F - British 1

Descubra os segredos ocultos da história de Portugal como nunca antes! "Quadros de historia portugueza" de I. F. Silveira da Mota é uma viagem fascinante através dos tempos, revelando episódios pouc……続きを見る

In Valley Forge: 24 December 1777 ー A Christmas Story, F. Van Wyck Mason transforms one of the darkest moments in the American Revolution into a luminous tale of endurance, faith, and quiet heroism……続きを見る

A History of British Tradition by F. J. Drake-Carnell offers a detailed exploration of England’s traditional life, tracing the grand pageantry of state, such as the opening of Parliament, and the en……続きを見る

Explore ancient customs and traditions of Britain as T. F. Thiselton-Dyer presents a month-by-month study of the folklore, festivals, and forgotten observances that once marked the rhythm of the yea……続きを見る

Originally published in 1934, The House of Routledge, 1834-1934, was published for the company’s centenary. It tells the story of George Routledge and how he forged his way to the forefront of publi……続きを見る

The Journal of James Yonge [1647–1721]: Plymouth Surgeon is a remarkable firsthand account of a 17th-century English surgeon whose life spanned a period of war, maritime adventure, and medical pract……続きを見る

Paul F. Boller's George Washington and Religion offers a balanced and scholarly exploration of the first U.S. president's religious beliefs and their influence on his life and leadership. Moving bey……続きを見る

From the early percolation of Protestant thought in the sixteenth century through to the controversies and upheaval of the civil wars in the seventeenth century, the clergy were at the heart of reli……続きを見る

In Ink, Stink Bait, Revenge, and Queen Elizabeth**, Steven W. May and Arthur F. Marotti present a recently discovered "household book" from sixteenth-century England**. Its main scribe, John Hanson,……続きを見る

Lhwyd, the illegitimate son of a father ruined by the Civil War, had to make his own way in the world. A competent botanist before going up to Oxford as a student, he spent much time there at the Bo……続きを見る

Die Beiträge dieses Sammelbandes zielen darauf ab – in interdisziplinärer Annäherung und unter Rückgriff auf den vielschichtigen Begriff der «Textur» – die Spuren zu erforschen, die die um den Mitte……続きを見る

This book, originally published in 1980, examines the history of the papacy in the century between the end of the Great Schism and the start of the Reformation, and considers how, and at what price,……続きを見る

This book examines the varied and fascinating ways that Westminster – traditionally home to the royal court, the fashionable West End and parliament – became the seat of the successive, non-monarchi……続きを見る

Two Heroic World Leaders Diverge over the Fate of Civilization in this Deluxe World War II History Enrichment Bundle Edition, Destiny Challenged. “We ought to rejoice at the responsibilities with wh……続きを見る

In the heart of Europe, long before the ascendance of Rome or the flowering of Athens, a different tale unfolded, a story written not in the ink of scribes but etched in the very stones and soil of ……続きを見る

“England made many mistakes; she is paying heavily for them now. In studying the reasons why England slept, let us try to profit by them and save ourselves her anguish.” – John F. Kennedy In 1938, B……続きを見る

In "British Popular Customs, Present and Past," T. F. Thiselton-Dyer presents an expansive exploration of the myriad customs that have shaped British cultural identity. Drawing from a thorough exami……続きを見る

In "The History of England," T. F. Tout presents a comprehensive narrative that spans the tumultuous epochs of English history, from Roman conquest to the dawn of the modern age. The book is charact……続きを見る

F. Haverfield's "The Romanization of Roman Britain" meticulously explores the profound transformation of British society from the prehistoric to the Roman period. With a keen eye for archaeological ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1929, this volume discusses the early effects of the industrial revolution – the condition of the cotton spinners, the hardships for labouring children, the overcrowded priso……続きを見る

Cardinal Reginald Pole (1500-1558) was one of the most important international figures of mid-16th century Europe: principal antagonist of Henry VIII, papal diplomat, legate to the council of Trent,……続きを見る

Originally published in 1929, this volume discusses the early effects of the industrial revolution – the condition of the cotton spinners, the hardships for labouring children, the overcrowded priso……続きを見る

When this book was originally published in 1960 no full-length study of the Parnell ‘split’ had been made, despite it being such a landmark in Irish history. The book treats the eleven months betwee……続きを見る

In "British Popular Customs, Present and Past," T. F. Thiselton-Dyer delves into the rich tapestry of British cultural traditions, meticulously documenting folklore, rituals, and social practices th……続きを見る

'The Home Guards are an attacking force lying in wait for, and ready to destroy, any enemy who dares to set foot on out shores.' The Home Guard has been immortalised in British culture in the TV ser……続きを見る

It was apparently an invincible fatality that compelled Sir John Finch to accept, in the month of November 1672, the appointment of English Ambassador to the Porte, in place of Sir Daniel Harvey who……続きを見る

The story of the British army, from its inception in the late seventeenth century to the present. This new concise history by one of Britain's leading military historians explores the British army f……続きを見る

In "Roman Britain in 1914," F. Haverfield meticulously surveys the complexities of Roman rule in Britain, blending archaeological evidence with historical narrative to illuminate the intricacies of ……続きを見る

The Saxon Age (1979) presents a vivid portrait of the daily life of Saxon England. Using the first hand evidence of contemporary writers, artists and craftsmen, the book conveys the mood and style o……続きを見る

This volume explores a range of topics during a turbulent period in British history, with particular emphasis on political change and popular piety. On the eve of the Reformation, religious beliefs ……続きを見る