phantasie hat die Piraten gern zu Helden des Meeres stilisiert. Robert Bohn stellt dem die harte Wirklichkeit des Piratenlebens gegenüber. Der Schwerpunkt des anschaulich geschrieben……続きを見る

In the early part of the seventeenth-century, along the southwest coast of Ireland, piracy was a way of life. Following the outlawing of privately-commissioned ships in 1603 by the new king of Engla……続きを見る

Hailed upon its publication as “history at its finest” by H. Larry Ingle and called “the essential foundation to explore early Quaker history” by Sixteenth Century Journal, Rosemary Moore’s The Ligh……続きを見る

Truth in Many Tongues examines how the Spanish monarchy managed an empire of unprecedented linguistic diversity. Considering policies and strategies exerted within the Iberian Peninsula and the New ……続きを見る

A new and complete history of Zululand, and its destruction at the hands of the British in 1879. This book is not only a complete history of the Zulus but also an account of the way the British won ……続きを見る