Queen - History 1

Based on newspaper accounts from the nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, many from the Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, the bizarre incidents of the South prove that death can be both surprising……続きを見る

From ghost towns to circus performers to mass hysteria, the Bluegrass State is no stranger to the strange. Read stories of famed President Abraham Lincoln you've never heard before. Find possible so……続きを見る

Red Dragon Rising: A Journey Through China’s Glory is a breathtaking exploration of one of the world’s oldest and most extraordinary civilizations ー a nation where ancient wisdom meets unstoppable ……続きを見る

The Derby City's Dark Side Louisville has a long history of violence and murder. Editor Godfrey Pope shot Leonard Bliss over a political joke. A hanged man was allegedly revived with electricity. Jo……続きを見る

The author of the bestselling Red Lobster, White Trash, and the Blue Lagoon takes aim at the boomer generation in a hilarious work of social commentary. It's become fashionable to vilify baby boomer……続きを見る

Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons showcases twenty-one of the most influential voices in Canadian film and broadcasting. In these intimate and often surprising interviews, c……続きを見る

Tim Queeney is the former editor of Ocean Navigator, a magazine for offshore voyagers. A life-long sailor, he has taught celestial navigation, radar navigation and coastal piloting both ashore and a……続きを見る

Victoria (1819-1901) was a queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and also the Empress of India. By the the time Victoria inheritated the throne, a strict political system had been……続きを見る

On the afternoon of September 11 2001 the Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach), Bertie Ahern ordered the ‘heads of the security services of key government departments’ to undertake a complete re-evaluat……続きを見る

The Report on the Department of Ports and Harbours for the Year 1890-91 provides a detailed account of the operations, improvements, and challenges faced by Queensland's ports and harbors during the……続きを見る

This is Queen Liliuokalani's translation of the Hawaiian Creation chant, the Kumulipo. She translated this while under house arrest at Iolani Palace, and it was subsequently published in 1897. The K……続きを見る

**Where to Unpack the Crazy? Quirks, Crimes, and Curiosities of Gainesville, Florida** Journey through the eccentric, wild, and unforgettable history of Gainesville, Florida, as told by local legend……続きを見る

Charleston is among the world's most cherished destinations, and its history is told and retold to the mass of travelers in search of the storied, classical southern ambiance touted in a bygone age.……続きを見る

Since its 1670 founding, Charleston has experienced the devastation of wars, economic hardships and natural disasters. And yet, Charlestonians and their city have prevailed through it all. It is in ……続きを見る

When ethnarchy emerged as an institution in Syria, the Cypriots were federated under the Koinon and continued to do so during the next five centuries. Well-known Roman personages were connected to t……続きを見る

A unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact on civilization, in the vein of single-subject bestsellers like Salt and Cod Tim Queeney is a sailor who knows more about……続きを見る

New England is renowned for its quaint towns, beautiful landscapes, and busy ports. But it is also infamous as the setting for unexplained deaths, ghost stories, bizarre murders, and peculiar wills ……続きを見る

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she had the additional title of Empress of India. Her……続きを見る

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she had the additional title of Empress of India. Her……続きを見る

The Eerie and Ominous in Kentucky Kentucky is no stranger to strange occurrences. From weird encounters with the Grim Reaper to local graveyard dogs, the Bluegrass State has its share of odd stories……続きを見る

A spooky history of the American Midwestーfrom grave robbers to ghost sightings and moreーby the author of Creepy California. Most people think of the American Midwest as a place of wheat fields and……続きを見る

Step into the tumultuous world of ancient Rome and witness the gripping saga of power, betrayal, and revolution in "Rise of an Empire, Fall of a Republic." This captivating book delves deep into the……続きを見る

Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of American history in "From Founders to Frontiers." This enlightening book takes you on a chronological exploration of the events, people, and ide……続きを見る

The author of Horror in the Heartland delves deep into the dark and sordid annals of the region where Hoosier history began. Prepare to take a tour of some dark, strange moments of southern Indiana'……続きを見る

Step into the captivating world of two remarkable queens who defied norms, challenged expectations, and left an indelible mark on history. "Beyond the Throne" delves deep into the lives and reigns o……続きを見る

In presenting to the public the Memoirs of Queen Hortense exactly as she recorded them, in exposing it to scholarsーwith an intrinsic and absolute respect for the integral historical accuracy of the……続きを見る

The Hawaiian kingdom's last monarch wrote her biography in 1897, the year before the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the United States. Her story covers six decades of island history told from……続きを見る

In presenting to the public the Memoirs of Queen Hortense exactly as she recorded them, in exposing it to scholarsーwith an intrinsic and absolute respect for the integral historical accuracy of the……続きを見る

Traditionally, history has been telling us the stories of kings. In the long tradition of history writing, his-story has always dominated over her-story. Though queens evoke a sense of romance and t……続きを見る

New Orleans is a city that is rich in culture, music, and history. It has also long been a site of some of the most intense racially based medical inequities in the United States. Kevin McQueeney tr……続きを見る