AC - Historical 1

Une histoire qui devait être racontée En tant qu'historien et chercheur, j'ai passé des années à explorer les zones d'ombre de l'Histoire de France. Mais rien ne m'avait préparé à ce que j'allais dé……続きを見る

Granville Wood and Lodoska Cummings are buried with their family in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashua, New Hampshire. Here is a small glimpse of their lives. 続きを見る

Rudolf II: The Life and Legend of the Mad Emperor offers a fresh perspective on the Habsburg ruler, shedding new light on a reign often coloured by myths of madness. Contrary to popular belief, Rudo……続きを見る

Tenting on the Plains is the firsthand account of General Custer's life written by his wife Libbie who accompanied him on all his military assignments. This book brings interesting details regarding……続きを見る

"Cyrus the Great" is a biography of Cyrus II of Persia (c. 600-530 BC), the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. Under his rule, which lasted c. 30 years, the empire embraced ……続きを見る

An engrossing biography of the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power. Hatshepsutーthe daughter of a general who usurped Egypt's throneーwas ex……続きを見る

In "John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College," Frederick Douglass delivers a powerful and impassioned tribute to the abolitionist John Brown, articulating the moral imperativ……続きを見る

In "Cleopatra," Jacob Abbott intricately chronicles the life of one of history's most iconic figures. Written in a captivating narrative style, Abbott melds biographical detail with vivid storytelli……続きを見る

A powerful, genuine example of peace was given to this world for a tiny period. When you see how people reacted, you can understand why this world has no real peace. Nevertheless, we are about to ha……続きを見る

In "Eminent Victorians," Giles Lytton Strachey offers a pioneering exploration of the lives of four pivotal figures from the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and……続きを見る

This is a story about people--not politics. Elias Chacour grew up in a small Palestinian village in Galilee. When tens of thousands of Palestinians were killed and nearly one million forced into ref……続きを見る

In 'Cyrus the Great,' Jacob Abbott presents a meticulously crafted narrative that intertwines historical detail with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the rise of one of antiquity's most emblemat……続きを見る

In "The Incredible Life of Wild Bill Hickok," Frank Jenners Wilstach presents a captivating exploration of the legendary frontiersman and gunfighter, James Butler Hickok, famously known as Wild Bill……続きを見る

In 'The Life and Death of Julius Agricola,' Tacitus masterfully intertwines biography and history, offering a poignant account of his father-in-law's life as a Roman general. Written in a concise ye……続きを見る

**THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 1. BESTSELLER 'Astonishing . . . Sheds riveting new light on this breathtaking plan'** Daily Mail 'A rollicking read' Max Hastings, Sunday Times 'Brilliant and almost absurdly ……続きを見る

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain earned the sobriquet “Lion of the Round Top” for his tactical brilliance leading his 20th Maine Infantry on the rocky wooded slopes of Little Round Top at on the evening ……続きを見る

Opening in July 1914, as Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa to return to India, Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1918 traces the Mahatma’s life over the three decades preceding his as……続きを見る

The story of Margaret 'Ma' Murray, a pioneer newspaper woman who became a legend in her own time. Introductory notes by Conrad Black続きを見る

Would you love to know the incredible and exciting history of baseball? Whether you want to (1) learn incredible and interesting facts about baseball history, (2) discover some of baseball’s greates……続きを見る

There has probably never been a greater political watchman than Winston Churchill. His foresight saved the Western world from demise in World War II. Yet today, the West scorns his message. The bigg……続きを見る

These are the diaries of Gerald Achilles Burgoyne, wrote from the trenches just south of Ypres while he was with the Royal Irish Rifles in the Great War.The author's daughter, Claudia Davison, was n……続きを見る

**The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the #1 national bestseller Cleopatra unpacks the mystery of the Salem Witch Trials. “The Witches is the fullest and finest story ever told about Salem in 1692,……続きを見る

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people……続きを見る

“A truly extraordinary book by a phenomenal pilot and warrior. Alan Mack was in the thick of every sensitive, harrowing, high-stakes operation in the decade following 9/11. His account of combat fro……続きを見る

In "Memoirs of John Abernethy," George Macilwain crafts a remarkable narrative that intertwines biographical elements with rich historical context, offering readers an intimate portrait of one of th……続きを見る

Eminent Victorians, published in 1918, is a compelling examination of four pivotal figures in the Victorian era: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and Dr. John Henry Newman. Thr……続きを見る

In "Nero," Jacob Abbott delves into the life of one of history's most infamous emperors, exploring the complexities of Nero's character against the backdrop of Roman society. Abbott employs a captiv……続きを見る

In "Eminent Victorians," Lytton Strachey deconstructs the revered figures of the Victorian era through a blend of biographical essays and a masterful narrative style that combines wit and incisive c……続きを見る

In "Queen Elizabeth," Jacob Abbott provides a meticulous exploration of the life and reign of one of England's most iconic monarchs, Queen Elizabeth I. Written in an accessible narrative style, Abbo……続きを見る

In "Margaret of Anjou," Jacob Abbott presents a compelling narrative that blends historical biographical sketch with vivid storytelling. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Wars of the Roses,……続きを見る