History - Europe - General

New English translation of this classic work by Adolf Hitler, in fully readable American English. Includes numbered section headings, helpful footnotes, index, and bibliography. Mein Kampf has not appeared in a new English version since the 1940s, and all existing editions are poorly translated....

A new English translation of the classic work by Adolf Hitler. This edition brings together the best, timeliest, and most interesting passages from the original two-volume work. It includes a detailed Introduction, section headings, helpful footnotes, bibliography, and a useful index.Mein Kampf is the...

New English translation of this classic work by Adolf Hitler, in fully readable American English. Includes numbered section headings, helpful footnotes, index, and bibliography. Mein Kampf has not appeared in a new English version since the 1940s, and all existing editions are poorly translated....

The global history of the rise and transformation of bookstores, from medieval book merchants to today's neighborhood indies Whether it's a local indie bookshop, an online megaretailer, or a chain bookstore, the place we buy books is an essential part of our reading lives....

What if the fate of a nation rested on the shoulders of farmers, widows, and a commander who refused to run? The Siege of Eger is the unforgettable true story of one of history's most astonishing last stands-where 2,000 defenders faced down an empire...

Author: Derek KruegerISBN-10: 1009648330ISBN-13: 9781009648332Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2026Pages: 356Format: Hardcover

This revised and updated edition of Why Europe? offers a historical as well as thematical insight into the development of the European Union. Will Ukraine ever be an EU member? Why don't we have a European army yet? Does crisis make the EU stronger?...

This book examines the influence and strategic efforts of the Comintern, the agency created in 1919 by Lenin to promote world revolution, during the Spanish civil war. The author explores how Soviet actors took control of the War Commissariat and the Republican Government's foreign...

There has been quite a bit of scholarship on the history of the space race, but collaboration in space has received little attention and has usually been dismissed as a propaganda side show. This book thus fills a critical gap by showing the importance...

The rise of German science and technology in the nineteenth century had a significant impact on food production on a global scale. The spread of scientific methods facilitated the emergence of those mass markets that determine consumption patterns up until today. This book analyses...

Unlock the Untold Stories and Hidden Truths of Ancient Greece You've heard of epic battles and mighty gods, but what about the theory that Alexander the Great was still alive as his body was being prepared for burial?This is the hidden face of ancient...

Bulgaria: The Unseen Heart of Europe's Enduring SpiritTucked away in the Balkans, Bulgaria has long been overshadowed by empires, its compelling story often overlooked. From Roman and Byzantine rule to the centuries-long Ottoman domination, this resilient nation was kept behind closed doors. Through it...

What if the West, which we often perceive as a united bloc, was in fact deeply fractured? *The Two Wests: How the Empire Betrayed the Enlightenment* takes you on a fascinating intellectual journey, challenging the illusion of a homogeneous Western civilisation. Far from being...

Origines, Or Remarks On The Origin Of Several Empires, States And Cities, Volume 4, by William Drummond, explores the foundational histories of prominent ancient civilizations. This volume delves into the origins and early development of various empires, states, and cities, providing insights into their...

Title: An Elementary Text-Book of Metallurgy ... Second edition. With numerous illustrations.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known...

This open access book presents a groundbreaking new perspective on European imperialism in Africa, by focusing on the role of Dutch private entrepreneurs in colonial activities during the so-called 'Scramble for Africa'. Distinguishing between a state-based 'Partition of' and an actor-based 'Scramble for' Africa,...

"The Elements of Heraldry" by William Henry Whitmore, originally published in 1866, offers a detailed exploration of the principles and technical language of heraldry. This comprehensive guide serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding the historical significance and artistic conventions of...

Begun in 1966, The World Today Series offers a penetrating look into every nation-its geographical setting, history, current government, politics, cultures, economy, as well as its problems and prospects. The up-to-date content is effectively supplemented with maps, photographs, original art, and comprehensive bibliographies. As...

Travel on an epic journey through the history of Radio Luxembourg - the 'Great 208'. Nathan Morley traces the origins of Luxembourg, celebrating the early pioneering spirit and unearthing long forgotten characters and programmes. Featuring exclusive contributions from stars of the golden age of...

"The Black Plague Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Black Plague Management" is an indispensable guide providing comprehensive insights into understanding, managing, and overcoming the historical scourge of the Black Plague. Delving into the pathophysiology, transmission, and epidemiology, this book offers a detailed exploration...

"Black Plague Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" takes you on a profound journey through the historical roots, biological intricacies, and psychosocial dimensions of the infamous Black Plague. From its historical origins to modern-day implications, this guide offers a comprehensive exploration of symptoms, transmission, and risk...

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol-6 is the final volume of a six-volume work by Luigi Lanzi. The work is a comprehensive history of painting in Italy from the 13th to the 18th centuries, and it is considered to be one of the...

In November 2008 Barack Obama was elected as President of the United States after a campaign that promised change and renewal. Many in the United States - and Europe - hoped for a new beginning. But what has been achieved? The nineteen essays in...

In addition to the Europe of commerce, technology and science which is in the process of gradual formation there is another quite essential Europe - the citizens' Europe - which is something of a poor relation, even though it is a reality which everyone,...

A Survey of European policy of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons between 1988 and 1992, a period of great interest. During those years, an earthquake has shattered the political landscape in Europe. Politicians, citizens and researchers still struggle with adapting to the new reality. Nevertheless,...

A splendid book this"Salus Vienna Tua", from the orginal work of British historian Henry Elliot Malden thet provides a detailed account of the intricate machinations between the Habsburgs and the Ottomans. Malden's description of the siege itself is masterly and always a fresh reading....

This volume brings together a selection from the papers presented at the inaugural conference of the European Society for the History of Political Thought, held at the European University Institute in Florence (6-7 July 2009). It forms a small and partial testimony of the...

Horror and Harm: Rudolf von Deventer's Treatise on Gunpowder and Fireworks, c. 1585 offers a transcription and translation from German into modern English of a unique and spectacularly illustrated sixteenth-century manuscript on war and festival culture during the reign of the Danish King Frederik...

"Greece Through the Ages: A Concise Guide" is part of a comprehensive series dedicated to exploring the histories of various nations. This engaging book provides a solid understanding of the key events, influential figures, and societal changes that have shaped Greece over the centuries....

Whether you are a student, a curious traveller, or someone eager to delve into the history of Cyprus, "Cyprus Through the Ages: A Brief History" proves to be an invaluable resource. This book is part of a series of books about the history of...

What does it mean to be human in an age of rapid technological advancement? Are we on the brink of transcending our biological limitations, or are we losing touch with the essence of what it means to be human? Emerging technologies challenge our understanding...

This book examines the innovative and supportive role that the Council of European Municipalities and Regions has played in the process of European integration, focusing on the idea of a federal state centred on municipalities, the basis of Western democracy. The author's analysis considers...

A Basque Patriot in New York traces the incredible journey of a young jelkide (Basque Nationalist Party activist and patriot) from Victoria-Gasteiz. Born to a nationalist family in the Araban capital and a staunch nationalist from a very young age the book follows Jose...

European Mennonite Voluntary Service tells the story of the Mennonite-related work camp movement and its efforts to organize volunteers to help reconstruct Europe after World War II. "I am impressed by such an intense history on service. Here are our roots. Today Christliche Dienste...

We wrote this book as the result of a number of passionate, and it must be admitted heated, conversations on the EMU question before Christmas 2011, around the time of the Fiscal Compact, which led to a first draft in January this year. We...

Relations between Jews and their neighbours in eastern Europe have long been perceived, both in the popular mind and in conventional scholarship, as being in a permanent state of conflict. This volume counters that image by exploring long-neglected aspects of inter-group interaction and exchange....

An ordinary young soldier's view of both sides of a great conflict This a companion book the Leonaur title 'A conscript for Empire'. Like young Philippe Schwein the author of that book, Johan Christian Maempel was a Rhinelander who found himself in the service...

Two of Wellington's officers tell their stories of war This book contains personal accounts giving the perspectives of two young British officers of infantry during the Peninsular War in Spain against Napoleon's French forces. Each account is comparatively short and they have been published...

An intimate portrait of war There are books which report the experience of war and then there are a few that enable the reader to step into another's life to share war, both in the mind and the flesh. Red Dust is such a...

An incredible adventure from the Great War This is a unique and riveting book. The steamer Tara and her crew spent the early part of WW1 patrolling the Northern Channel between England and Ireland before a transfer to coastal duties off Egypt and Libya....

An account of a young Scottish soldier at war in Spain Joseph Donaldson was so desperate for adventure as a child that he ran away to sea. He soon discovered his mistake and joined the army instead. He was soon sent to Portugal with...

The Great War in the Middle East as seen by a British artilleryman Antony Bluett, a serving member of the Honourable Artillery Company, has given us a vital account of the Great War as it was fought in the Egyptian Desert, across the Sinai...

A young British soldier who went to war on two wheels When the Great War broke out, the author of this book decided to leave his university studies and join the struggle. What attracted him immediately was the potential to combine his military service...

A British regiment in two campaigns during the Great War This is the story of a territorial regiment-the 4th Royal Berkshire Regiment-during the First World War. Its title makes reference to its famous Welsh dragon cap badge and its regimental patch-a blue heart. Although...

The retreat from Mons by men from some of from Britain's finest county regiments The author of this book was a relative of Queen Victoria and a regular soldier. He had served in the Sudan with the Camel Corps and eventually became a Divisional...

A British regiment in two campaigns during the Great War This is the story of a territorial regiment-the 4th Royal Berkshire Regiment-during the First World War. Its title makes reference to its famous Welsh dragon cap badge and its regimental patch-a blue heart. Although...

The East African Campaign through a British Army Doctor's eyes The author of this book-a practicing doctor in the British Army-had already served on the Western Front in the early months of the Great War and had actually become a P. O. W. at...

Machine Gunners in the desert The development of the rapidly firing machine gun had been gathering pace throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century. By the time of the Great War it had reached a point of deadly and devastating efficiency. Now, specially...

FAILED ACTOR TO SOLDIER & NINE YEARS SERVICE (FROM 1806-1815) A YOUNG SCOT'S EXPERIENCES OF WAR IN SOUTH AMERICA, SPAIN & FINALLY AT WATERLOO - Originally written anonymously this is the first-hand account of a 16 year old Edinburgh man who joins the Highland...

FAILED ACTOR TO SOLDIER & NINE YEARS SERVICE (FROM 1806-1815) A YOUNG SCOT'S EXPERIENCES OF WAR IN SOUTH AMERICA, SPAIN & FINALLY AT WATERLOO - Originally written anonymously this is the first-hand account of a 16 year old Edinburgh man who joins the Highland...