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In the past half century scholars have downplayed the significance of Lorenzo de' Medici (1449–1492), called "the Magnificent," as a patron of the arts. Less wealthy than his grandfather Cosimo, the……続きを見る

Duik in de diepten van de menselijke geest tijdens de meest tumultueuze periode van de 20e eeuw. Oorlogstijd Herinneringen en Indrukken van M. W. F. Treub biedt een ongeëvenaarde blik op de persoonl……続きを見る

From soldier to judge, to pirate and outlaw, Sam Mason's life is a testament to early America's turbulent, unpredictable frontier. Sam Mason carved out a life of adventure and infamy that took him f……続きを見る

"… a tantalizing window into Mustin's experiences during the early years of the conflict, with vivid details captured by Mustin's war diary and his personal recollections of the Battle of Guadalcana……続きを見る

This little book is devoted to remember the "good old days" of living in the utopian community of Hopedale, Massachusetts, during the 1840a and 1850s. The pleasures and hardships of life in a villag……続きを見る

Blazing sea fights and undercurrents of intrigue: these are among the compelling ingredients of a biography that brings to life the most illustrious and formidable figure of the United States Navy. ……続きを見る

Born in Germany in the year 1915 during the First World War, Reimar Horten showed from a very early age to be a child prodigy. His passion for flight would over time turn him into one of the most ac……続きを見る

In this magisterial work, Joseph O'Callaghan offers a detailed account of the establishment of Alfonso X's legal code, the Libro de las leyes or Siete Partidas**, and its applications in the daily l……続きを見る

Air Commodore John Langer's career has been eventful to say the least. During the Second World War he flew gliders in India in preparation for airborne assaults in Burma, one of the most perilous la……続きを見る

Ferdinand Magellan was the famous explorer best known for having planned and led the Spanish expedition which achieved the first circumnavigation of Earth in history. "Magellan is one of those who, ……続きを見る

Playing trumpet in the 9th Infantry Division Band should have been a safe assignment but the Viet Cong swarmed throughout the Mekong Delta, and safety was nonexistent. The band's twofold mission--bo……続きを見る

This is a gripping account of the combat experience in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970, during some of the fiercest battles of that conflict. While serving with Hotel Company in 2nd Battalion, 7th……続きを見る

"These records are taken from a diary kept during my service in the Confederate Army, under Generals Morgan and Bedford Forrest, and are, therefore, simply my personal experiences and recollections.……続きを見る

With rich detail, compelling honesty, and a storyteller’s gift, RFK Jr. describes his life growing up Kennedy in a tumultuous time in history that eerily echoes the issues of nuclear confrontation, ……続きを見る

A British Infantryman recounts his harrowing experiences on the Western Front of the Great War, from the Battle of Somme to Arras and beyond. At the age of seventeen, full of idealism and patriotism……続きを見る

Jointly published by Plunkett Lake Press and Indiana University Press. This study of the American-led campaign in Europe in World War II analyzes command decisions at both the strategic and tactical……続きを見る

In "The Life of Saint Columba, Apostle of Scotland," F. A. Forbes presents an engaging narrative that chronicles the influential life of Saint Columba, a pivotal figure in the Christianization of Sc……続きを見る

In "Life of St. Vincent de Paul," F. A. Forbes presents a meticulous biographical account that captures the profound spiritual journey of one of Christianity's most venerated figures. Forbes employs……続きを見る

In "Haydn," John F. Runciman delves into the life and works of one of the most significant composers of the Classical era, Joseph Haydn. The book combines meticulous biographical detail with an anal……続きを見る

Anita Pallenberg: The Life and Times of a Legendary Style Icon offers a captivating exploration of the enigmatic muse, actress, and fashion icon who influenced the rock ‘n’ roll world of the 1960s a……続きを見る

George Robert Twelves Hewes, a Boston shoemaker who participated in such key events of the American Revolution as the Boston Massacre and the Tea Party, might have been lost to history if not for hi……続きを見る

Bruce F. Pauley draws on his family and personal history to tell a story that examines the lives of Volga Germans during the eighteenth century, the pioneering experiences of his family in late-nine……続きを見る

“John Carney is one of the few heroes I have.” –LT. COL. L. H. “BUCKY” BURRUSS, USA (Ret.) Founding member and Deputy Commander of Delta Force When the U.S. Air Force decided to create an elite “spe……続きを見る

Fred Kirkpatrick served with the famed First Infantry's Black Lions, as a combat infantryman in Vietnam 1967. He was exposed to Agent Orange and struggled to try and understand what PTSD was doing t……続きを見る

As the Commander of U.S. Central Command, General Frank McKenzie oversaw some of the most important ー and controversial ー operations in modern U.S. military history. He had direct operational resp……続きを見る

Frank Mathias was a teenager in a small town when the draft swept him into the army and then halfway around the world to the jungles of the South Pacific. He served in the huge invasion force in the……続きを見る

The story of Hanns Scharff, Nazi Germany's master interrogator who questioned American POWs with subtle, startlingly effective tactics. During World War II, German Intelligence Officer Hanns Scharff……続きを見る

A Colored Man Round the World is a travel narrative by David F. Dorr. Dorr was a former slave that accompanied his master on a worldwide travel with the promise to be freed afterwards, only to be be……続きを見る

In "Haydn," John F. Runciman presents a meticulous exploration of the life and works of Joseph Haydn, a pivotal figure in the development of classical music. Runciman combines detailed biographical ……続きを見る

F. A. Forbes' "Life of St. Vincent de Paul" is a meticulously crafted biography that delves into the profound spiritual journey and societal impact of one of Christianity's most venerable saints. Th……続きを見る