Alloway - History 1

Nearly sixty years ago, a small group of activists led by Reies López Tijerina stormed the courthouse in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico-an event that would come to symbolize deep divisions in the Ameri……続きを見る

What does it mean to be a Nashvillian? A Black Nashvillian? A white Nashvillian? What does it mean to be an organizer, an ally, an elected official, an agent for change? Deep Dish Conversations bega……続きを見る

From bestselling author, CNN+ host of No Mercy, No Malice, and NYU business school professor Scott Galloway comes an urgent examination of the future of our nation – and how we got here. We are only……続きを見る

In "The Oregon Question," Albert Gallatin delves into the complex geopolitical and sociocultural dynamics surrounding the territorial disputes of the Pacific Northwest during the early 19th century.……続きを見る

Edward Heawood's "A History of Geographical Discovery in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries" meticulously chronicles the period marked by significant advancements in exploration and mapping. H……続きを見る

In "Coaching Days & Ways," E. D. Cuming presents a vivid and enchanting exploration of Victorian-era travel through the lens of stagecoach journeys across England. The book artfully intertwines deta……続きを見る

In "India, Old and New," Valentine Sir Chirol offers a profound exploration of the socio-political landscape of India during the early 20th century. With an elegant narrative style that deftly inter……続きを見る

A Manual of Ancient History by A. H. L. Heeren serves as a comprehensive guide to the civilizations of the ancient world, meticulously charting the rise and fall of empires across Europe, Asia, and ……続きを見る

An intricate portrayal of the early American settlers who came to be known as Scotch-Irish, who through collusion and bloody conflict acted as the tip of the spear for white colonial expansion into ……続きを見る

In "Famous Firesides of French Canada," Mary Wilson Alloway embarks on a rich exploration of the cultural and historical narratives that define the French-Canadian experience. Through a blend of evo……続きを見る

Vietnam War enemies find reconciliation in this "sterling sequel" to the #1 New York Times–bestselling memoir We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young ( Publishers Weekly, starred review). In their cla……続きを見る

The New York Times bestseller and the basis for the major motion picture We Were Soldiers: "The best account of infantry combat I have ever read." ーCol. David Hackworth, author of About Face I……続きを見る

In "Historical Sketches of Old Charing," James Sir Galloway invites readers into a meticulously crafted exploration of Charing, a locale steeped in rich history. Employing a narrative style that ble……続きを見る

In "The Campaign in Russian Poland," Percy Cross Standing offers a meticulous account of the military operations during World War I in the strategically pivotal region of Polish territory under Russ……続きを見る

In "The Sieges of Vienna by the Turks," Karl August Schimmer meticulously chronicles the two sieges of the Habsburg capital by Ottoman forces in 1529 and 1683. The book employs a narrative style tha……続きを見る

In offering this little volume to the kind consideration of Canadian and American readers, it is the earnest wish of the Author that it may commend itself to the interest of both, as the early histo……続きを見る

In "Burma and the Karens," Dr. San C. Po C.B.E. presents an intricate exploration of the socio-political landscape of Burma, focusing specifically on the Karen people, their culture, and their strug……続きを見る

In "The History of Ballarat, from the First Pastoral Settlement to the Present Time," William Bramwell Withers offers a meticulous chronicle of Ballarat, tracing its evolution from early pastoral be……続きを見る

In "A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53," Ellen Clacy presents a compelling and vivid account of her travels to the Australian goldfields during the height of the gold rush. ……続きを見る

In this superb volume in Oxford's acclaimed Pivotal Moments series, Colin Calloway reveals how the Treaty of Paris of 1763 had a profound effect on American history, setting in motion a cascade of u……続きを見る

Organized in 1833 by Savannah businessmen, the Central of Georgia Railway was chartered by the Georgia Legislature as the Central Rail Road & Canal Company. The line, connecting Savannah to the inte……続きを見る

In "A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians," J. B. Mackenzie meticulously explores the intricate social structures, cultural practices, and historical contexts of the Iroquois Confederacy. Employing a……続きを見る

When, at the beginning of the last quarter of the eighteenth century, it became increasingly evident that the thirteen American Colonies would revolt from Great Britain and attempt to establish thei……続きを見る

In 1983, when Evans came up with the vision for the first-ever memorial on the National Mall to honor women who’d worn a military uniform, she wouldn’t be deterred. She remembered not only her siste……続きを見る

In "The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)", John M. Taylor explores the intricate tapestry of the witchcraft trials that plagued colonial Connecticut. Taylor employs a meticulo……続きを見る

In "The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I," T. W. Allies presents a meticulous exploration of the interplay between the papacy and the migratory tribes durin……続きを見る

In "In The Ranks: From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House," R. E. McBride crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines personal experiences with the broader tapestry of the American Civil Wa……続きを見る

In "Indian Unrest," Valentine Sir Chirol delves into the pervasive political discontent and socio-economic challenges faced by India during the early 20th century. This meticulously researched work ……続きを見る

This magnificent, sweeping work traces the histories of the Native peoples of the American West from their arrival thousands of years ago to the early years of the nineteenth century. Emphasizing co……続きを見る

One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow probably originated in the Western Roman Empire early in the fourth century, its design perhaps suggested by the balista, an anci……続きを見る