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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones and TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR A SPECTATOR and History Today BOOK OF THE YEAR A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from……続きを見る

"Remind[s] us that all humankind has a shared past and, particularly with regard to its choice of weapons and warfare, a shared stake in the future." ーStuart Rochester, The Washington Post Book Wo……続きを見る

"The most stimulating and fascinating book that has ever set out to recount and explain the whole history of mankind." ーH. R. Trevor-Roper, The New York Times Book Review The Rise of the West, win……続きを見る

As a philosopher, psychologist, and physician, the German thinker Hermann Lotze (1817–81) defies classification. Working in the mid-nineteenth-century era of programmatic realism, he critically revi……続きを見る

The names William Bligh, Fletcher Christian, and the Bounty have excited the popular imagination for more than two hundred years. The story of this famous mutiny has many beginnings and many endings……続きを見る

Judge Richard Posner is one of the great legal minds of our age, on par with such generation-defining judges as Holmes, Hand, and Friendly. A judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circu……続きを見る

The history of disease is the history of humankind: an interpretation of the world as seen through the extraordinary impactーpolitical, demographic, ecological, and psychologicalーof disease on cult……続きを見る

**An “eloquent” (Economist) history of how corporate innovation has shaped society, from ancient Rome to Silicon Valley ** Americans have long been skeptical of corporations, and that skepticism has……続きを見る

No Cross, No Crown is perhaps the most famous of patriot William Penn's treatises. 続きを見る

"The Tempest," written in 1611, was the final play that William Shakespeare wrote on his own. It is also one of only two Shakespeare plays that are entirely original. Because of those two facts, man……続きを見る

Travel through the genteel avenues and gritty slums of turn-of-the-century London in this dazzling travelogue from Charles William Heckethorn. Rather than focusing solely on the affluent neighborhoo……続きを見る

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Discover the game-changing theory of the cycles of history and what past generations can teach us about living through times of upheavalーwith deep insights into the roles that……続きを見る

From the monarchical terror of the Middle Ages to the mangled Europe of the twenty-first century, A People's History of Modern Europe tells the history of the continent through the deeds of those wh……続きを見る

THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR……続きを見る

Ibn Battuta is known as the great moslem traveler. He appeared to be designed by nature to be a great traveler. Romantic in his disposition, a great lover of the marvellous, and possessing a suffici……続きを見る

傳染病與人類文明交融史 經典中的經典 世界史奠基巨擘ー麥克尼爾 史詩級代表作 瘟疫，是人類最深的恐懼， 病菌，是塑造人類歷史的推手， 槍砲、鋼鐵也擋不住這股力量！ 得獎紀錄 《聯合報》讀書人版每週新書金榜推……続きを見る

A hard-hitting investigation into how the Pentagon’s runaway spending embroils America in foreign wars, squanders its wealth, and enriches a privileged elite “A damning indictment of the conflicts o……続きを見る

Having been a part of the Fifteenth Air Force in 1944, author Bill Hess has written the definitive account on 'his air force', featuring photographs and illustrations throughout. Although the Fiftee……続きを見る

William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody (1846-1917) was a famous American 'Indian fighter,' buffalo hunter and entertainer, known best for his 'Wild West' circus-like shows. As a young man Cody served in in ……続きを見る

In "Umbrellas and Their History," William Sangster meticulously explores the evolution of umbrellas from ancient protective devices to modern-day fashion accessories. Combining meticulous research w……続きを見る

In "Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales," William Charles Wentworth crafts a profound and meticulously detailed account of the early Australian colony ……続きを見る

In 'The Corset and the Crinoline' by William Barry Lord, readers are invited into a detailed exploration of the historical significance and social impact of two iconic pieces of women's clothing: th……続きを見る

In "The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges," William Ferneley Allen delves into the historical and legal framework governing one of the most significant municipal entities in the world……続きを見る

In "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia," William Henry Thomes captures the fervor and excitement of the Australian gold rush in the mid-19th century. Employing a vivid narrative sty……続きを見る

The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery. The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with Stanl……続きを見る

In "The Pope, the Kings and the People," William Arthur offers a profound exploration of the intricate relationships between religious authority, monarchy, and the common populace during the tumultu……続きを見る

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of l……続きを見る

Dive into the history of modern Europe with "The Cambridge Modern History Collection," which brings together all five original volumes in one ebook. This ebook offers a global perspective on key dev……続きを見る

This text provides a thorough examination of the history of Myanmar from Neolithic times to the present. Myanmar has experienced a seemingly endless series of conquerors, dating from prehistoric tim……続きを見る

This open access book presents a new translation, interpretation and analysis of selected passages from the so-called Mohist Canon, a Chinese text from ca. 300 BCE, and discusses the role of the tex……続きを見る