cis - 19th Century 1

Durant les 3e et 4e législatures de la iiie République (1881-89), les parlementaires du Nord ont formé un groupe cohérent mais singulier. Bien plus riches que leurs collègues extra-départementaux, i……続きを見る

In English and many other languages the name «Kon-Tiki» is a byword for adventure and the exotic. The journey of the Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 became one of the founding myths of the p……続きを見る

The Star Route scandal captured the nation’s attention for more than a decade, with newspapers throughout the United States characterizing it as an unprecedented case of Gilded Age graft. Shawn Fran……続きを見る

« L’égalité n’est pas un vain mot. » L’idée revient souvent chez Adolphe Blanqui, économiste libéral et portrait inversé de son frère Auguste, le Révolutionnaire, l’Enfermé. Elle pourrait sembler si……続きを見る

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, Diversion Books is publishing seminal works of the era: stories told by the men and women who led, who fought, and who lived in an A……続きを見る

By: Jay G. Cisco, Pub, 1909, reprinted 2023, 320 pages, Index, E-BOOK, ISBN #978-1-63914-488-4.. Sumner County was created in 1786 from Davidson County. It was later divided to create the counties o……続きを見る

An environmental History of California during the Gold Rush Between 1849 and 1874 almost $1 billion in gold was mined in California. With little available capital or labor, here's how: high-pressure……続きを見る

This acclaimed biography separates history from myth to reveal the man behind the enduring Western legend. In popular culture, Wyatt Earp is the hero of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone,……続きを見る

In "The Indian Question," Francis Amasa Walker navigates the complex landscape of Native American policy in the 19th century, employing a clear and incisive prose style that reflects his background ……続きを見る

In "Imperialism" and "The Tracks of Our Forefathers," Charles Francis Adams delves into the complexities of American expansionism and cultural identity during the late 19th century. Through a meticu……続きを見る

Using a wealth of varied sources, this book is an inspiring and essential gateway to understanding the foundations of modern Spain. Francisco J. Romero Salvadó employs a chronological framework to c……続きを見る

In "The Great Lone Land," William Francis Sir Butler invites readers into the untamed wilderness of Canada during the latter half of the 19th century. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of adventu……続きを見る

Francis Parkman's "The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life" is a compelling narrative that captures the essence of American exploration in the 19th century. Through vivid descr……続きを見る

La historia del libro que revolucionó el pensamiento y la sociedad «Los filósofos solo han interpretado el mundo de diversas maneras: se trata de cambiarlo», escribía Karl Marx en 1845. Esa es la es……続きを見る

In "The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad," William Francis Bailey meticulously chronicles the monumental undertaking that connected the eastern and western United States, examining both……続きを見る

Bridging the complex tapestry of American frontier literature, 'The Prairie Traveller, a Hand-book for Overland Expeditions' offers readers an expansive look into the diverse narratives of journeys ……続きを見る

In "Missionary Work Among the Ojebway Indians," Edward Francis Wilson presents a meticulous chronicle of his missionary efforts among the Ojebway tribe, rooted in the rich context of 19th-century No……続きを見る

The shocking murder of railroad laborers in nineteenth-century Pennsylvaniaーand the centuries-long coverup that followedーis revealed in this true crime history. In June 1832, railroad contractor P……続きを見る

In "Aristocracy in America. From the Sketch-Book of a German Nobleman, Vol. 2," Francis J. Grund offers a compelling exploration of American society through the eyes of a European aristocrat. This v……続きを見る

In "Aristocracy in America," Francis J. Grund presents a nuanced exploration of the American social landscape through the discerning eyes of a German nobleman. This volume is steeped in observationa……続きを見る

"Speranze e glorie; Le tre capitali: Torino, Firenze, Roma" di Edmondo De Amicis è un'opera che esplora il panorama sociale e culturale dell'Italia postunitaria attraverso un viaggio nei suoi princi……続きを見る

" Le coup fut monstrueux et terrassa Paris. " (Victor Hugo.) Un choc dont la France n'est pas tout à fait remise. Ce fut, comme dans un roman d'aventures, l'opération " Rubicon ". Elle partit de l'É……続きを見る

Autore Edmondo De Amicis (1846-1908) è stato un romanziere, giornalista, poeta e scrittore di racconti italiani. Il suo libro più noto è Cuore, un romanzo per ragazzi. Il suo libro di viaggio, Spagn……続きを見る

In "Paris as It Was and as It Is," Francis William Blagdon offers readers a panoramic view of Paris through a detailed and evocative narrative that intertwines historical analysis with personal refl……続きを見る

This is a first person narrative of the Perry expedition to Japan. Sailing in November 1852, Perry arrived in China in May of 1853 before proceeding to Japan. His small fleet, through determined ac……続きを見る

Henry Martyn Cist (February 20, 1839 December 16, 1902) was an American soldier, lawyer, and author who became a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War. In April 1862, Cist ……続きを見る

George Gordon Meade (December 31, 1815 November 6, 1872) was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer. During the Civil War he served as a Union general, rising from command of a brig……続きを見る

A trip through the ancient African Kingdom of Dahomey and description of the country and the king, Gelele and his customs. Annotated with Illustrations.続きを見る

The Oregon Trail is the gripping account of Francis Parkman's journey west across North America in 1846. After crossing the Allegheny Mountains by coach and continuing by boat and wagon to Westport,……続きを見る

During the last half of the nineteenth century Railroads were the life blood of the nation. Here are four short pieces describing the working of the Railroads at that time. Railway management, by E ……続きを見る