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Even as the global economy of the twenty-first century continues its dramatic and unpredictable transformations, the landscapes it leaves in its wake bear the indelible marks of their industrial pas……続きを見る

This open access edited collection brings together established and new perspectives on Cold War civil defence in Western Europe within a common analytical framework that also facilitates comparative……続きを見る

This book is about nuclear legacies in Russia and Central Asia, focusing on selected sites of the Soviet atomic program, many of which have remained understudied. Nuclear operations, for energy or m……続きを見る

In 'The Intellectual Development of Europe' Volumes 1 and 2, John William Draper delves into the intricate history of intellectual growth and progress in Europe. Draper's prose is scholarly and deta……続きを見る

This open access book traces the development of sociology in Germany from the late 19th century to the present day, providing a concise overview of the main actors, institutional processes, theories……続きを見る

In "Famous Men of the Middle Ages," John Henry Haaren presents a captivating biographical exploration of influential figures from the medieval period, integrating vivid narrative style with meticulo……続きを見る

This open access book considers a pivotal era in Chinese history from a global perspective. This book’s insight into Chinese and international history offers timely and challenging perspectives on i……続きを見る

This book examines the political parties which emerged on the territories of the former Ottoman, Qing, Russian, and Habsburg empires and not only took over government power but merged with governmen……続きを見る

Hippolyte Taine's 'The History of French Revolution' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate details of one of the most pivotal events in history. Taine utilizes a meticulous and analytical……続きを見る

This is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license The history of Charismatic Christianity in the Nordic countries reaches as far back as Pentecostalism itself. The bounds of these categories remain a to……続きを見る

An einem Märzabend macht sich die Münchner Stadträtin Antonia Silberstein auf den Weg zu einer Ortsbesichtigung der besonderen Art. In ihrer Begleitung: die Schriftstellerin Ortrud Vandervelt und di……続きを見る

On the 2d of August, 1589, in the morning, upon his arrival in his quarters at Meudon, Henry of Navarre was saluted by the Protestants King of France. They were about five thousand in an army of for……続きを見る

While social welfare programs, often inspired by international organizations, are spreading throughout the world, the more far-reaching notion of governmental responsibility for the basic well-being……続きを見る

Reflecting debate around hospitality and the Baltic Sea region, this open access book taps into wider discussions about reception, securitization and xenophobic attitudes towards migrants and strang……続きを見る

Dieses Buch ist eine Provokation. Konsequent wird der Abschied vom Epochendenken vollzogen – im konkreten Fall das "Mittelalter" zu Grabe getragen. An die Stelle dieser längst anachronistischen Präg……続きを見る

Understanding Disability Throughout History explores seldom-heard voices from the past by studying the hidden lives of disabled people before the concept of disability existed culturally, socially a……続きを見る

'A masterpiece of history' DAILY TELEGRAPH Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the mo……続きを見る

Wer als Autor im Dritten Reich publizieren wollte, musste sich offiziell registrieren lassen als Mitglied der Reichsschrifttumskammer. Aber was bedeutete das? Wieviel Anpassung wurde verlangt? Wie w……続きを見る

'Superb' David Aaronovitch, The Times **'A punchy account that is a proper page-turner' Financial Times 'The last days of the Third Reich have often been told, but seldom with the verve, perception ……続きを見る

In "Germany Before the War," Baron Beyens offers a meticulous examination of the sociopolitical landscape of Germany in the lead-up to World War I. With a keen eye for detail, Beyens employs a journ……続きを見る

This ground-breaking study explores welfare institutions in western law in the middle ages and establishes, for the first time, a legal model for the hospital. On Hospitals takes us beyond canon law……続きを見る

This book explores the place of loyalty in the relationship between the monarchy and their subjects in late medieval and early modern Britain. It focuses on a period in which political and religious……続きを見る

In the first century of Islam, most of the former Christian Roman Empire, from Syria to Spain, was brought under Muslim control in a conquest of unprecedented proportions. Confronted by the world of……続きを見る

In "Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards," William Andrew Chatto offers a meticulous examination of the enigmatic history of playing cards, navigating through their orig……続きを見る

The island of Sicily was a highly contested area throughout much of its history. Among the first to exert strong influence on its political, cultural, infrastructural, and demographic developments w……続きを見る

In "The Age of Erasmus," P. S. Allen offers a profound exploration of the intellectual landscape during the Renaissance, particularly focusing on the insights and works of Desiderius Erasmus. Throug……続きを見る

The European Union (EU) stands out as a fascinatingly unique political organisation. On the one hand, it has shown the potential for developing deep and wide-ranging cooperation between member state……続きを見る

In "The Chief Periods of European History," Edward A. Freeman presents a sweeping overview of the pivotal eras that have shaped European civilization from ancient times through the mid-19th century.……続きを見る

In "The History of England," T. F. Tout presents a comprehensive narrative that spans the tumultuous epochs of English history, from Roman conquest to the dawn of the modern age. The book is charact……続きを見る

“In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester’s previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, once again, a consummate guide.”ーBoston Globe The a……続きを見る