Otfried Höffe führt in diesem Buch Schritt für Schritt durch Kants Kritik der reinen Vernunft. Die einzelnen Kapitel stellen zunächst Kants Gedanken vor, interpretieren sie und enden mit einer kriti……続きを見る
Immanuel Kant gilt zu Recht als einer der wichtigsten Philosophen in der Geschichte der westlichen Philosophie. In dieser Einführung werden – neben einem Seitenblick auf seine Biografie und seinen i……続きを見る
Mit der Romantik begann die literarische und künstlerische Moderne. Nach der Französischen Revolution und ihrem Scheitern ging es den Romantikern um eine Erneuerung der Gesellschaft durch die Mobili……続きを見る
This volume of the Pulitzer Prize–winning series offers a comprehensive view of European civilization during the long and powerful reign of Louis XIV.
Will and Ariel Durant continue their magisteria……続きを見る
An uplifting work of black history in the context of the American War for Independence.
Although Africans and African Americans have been left out of most accounts of the Revolutionary years, this b……続きを見る
Gabriele Esposito provides a detailed overview of the history, organization and uniforms of the British military forces during the long reign of George II (1727-1760). Perhaps best known for the Jac……続きを見る
Daniel Defoe's 'The History of the Devil' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the religious, philosophical, and moral aspects of the concept of evil. Written in a captivating narrative style, ……続きを見る
In 'The Eve of the American Revolution' by Carl Lotus Becker, the author delves into the political climate and events leading up to the American Revolution. Through a meticulous examination of prima……続きを見る
George Washington's 'The Memoirs of George Washington' offers a unique look into the life and thoughts of the first President of the United States. Written in a straightforward and eloquent style, t……続きを見る
In Emerson Hough's novel 'The Mississippi Bubble,' readers are taken on a captivating journey through the historical events surrounding the Mississippi Bubble financial scheme in the early 18th cent……続きを見る
H. H. Brackenridge's 'The Battle of Bunkers-Hill' provides a detailed account of the iconic Revolutionary War battle, blending historical facts with a compelling narrative style. Written in a vivid ……続きを見る
In 'A Voyage to Botany Bay' by George Barrington, the reader is taken on a literary journey through the harsh realities of convict transportation in the late 18th century. Through vivid and intricat……続きを見る
William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne' is a historical novel set in the early 18th century England. Thackeray's literar……続きを見る
In 'American Independence and the French Revolution (1760-1801)', Various authors provide a comprehensive examination of the interconnected histories of two pivotal events in Western civilization. T……続きを見る
Thomas Paine's 'The American Crisis' is a compelling collection of essays that served as a rallying cry for American patriots during the Revolutionary War. Paine's writing style is passionate and pe……続きを見る
In 'The American Crisis' by Thomas Paine, the author passionately advocates for American independence from British rule. Written in a persuasive and straightforward manner, Paine's work serves as a ……続きを見る
In Dane Coolidge's book, 'Hidden Water,' readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the American Southwest as they follow the protagonist's quest for water in a harsh desert landscape. Coolidg……続きを見る
William Marsden's 'The History of Sumatra' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the island's rich history, culture, and geography. Written in a detailed and descriptive style, M……続きを見る
William Henry Johnson's 'French Pathfinders in North America' is a meticulously researched exploration of French explorers and colonizers in North America. Through detailed accounts and vivid descri……続きを見る
In 'Blackbeard; Or, The Pirate of Roanoke' by B. Barker, readers are transported to the gripping world of piracy in the 18th century. The book is a thrilling adventure tale that follows the notoriou……続きを見る
In 'France and England in North America' by Francis Parkman, the reader is immersed in a detailed historical account of the rivalry between France and England in the colonization of North America. P……続きを見る
In John Morley's monumental work, 'Diderot and the Encyclopaedists,' readers are taken on a deep dive into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th-century France. Morley's scholarly approach……続きを見る
Das Barockzeitalter brachte dem Haus Hannover, einem Zweig des uralten Fürstengeschlechts der Welfen, einen unglaublich glanzvollen Aufstieg. Ursprünglich in seiner Machtbasis ganz auf den norddeuts……続きを見る
Lanier McKee's 'The Land of Nome' is a captivating novel set in a small town in Alaska, exploring themes of isolation, identity, and the harsh realities of life in the wilderness. The book is writte……続きを見る
Daniel Orrellsexamines the ways in which the ancient world was visualized for Enlightenment readers, and reveals how antiquarian scholarship emerged as the principal technology for envisioning ancie……続きを見る
Alexis de Tocqueville's 'The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789' offers a detailed analysis of the social, political, and economic landscape of France leading up to the tumultu……続きを見る
In his book 'Pirates,' Charles Johnson delves into the dangerous and thrilling world of piracy in the early 18th century. With a captivating narrative style that blends historical accounts with fict……続きを見る
Heinrich von Kleist's 'Michael Kohlhaas' is a gripping tale of injustice and revenge set in 16th-century Germany. The novella follows the eponymous protagonist as he seeks justice after being wronge……続きを見る
Daniel Defoe's 'An Answer to a Question that Nobody thinks of, viz., But what if the Queen should Die?' is a fascinating political pamphlet that delves into the potential outcomes and implications o……続きを見る
Voltaire's 'The Sincere Huron' is a satirical novella that critiques the social and political norms of 18th-century France. Through the story of a young Huron man who travels to Europe and encounter……続きを見る
