History - Europe - General

Author: Carlton Joseph Huntley Hayes, UnknownISBN-10: 0313240825ISBN-13: 9780313240829Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/17/1983Pages: 438Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d

A valuable and objective reassessment of the role of Serbia and Serbs in WWII. Today, Serbian textbooks praise the Chetniks of Draza Mihailovic and make excuses forthe collaboration of Milan Nedic's regime with the Axis. However, this new evaluation shows the more complex and...

A history of Germans' attempts to transform society through art in an age of revolution. For German philosophers at the turn of the nineteenth century, beautiful works of art acted as beacons of freedom, instruments of progress that could model and stimulate the moral...

���� Unveil the Unspoken Truths Behind the Conquest of the Americas ����Dive into a riveting exploration of one of history's most astonishing chapters - the audacious conquest of the Americas by a handful of daring conquistadors. This book peels back the layers of history...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Bread was the staple of the ancient Mediterranean diet. It was present in the meals of emperors and on the tables of the poorest households. In many instances, a loaf of bread probably constituted an entire meal. As such, bread was both something that...

This decisive contribution to the long-running debate about the dynamics of state formation and elite transformation in early modern Europe examines the new monarchies that emerged during the course of the 'long seventeenth century'. It argues that the players surviving the power struggles of...

This issue of History of Universities, Volume XXXIII / 1, contains the customary mix of learned articles and book reviews which makes this publication such an indispensable tool for the historian of higher education.Author: Mordechai FeingoldISBN-10: 0198865422ISBN-13: 9780198865421Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2020Pages:...

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: ChildeISBN-10: 0710309104ISBN-13: 9780710309105Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2005Pages: 382Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.48h x 6.16w x 1.20d

He is one of the best known faces in television comedy, yet the long-suffering vicar of Walmington-On-Sea is in real life a Christian of deep conviction. Perfectly cast as the eccentric vicar, constantly tetchy at the invasion of his church hall by Captain Mainwaring...

The Peninsular War, fought in Spain and Portugal in the early years of the nineteenth century has long fascinated students of the Napoleonic Wars-particularly those who are keenly interested in the campaigns of the British Army under the leadership of the 'great captain of...

Soldier, special agent, prisoner, escapee -- the further adventures of Lejeune In this second volume of Lejeune's memoirs he is despatched by Napoleon to Spain, to investigate and report on the state of French forces there and on the general progress of the war....

Soldier, artist, engineer, designer, writer, courtier This is a book by and about an exceptional and talented man, Lejeune epitomised the ideals of the age of revolutions and became an incomparable chronicler, in both words and pictures, of the reality of the Napoleonic era....

One of the most common assumptions about World War II is that the Jews did not actively or effectively resist their own extermination at the hands of the Nazis. In this powerful book, Benjamin Ginsberg convincingly argues that the Jews not only resisted the...

An evocative and lyrical history of Cyprus and the Mediterranean. Think of a place where you can stand at the intersection of Christian and Arab cultures, at the crossroads of the British, Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman and Egyptian empires; a place marked by the struggle...

This book brings together experts in Norwegian and Scottish legal, economic and political history to explore significant points of contact and similarities in the ways in which the laws of Scotland and Norway developed. It breaks new ground, considering Scots law in terms of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The Shelf2Life WWI Memoirs Collection is an engaging set of pre-1923 materials that describe life during the Great War through memoirs, letters and diaries. Poignant personal narratives from soldiers, doctors and nurses on the front lines to munitions workers and land girls on the...

Much has been written on witchcraft by historians, theologians, philosophers, and anthropologists, but nothing by scientists. This book aims to reappraise witchcraft by applying to it the advances in cognitive sciences.Author: Oscar Di Simplicio, Martina Di SimplicioISBN-10: 1032539348ISBN-13: 9781032539348Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2023Pages: 262Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The Witchcraft Reader offers a wide range of historical perspectives on the subject of witchcraft in a single, accessible volume, exploring the enduring hold that it has on human imagination. The witch trials of the late Middle Ages and the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries...

"A fascinating book about a remarkable family." --Edmund de Waal, author ofThe Hare with Amber Eyes One scattered family and 200 years of European turmoil told through the stories passed down by its undaunted women 'That's what happens when you listen to the stories...

Where does our fascination for 'heritage' originate? This groundbreaking comparative study of preservation in France, Germany and England looks beyond national borders to reveal how the idea of heritage emerged from intense competition and collaboration in a global context. Astrid Swenson follows the 'heritage-makers'...

This fascinating historical study traces the origins and experiences of Polish immigrants in the United States, from colonial times to the early 20th century. Kraitsir also delves into the complex history of Poland itself, providing valuable context for understanding the struggles and achievements of...

Anthony Tucker-Jones traces the evolution of the panzers from their modest beginnings to the most powerful German tanks used in World War II.Often it is assumed that Hitler's panzers stormed into action perfectly formed, driving through the armies of the Poles in 1939 and...

Witchcraft has always been a fluid and intriguing belief system that has enchanted and sometimes terrified humanity. Now in its third edition, A History of Witchcraft has established itself as the authoritative history of witchery and the occult. Beginning with magic in the ancient...

Benedetto Croce's History of Europe in the Nineteenth Century is a classic work of European history. In this sweeping narrative, Croce covers the major events and movements that shaped the continent during this pivotal century. From the French Revolution to the rise of industrialization,...

This student guide contains all of the materials that students need throughout the Holocaust and Human Behavior unit designed for Chicago Public Schools. This includes readings, photographs, and handouts, as well as space for students to complete the unit's formative and summative performance tasks.Author:...

Embark on a captivating journey through the hidden gems and vibrant landscapes of the Balkans with "Discovering Albania: A Comprehensive Travel Guide." This meticulously crafted guidebook is your key to unlocking the secrets of one of Europe's most enchanting destinations, where ancient history meets...

Although dominant in West European politics for more than a century, Christian Democratic parties remain largely unexplored and little understood. An investigation of how political identities and parties form, this book considers the origins of Christian Democratic "confessional" parties within the political context of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This book presents the life histories, drawn from a series of interviews conducted in the 1960s, of three prominent survivors of the Menshevik party: Lydia Dan, Boris Nicolaevsky, and George Denike. Each of these figures played an important role in the politics of Russia's...

This book is an introduction to the history of university-trained physicians from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth-century Enlightenment. While considered elite (in reputation and rewards) and successful, we know little of their clinical effectiveness. To modern eyes their theory and practice often seems...

Music has gained the increasing attention of historians. Research has branched out to explore music-related topics, including creative labor, economic histories of music production, the social and political uses of music, and musical globalization. This handbook both covers the history of music in Europe...

This book tells the dramatic story of the economic, social, political, and cultural transformation of Europe during the transition from the Cold War to the European Union. Ivan Berend charts, in particular, the overwhelming impact of the collapse of communism on every aspect of...

The battle of Lepanto was the last major battle between fleets of oar-powered war ships, and author Nic Fields examines this battle's status as a truly decisive battle in history.The battle of Lepanto has long been considered one of the decisive naval battles of...

The defeat of the Spanish Armada is one of the turning points in English history, and it was perhaps the defining episode in the long reigns of Elizabeth I of England and Philip II of Spain. The running battle along the Channel between the...

This book is the day to day diary with his photographs of a man in the front lines in the Western Desert during 1941/2. Bombed at night and trying to get intelligence photographs printed by day in extreme conditions, sometimes advancing and sometimes retreating...