William - History 6

The second of three volumes. The Civil War’s Peninsula Campaign (March through July 1862) was the first large-scale Union operation in Virginia to capture the Confederate capital at Richmond. The op……続きを見る

The Fontana History of Chemistry, which draws on both the author’s own original research and that of other scholars, is an unrivalled work of synthesis. Beginning with the first tentative chemical e……続きを見る

A stirring tale of adventure and tragedy "They brought balls of spun cotton and parrots and javelins and other little things that it would be tiresome to write down, and they gave everything for any……続きを見る

A mid nineteenth century visit to Calcutta during the early days of the British Raj.続きを見る

‘Enchanting, often moving and sometimes hilarious’ –Daily Mail Full of wit, hilarity, acute observation and a deeply held sense of duty, the Queen Mother’s letters give readers a vivid insight into ……続きを見る

This book is not a conventional biography. Instead, it is a collection of sketches in which an attempt is made to portray the character of Abraham Lincoln as the highest type of the American from se……続きを見る

The Soul of Princess Tchikhatzoff. Wrapped in furs until only my nose and eyes were visible, I was walking along the Nevski Prospekt in St. Petersburg one winter’s evening, and almost involuntarily ……続きを見る

Throughout his two-term presidency, Dwight D. Eisenhower faced the challenge of managing a period of peacetime prosperity after more than two decades of depression, war, and postwar inflation. The e……続きを見る

“A finely written and deeply researched book. It adds a major dimension to McKinley’s life and times and will interest all students of the Civil War as well.” ーH. Wayne Morgan, author of William Mc……続きを見る

Praise for The Great Raid on Cabanatuan "An exciting narrative presented by a first-rate storyteller." --Publishers Weekly Acclaim for Feuding Allies "An absorbing look at the impact of Alliance pol……続きを見る

In Bill and Hillary: The Politics of the Personal, the distinguished historian William H. Chafe boldly argues that the trajectory of the Clintons' political lives can be understood only through the ……続きを見る

EDUCATIONーSALISBURY PLAINーEDINBURGH A worthy tradesman, who had accumulated a large fortune, married a lady of gentle birth and manners. In later years one of his daughters said to a friend of the……続きを見る

The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia'Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was one of the most influential people in Russia in the late-19th/early-20th century. A Russian mystic who apparently ……続きを見る

A previously unpublished wartime memoir from the acclaimed author of Birdy and A Midnight Clear. One of the most acclaimed American writers of his generation, and author of classic novels such as Bi……続きを見る

Um direito o nosso tempo conquistou plenamenteーo direito de heresia. Muitos outros tentou proclamar, desde o meiado do século XVIII até hoje. Pela sua vitória se esforçou e sacrificou. Mas, se muit……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked List of Illustrations, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS CHAPTER I. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY CHAPTER II. CIVIC RULE CHAPTER III. THE THAMES CHAPTER IV. REL……続きを見る

A charming memoir from one of America’s best-loved novelists, William Wharton, author of war-time classic ‘Birdy’. Before even penning his first novel, William Wharton had left his home in Los Angel……続きを見る

Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare "The Merchant of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1596 and 1598. Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio, and whi……続きを見る

Because the elderly chief wanted his visitor to understand the Ojibwe world and because Hallowell was deeply interested in his subject matter and was such a good listener Berens freely related his d……続きを見る

This edition features a linked Table of Contents and Index CONTENTS Preface List Of Authorities Corrigenda I. Genealogy II. In Search Of A Career (1552-1581) III. Royal Favour (1581-1582) IV. Office……続きを見る

3 works of William Howard Russell Irish reporter with The Times (1820-1907) This ebook presents a collection of 3 works of William Howard Russell. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump d……続きを見る

William R. Polk provides an informative, readable history of a country which is moving quickly toward becoming the dominant power and culture of the Middle East. A former member of the State Departm……続きを見る

Read about Newport News' history as a vital early settlement in the nascent America and its center for commerce and more, until the start of WWII. Settled in 1621, Newport News has the oldest Englis……続きを見る

This scarce book was originally published in 1907 and comprises a comprehensive and informative look at the history of the country town of South Tipperary in Ireland. Containing a wealth of informat……続きを見る

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1906 edition by John Murray, London. This is an illustrated edition. William Matthew Flinders Petrie, (1853 – 1942) an English Egyptologist and a pioneer of systematic m……続きを見る

A Brief introduction to Japanese Art and Symbols written in the late nineteenth century by the well known American orientalist. 続きを見る

"A dazzling book, full of knowledge and rare wisdom, too" ーThomas Pakenham, author of Remarkable Trees of the World Professional arborist and award-winning nature writer William Bryant Logan deftly……続きを見る

An innovative examination of the forces - both destructive and dynamic - which have shaped twentieth-century South Africa. This book provides a stimulating introduction to the history of South Afric……続きを見る

Great Lakes Journey is a follow-up to William Ashworth's earlier book The Late, Great Lakes, published in 1986. Fifteen years after his first trip, Ashworth journeys to many of the same places and t……続きを見る

The bestselling author of the acclaimed House of Cards and The Last Tycoons turns his spotlight on to Goldman Sachs and the controversy behind its success. From the outside, Goldman Sachs is a perfe……続きを見る