CK - History 1

The Bronze Age is frequently framed in social evolutionary terms. Viewed as the period which saw the emergence of social differentiation, the development of long-distance trade, and the intensificat……続きを見る

The Popular Economy in Urban Latin America: Informality, Materiality, and Gender in Commerce advances comparative knowledge and theoretical reflections on urban popular economies in Latin America by……続きを見る

In the fall of 2011, a small protest camp in downtown Manhattan exploded into a global uprising, sparked in part by the violent overreactions of the police. An unofficial record of this movement, Oc……続きを見る

First published in 1903, "The People of the Abyss" tells Jack London’s descent into London’s east end in the 1900s. Sent to cover Edward VII’s coronation, he went in search of the real story – the s……続きを見る

**A perceptive introduction to the mind of one of German's greatest writers, in a new translation for the first time in 150 years 'The best German book there is' Nietzsche** By the turn of the ninet……続きを見る

Today many people take reading for granted, but we remain some way off from attaining literacy for the global human population. And whilst we think we know what reading is, it remains in many ways a……続きを見る

In Carl Lotus Becker's book, 'The Study of the Declaration of Independence,' he delves into the historical and literary significance of one of America's most important founding documents. Becker met……続きを見る

Professor Raymond Wacks is a leading international expert on privacy. For more than three decades he has published numerous books and articles on this controversial subject. Privacy is a fundamental……続きを見る

FOR MOST people Bismarck is the man of “blood and iron”; he coined the phrase himself and he lived up to it. But he was much more; he had an intellectual ascendancy over all the politicians of his d……続きを見る

H. L. Mencken's 'Prejudices, Second Series' is a collection of thought-provoking essays that cover a range of topics from literature, culture, politics, and love. Mencken's sharp wit and unabashed o……続きを見る

Robert Mackenzie's book 'America' is a comprehensive exploration of the complex socio-political landscape of the United States. Written in a captivating and engaging style, Mackenzie delves deep int……続きを見る

This volume takes a comparative approach to Japanese politics, covering topics such as political parties and elections, civil society, bureaucracy, and foreign relations. Grounded in a discussion of……続きを見る

*WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2022* **A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021, AS CHOSEN BY THE TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, TELEGRAPH AND TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 'A big historical advance. Ours, it turns out, is……続きを見る

In "Journeys and Explorations in the Cotton Kingdom: American Slavery Through Foreigner's Eyes", Frederick Law Olmsted masterfully delves into the heart of American slavery through the perspective o……続きを見る

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHORS OF FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS AND THE ORION MYSTERY 'An exciting book . . . deservedly a bestseller' SPECTATOR ___________________________________________ In Keeper of Gen……続きを見る

In 'History of the United States Constitution' by George Ticknor Curtis, readers are taken on a scholarly journey through the creation and evolution of the cornerstone document of American democracy……続きを見る

The definitive guide to Traditionalism: the world's least-known major philosophy, but one that is essential for understanding our past, present and future Traditionalism is founded on ancient teachi……続きを見る

Dieses eBook: "Die Zeit Constantins des Großen" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Die Zeit Constantins des Großen ist ers……続きを見る

In A History of Diplomacy, historian Jeremy Black investigates how a form of courtly negotiation and information-gathering in the early modern period developed through increasing globalization into ……続きを見る

Why did Britain's position dramatically improve between 1739 and 1763? In this study, the author examines a pivotal period in Britain's rise to power status that culminated in the defeat of France i……続きを見る

This book tells the full story of the US Naval air campaign during the Vietnam War between 1965 to 1975, where the US Seventh Fleet, stationed off the Vietnamese coast, was given the tongue-in-cheek……続きを見る

Andrew Jackson's Farewell Address is a powerful and eloquent speech delivered by the 7th President of the United States as he reflected on his time in office and bid farewell to the American people.……続きを見る

This pictorial history of the infamous Nazi tank presents a full accountーin words and photographsーof Hitler’s most fearsome and versatile war machine. Throughout the Second World War, the Panzerka……続きを見る

In 'On Some Ancient Battle-Fields in Lancashire' by Charles Hardwick, readers are taken on a deep dive into the historical and archaeological significance of various battle sites in Lancashire. Hard……続きを見る

Frank W. Blackmar's 'History of Human Society' is a monumental work that delves deep into the evolution of human civilization throughout history. Written in a concise and scholarly style, Blackmar m……続きを見る

In "Report of Mr. W. E. Cormack's journey in search of the Red Indians in Newfoundland", W. E. Cormack provides a detailed account of his expedition to find the indigenous people known as the Beothu……続きを見る

The Archeology of the New Testament is the authoritative illustrated account of what is presently known about the chief sites and monuments connected with the life of Jesus and the history of the ea……続きを見る

The years between 1744 and 1757 were a testing time for the British government as political unrest at home exploded into armed rebellion, whilst on the continent French armies were repeatedly victor……続きを見る

As a student-level textbook, this would be a useful introduction to the history of literature in America. The author begins with the early pilgrims and goes on to look at the work of the colonists, ……続きを見る

Daniel Hack Tuke's 'Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the historical treatment of mental illness in Great Britain. Tuke's meticulo……続きを見る