CK - History 2

Jacob Burckhardts Werk 'Die Kultur der Renaissance in Italien' ist ein Meisterwerk der Geschichtsschreibung, das die Blütezeit der Renaissance detailliert beleuchtet. In sechs Bänden beschreibt Burc……続きを見る

Jacob Burckhardt's 'The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy' is a seminal work that explores the cultural, artistic, and political landscape of Italy during the Renaissance period. Written in a……続きを見る

First published in 1985, this is a history of the Grand Tour, undertaken by young men in the eighteenth century to complete their education - a tour usually to France, Italy and Switzerland, and som……続きを見る

William Hickling Prescott's 'History of the Conquest of Peru' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate details of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. Prescott's narr……続きを見る

Ernest Henry Shackleton's book 'South!' is a gripping account of his harrowing Antarctic expedition in 1914. Shackleton's literary style is both vivid and immersive, allowing readers to feel the bon……続きを見る

Introduce young readers to the fascinating tales of ancient Rome with "The Children's Plutarch: Tales of the Romans." Authored by Frederick James Gould, this collection from the 1910s brings to life……続きを見る

This sixth and final volume in John Pocock's acclaimed sequence of works on Barbarism and Religion examines Volumes II and III of Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, carrying Gibbo……続きを見る

In 'History, Manners & Customs of Indian Nations (Pennsylvania and the Neighboring States)', editors John Heckewelder and William C. Reichel curate an enlightening assortment of narratives and analy……続きを見る

“A Demon-Haunted Land is absorbing, gripping, and utterly fascinating... Beautifully written, without even a hint of jargon or pretension, it casts a significant and unexpected new light on the earl……続きを見る

The Collected Articles of Frederick Douglass showcases the eloquent prose and compelling arguments of this influential 19th-century African American abolitionist, orator, and writer. Through a serie……続きを見る

"Through a Microscope: Something of the Science, Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope" is a fascinating collaboration between Mary Treat, ……続きを見る

This open access book examines the implications of The Bell Curve for the social, economic, and political developments of the early 21st century. Following a review of the reception of The Bell Curv……続きを見る

Japan's December 1941-February 1942 invasion of Malaya and culminating conquest of Singapore is analyzed from an operational perspective. Although overshadowed by better known Pacific Theater action……続きを見る

William Makepeace Thackeray's novel, 'The Second Funeral of Napoleon,' is a satirical masterpiece that takes a critical look at the complex nature of power, fame, and political ambition. Written in ……続きを見る

Ein neuer Blick auf die DDR der 80er Jahre. Die Biermann-Ausbürgerung hatte die DDR-Gesellschaft 1976 in eine Melancholie gestürzt, aus der sie 1985 mit Michail Gorbatschow erwachte. Jetzt kehrte di……続きを見る

Thebes offers a scholarly survey of the history and archaeology of the city, from 1600 BCE – 476 CE. Discussions of major developments in politics, war, society and culture form the basis of a chron……続きを見る

William Edward Hartpole Lecky's 'Historical and Political Essays' is a collection of insightful writings that delve into various aspects of history and politics. Written in a clear and analytical st……続きを見る

This meticulously edited collection offers you the true accounts about the Confederate States of America, including documents that were most influential for the creation of the states and the life s……続きを見る

Revolutions are a commonly studied but only vaguely understood historical phenomenon. Now updated to include the perspectives of grassroots revolutionary movements and biographies of often marginali……続きを見る

Battlefields of Canada encompasses nearly 300 years of history and features sixteen of the most significant Canadian battles as well as some of the most comic or bizarre. Profusely illustrated with ……続きを見る

This carefully edited collection presents the lives of the most influential explorers of North America: Eric the Red, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Jacqu……続きを見る

Mary Frances Cusack's 'An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800' is a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book that provides a comprehensive look at the history of Irela……続きを見る

This beautifully illustrated social history of China highlights various aspects of traditional China as seen through the eyes of foreign visitors and residents from the time of the first trading con……続きを見る

In History, Literature, Critical Theory, Dominick LaCapra continues his exploration of the complex relations between history and literature, here considering history as both process and representati……続きを見る

In Frederick Douglass' thought-provoking book 'Why is the Negro Lynched?', the author delves into the disturbing practice of lynching in America and explores the underlying motivations behind it. Th……続きを見る

A critical and evidence-based account of the COVID-19 pandemic as a political–economic rupture, exposing underlying power struggles and social injustices. The dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic represent……続きを見る

The History of Witchcraft in Europe' is a compelling anthology that traverses the murky waters of witchcraft's past through a diverse array of literary styles. This collection encapsulates a wide-ra……続きを見る

This book offers an overview of the development of Latin literature from its origins in the Roman Republic to the beginning of the Middle Ages. In this book, Mackail traces the evolution of Latin li……続きを見る

In 'History of Human Society' by Frank W. Blackmar, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the evolution of human civilization. Blackmar's writing style is academic and engaging, offer……続きを見る

On the centenary of the 1917 Russian Revolution, paeans to the conquering Bolsheviks will be sung. Bloodstained highlights the darker echoes coming from that event, with a mixture of classic and new……続きを見る