History - Europe - General

Although the first thing one learns about the 'Byzantine Empire' is that it was really the eastern Roman empire, scholars have preferred to call it 'Byzantine' in a repudiation of the self-conception and emic vocabulary of the inhabitants of that polity. The terminology of...

What do we mean by Western Civilization? When did the expression originate and why? At a time when there is a widespread perception that Western Civilization is undergoing a historic crisis, and when postmodernism, feminist theory, afrocentrism, deconstruction, and other current philosophical schools define...

Part of the Connections: Key Themes in World History series, The Globe Encompassed combines the most recent secondary work in the field with the author's own personal archival work to present a updated synthesis of the topic. The Globe Encompassed lays out in clear...

Originally given as a series of lectures between 1868 and 1871 and attended by Friedrich Nietzsche, on whom they had a formative influence, these Reflections on History present Burckhardt's quintessential view of the processes which have shaped and continue to shape European civilization.Jacob Burckhardt...

Told with scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy, this text provides important background information on Jewish life in Europe, the functions of the hierarchy within the Nazi government, and the psychological foundations of prejudice. Unlike other texts on the subject, A History of the...

Lex Frisionum is a pivotal legal text offering invaluable insights into the laws and customs of the Frisians during the early Middle Ages. Compiled to codify the traditional laws of Frisia, this document provides a detailed view of the social structure, legal practices, and...

The Tarot thru History takes you on a captivating journey through the evolution of tarot, blending historical depth with personal reflections from an experienced tarot reader. This is a guide to understanding how tarot transformed from a simple card game in medieval Europe into...

"Grammaire Des Dialectes Celtiques Dans Ses Rapports Avec La Langue Française" by C LÃ1/4cke, originally published in 1876, offers a detailed examination of Celtic dialects and their relationship to the French language. This work provides valuable insights into comparative linguistics and the historical development...

Embark on a captivating journey to Iceland in the summer of 1868 with Carl Wilhelm Paijkull's "A Summer in Iceland." This meticulously observed travelogue offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscapes, culture, and natural wonders of this Nordic island nation during a transformative period....

Little Ross is an attractive and unspoiled island and its lighthouse, beautifully designed by the famous Stevenson family, is officially a 'lesser' light, far away from busy sea lanes, at the summit of this remote Scottish island. The island was unknown to most people...

Austro-Hungarian Life In Town And Country is a book written by Francis H. E. Palmer in 1903. The book is a detailed account of life in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, covering topics such as culture, society, politics, and economics. The author provides a comprehensive overview...

Contents: Introduction (Alex Gibson); Earthen Enclosures in Britain & Ireland: An Introduction to the study of henges: time for a change? (Alex Gibson); Henging, mounding and blocking: the Forteviot henge group (Kenneth Brophy & Gordon Noble); Henges in Ireland: new discoveries and emerging issues...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Whilst Soviet communism and its relationship with modernity has been widely studied to date, the agrarian experiment in Eastern Europe has been relegated to the margins of historical analysis. In this comparative study, Alex Toshkov uncovers the history of agrarianism after the First World...

Title: A Winter Ramble in beaten tracts; or, ten weeks among German, Austrian, and Italian cities.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...

This book provides a neorealist explanation of transatlantic relations and explores key issues at the forefront of the relationship between the US and its European allies in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.Author: Lorenzo CladiISBN-10: 1032819529ISBN-13: 9781032819525Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2025Pages: 184Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.21h...

Delve into the fascinating and often brutal history of dueling with "The History of Duelling (Volume 2 of 2)" by J. G. Millingen. This meticulously reprinted historical text explores the intricate social customs, codes of honor, and underlying violence that fueled the practice of...

Explore the intricate relationship between religious thought and economic development in R. H. Tawney's seminal work, "Religion and the rise of capitalism: A historial study (Holland Memorial Lectures, 1922)". This enduring historical analysis delves into 17th-century religious beliefs and their profound impact on the...

This is a critical analysis of Goethe's masterpiece, Faust. The book focuses on the second part of the play, which is often considered more difficult and complex than the first. It examines the themes of redemption, knowledge, and the human condition that are central...

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,...

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,...

Follow the comical adventures of Harper, Scarlet and their family as they explore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and get up to all sorts of mischief A unique souvenir of the city for both children and adults Jan-Andrew Henderson is an award-winning author, historian and...

This beautifully illustrated guide by master draughtsman and Napoleonic expert Carl Franklin draws together extensive research and previously unpublished information to provide a new insight into the field artillery and uniforms of the Napoleonic Wars. The evolution of this new form of artillery is...

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 tells the story of how the French community embarked upon, sustained and prevailed in the Great War. The scholarly survey on France's role in the war blends diplomatic, military, social, cultural and economic history.Author: Stiphane Audoin-Rouzeau, Annette Becker, Stephane Audoin-RouzeauISBN-10: 0521666317ISBN-13: 9780521666312Publisher:...

This book explores the various ways imperial rule constituted and shaped the cities of Eastern Europe until the First World War in the Tsarist, Habsburg, and Ottoman empires. Author: Ulrich HofmeisterISBN-10: 0367655470ISBN-13: 9780367655471Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2024Pages: 378Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d

This ambitious pan-European overview explores the most significant causal factors, political developments, and societal forces that contributed to the perpetration of the Holocaust. Drawing on wide-ranging current scholarly expertise, this volume seeks to explain the genocidal scope and European dimensions of the crimes committed...

Ordinary victims' voices from the Holocaust are still far less recognized than those of the perpetrators, Volume III of The Cambridge History of the Holocaust centers upon victims' perspectives, examining their experiences, responses, and fates. Chapters encompass the ordeals of a range of persecuted...

This history of the Roman Empire has three purposes: to describe what was happening in the central administration of the Empire; to indicate how life went on in Italy and the provinces, in the towns, countryside and army camps; and to show how these...

Mountain of Paradise challenges conventional taxonomies of world civilizations by introducing a new and formidable candidate: the civilization of Greater California presently incubating as the evolution of California into a veritable nation-state or world commonwealth according to contemporary commentators and scholars. Through a series...

This volume presents findings from a series of RAND reports examining the Russia-Ukraine War s geopolitical and military consequences and identifies cross-cutting implications for U.S. policymakers.Author: Bryan Frederick, Alexandra T. Evans, Mark HvizdaISBN-10: 1977414591ISBN-13: 9781977414595Publisher: RAND CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2025Pages: 109Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.00h x...

"The Frontiers of Language and Nationality in Europe" explores the intricate relationship between language, national identity, and political geography in early 20th-century Europe. Léon Dominian examines how linguistic boundaries both reflected and influenced the formation of national borders and the development of national consciousness....