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〓 The Cambridge Modern History stands as one of the most ambitious and scholarly surveys of world history ever published. Conceived by Lord Acton and compiled by a distinguished group of historians……続きを見る

These chapters aim to provide a comprehensive exploration of ancient Chinese maritime transportation, focusing on junks as the primary vessels of trade and travel, covering historical origins, marit……続きを見る

From the Gilded Age to World War II, elite collectors and museums in the United States transformed from owning a smattering of Chinese porcelain as curios to possessing some of the world's largest a……続きを見る

These chapters aim to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of Alexander the Great's life, focusing on key events, military achievements, and the lasting legacy of his conquests in shaping th……続きを見る

George Washington's "State of the Union Addresses" is a foundational text that captures the genesis of American political discourse and governance. In this compilation, Washington articulates the bu……続きを見る

The 'North vs. South Collection' is a vibrant tapestry woven with tales depicting the rich and tumultuous history of the American Civil War era. From daring escapades to poignant reflections, this a……続きを見る

For decades, scholars and politicians have vigorously debated whether Confucianism is compatible with democracy, yet little is known about how it affects the process of democratization in East Asia.……続きを見る

Which role did East Asia play in the First World War? How did East Asian commentators see and interpret the »total(izing) war« in Europe and elsewhere? Which lessons did they draw from this experien……続きを見る

From before the dawn of recorded history, there has been a rich flow of interaction between Japan and China. Japan has long learned many things from Chinese civilization, and since the modern era Ch……続きを見る

1968: The Year That Rocked Washington” spotlights 19 Washingtonians whose lives reflected the unsettling problems and soaring ideals of the Sixties. Whether it was Ralph Munro fighting for the right……続きを見る

When Charles Lindbergh landed at LeBourget Airfield on May 21, 1927, his transatlantic flight symbolized the new era-not only in aviation but also in American culture. The 1920s proved to be a trans……続きを見る

'Never Forgotten, Never Could Be' is a profound anthology that captures the essences of struggles, resilience, and emancipation through the voices of eminent historical figures and activists. Rangin……続きを見る

George Washington is an American hero whose fame is not wholly accounted for by the record of his life. Like Lincoln he was infinitely greater than anything he did. A military genius, he wrested lib……続きを見る

The 'Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution,' including the Bill of Rights and all amendments, stands as a seminal collection in the annals of American and global political philosophy. Comp……続きを見る

When Korea began as a newly independent state in 1948, its economy was very underdeveloped and the rule of law was just established. The journey of democratization in Korea was not without challenge……続きを見る

**'Dreamy, immersive and evocative' TLS 'Darkly beautiful' Frances Cha 'Strange and gripping' Guardian** San is twenty-two and alone when she happens upon a job at a flower shop in Seoul's bustling ……続きを見る

The NAACP is built on the collective courage of thousands of people of all races, nationalities, and faiths united in one premisethat all men and women are created equal. Now celebrating its one-hun……続きを見る

EMERGENCY RESPONSE MANAGEMENT OF OFFSHORE Examines the Deepwater Horizon disaster and offers processes for safety and environmental protection Though renewable energy is a growing piece of the energ……続きを見る

One of the classic narratives of front line infantry service in the Army of Northern Virginia Nichol’s 61st Georgia fought in the renowned brigade commanded consecutively by generals Alexander R. La……続きを見る

Definitive, concise, and very interesting...From William Shakespeare to Winston Churchill, the Very Interesting People series provides authoritative bite-sized biographies of Britain's most fascinat……続きを見る

Sir: I have observed that as a man advances in life, he is subject to a kind of plethora of the mind, doubtless occasioned by the vast accumulation of wisdom and experience upon the brain. Hence he ……続きを見る

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and fo……続きを見る

KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK is the book, published in December, 1809, with which Washington living, at the age of twenty-six, first won wide credit and influence. Walter Scott wrote to an Am……続きを見る

"Rip Van Winkle" is a short story by American author Washington Irving published in 1819, as well as the name of the story's fictional protagonist. Written while Irving was living in Birmingham, Eng……続きを見る

The Pueblo of Zuñi is situated in Western New Mexico on the Rio Zuñi, a tributary of the Little Colorado River. The Zuñi have resided in this region for several centuries. The peculiar geologic and ……続きを見る

Diderot, writing to the Princess Dashkoff in 1771, thus analysed the spirit of his century: Chaque siècle a son esprit qui le caractérise. L'esprit du nôtre semble être celui de la liberté. La premi……続きを見る

The truths about Iran; quite different truths from versions put forward by Washington, Tehran, and the media. Iran thundered onto the world stage in 1979 with an Islamic revolution that shook the wo……続きを見る

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR While in California, he sent money back to his father, who bought for him, fifty acres of land, where Bellflower village now stands, paying 5.00 per acre. This he sold ……続きを見る

In 1753, the British and French found themselves engaged in a border dispute along the Ohio River near Pennsylvania. With the French building fortresses on land the British claimed as their own, the……続きを見る

Before Steve Irwin, Alby Mangels, the Leyland Brothers and Harry Butler there was Eric Worrell. This book traces the life and times of Worrell, the original reptile danger man and naturalist, and th……続きを見る