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

Father of modern management, social commentator, and preeminent business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker analyzed economics and society for more than sixty years. Now for readers everywhere who are co……続きを見る

全球暢銷1億冊古文明經典《上帝的指紋》最新續作 21世紀最新科學及考古證據，解開失落文明存在之謎 1995年《上帝的指紋》中揭示了這個失落文明的存在。 當時缺少確鑿的證據，現在我們有了。 u全球授權英國、美國、……続きを見る

Covering the period from the end of the Anglo-French alliance in 1731 to the declaration of war between the two powers in 1744, this book charts a turbulent period in British politics that witnessed……続きを見る

We navigate our interactions with strangers according to a host of unwritten rules, rituals and (sometimes awkward) attempts at politeness. But what if the people we meet were not a problem, but a g……続きを見る

In this third edition of Migration in World History, Patrick Manning presents an expanded and newly coherent view of migratory processes, conveying new research and interpretation. The engaging narr……続きを見る

"Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges" by William Makepeace Thackeray, edited by George Saintsbury, presents a trilogy of literary works. Thackeray's eloquent prose weaves captivat……続きを見る

The Gothic is wildly diverse. It can refer to ecclesiastical architecture, supernatural fiction, cult horror films, and a distinctive style of rock music. It has influenced political theorists and s……続きを見る

John Stuart Blackie's 'What Does History Teach?' is a compelling exploration of the lessons that can be learned from historical events and figures. Written in a clear and engaging literary style, th……続きを見る

The epic story of the rise and fall of the empire of cotton, its centrality to the world economy, and its making and remaking of global capitalism.
 
 Cotton is so ubiquitous as to be almost invisib……続きを見る

Through its focus on the relationship between foreign and domestic politics, this book provides a new perspective on the often fractious and tangled events of George I’s reign (1714-27). This was a ……続きを見る

The second son of a modest gentry family, John Lilburne was accused of treason four times, and put on trial for his life under both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. He fought bravely in the Civil War,……続きを見る

**AN ECONOMIST AND SMITHSONIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A landmark work of narrative history that shatters our previous Eurocentric understanding of the Age of Discovery by telling the story of the I……続きを見る

"Four Phases of Morals: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, Utilitarianism" by John Stuart Blackie Morality has always been a hot topic of debate and philosophy. In this book, Blackie looks at how th……続きを見る

This history book chronicles a period known as the Affair of the Poisons, which was a major murder scandal in France during the reign of King Louis XIV. Between 1677 and 1682, a number of prominent ……続きを見る

First published in 1987, this is a comprehensive analysis of the rise of the British Press in the eighteenth century, as a component of the understanding of eighteenth century political and social h……続きを見る

Discover the life of Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer and visionary who left an indelible mark on Canadian history. In this immersive biography, delve into Champlain's life as a fearless nav……続きを見る

The Saskatchewan Mental Hospital at Weyburn has played a significant role in the history of psychiatric services, mental health research, and providing care in the community. Its history provides a ……続きを見る

It was during the course of the eighteenth century that Britain's status as a major maritime and commercial power was forged, shaping the political, economic and military policies of the nation for ……続きを見る

***Winner of the Political Studies Association Conservatism Studies Group prize 2020*** This book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the Conservative Right in Great Britain since 1945.……続きを見る

The historical novel "A History of England, Period III. Constitutional Monarchy" covers the period from 1689 to 1837 in its examination of the events of each reign. It covers the reigns of seven Eng……続きを見る

Speech of John Hossack, Convicted of a Violation of the Fugitive Slave Law is a famous speech given by Scottish-American abolitionist John Hossack, who became known when he was tried and convicted f……続きを見る

Katyn– the Soviet massacre of over 21,000 Polish prisoners in 1940 – has come to be remembered as Stalin’s emblematic mass murder, an event obscured by one of the most extensive cover-ups in history……続きを見る

In this important study Ian Hacking continues the enquiry into the origins and development of certain characteristic modes of contemporary thought undertaken in such previous works as the best-selli……続きを見る

The viking berserkr is an iconic warrior normally associated with violent fits of temper and the notorious berserksgangr or berserker frenzy. This book challenges the orthodox view that these men we……続きを見る

A comprehensive and concise history of capitalism from its origins to today In this authoritative and accessible book, one of the world's most renowned historians provides a concise and comprehensiv……続きを見る

This fascinating study focuses on an area neglected in previous studies of the media: the meetings between ordinary people and the media. Couldry explores what happens when people who normally consu……続きを見る

The 2005 bicentenary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth is an opportunity to re-evaluate the achievement of one of the great figures of the fairy tale and storytelling tradition, a beloved writer fa……続きを見る

The 1930s policy of appeasement is still fiercely debated by historians, critics and contemporary political commentators, more than 70 years after the signing of the 1938 Munich Agreement. What is l……続きを見る

Essential Skills for Historians helps undergraduate students make the transition from general university study to a more in-depth study of history, and to gain the skills and techniques they need to……続きを見る