Goodrich - History 1

This survey begins with the prehistoric period, then discusses the major currents of Chinese history, philosophy, culture and politics ー from the reigns of such dynastic rulers as the Shang to the ……続きを見る

A classic biographical account of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1776, fifty-six men placed their names beneath a document that changed the course of history. By signing the ……続きを見る

The relationship between Kansas and the science of war is ingrained, consistent and evident, yet it seems antithetical to the quiet, conservative farmer who is the quintessential image of the state.……続きを見る

Despite its sparse population, Kansas is well represented in the annals of music history. The state claims some of the most popular acts from the past century, including Kansas, Count Basie, Big Joe……続きを見る

On August 21, 1863, William Quantrill led 400 Confederate irregulars to a rise on the outskirts of Lawrence, Kansas. For two years, the 3,000 inhabitants of this prosperous frontier community had ma……続きを見る

Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia and the great conqueror; probably represented in the Bible by the "belly of brass". He was about twenty years old when he commenced his career, and died……続きを見る

This book deals with the story of Homer known as the ancient great epic poet. “The fictitious history of Homer, which, however, is of some antiquity, and has passed current for centuries, is briefly……続きを見る

The venerated emigrants who first planted America, and most of their distinguished successors who laid the foundation of our civil liberty, have found a resting place in the peaceful grave. But the ……続きを見る

"Famous Men of Ancient Times," authored via Samuel Griswold Goodrich, unfolds as an enlightening journey thru records, bringing to existence the super stories of influential figures from antiquity. ……続きを見る

In 'The History of Ancient Rome – 20 Essential Books,' readers are invited to embark on an expansive journey through the heart of one of history's most formidable empires. This anthology encompasses……続きを見る

"History of the Indians, of North and South America" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a seminal work delving into the rich tapestry of Indigenous cultures, spanning from the Arctic reaches of North America ……続きを見る

The Tung-yUeh Miao in Peking is a veritable pantheon housing hundreds of deities with scores of attendants, presided over by the Great God of the Eastern Peak. Mrs. Goodrich, in her delightful narra……続きを見る

The Roman Empire: 20 Must-Read Books is an unparalleled anthology that traverses the vast expanse of Roman history, culture, and governance through the works of the most eminent historians, philosop……続きを見る

In "Great Events in the History of North and South America," Charles A. Goodrich offers a comprehensive exploration of pivotal moments that shaped the American continents. This historical narrative ……続きを見る

In "Famous Men of Ancient Times (Illustrated Edition)," Samuel Griswold Goodrich offers a captivating exploration of pivotal figures from antiquity. Through a blend of engaging narrative and concise……続きを見る

"The military commander known as 'the last of the Romans' Flavius Belisarius is a name well known to those interested in the conflicts of the later Roman Empire at the time of Justinian I. The Roman……続きを見る

In the 1850s, the eyes of the world were on Kansas. The Civil War in Kansas will be an overview of the years 1854-1865, since the war began in Kansas nearly seven years before it spread to the rest ……続きを見る

The story of the Lincoln assassination and its aftermath, captured with you-are-there immediacy. It was one of the most tragic events in American history: The famous president, beloved by many, revi……続きを見る

The venerated emigrants who first planted America, and most of their distinguished successors who laid the foundation of our civil liberty, have found a resting place in the peaceful grave. But the ……続きを見る

From the man shipped home in a rum barrel to the most dangerous woman in America, Chicago history comes to life in these tantalizing tales. Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, an……続きを見る

This history shines a light on America's "first civil war": the bloody conflict in Kansas Territory between abolitionists and proslavery extremists. Long before the secession crisis at Fort Sumter i……続きを見る

Democracy in Crisis explores one of the world’s greatest failures of democracy in Germany during the so-called Weimar Republic, 1919–33ーa failure that led to the Third Reich. For more than a decade……続きを見る

"[A] thorough and comprehensive study of this tragic, almost forgotten episode of American history." ーHistory "What Sherman did in Georgia and Sheridan in the Valley pales in comparison. This study……続きを見る

It is an oft-quoted proposition of Rousseau, that “the glory of woman lies in being unknown.” If this be true, we shall deserve little credit for placing before the world these brief sketches of a f……続きを見る

When America was first discovered, it was found to be inhabited by a race of men different from any already known. They were called Indians, from the West Indies, where they were first seen, and whi……続きを見る

The need for information of an exact and reliable character in regard to the hard worked and much abused clock has, we presume, been felt by every one who entered the trade. This information exists,……続きを見る

The reader of these pages will perhaps remark, that the length of the following sketches is hardly proportioned to the relative importance of the several subjects, regarded in a merely historical po……続きを見る

This is a political, cultural and intellectual biography of the neglected but important figure, Henry Redhead Yorke. A West Indian of African/British descent, born into a slave society but educated ……続きを見る

The first in-depth examination of the texts produced in English Benedictine convents between 1600 and 1800 After Catholicism became illegal in England during the sixteenth century, Englishwomen esta……続きを見る

In "History of the Indians, of North and South America," Samuel G. Goodrich meticulously chronicles the rich tapestry of Indigenous cultures across the Americas. Written in an accessible style chara……続きを見る