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This book employs a wide range of perspectives to demonstrate how the East India Company facilitated cross-cultural interactions between the English and various groups in South Asia between 1600 to ……続きを見る

This book, first published in 1987, aims to characterise and identify the intellectual heritage of the proponents of the libertarian tradition. To set this within a theoretical framework, these idea……続きを見る

This book explores Irish participation in the British imperial project after ‘Southern’ Ireland’s independence in 1922. Building on a detailed study of the Irish contribution to the policing of the ……続きを見る

A book that finally demystifies Newton’s experiments in alchemy When Isaac Newton’s alchemical papers surfaced at a Sotheby’s auction in 1936, the quantity and seeming incoherence of the manuscripts……続きを見る

Have you ever thought about your own surname? Wondered about the stories behind them, especially if they are unusual? This Amazon NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING BOOK (Genealogy) tells the engaging story of wh……続きを見る

SIRE!...... Lorsque Votre Majesté apposait son nom à la mémorable déclaration promulguée, au sujet de la Traite des Noirs, par les Souverains assemblés au Congrès de Vienne, ce n’était pas pour se c……続きを見る

This book, which was first published in 1960, tells of Brother Solomon Leclercq, Secretary of the Institute during the French Revolution. Brother Solomon is one of the martyrs of the French revoluti……続きを見る

The Long Eighteenth Century was the Age of Revolutions, including the first sexual revolution. In this era, sexual toleration began and there was a marked increase in the discussion of morality, ext……続きを見る

The main purpose of this book is to exhibit a fair delineation of the credulity of the human mind. Such an exhibition cannot fail to be productive of the most salutary lessons. One view of the subje……続きを見る

Published in 1926: This book has been written as a tribute to a great Englishman and with the hope that it may throw light upon some of the difficult problems which to-day confront British statesman……続きを見る

Originally published in 1931, The English Medieval Feast examines the act of feasting and food during the medieval period. The book provides a scholarly look at the human detail involved in the vari……続きを見る

Mountstuart Elphinstone (1779-1859), Lowland Scottish traveller, East India Company civil servant and educator, was one of the principal intellectual architects of British colonial rule in South Asi……続きを見る

"King John", (in full "The Life and Death of King John") is a chronicle play in five acts by William Shakespeare written perhaps in 1594–96. The title figure provides the central focus of the play a……続きを見る

William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" is one of the Bard's most popular comedies. First written and performed in 1598 or 1599, it has been performed almost constantly ever since, as generat……続きを見る

Recueil d’articles de l’historien Jacques Bainville sur l’Angleterre et ses relations avec la France et l’Europe. Les articles proviennent notamment de “l’Action française” et sont compris entre les……続きを見る

Teitl yn y gyfres o gyfrolau byr a chyflym Stori Sydyn. Dyma hanes rhai o'r Cymry yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf gan ddilyn hynt y rhyfel yn gronolegol. 続きを見る

A wide ranging new history of a key period in the history of the church in England, from the 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688-89 to the Great Reform Act of 1832. This was a tumultuous time for both chu……続きを見る

America’s Siberian Adventure 1918-1920, first published in 1931, recounts the campaign by American troops to ostensibly help stabilize and bring peace to a region beleaguered by several long-standin……続きを見る

In 'The Passing of New France: a Chronicle of Montcalm' by William Wood, the reader is transported back to the pivotal moments of the French and Indian War. Written in a captivating narrative style,……続きを見る

In 'Old Church Lore' by William Andrews, readers are transported to a time when folklore and superstitions shaped the beliefs and practices of parishioners. Written in a scholarly yet accessible sty……続きを見る

Frederick William Hackwood's 'The Annals of Willenhall' is a meticulously researched chronicle documenting the rich history and cultural heritage of the historic town of Willenhall. Written in a det……続きを見る

In 'The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges', William Ferneley Allen provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical development, legal framework, and social implications of the uni……続きを見る

In his meticulously researched book 'Loughton, Essex: A brief account of the Manor and Parish', William Chapman Waller delves into the historical and cultural landscape of Loughton, Essex, providing……続きを見る

In William Danks' book 'Canterbury', readers are transported to a vivid and enchanting world filled with intricate plot twists and dynamic characters. Danks' writing style is reminiscent of classic ……続きを見る

THE first permanent settlers who, in any number, came with wives and children to make homes and to till the soil in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware were Walloons, or French-speaking……続きを見る

Since 2016, the UK has been in a crisis of its own making: but this is not the fault of Brexit but of a larger problem of our politics. The status of political parties, the mainstream media, public ……続きを見る

"The Merry Wives of Windsor" is a comedy by William Shakespeare first published in 1602, though believed to have been written in or before 1597. The Windsor of the play's title is a reference to the……続きを見る

Presents the candid diary of Thomas Macaulay, Victorian statesman, historian and author of "The History of England". This work shows how, spanning the period 1838 to 1859, the journal is the longest……続きを見る

Presents the candid diary of Thomas Macaulay, Victorian statesman, historian and author of "The History of England". This work shows how, spanning the period 1838 to 1859, the journal is the longest……続きを見る

Presents the candid diary of Thomas Macaulay, Victorian statesman, historian and author of "The History of England". This work shows how, spanning the period 1838 to 1859, the journal is the longest……続きを見る