Matthew - Historical 1

John the Baptist is one of the most important figures in Scripture but also one of the most misunderstood. His coming was prophesied hundreds of years before arrival. His coming birth was announced ……続きを見る

In "Autobiography of Matthew Scott, Jumbo's Keeper; Also Jumbo's Biography," Matthew Scott intertwines the personal and the professional, offering a poignant narrative that encapsulates his life as ……続きを見る

This fascinating biography of the late Colin Powell brings to light his towering achievements and errors in judgment during a lifetime devoted to public service. Until he passed away in 2021, Colin ……続きを見る

U.S. flag officers are intended to be exemplary defenders of duty, honor, and countryーbut what can we learn by exposing the bad leaders lurking within these venerable ranks? There is an ugly strain……続きを見る

This book is a critical evaluation of the question of torture and it's justifiability especially in the contemporary era. The book reviews several perspectives and arguments on torture, with special……続きを見る

From our modern perspective, it's difficult to imagine a time when the earth still contained mysteries and men headed out in wooden boats on journeys into the unknown. But that was not the case duri……続きを見る

In June 1969, police raided New York gay bar the Stonewall Inn. Pride charts the events of that night, the days and nights of rioting that followed, the ensuing organization of local members of the ……続きを見る

Thomas Alva Edison (1847–1931) was an American inventor and businessman who is often regarded as one of the most prolific inventors in history. Born in Milan, Ohio, Edison displayed an early interes……続きを見る

George Hudson was the greatest British railway entrepreneur of the 19th century. In 1848, he controlled over 1,000 miles of railway and, when it came to railway promotion, it seemed he could do no w……続きを見る

This vivid history of Rome and its rulers "combines thoughtful reflection and analysis with gossipy irreverence in a bewitching cocktail" ( Daily Express, UK). One was a military genius, one murdere……続きを見る

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of The Taking of Jemima Boone, the unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson (and their dog) who faced sharks, shipwreck, and ……続きを見る

This is a beautiful and informative guidebook and history of Nelson. A captain before he was 21; a household name throughout most of Europe at 39; killed in action just after his 47th birthday; Nels……続きを見る

By the time he was six years old, Stephen had been bombarded by the Luftwaffe and deported from occupied Guernsey, along with his family, to a prison camp in the heart of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich.……続きを見る

Finalist for the 2024 Spur Award John Newman Edwards was a soldier, a father, a husband, and a noted author. He was also a virulent alcoholic, a duelist, a culture warrior, and a man perpetually at ……続きを見る

Matthew Hall brings to life the fascinating story of Colonel Martin Herford, the most decorated doctor of World War II, covering his service in the Spanish Civil War until the end of World War II. E……続きを見る

The first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, and the most complete telling of his life and times to date. NOMINATED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2019 'The Book of the Year, perhaps of ……続きを見る

In his own words, the war of the doubly pioneering Lt Col Gerhard L. Bollandー82nd Airborne paratrooper on D-Day and senior OSS field operative on Operation Rype. Unconventional warfare tactics can ……続きを見る

The first biography of "one of Kentucky's best Confederates . . . [who] became a good citizen working for reconciliation between North and South."ー The Post and Courier After practicing law for sev……続きを見る

Genetic scientist Andrew Bagshaw put his life on hold to help the people of Ukraine. His selfless actions would cost him his life. This is his story. Andrew Bagshaw was many things - a genius-level ……続きを見る

On 10 December 1941, the Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales was sunk by Japanese bombers in the South China Sea. Amongst the several hundred men who went down with her was her Captain, John L……続きを見る

'Deeply researched and profoundly absorbing . . . Matthew Stanley traces one of the greatest epics of scientific history . . . An amazing story' Michael Frayn, author of Tony Award-winning Copenhage……続きを見る

What was the soldiers experience of the Battle of the Somme? How did the men who were there record their part in the fighting or remember it afterwards? How can we, 100 years later, gain an insight ……続きを見る

"A Gonzo portrait of the Mad Max of Supermax" Andrew Rule, author of Underbelly Meet BADNE$$. He's the enigmatic, impulsive, exasperating, destructive, big-hearted Aussie outlaw who stole millions o……続きを見る

Makes a great biography for school projects! Finally, an inspiring biography about an Olympic gold medalist that kids can read in less than 90 minutes. Perfect for book reports, school projects, and……続きを見る

An Iraq War veteran’s firsthand account of surviving a deadly insurgent ambush against the 1st Cavalry Divisionーand battling through the aftermath. It was known as Black SundayーApril 4, 2004, when……続きを見る

Alanson B. HoughtonーAmerican industrialist, politician, and diplomatーwas the world's most influential diplomat during the "New Era" of the 1920s. Houghton, who served as ambassador to both Germany……続きを見る

London's many cemeteries, churches and graveyards are the last resting places of a multitude of important people from many different walks of life. Politicians, writers and military heroes rub shoul……続きを見る

“What a little gem! If you are looking for a quick biography of Napoleon, look no further. With lively narrative and good mastery of facts, Simply Napoleon will take you on a thrilling journey recou……続きを見る

In this fascinating memoir, Matthew Henson describes the incredibly dangerous, exhausting, and bone-chilling trip to what was until then the never-before reached point on earth, the North Pole. 続きを見る

Matthew Dennison schreef 'De twaalf caesars' in navolging van de beroemde Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, die in het begin van de tweede eeuw de levens van 'twaalf keizers' beschreef. Hij begon zijn tw……続きを見る