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T. F. Tout's "The History of England" presents a comprehensive and insightful analysis of England's tumultuous past, weaving together a tapestry of political, social, and cultural narratives. Tout e……続きを見る

Gilbert Moxley Sorrel (February 23, 1838 – August 10, 1901) was a staff officer and Brigadier-General in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States. 続きを見る

In "The Antiquities of Constantinople," Pierre Gilles provides a meticulous and thoughtful exploration of the historical and architectural landmarks of one of the world's most significant cities. Wr……続きを見る

In "White Slavery in the Barbary States," Charles Sumner presents a meticulous examination of the plight of European captives held by North African powers, specifically the Barbary States during the……続きを見る

In "Decisive Battles Since Waterloo," Thomas Wallace Knox offers a comprehensive analysis of key military engagements that have shaped the course of modern history, following the landmark Battle of ……続きを見る

In "The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier," Charles E. Flandrau weaves a rich tapestry of historical narrative and engaging anecdotes that illuminate the formative years of Minnesota's ……続きを見る

In "The History of Ballarat, from the First Pastoral Settlement to the Present Time," William Bramwell Withers meticulously chronicles the evolution of Ballarat from its early pastoral days to a thr……続きを見る

In "The Alexiad," Anna Komnene presents a vivid historical account of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, and the Byzantine Empire during the pivotal years of the First Crusade. Written in a sop……続きを見る

In "Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer," G. Moxley Sorrel offers an intimate and personal account of his experiences during the American Civil War as a member of General James Longstreet's……続きを見る

An Essential History of China: Why it Matters to Americans is exactly what the title says. In 150 pages, it reviews the ancient and dynastic history of China to provide a perspective about the depth……続きを見る

“A fierce, scholarly tour-de-force. . . . Hunting the Falcon brilliantly shows how time, circumstance and politics combined to accelerate Anne’s triumph and tragedy." ーTina Brown, New York Times Bo……続きを見る

Debunks the pervasive and self-congratulatory myth that our country is proudly founded by and for immigrants, and urges readers to embrace a more complex and honest history of the United States Whet……続きを見る

Aristotle is a rarity in the history of philosophy and science - he is a towering figure in the history of both disciplines. Moreover, he devoted a great deal of philosophical attention to the natur……続きを見る

Originally published in 1908, "The Book of Witches" is a popular history and overview of witchcraft by Oliver Madox Hueffer (1876 - 1931), a prolific writer and journalist who was renowned for his s……続きを見る

Aierzhen Scholar is an autobiographical novel by Cao Xuyun. In 1989 he was a brave young protester in the Tiananmen Square. The novel describes vividly the Tiananmen Square Massacre at the June 4th ……続きを見る

**THE BESTSELLING MODERN CLASSIC. OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD. 'Brilliant and hilarious' GRAYSON PERRY 'A delightful read' SUNDAY TIMES 'Laugh out loud' MARTIN PARR 'Absolutely brilliant' JENNIF……続きを見る

Examines the colonization of Goa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and the durability of Portuguese rule. How did the colonization of Goa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries take pla……続きを見る

In "Xerxes," Jacob Abbott crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the life and reign of the Persian King Xerxes I. Abbott's literary style is characterized by a blend of engaging storytelling……続きを見る

"Absolutely compelling... Nations without men like Beckwith simply don't survive." ー Wall Street Journal Wanted: Volunteers for Project Delta. Will guarantee you a medal. A body bag. Or both. The d……続きを見る

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people……続きを見る

In 'President's Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to Trump (1789-2017),' readers are offered a profound glimpse into the evolving landscape of American rhetoric and political commitment. This anth……続きを見る

At 60 manuscript pages and 100 sources, Target Iran is of the new genre of eBooks on critical political subjects written for the modern reader who requires reliable background information to reach a……続きを見る

China, the world's most populous nation, has always exerted great influence on the traditional kingdoms and modern states of Southeast Asia. Today, history and culture continue to shape the modern r……続きを見る

**New York Times Bestseller Now part of the HBO docuseries "Exterminate All the Brutes," written and directed by Raoul Peck Recipient of the American Book Award The first history of the United State……続きを見る

The Mind of the Master Class tells of America's greatest historical tragedy. It presents the slaveholders as men and women, a great many of whom were intelligent, honorable, and pious. It asks how p……続きを見る

Whilst there has been much recent scholarly work on retailing during the early modern period, less is known about how people at the time perceived retailing, both as onlookers, artists and commentat……続きを見る

The period from 1690 to 1763 was a time of intense territorial competition during which Indigenous peoples remained a dominant force. British Nova Scotia and French Acadia were imaginary places that……続きを見る

New York Times Bestseller Edited and with an introduction by Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling and deeply beloved author of Bad Feminist and Hunger, this anthology of first-person essays ta……続きを見る

This book explores US foreign policy, specifically the history of America’s entry into the War of 1812, the First World War, the Korean War and the First Gulf War. Using a historical case study appr……続きを見る

Marx, the Body, and Human Nature shows that the body and the broader material world played a far more significant role in Marx's theory than previously recognised. It provides a fresh 'take' on Marx……続きを見る