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For nearly four centuries, the transatlantic slave trade and plantation slavery created a system of racialized bondage that commodified human beings, generated immense wealth for European and Americ……続きを見る

History is not only made by kings and battlesーit unfolds in kitchens, workshops, and marketplaces where ordinary people shaped their worlds through daily choices and routines. This exploration reco……続きを見る

Migration on the Ballot? re-examines the 1964 election contest at Smethwick. It considers the impact of deindustrialisation, urban redevelopment, and migration on the town, alongside the candidates ……続きを見る

Preliminary Report on Gowganda Mining Division, District of Nipissing, Ontario is an authoritative early 20th-century geological survey authored by W. G. Miller, published by the Ontario Bureau of M……続きを見る

The Operation of the European Social Fund (1983) examines the process of European integration at work by taking a detailed analysis of one particular area, namely the European Social Fund. It looks ……続きを見る

The late 1960s and early 1970s formed a significant epoch in the world of international sports car racing. As the motor racing rule-making body moved back and forth between cars that less and less r……続きを見る

The Formula Hall of Fame is a tribute to the extraordinary drivers who defined the soul of Formula One. For seventy-five years, the World Champions of this sport have embodied courage, brilliance, a……続きを見る

This book offers the first extended study of Queen Henrietta’s Men, one of Caroline London’s most important professional playing companies. The drama that the company performed at the Cockpit betwee……続きを見る

The Formula: 75 Years of F1 ー A History of Legends is a sweeping journey through the evolution of the world's greatest form of open-wheel racing. Richly narrated and meticulously researched, it cap……続きを見る

Si quieren comprender los secretos de los caminos establecidos en dirección a la democracia, observen los movimientos liderados por mujeres negras. Angela Davis El capitalismo toma el término "empod……続きを見る

What real-life character inspired Bram Stoker's classic Dracula? Did a blood-sucking demon haunt ancient Mespotamia? Did 16th-century Venetians drive a stake through the heart of a true vampire, or ……続きを見る

How did the 'quintessentially English' game of cricket come to be so important across Britain's Caribbean empire? As empire declined and gave way to complex patterns of migration, what part did cric……続きを見る

This book explores the role of millennialism, the Millerites, and prophecy in the historical development of the Bahá’í faith, especially in North America. The author demonstrates the importance of t……続きを見る

Tara Winslow, living in Australia, in this century is haunted by nightmares caused by her parents' impending divorce. Bron, a twelve year old boy in the last years of WW2, is trying to stay alive in……続きを見る

Though it ended more than thirty years ago, the Cold War still casts a long shadow over American society. Red Reckoning examines how the great ideological conflict of the twentieth century transform……続きを見る

‘A powerful and timely book’ PETER KENNARD 'Really good read' DERMOT O'LEARY 'Tremendous…it strikes me it fills a gap somehow' AL MURRAY 'Fantastic' DOMINIC SANDBROOK Delve into the history, politic……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘The horrid mystery hanging over us in this house gets into my head like liquor, and makes me wild.’ Centred around……続きを見る

Belgium History Unveiled: From Medieval Flanders to Modern Nationhood takes readers on an insightful journey through the rich and complex history of Belgium, a nation often called the "crossroads of……続きを見る

Considering studying history at university? Wondering whether a history degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it’s actually like to study history at degree level……続きを見る

This book delves into the rich history of Ghana, from ancient kingdoms to colonial rule and eventual independence. Explore the fascinating story of the former Gold Coast, including: - The ancient em……続きを見る

Guinea-Bissau History Unveiled: The Story of Its Kingdoms and Journey to Independence invites readers to explore the rich history of a small West African nation with a profound legacy. From its anci……続きを見る

Discover the Intriguing History of One of Africa's Oldest and Most Mysterious Countries Set off on an enthralling adventure through Ethiopia's rich history, a country rife with archaic customs, enig……続きを見る

Laos History Unveiled: The Fascinating Story of the Land of a Million Elephants takes readers on a captivating journey through the vibrant history of Laos, a landlocked gem in the heart of Southeast……続きを見る

CALIPHS AND KINGS:  SPAIN, 796-1031 The last twenty-five years have seen a renaissance of research and writing on Spanish history. Caliphs and Kings offers a formidable synthesis of existing knowled……続きを見る

The late 1960s and early 1970s formed a significant epoch in the world of international sports car racing. As the motor racing rule-making body moved back and forth between cars that less and less r……続きを見る

Roger Collins deals here with the history of Spain, specifically Christian Spain, in the period from the 6th to the 10th century - from the Visigoths, through the time of the Arab conquests, up to t……続きを見る

An accessible guide to the history of the Assyrian empire from the perspective of its powerful elites. At the height of its power near 660 BC, the Assyrian empire, centered in northern Iraq, wielded……続きを見る

A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers. The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, ord……続きを見る

"Hearteningly strange . . . Collins exhumes little-known figures [and] recounts their perversely inspiring battles against the more logical ways of the world." ー The Onion Here are thirteen unforge……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE ANZAC MEMORIAL TRUSTEES MILITARY HISTORY PRIZE, 2025 NSW HISTORY AWARDS When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had eve……続きを見る