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In "A Counter-Blaste to Tobacco," King James I articulates a vehement critique of tobacco use, presenting an eloquent and persuasive argument against the burgeoning popularity of smoking in early 17……続きを見る

In the engaging and meticulously detailed "Diary of Samuel Pepys ー Complete 1664 N.S," the famed diarist presents a vivid glimpse into 17th-century England, capturing the political, cultural, and p……続きを見る

In "The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence," Martin A. S. Hume meticulously explores the intricate sociopolitical tapestry of 17th century Spain under the reign of Philip IV. Hume's narrative u……続きを見る

In "The New English Canaan," Thomas Morton presents a fascinating examination of life in 17th-century New England, infused with a rich tapestry of personal narrative, satirical commentary, and anthr……続きを見る

In "An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies," Robert Knox offers a rich tapestry of observations and experiences drawn from his captivity in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the ……続きを見る

Agents of European overseas empires involves contributors who specialise on often overlooked aspects of imperial endeavour: ‘private’ European interests, companies, merchants or courtiers, who condu……続きを見る

In 1634, the Thirty Years' War had taken a spectacular turn; the great protagonists of 1630 had died: King Gustav Adolf of Sweden and Generals Tilly and Wallenstein. The Swedish army was disoriented……続きを見る

In 1655 Oliver Cromwell, England’s Lord Protector, sent a fleet to attack and seize Spanish possessions in South America. After initial failure on Hispaniola, the English occupied Jamaica and in so ……続きを見る

Previous Polish experience from the war against the Ottoman Turks in 1672-1676 made their contribution vital for the coalition war effort in 1683. No surprise then, that Sobieski was chosen as comma……続きを見る

This book details the origin of the Grand Hospitaller Priory of Messina. It discusses a breadth of themes, such as the historiography, the Hospitaller’s European commandery and Sicilian patrimony, i……続きを見る

A dramatic history of the Steel Lobsters, Sir Arthur Hesilrige's Regiment of Horse, in the English Civil War – the last fully armoured knights in England. The 17th-century battlefield ushered in a n……続きを見る

Três obras essenciais de um dos maiores historiadores brasileiros. Nesta trilogia, Evaldo Cabral de Mello, especialista em história regional e no período de domínio holandês em Pernambuco no século ……続きを見る

Quella di Giovanna d’Austria non è una storia unica, ma una moltitudine di storie che si dispiegano a cavallo di due secoli. La sua vicenda si intreccia con quella dei maggiori protagonisti del Seic……続きを見る

In Timothie Bright and the Origins of Early Modern Shorthand, J.D. Fleming brings together two areas of sixteenth-century intellectual history. One is the period emergence of artificial systems for ……続きを見る

This book is devoted to the inhabitants of the Spanish–Portuguese borderlands during the early modern period. It seeks to challenge a predominant historiography focused on the study of borderlands s……続きを見る

Il volume ripercorre l’itinerario biografico e intellettuale di Galileo, soffermandosi a illustrarne il pensiero cosí come consegnato alle diverse opere redatte nel corso della lunga carriera scient……続きを見る

Questo libro illustra i cinquant’anni di regno del piú importante zar, Pietro il Grande (1672-1725), durante il quale la Russia si trasformò in una monarchia potenzialmente europea. Pietro non fu af……続きを見る

L’immagine di Mazzarino (1602-1661) come abile manovratore e dominus assoluto della politica europea, pur avendo indubbi elementi di verità, è parziale e probabilmente derivante dalla sua vita avven……続きを見る

In "The History of the Pirates," Daniel Defoe masterfully navigates the murky waters of piracy during the early 18th century, offering a vibrant tapestry of stories that blend fact and fiction. Defo……続きを見る

Il colpo di sciabola che avrebbe dovuto trafiggere il cranio di Andreas Kramer, rifugiatosi nella chiesa di S. Giovanni dove lo trovarono i lanzichenecchi croati, fu frenato dal corposo volume che i……続きを見る

The Diary of John Evelyn offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a 17th-century England, blending personal reflection with detailed observations of the era's political and social turmoil. Writte……続きを見る

In 'The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1 & 2)', readers are invited into the richly detailed world of a 17th-century English polymath, revealing his reflections on art, science, politics, and the sweepi……続きを見る

Barocco, ovvero trionfo dell’amplificazione, e dell’orpello, disteso su un disperato vuoto di contenuti: questo, piú o meno, il senso delle condanne sommarie che si sono perpetuate senza soluzione d……続きを見る

Drammaturgo fra i piú importanti del Seicento spagnolo, Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600-1681) è l’autore di opere fondamentali del patrimonio culturale universale che sono state fonte di ispirazion……続きを見る

Filippo IV fu l’interprete della malinconia di un impero, quello spagnolo, che, nel giro di qualche decennio, oscillò tra apogeo e declino, tra delirio imperialistico e speranza di restare il centro……続きを見る

Negli ultimi anni la tradizionale immagine di Maria de' Medici veicolata dalla storiografia otto-novecentesca che la ritenne asservita alla politica spagnola e papale, succube dei suoi favoriti e in……続きを見る

«Il re muore, ne occorre un altro; le elezioni lasciano degli intervalli pericolosi […]. Si è resa la corona ereditaria in alcune famiglie e si è stabilito un ordine di successione che impedisca ogn……続きを見る

'An outstanding dual biography... Dinshaw’s book is profoundly entertaining, startling in its depth, and a necessary cautionary tale about the human cost of political division' Daily***Telegraph*** ……続きを見る

Why did England’s one experiment in republican rule fail? Oliver Cromwell’s death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivalled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were ……続きを見る

The Diary of John Evelyn offers readers a unique insight into the daily life of a prominent 17th-century English diarist. The diary covers a wide range of topics, including Evelyn's personal reflect……続きを見る