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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

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

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

"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

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

In 'An Introduction to Astrology' by William Lilly, readers are introduced to the basics of the ancient art of astrology. Lilly's book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the celestial ……続きを見る

繼《聖殿騎士團》之後的中世紀戰爭史詩力作 專攻波羅的海地區中世紀史與條頓騎士團的威廉．厄本教授，將利用扎實的論述與詳盡的文獻資料，為中文世界的讀者揭開條頓騎士團的神祕面紗。 它是歐洲三大騎士團中最晚成……続きを見る

"Hamlet" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601. The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has m……続きを見る

In 'Umbrellas and Their History' by William Sangster, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the evolution of umbrellas, exploring their cultural significance and practical use throughou……続きを見る

In William Horatio Barnes' 'History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States,' readers are provided with a detailed account of the proceedings and key events of the legislative body during ……続きを見る

Published in 1919, thirteen years after Maitland's death, this volume was compiled from his own papers and the notes of his former students. The result is a scholarly but quite readable overview of ……続きを見る

The Underground Railroad was a secret network of routes used by Southern slaves in escaping to the North. In their attempts they were often guided and helped by former fugitive slaves and abolitioni……続きを見る

In 'Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards' by William Andrew Chatto, the author delves into the intriguing world of playing cards, exploring their origins, history, and c……続きを見る

In 'The Minister of Evil' by William Le Queux, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the world of political intrigue and espionage. The book is written in a suspenseful and dramatic style……続きを見る

In 'How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves' by William Henry Giles Kingston, the reader is presented with a detailed account of the rise of British naval power and its significance in shaping world hi……続きを見る

本書將英語學界的清史研究精華置入整體性的框架中， 提供我們不同於教科書習見說法的清史敘述。 本書是近半世紀西方清史研究的集大成之作，將四十多年來英語清史學界研究的發展，整合到一套層次分明的架構之中，呈……続きを見る

Witchcraft in America is an illuminating anthology that encapsulates the multifaceted perceptions of witchcraft from the colonial era to the 19th century. The collection boasts a rich tapestry of te……続きを見る

British Colonies on the east coast of North American continent had been settled by religious refugees seeking to build a pure, Bible-based society. They lived closely with the sense of the supernatu……続きを見る

In William Hickling Prescott's 'The Conquest of Mexico', the reader is immersed in a narrative that explores the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes in the 16th century. Prescott's literary style co……続きを見る

In 'The Adventures of William F. Drannan', the author narrates his firsthand experiences as a frontiersman during the mid-19th century in the American West. Filled with vivid descriptions of encount……続きを見る

In 'The Life of Uncle Billy: Autobiography of General Sherman', William Tecumseh Sherman provides a firsthand account of his experiences during the Civil War. Written in a reflective and often candi……続きを見る

In 'Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867,' William Dunn Macray provides a comprehensive history of the renowned Bodleian Library in Oxford, spanning almost 300 years. The book……続きを見る

On Easter Day, 1967, American businessman and founder of the modern Thai silk industry, James H.W. Thompson disappeared while supposedly on a stroll in the jungle-clad Cameron Highlands, central Mal……続きを見る

Includes over 100 maps of the actions, engagements and battles of the entire Peninsular War. Whilst writing his magisterial The History of The Peninsular War, Sir Charles Oman gathered material that……続きを見る

Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guide Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dumm……続きを見る

In 'Lincoln's Last Day', readers are presented with a magnificently curated anthology that delves deep into the heart of one of America's most pivotal and tragic moments: the assassination of Presid……続きを見る

"I have not written this book with the object of justifying any act of mine or of the American Military in Siberia. My principal reason for recording the facts and circumstances connected with inter……続きを見る

A small library could be stocked with books written about Napoleon Bonaparte the general, whose battles and campaigns have been studied extensively. Warriors, however, are not generally known for th……続きを見る