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A new history of French social thought that connects postwar sociology to colonialism and empire In this provocative and original retelling of the history of French social thought, George Steinmetz ……続きを見る

An anthology of memoirs of the Peninsular War and the abortive attack on Bergen-op-Zoom in 1814. In this first volume, Captain Cooke recounts his experiences with the 43rd Foot at Ciudad Rodrigo, Ba……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS MARIE MADELEINE DE BRINVILLIERSー I. Her Life, II. Her Trial, III. Her Death, THE POISON DRAMA AT TH……続きを見る

After the defeat of Waterloo and the subsequent rout of the fragile French army’s morale, all Europe craved peace. In the minds of many, there was one man who must be removed from the political land……続きを見る

The autobiography of Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet of Aliwal, is as exciting, varied and adventurous as the epic life that he led. He joined the British army in the 1st battalion of the 95th Rifles, ……続きを見る

Personal observations of the Franco-Prussian War, by a novelist, in the original French. According to Wikipedia: "Amandine Aurore Lucile Dupin, Baroness Dudevant (July 1, 1804 June 8, 1876), best kn……続きを見る

[Illustrated with over two hundred and sixty maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Crimean War] At a regimental gathering following Sir George Higginson’……続きを見る

Includes 27 maps “History of the four active service battalions in the Great War with details of officers’ services during the war. The Coldstream Guards had three battalions in August 1914, all thr……続きを見る

A Soldier of the Legion is a fascinating true-life account of life in the French Foreign Legion. 続きを見る

El Antiguo Régimen se derrumbó ante la embestida de la Revolución francesa. En Francia, bajo los ideales de "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" se decapitó al rey y se dio la bienvenida a la república, s……続きを見る

Volume Two of General Bell’s memoirs begins with his journey back to Britain from India, stopping on the way at St. Helena to pay his respects at the tomb of Napoleon. He is then posted to Canada, t……続きを見る

The Reverend George R. Gleig was a prolific writer of the military history of his own period and his near past, he was also well qualified to do so as a former Ensign in the 85th Regiment, the Chapl……続きを見る

During World War II three distinct forces opposed the Allies - Germany, Italy, and Japan. Few areas of the world experienced domination by more than a single one of these, but southeastern France – ……続きを見る

This book explores the strengths and weaknesses of the French Socialist partyーits history, ideology, organization, and constituencyーas well as the reasons the party has remained a viable force in ……続きを見る

Extrait: ..Permettez-moi de présenter à votre adhésion le projet de fondation d’un journal pour le centre de la France. Les personnes les plus généreuses et les plus recommandables du Berry ayant fo……続きを見る

La IIIe République a duré soixante-dix ans. Cette longévité exceptionnelle par rapport aux deux précédentes rompt avec la fatalité qui vouait jusque-là le régime républicain à succomber aux attaques……続きを見る

This portrait of the forerunners of the famed philosophes is an “impressive and challenging reevaluation of the 16th-century origins of the Enlightenment” (Sixteenth Century Journal). In this book, ……続きを見る

"The Conquest of Canada" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by George Warburton that features the beginning of the European interest in the northern parts of the American continent. Startin……続きを見る

Sir George L’Estrange was only an ensign when he started on his Peninsular career in the 31st or Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot, joining the war in 1812. Arriving in Portugal and meeting with his ……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents and Footnotes CONTENTS (abridged list) HISTORY OF THE IRON MASK APPENDIX. No. 1. Estrades to Lewis the Fourteenth. Commencement of the Negociation.ー……続きを見る

Napoleon’s invasion of Russia remains the benchmark for military disaster, even some two hundred year after he and his 600,000 men crossed the Niemen into the interior of Russia. The story of these ……続きを見る

The journals and correspondence of George Simmons add a further lustre to the excellent memoirs and books that men of the 95th Rifles left of the adventures, hard fought actions and grim experiences……続きを見る

French Impressions: The Loire Valley "The title is very apt. Compared with other travel books, reading George's work is like coming across the brightness and brio of an Impressionist painting ……続きを見る

Colonel Cathcart, as he was then, was assigned to the court of Russia just before Napoleon launched his massive assault in 1812. He attached himself to the Emperor Alexander’s suite and followed the……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS Introduction CHAPTER I The Archives CHAPTER II History of the Bastille CHAPTER III Life in the Basti……続きを見る

Includes 27 maps “History of the four active service battalions in the Great War with details of officers’ services during the war. The Coldstream Guards had three battalions in August 1914, all thr……続きを見る

This book, first published in 1954, is a fascinating first-hand account by Rifle Brigade officer of the British Army, George Palmer Evelyn, of his experiences during the war in Crimea and on the Dan……続きを見る

One of the noblest possessions of the Roman Empire was the province of ancient Gaul. Much blood and treasure had been expended in its conquest; infinite wisdom, moderation, and vigour had been displ……続きを見る

An educated gentleman, Mr Manington has given an insight into the unusual experiences of an Englishman in the French Foreign Legion, such as no ordinary “mercenary” could have done. Most of the narr……続きを見る

The Reverend Gleig was a famous military author of his day, a former officer in the British army, a commentator on military matters and a close relationship with the Iron Duke, Wellington. He wrote ……続きを見る