CK - History 4

In 'Notes of a Gold Digger, and Gold Diggers' Guide' by James Bonwick, readers are taken on a literary journey through the exciting and treacherous world of gold mining in the Australian Outback. Wr……続きを見る

Karl Simrocks 'Der Rhein' ist ein fesselndes literarisches Werk, das sich mit der Bedeutung des Rheins als kulturelles Symbol in der deutschen Literatur auseinandersetzt. Der Autor kombiniert histor……続きを見る

'The History of the Black Hawk War & Autobiography of the Sauk Leader, the Great Black Hawk' is a poignant collection that immerses readers into the depths of Native American history through the dua……続きを見る

In 'The History of European Morals' by William Edward Hartpole Lecky, the author delves into the evolution of moral principles in Europe from ancient times to the 19th century. Lecky's writing style……続きを見る

We are living in a stressful world, yet despite our familiarity with the notion, stress remains an elusive concept. In The Age of Stress, Mark Jackson explores the history of scientific studies of s……続きを見る

A timely and up-to-date history of a place and people embroiled in an enduring international dispute. 続きを見る

This enthralling, well-documented, and vivid account chronicles the activities of those bold sea raiders of the North who terrorized Europe from the eighth to the eleventh centuries. A dramatic narr……続きを見る

Max Duncker's 'The History of the Ancient Civilizations' is a comprehensive examination of the rise and fall of the great civilizations of antiquity, from ancient Mesopotamia to the Roman Empire. Wr……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

From the time the first humans reached the Florida peninsula more than 12,000 years ago through today's complex and diverse state, this timeline narrative sets Florida's fascinating history against ……続きを見る

"Limerick is one of the most engaging historians writing today." --Richard White The "settling" of the American West has been perceived throughout the world as a series of quaint, violent, and roman……続きを見る

After 1914, between tiffin and a day at the race track, the British in Shanghai enjoyed a life far removed from the horrors of the Great War. Shanghai's status as a treaty port – with its foreign co……続きを見る

Washington, DC, gleams with stately columns and neoclassical temples, a pulsing hub of political power and prowess. But for decades it was one of the worst excuses for a capital city the world had e……続きを見る

An utterly compelling story of how the cultural, social, and political practices of Native Americans transformed the way life is lived throughout the world, with a new introduction by the author “As……続きを見る

Maj. Ron Beckett had already served two tours in Vietnam when he received orders to return in April 1969. As the district senior advisor in the remote, rural Dinh Quan District of Long Khanh Provinc……続きを見る

Pride in prejudice offers a concise introduction to extreme right cultures in Britain today, exploring the origins of this complex movement and the numerous groups and activists that make up Britain……続きを見る

This book analyses the origins, development and impact of British Army recruiting in the Scottish Highlands in the period from 1739 to 1815. It examines the interaction of government, landlords and ……続きを見る

**A New York Times Critics’ Top Book of 2021 "An impressive combination of diligence and verve, deploying Ackerman’s deep stores of knowledge as a national security journalist to full effect. The re……続きを見る

A journey through the events of the postwar years that “makes the outcome of Britain’s Brexit referendum much easier to comprehend” (Julian Lewis, member of Parliament). In 2016, Britain stunned its……続きを見る

In 'The Life Story of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave', Frederick Douglass recounts his harrowing experiences as a slave in America, shedding light on the brutalities and injustices faced by A……続きを見る

Patrick Colquhoun's 'A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the complexities of urban law enforcement in the early 19th century. Colquhoun, a merchant ……続きを見る

This book is a wide-ranging survey of the rise of mass movements for democracy and workers’ rights in northern England. It is a provocative narrative of the closing down of public space and disposse……続きを見る

As war clouds darkened over Europe in 1914, a party led by Shackleton set out to make the first crossing of the entire Antarctic continent via the Pole. But their initial optimism was short-lived as……続きを見る

The Netherlands is known among foreigners today for its cheese and its windmills, its Golden Age paintings and its experimentation in social policies such as cannabis and euthanasia. Yet the histori……続きを見る

Learn the ancient art of Japanese archery or Kyudo with this illustrated guide. The Japanese Art of Archery, is deeply rooted in tradition. It not only continues to enjoy widespread popularity in Ja……続きを見る

This book reviews the Green Revolution, starting with its inception and development from the 1940s to the 1970s, and leading to what is commonly referred to as a second Green Revolution in the 2000s……続きを見る

What makes Canada a different kind of society from the United States? In this book-length essay, Philip Resnick argues that, in more ways than one, Canada has been profoundly marked by its European ……続きを見る

By the turn of the millennium, the East Mediterranean region had become a place of foreigners to Latin Christians living in Western Europe. Nevertheless, in the eleventh century numerous Latin Chris……続きを見る

"Borcke's book is one that no student of Confederate history will forget."ーDouglas Southall Freeman. Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence is one of the best account of the American Civil……続きを見る

Now available to an English-speaking audience, this book is a comprehensive grammar of classical Nahuatl, the literary language of the Aztecs. It offers students of Nahuatl a complete and clear trea……続きを見る