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For more than two millennia Istanbul has stood at the crossroads of the world, perched at the very tip of Europe, gazing across at the shores of Asia. The history of this cityーknown as Byzantium, t……続きを見る

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND AMAZON BESTSELLER America’s most effective conservative intellectual proves once and for all that Marxist radicals have taken over our nation's institutions……続きを見る

“The material contained in this book is drawn from lectures, some of which were delivered in 1957-1958 in the schools at Oxford University, others ー in the spring of 1960 ー at Harvard University..……続きを見る

The first virtually all-jet war, the conflict in Korea saw F-86 Sabres of the USAF take on MiG-15s of the North Korean and Chinese air forces. Although the Allied pilots were initially taken aback b……続きを見る

The B-24 Liberator was built in greater numbers than any other US warplane, yet its combat crews live, even today, in the shadow of the less plentiful, but better-known, B-17. This is their fully-il……続きを見る

Ever present in the Pacific from Pearl Harbor to VJ-Day, the B-24 Liberator proved to be the staple heavy bomber of the campaign. From its ignominious beginnings in the Allied rout in the Philippine……続きを見る

The sterling work of the Fifteenth Air Force is often overshadowed by the glamorous 'Mighty Eighth', yet the men flying the B-24 fought ceaselessly right through to VE Day. The B-24 was heavily util……続きを見る

In January 1863 the Union War Department authorized the creation of "a special corps" composed of "persons of African descent"ーthe 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. Robert Go……続きを見る

With this study the cattle guard joins the sod house, the windmill, and barbed wire as a symbol of range country on the American Great Plains. A U.S. folk innovation now in use throughout the world,……続きを見る

"Ave Roma Immortalis" in tells us the story of Rome, presented by regions, sections, streets, villas, archeological remains and monuments one would see by walking thrugh the roads of the eternal cit……続きを見る

In "A History of the Japanese People," the reader is immersed in a rich blend of narratives and essays that meticulously encapsulate the vast cultural, historical, and social landscapes of Japan. Th……続きを見る

In 'The Scottish Reformation' by Alexander F. Mitchell, readers are immersed in a detailed exploration of the religious and political upheavals that defined Scotland in the 16th century. Mitchell's ……続きを見る

In "Chief of Scouts," William F. Drannan crafts a vivid narrative that delves into the tumultuous life of a scout in the American frontier during the late 19th century. This memoir-style account int……続きを見る

In "The Adventures of William F. Drannan," William F. Drannan presents a vivid and engaging autobiographical account that captures the raw essence of frontier life in 19th-century America. Drannan's……続きを見る

In "Teresa Contarini," Elizabeth F. Ellet crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines historical events with the intricate emotional landscapes of its characters. Set against the backdrop of 16th……続きを見る

The 'North vs. South Collection' is a vibrant tapestry woven with tales depicting the rich and tumultuous history of the American Civil War era. From daring escapades to poignant reflections, this a……続きを見る

In 1964, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) made a momentous policy decision. In response to rising tensions with the United States and Soviet Union, a top-secret massive military industrial complex ……続きを見る

*** This is a short and Untold Stories of the Women Heroes in the Extraordinary World War Two *** These women have been footnotes in history and at least one of them was a model for women in James B……続きを見る

This is the second volume in a series that traces, century by century, the role of Asia in the making of Europe. The rise to world dominance of the Western nations in modern times and the rapid indu……続きを見る

A Jungian exploration of the figures of Greek mythology, revealing what the stories and their continued significance represent about our modern lives Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Athenaーdo the……続きを見る

The riveting story of Slovenian heritage in Cleveland, Ohio and how the culture remains relevant even today. The Newburgh, St. Clair and Collinwood neighborhoods formed the core of Greater Cleveland……続きを見る

From the Straits of Gibraltar to Sicily, the European northern Mediterranean nations to the shores of North Africa, the western Mediterranean is a unique cultural and sociopolitical entity which has……続きを見る

A Financial Times “Summer Books” Selection “Will become required reading.” ーTimes Literary Supplement “Elegantly written…with a confidence that comes from decades of deep research on the topic, ill……続きを見る

Rossington Bridge lies next to the Roman road between Doncaster and Lincoln. Excavations between 1956-1961 discovered eight pottery kilns, a site of considerable significance. The kilns and material……続きを見る

John F. Locke was a Confederate soldier in the 14th Tennessee, Company D, and served in the Army of Northern Viriginia throughout the American Civil War. This portion of the diary exposes the reader……続きを見る

This monumental series, acclaimed as a "masterpiece of comprehensive scholarship" in the New York Times Book Review, reveals the impact of Asia's high civilizations on the development of modern West……続きを見る

Praised for its scope and depth, Asia in the Making of Europe is the first comprehensive study of Asian influences on Western culture. For volumes I and II, the author has sifted through virtually e……続きを見る

A scrupulously researched investigation of the mysterious massacre of Hopi Indians at Awat'ovi, and the event's echo through American history. The Hopi community of Awat’ovi existed peacefully on Ar……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

Winner of the Lionel Gelber Prize National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist An Economist Best Book of the Year | A Financial Times Book of the Year | A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year | A Was……続きを見る