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""Letters From Madeira In 1834"" is a book written by John Driver in 1838. The book is a collection of letters written by Driver during his visit to the island of Madeira in 1834. The letters provide a firsthand account of the island's history,...

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""A Political History of Japan During the Meiji Era: 1867-1912"" is a historical book written by Walter Wallace McLaren and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of Japan's political history during the Meiji era, which spanned from 1867 to 1912. The...

Zapoteca and Spanish Tales of Mitla, Oaxaca is a collection of folktales and myths from the Zapotec people of Mitla, a town in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. The book was compiled and translated by Elsie Clews Parsons, an American anthropologist who conducted fieldwork...

The Journal of the Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa from the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo is a travelogue written by the British explorer, Hugh Clapperton. The book documents his second journey into the heart of Africa, which took place between 1825...

""Ecclesiastical Communities And Their Ability To Induce Legal Customs: A Historical Synopsis And A Commentary"" is a book written by John Patrick Cook. The book provides a detailed historical overview and commentary on the role of ecclesiastical communities in the development and enforcement of...

The Mysteries Of All Nations: Rise And Progress Of Superstition, Laws Against Trials Of Witches, Ancient And Modern Delusions by James Grant is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of superstitions, witchcraft trials, and other delusions across different cultures and time periods....

""The Mystery Man of Europe Sir Basil Zaharoff"" is a biography written by Dr. Richard Lewinsohn that chronicles the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in European history. Sir Basil Zaharoff was a Greek-born arms dealer and financier who rose to prominence...

Noted Holocaust historian Michael Berenbaum writes, "The Holocaust raises important questions and resists easy answers." This book offers a six-stage, student centered inquiry-based pedagogy that addresses complex questions and invites construction of complicated answers. Why the Jews? Why were there so many followers? Did...

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the...

From the fifteenth to the sixteenth century, the janissaries were the scourge of Europe. Their ferocious spirit allowed their masters to extend their conquests from the Danube to the Euphrates. Their power was such that even sultans trembled. But by the end of the...

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A deadly continental struggle, the Thirty Years War devastated seventeenth-century Europe, killing nearly a quarter of all Germans and laying waste to towns and countryside alike. Peter Wilson offers the first new history in a generation of a horrifying conflict that transformed the map...

Carroll Quigley was a legendary teacher at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service. His course on the history of civilization was extraordinary in its scope and in its impact on students. Like the course, The Evolution of Civilizations is a comprehensive and perceptive look...

A fresh look into the monumental work of Paul Val ry, one of the major French literary figures of the twentieth century. Heir to Mallarm and the symbolists, godfather to the modernists, Paul Val ry was a poet with thousands of readers and few...

A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 Sometime around 1750, English entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding energies of steam and coal, and the world was forever changed. The emergence of factories, railroads, and gunboats propelled the West's rise to power in the nineteenth century,...

From the acclaimed military historian, a history of the outbreak of World War I: the dramatic stretch from the breakdown of diplomacy to the battles--the Marne, Ypres, Tannenberg--that marked the frenzied first year before the war bogged down in the trenches. In Catastrophe 1914,...

This classic book offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of Slovakia, from its establishment on the Danubian Plain to the present. While paying tribute to Slovakia's resilience and struggle for survival, it describes contributions to European civilization in the Middle Ages; the development...

Out of the Ghetto is an account of the developing interrelationship between the Jews and their Gentile environment unique in its breadth and objectivity. He presents the story of Jewish emancipation as a whole, from both Jewish and non-Jewish points of view. If the...

Get Lost in the Mystical and Wildly Fascinating World of Ancient Norse Mythology - Go Farther Than What's Shown in the Media and Uncover a Whole New World of Thrilling Tales and BattlesWhenever someone mentions Norse Mythology, chances are, your mind goes straight to...

Rare materials on Belarus are a potential treasure trove for the English language reader. A blank spot on the map for many, Belarus is an undiscovered mystery in the heart of Europe - undiscovered, because little has been published on the country's history and...

"Who Owns History? testifies to Eric Foner's lifelong personal commitment to writing histories that advance the struggle for racial equality and economic justice." --David Glassberg, The Sunday Star-Ledger History has become a matter of public controversy, as Americans clash over such things as museum...

When war broke out in Europe in 1914, it surprised a European population enjoying the most beautiful summer in memory. For nearly a century since, historians have debated the causes of the war. Some have cited the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; others have...

The Discovery of the Amazon: According to the Account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal and Other Documents is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book covers the exploration of the Amazon River and its surrounding areas by Spanish conquistadors in the...

This highly literate account by the son of President Zachary Taylor follows the author's Confederate commands in all three major theatres of the war, and provides a unique view of the Reconstruction period. "Taylor possessed literary art that approached the first rank."-Douglas Southall Freeman.Author:...

In this volume, Caroline Robbins adeptly presents a history of the Commonwealthmen, "a gifted and active minority of the population of the British Isles, who kept alive, during an age of extraordinary complacency and legislative inactivity, a demand for increased liberty of conscience." Caroline...

The Rise of Modern Yiddish Culture explores the transformation of Yiddish from a low-status vernacular to the medium of a complex modern culture. David Fishman examines the efforts of east European Jews to establish their linguistic distinctiveness as part of their struggle for national...

The world has recently learned of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save the lives of Jewish workers in his factory in Poland by bribing Nazi officials. Not as well known, however, are many other equally dramatic attempts to negotiate with the Nazis for the release...

The book "" Appreciations, with an Essay on Style "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and...

Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians is a book written by Woislav M. Petrovitch and published in 1915. The book is a collection of traditional Serbian stories, myths, and legends that have been passed down through generations. The stories include tales of heroic...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Renowned for his Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy and Reflections on History, Jacob Burckhardt (1818-1897) has well been described as "the most civilized historian of the nineteenth century." Judgments on History and Historians consists of records collected by Emil D rr from Burckhardt's...

"In each generation the human race has been tortured that their children might profit by their woes. Our own prosperity is founded on the agonies of the past." The Matyrdom of Man (1872) was one of the most controversial books of its day, slated...

In 1271, with the papal throne vacant for over two years, local officials locked the cardinals of the Catholic Church in a room, forcing them to select a new pope. From this inauspicious beginning arose the practice of the conclave, the highly secretive combination...

The 332nd Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment of the United States Army, active during World War I. The Regiment was formed on 30 August 1917 at Camp Sherman in Ohio as part of the 83rd Division. Following a number of months of training...

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The Story of the Goths by Henry Bradley is a fascinating history of the people that brought down the Romans.Author: Henry BradleyISBN-10: 1329844971ISBN-13: 9781329844971Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2016Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

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""Great Brilliancy Prize Games Of The Chess Masters"" by Fred Reinfeld is a chess book that features some of the most brilliant and exciting games played by the greatest chess players of all time. The book includes 100 games played by famous chess masters...

""An American In Europe: The Life Of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford"" is a biography written by Larsen, Egon that explores the life of Benjamin Thompson, an American who became a prominent figure in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Thompson, who...

A Letter To American Workingmen: From The Socialist Soviet Republic Of Russia is a book written by Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The book is a letter addressed to the working class of America, in which Lenin explains the principles of socialism and communism, and...

The Belgian Cookbook, written by Mrs. Brian Luck and originally published in 1915, is a comprehensive guide to the traditional cuisine of Belgium. The book contains a wide variety of recipes for appetizers, soups, main dishes, desserts, and other dishes that are popular in...

The Mystery Man of Europe Sir Basil Zaharoff is a book written by Dr. Richard Lewinsohn that delves into the life and legacy of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 20th century. Sir Basil Zaharoff was a Greek-born arms dealer, financier, and...

""And The Greeks: A Book Of Hellenic Recipes And Culinary Lore"" by Allan Ross MacDougall is a cookbook that explores the rich culinary traditions of Greece. The book is divided into sections that cover different aspects of Greek cuisine, including appetizers, soups, salads, main...

The Cossacks: Their History and Country is a book written by William Penn Cresson and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Cossack people, who were a group of warrior horsemen from the steppes of Eastern Europe and Asia. Cresson...

A detailed and moving account of the indignities and cruelties Jews have undergone at the hands of Christians and others in the West, from St John Chrysostom in the 4th century to Hitler in the 20th. Using Hitler's concentration camps as a point of...

International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) Book PrizeShortlist Social SciencesBeing "Dutch" in the Indies portrays Dutch colonial territories in Asia not as mere societies under foreign occupation but rather as a "Creole empire." In telling the story of the Creole empire, the authors draw...

"A first-rate journalist, Reid provides impressive evidence to support his hypothesis." --The Denver Post "A lively, thought-provoking book." --The Seattle TimesTo Americans accustomed to unilateralism abroad and social belt-tightening at home, few books could be more revelatory--or controversial--than this timely, lucid, and informative portrait...

Who were the German scientists who worked on atomic bombs during World War II for Hitler's regime? How did they justify themselves afterwards? Examining the global influence of the German uranium project and postwar reactions to the scientists involved, Mark Walker explores the narratives...

The first history of the ascent of American higher education told through the lens of German-American exchange. During the nineteenth century, nearly ten thousand Americans traveled to Germany to study in universities renowned for their research and teaching. By the mid-twentieth century, American institutions...