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An eye-opening account of life inside North Koreaーa closed world of increasing global importanceーhailed as a “tour de force of meticulous reporting” (The New York Review of Books), with a new afte……続きを見る

This open access book explores how medieval societies conversed about the city and citizen in texts, visual imagery and material culture. It adopts a long-term, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural……続きを見る

This book concentrates on the political economies of Germany and France in the period spanning between the end of the Second World War and the 1970s, with a subsequent consideration of Italy and Bri……続きを見る

This book explores the role of social media in the daily practice of Polish criminal justice and how social media is, in turn, reshaping this practice. Based on empirical research, it confronts comm……続きを見る

"The Art of War" is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC and is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu. The text is composed of 13 chapters, eac……続きを見る

Histories of Sensibilities: Visions of Gender, Race, and Emotions in the Global Enlightenment explores the historical and plural character of sensibility in the Global Enlightenment. From Tahiti to ……続きを見る

Museums, Identity and Family Practices locates museum participation and meaning making in the realm of everyday family practices, which are central to understanding the role museums play in family s……続きを見る

In "The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789," Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously analyzes the intricate social fabric and political dynamics that shaped France on the brink of t……続きを見る

This volume explores the roles and uses of abstraction in scientific and artistic practice. Conceived as an interdisciplinary dialogue between experts across histories and philosophies of art and sc……続きを見る

In "Voyage In Search Of La Perouse Volume I," Jacques Labillardiere presents a richly detailed account of his expedition to trace the fate of the ill-fated explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. Anch……続きを見る

筲箕灣──港島東一個歷史悠久的社區，早於開埠初年，即有漁民、打石工人定居於此。昔日交通不便，便曾有「英雄被困筲箕灣，不知何日到中環」的說法。隨着急速的都市化發展，今日的筲箕灣早已成為交通便利、高樓林立……続きを見る

In "Maps of Old London," Geraldine Edith Mitton delivers a visually captivating exploration of London's historical cartography, intertwining the evolution of its streets with the city's rich narrati……続きを見る

In his profound and impassioned "Statement From the Dock at the Rivonia Trial," Nelson Mandela articulates the moral and political imperatives that underpinned his struggle against apartheid in Sout……続きを見る

In "The Old East Indiamen," E. Keble Chatterton embarks on a meticulous exploration of the historic merchant vessels that plied the waters between Britain and the Indian subcontinent during the 18th……続きを見る

In "Cheap Postage," Joshua Leavitt explores the intricate interplay between socio-economic forces and the expansion of communication in 19th-century America. Through a series of essays and personal ……続きを見る

社會生活（social life）是指人與人之間互動所形成的社會關係，以及此種關係所構築的社會規律。晚近2、30年間，「生活史研究」已成為歷史學日益受到重視的次領域。 本書共收入10篇論文，所選論文不局限於史學研究……続きを見る

This book explores the intersections of education and technology in audiovisual translation, unpacking the evolution of AVT ecosystems and looking ahead to future directions for the role of technolo……続きを見る

Offering a multidisciplinary exploration of “flow” and the often-nebulous ways it is conceptualized and operationalized in writing pedagogy, this book addresses a critical gap in writing studies. Br……続きを見る

In "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia," William Henry Thomes captures the fervor and excitement of the Australian gold rush in the mid-19th century. Employing a vivid narrative sty……続きを見る

"Letters from New Zealand, 1857-1911" is a poignant collection of correspondence that deftly captures the complexities of colonial life in New Zealand through the eyes of Henry William Harper. Harpe……続きを見る

In "Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1," Thomas Mitchell embarks on a thorough exploration of Australia's uncharted territories, offering a vivid narrative interwoven……続きを見る

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs ……続きを見る

This open-access book offers a clear and thorough exploration of Asia's history from an international relations perspective. The book investigates key political, economic, and cultural forces defini……続きを見る

In "Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World," Francis Pretty meticulously chronicles the groundbreaking expedition of the renowned privateer Sir Francis Drake, who sailed from 1577 to 1580……続きを見る

In "An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations," Alfred W. Pollard presents a meticulous examination of colophonsーthose often-overlooked inscriptions found at the end of manuscripts. Hi……続きを見る

In "The Portuguese Expedition to Abyssinia in 1541–1543," Miguel de Castanhoso delivers a compelling narrative of an extraordinary military campaign, weaving together rich descriptions of the land, ……続きを見る

In "Station Life in New Zealand," Lady Barker offers a vivid and immersive account of life on a sheep station in the heart of 19th-century New Zealand. Through her keen observations and exquisite pr……続きを見る

In "Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards," William Andrew Chatto delves into the intriguing lineage of playing cards, tracing their origins from the East to their eventu……続きを見る

In "Crozet's Voyage to Tasmania, New Zealand the Ladrone Islands, and the Philippines," Henry Ling Roth meticulously chronicles the 1771 expedition led by French navigator Jean-Pierre Crozet. This s……続きを見る

In "A Short History of English Agriculture," W. H. R. Curtler presents a meticulous exploration of the evolution of agricultural practices in England from the prehistoric era to the early 20th centu……続きを見る