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“This magnificent diplomatic memoir-history by the American ambassador to Panama at the time should be required reading for every diplomat . . . A classic.” ーForeign Affairs The Panama Canal Treati……続きを見る

The Sisters of the Holy Family, founded in New Orleans in 1842, were the first African American Catholics to serve as missionaries. This story of their little-known missionary efforts in Belize from……続きを見る

A sweeping saga of the Spanish history and influence in North America over five centuries, from the acclaimed author of Empire’s Crossroads. Because of our shared English language, as well as the ce……続きを見る

“An engaging and fascinating narrative of the entrepreneurs and mercenaries who ‘ravished’ Central America between 1880 and 1930.” ーThe Americas Ambitious entrepreneurs, isthmian politicians, and m……続きを見る

Fifty-two years after the pink-headed duck was last seen in the wild, Rory Nugent set off for India in search of this exceptionally rare bird. In Calcutta he prowled the fowl market, where a few of ……続きを見る

A Mayan evangelical pastor recounts his harrowing experience before and during the Guatemalan Civil War and the heroic action that saved hundreds of lives. During the height of the Guatemalan civil ……続きを見る

“A necessary addition to the literature on Latin America’s Pentecostals, whose number exceeds 100 million . . . a highly readable text.” ーTimes Higher Education “It’s not a process,” one pastor ins……続きを見る

A “carefully researched” account of the rise and fall of notorious dictator Manuel Noriegaーand America’s role in both (The Washington Post). Written by a prize-winning NPR veteran who spent years c……続きを見る

A Blessing and a Curse examines the lived experience of political change, moral uncertainty, and economic crisis amid Venezuela's controversial Bolivarian Revolution. Drawing on ethnographic researc……続きを見る

"Dropped Stitches in Tennessee History" is a collection of essays written by John Allison that explores some of the lesser-known and often-overlooked stories from Tennessee's past. The story offers ……続きを見る

"A Popular History of the United States of America Vol 2" is the second volume in a two-part series written by Mary Howitt. The plot is a comprehensive and accessible overview of American history fr……続きを見る

"The Keeper of Red Horse Pass" is a Western novel written by W.C. Tuttle. The story begins with Blaze Nolan, also known as James Blair Nolan, arriving at the luxurious Beverly Hills estate of Kendal……続きを見る

Edward Stratemeyer's 'On to Pekin; or, Old Glory in China' is a captivating adventure novel set in the midst of the Boxer Rebellion in China. Written in a gripping and action-packed style, the book ……続きを見る

The 1980 Nicaraguan Program of Economic Reactivation for the Benefit of the People is a bilingual (English/Spanish) historic document from the Nicaraguan Sandinista Revolution that offers a detailed……続きを見る

This book explores the influence of right-wing political cultures (including conservatism, political Catholicism, reactionary nationalism and fascism) on nation-building processes and the creation o……続きを見る

Introducing the "Osage Tribe: From Hunters to Oil Barons" Book Bundle Delve into the captivating world of the Osage Tribe, a riveting journey through time, resilience, and cultural evolution. Embark……続きを見る

A literary guide to one of the most fascinating countries in the world. With its flamboyant style and rich culture, Cuba has provided the inspiration and setting for literature for decades. It has a……続きを見る

¿Sabía que Brasil es el mayor productor de café del mundo? ¿O que Brasil debe su nombre a un árbol? Brasil tiene una historia rica y complicada que pocos conocen fuera de Sudamérica. Es líder mundia……続きを見る

Neste texto selecionado do livro "Rio da Prata e Paraguai: Quadros Guerreiros", o historiador Moreira de Azevedo conta como foi o cerco e a tomada de Paissandu, quando as forças militares brasileira……続きを見る

'Urgent, extraordinary . . . a tribute to the astonishing indomitability of the human spirit.' - Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author Empire of Pain 'Moving, sweeping, and masterful' - Sally Hay……続きを見る

Such dir dein Indiana-Jones-Kostüm heraus und bereite dich auf ein Abenteuer vor! Wir begeben uns auf eine Reise in den Dschungel von Mesoamerika (Mittelamerika), um die erstaunlichen historischen S……続きを見る

Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumours have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden deep in the Honduran interior. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to……続きを見る

A highly illustrated study of the wars of Central and South America from 1900 through to 1970, featuring many rare and never-before-seen images. From the Banana Wars of the early 20th century throug……続きを見る

A fascinating look at a pivotal period in Zora Neale Hurston's life that reimagines her complicated legacy. Zora Neale Hurston, an anthropologist and writer best known for her classic novel Their Ey……続きを見る

El hogar ancestral de los pueblo. Un vestigio del imperio español en el Nuevo Mundo. El lugar donde se detonó la primera bomba atómica. Un supuesto lugar donde se estrellaron alienígenas. Nuevo Méxi……続きを見る

Авторы изучают феномен экономических катастроф в разные исторические периоды - от Древнего Египта до современности. Особое внимание уделяется "ресурсному проклятию": на ярких увлекательных примерах ……続きを見る

Introducing "Maui's Hidden Wonders: Unveiling the Treasures of the Island Paradise" by Michael M. Jenkins – Prepare for an enchanting journey that beckons you to explore the mystical allure of Maui'……続きを見る

The Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the ancient Maya on the market today. This classic book has been updated by distilling the latest scholarship for the ge……続きを見る

Panorama completo de la historia guatemalteca a partir de la Conquista española y, sobre todo, de la Independencia, en 1821, hasta la actualidad. Si bien se hace hincapié en los procesos políticos, ……続きを見る

Explore la fascinante historia de una guerra que pocas veces se menciona en los libros de texto estadounidenses. La guerra del Paraguay de 1864-1870 fue la guerra más sangrienta entre naciones de la……続きを見る