Chester - History 1

“Not merely readable but exciting throughout.” ーThe Times “Wilmot effectively invented the modern method of writing contemporary military history.” ーJohn Keegan “Impossible to praise too highly. B……続きを見る

A "lively and engaging" history of the Middle Ages (Dallas Morning News) from the acclaimed historian William Manchester, author of The Last Lion. From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity o……続きを見る

C Wayne “Snoopy’ Harrison is no literary giant. He’s greater than that. He just doesn’t know it. Snoop is a down-to-earth, salt-of-the-earth kind of a guy gifted with the unique ability to share his……続きを見る

History is rewritten to show that the creature called Man is distinct from all nature, and the figure of Christ is distinct from all men. This audacious work counters the grey blur of evolutionary t……続きを見る

A bold critique of British imperial policy and moral responsibility. 続きを見る

Canada’s story is not one of conquest but of coexistence. From the songs of the First Nations to the voices of new immigrants, every culture has shaped the heartbeat of this land. The Mosaic Nation ……続きを見る

Silencing "Fighting Bob” tells the story of the coordinated attack by the federal government on the progressive opponents of the First World War. As Eric Chester reminds us, the American people saw ……続きを見る

“Not merely readable but exciting throughout.” ーThe Times“Wilmot effectively invented the modern method of writing contemporary military history.” ーJohn Keegan“Impossible to praise too highly. Bec……続きを見る

A History of the United States by Cecil Chesterton is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of America’s past, tracing the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped the nation. C……続きを見る

In the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War, a new breed of political reformers emergedーagitators, idealists, and revolutionaries who sought to reshape American society from the ground up. American……続きを見る

“Platonomy: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Self” reveals a revolutionary insight: Plato’s Republicーmore accurately translated as “Politeia” (constitution)ーisn’t primarily political philosophy but a……続きを見る

"History Of The United States, A", authored by Cecil chesterton. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience……続きを見る

This open access book explores the histories and geographies of fishing in North Korea and the surrounding nations. With the ideological and environmental history of North Korea in mind, the book ex……続きを見る

While numerous accounts exist of President Abraham Lincoln's often-troubled dealings with either his cabinet or his generals, Chester G. Hearn's illuminating history provides the first broad synthes……続きを見る

Much controversy exists concerning Major General Benjamin F. Butler's administration in New Orleans during the second year of the Civil War. Some historians have extolled the general as a great huma……続きを見る

At the beginning of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and his highest-ranking general, George B. McClellan, agreed that the United States must preserve the Union. Their differing strategies f……続きを見る

On April 24, 1862, Federal gunboats made their way past two Confederate forts to ascend the Mississippi River, and the Union navy captured New Orleans. News of the loss of the Crescent City came to ……続きを見る

At the beginning of the twelfth century, the region around Paris had a reputation for being the land of unruly aristocrats. Entrenched within their castles, the nobles were viewed as quarrelling amo……続きを見る

The book's chapters are thoughtfully organized, allowing readers to navigate through different aspects of the pantheon. It covers creation myths, the Ennead and Ogdoad groups of deities, solar and l……続きを見る

G. K. Chesterton's "History of England" is a masterful exploration of England's historical narrative, woven with wit, irony, and a contrarian perspective that challenges conventional historical inte……続きを見る

Includes over 50 maps and plans Chester Wilmot's The Struggle for Europe is the most highly regarded single-volume history of the Second World War in Europe. First published in 1952, the book has th……続きを見る

The unconventional nature of the war and the unforgiving environment of Southeast Asia inflicted special hardships on the Vietnam-era POWs, whether they spent captivity in the jungles of the South, ……続きを見る

When it comes to climate-change-inspired threats, it is rising sea levels we hear most about. But if the oceans are, as Herman Melville put it, “the tide-beating heart of the earth,” rivers are its ……続きを見る

“As our climate changes, the force of the wind is set to grow. By looking to the past and the future, Winchester examines the twinned possibilities alive in this bluster: the power of the wind to te……続きを見る

Step into the pages of American history with Cecil Chesterton's masterful account in "A History of the United States." This captivating narrative takes you through the key events, triumphs, and chal……続きを見る

“In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester’s previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, once again, a consummate guide.”ーBoston Globe The a……続きを見る

"Irish Impressions" is a collection of essays in which G. K. Chesterton reflects on his travels through Ireland and offers his observations on Irish culture, society, and the character of its people……続きを見る

In "A Short History of England," G. K. Chesterton offers a captivating exploration of the evolution of English history from a distinctly whimsical and philosophical perspective. Written in his signa……続きを見る

In "A History of the United States," Cecil Chesterton provides a compelling narrative that intertwines the political, social, and cultural dimensions of American history from its inception to the ea……続きを見る

A Short History of England is a history book written by G. K. Chesterton in which he summarizes British history from the time of Roman provinces on the British Island to the great wars in 20th centu……続きを見る