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"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

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

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

A history of how corporate innovation has shaped society, from ancient Rome to Silicon Valley From legacy manufacturers to emerging tech giants, corporations wield significant power over our lives, ……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

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

In "Chief of Scouts," William F. Drannan crafts a vivid narrative that delves into the tumultuous life of a scout in the American frontier during the late 19th century. This memoir-style account int……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

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

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

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

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 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 "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

"Letters from New Zealand, 1857-1911" is a poignant collection of correspondence that deftly captures the complexities of colonial life in New Zealand through the eyes of Henry William Harper. Harpe……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

In "History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne," William Edward Hartpole Lecky delivers a thorough exploration of the evolution of moral thought across Europe, spanning from the Roman E……続きを見る

This work presents an extended account of the Nootka Sound incident. This controversy was a conflict over the seizure of vessels at Nootka Sound, an inlet on the western coast of Vancouver Island, t……続きを見る

In "Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards," William Andrew Chatto delves into the intriguing lineage of playing cards, tracing their origins from the East to their eventu……続きを見る

In "The Adventures of William F. Drannan," William F. Drannan presents a vivid and engaging autobiographical account that captures the raw essence of frontier life in 19th-century America. Drannan's……続きを見る

William Watts's "Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757" is a critical primary source that chronicles the tumultuous period leading up to the Battle of Plassey. Written in an engaging n……続きを見る

The 'North vs. South Collection' is a vibrant tapestry woven with tales depicting the rich and tumultuous history of the American Civil War era. From daring escapades to poignant reflections, this a……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 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

Delve into the intricate tapestry of bureaucracy and leadership conflicts during the American Civil War era with 'Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals.' This compelling collection unravels the complex ……続きを見る

In "Cacao Culture in the Philippines," William Scrugham Lyon presents a comprehensive exploration of the cacao industry in the archipelago, illuminating its agricultural practices, economic implicat……続きを見る