History - Europe - General

Delve into the heart of the Roman Republic with "History of Julius Caesar," Volume 1, a detailed examination of one of history's most influential figures. Written by Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, this volume offers a unique perspective on Roman history and the...

H. G. Wells's "War and the Future" offers a prescient analysis of the First World War and its potential ramifications for the future of global politics and society. Written during the conflict, this insightful work delves into the war's historical context, dissecting its causes...

Volume II of this classic textbook covers the history of the Western tradition from the Enlightenment to the present day. With a focus on intellectual and cultural history, Johnson provides a rich overview of the major developments and movements that have shaped Western civilization,...

Explore the beauty and complexity of Europe through the eyes of George Henry Calvert, an American writer and diplomat who spent several years traveling the continent. From the cathedrals of England to the cafes of France and the ruins of Rome, Calvert captures the...

Delve into the rich history of Europe with this authoritative volume of the Cambridge Modern History series. With contributions from leading scholars of the time, this book offers a comprehensive look at the political, social, and cultural developments of the modern era.This work has...

This is a comprehensive history of the world from the earliest times to the present, compiled from original sources by some of the era's leading historians and philosophers. The modern part covers the era from the late Renaissance to the late 19th century, offering...

This comprehensive collection of historical documents sheds light on the Scots Brigade, a group of Scottish soldiers who served in the Dutch military over a period of three centuries. The book includes letters, diaries, and other primary sources that provide a fascinating glimpse into...

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...

A history of Europe from the late medieval period to the mid-17th century, covering the political, social, and cultural developments of the time. The book provides an overview of the major events and figures of the period, including the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the...

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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,...

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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...

In an empire such as Byzantium, where the large urban centres monopolised cultural activity and literary creation, writing texts in praise of local saints offered a noteworthy incentive for literary expression on the periphery. Between the establishment of Christianity on the island in the...

Argues that the experience of modernity is fundamentally spatial rather than subjective.What is special, distinct, modern about modernity? In How the World Became a Stage, William Egginton argues that the experience of modernity is fundamentally spatial rather than subjective and proposes replacing the vocabulary...

An examination of how the Jews--real and imagined--so challenged the Christian majority in medieval Europe that it became a society that was religiously and culturally antisemitic in new ways In medieval Europe, Jews were not passive victims of the Christian community, as is often...

This book presents the only comprehensive survey of the history of the region since 1945. It deals with the communist states of Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and Yugoslavia, but also has coverage of Greece. As an introduction to a complicated area and a complicated history...

During the Second World War, as the Soviet Red Army was locked in brutal combat against the Nazis, Joseph Stalin ended the state's violent, decades-long persecution of religion. In a stunning reversal, priests, imams, rabbis, and other religious elites--many of them newly-released from the...

Nowadays most consumers are aware of the European dimensions of their electricity supply. But what ideas lie behind this European network? In constructing electricity networks, "Europe" performed a Janus-faced function. On the one hand, a European network would bolster economic growth and peace. On...

The central topic in this volume is enlargement-induced institutional change of the European Union (EU). Ever since its embryonic stages, the EU has been a highly attractive organisation to join. The EU consists of 27 member states (2007) and after several rounds of accession...

Author: Andrew JamisonISBN-10: 8773075957ISBN-13: 9788773075951Publisher: Aalborg University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/1997Pages: 223Format: Paperback

Interlopers played a significant role in pre-modern world trade. The eighteenth century was a case in point; re-exports of colonial goods such as tobacco, sugar, tea and coffee increased dramatically after 1740. Originally dominated by the Dutch, these activities were increasingly taken over by...

The way and extent to which differences in economic systems and stage of development, and the impact of institutional changes affected the political economy and fiscal systems of regions, or vice versa, is the overall theme of this volume. One major problem is the...

This work observes how the political ideologies, social values, and theoretical paradigms of Eastern European scholars and politicians changed throughout the period of transformation following the 1989 political revolutions in Eastern Europe. The authors try to reinterpret the institutions, movements, and ideologies that allegedly...

Author: Robert Threshie Reid LoreburnISBN-10: 102371521XISBN-13: 9781023715218Publisher: Hutson Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2025Pages: 386Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.58lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

Author: John RuskinISBN-10: 1023699788ISBN-13: 9781023699785Publisher: Hutson Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2025Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.64d

"Flora Danica, Volume 11" is a meticulously detailed botanical record illustrating the plants found in the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway, the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein, and the counties of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst. Originally compiled in the 18th century, this volume offers a...

What is 'Central Europe'? Where do its borders lie? Does it even exist? Attempts to define it usually yield more questions than answers. But perhaps the wrong questions are being asked. Luka Ivan Jukic disentangles the enigma of Central Europe through its birth, death...

A sophisticated theoretical framework and up-to-date analysis of the Europeanisation of domestic party systems and political parties' policy stances. This book covers a range of contemporary topics: party systems, policy stances of political parties, opposition/co-operation over European integration, cleavage theory of party response to...

A sophisticated theoretical framework and up-to-date analysis of the Europeanisation of domestic party systems and political parties' policy stances. This book covers a range of contemporary topics: party systems, policy stances of political parties, opposition/co-operation over European integration, cleavage theory of party response to...

This fascinating book examines 50 capital crimes committed in Great Britain in the 20th century in which the accused was found guilty and either executed or sentenced to life imprisonment.Author: John J. EddlestonISBN-10: 1851093435ISBN-13: 9781851093434Publisher: ABC-CLIOLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2000Pages: 445Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 9.44h x 6.38w...

The book is an all-embracing survey of far-right politics in Europe: origins, development and impact. It is split into two main sections, part 1 comprising a number of longer essays on national traditions, themes etc., part 2 incorporating shorter entries on specific topics (arranged...

Over the course of nine lectures, Travers Triss educates on the evolution of the political economy and how the decisions and actions of previous and current leaders have shaped the most influential countries in Europe. Borrowing from popular publications like Adam Smith's The Wealth...

One of the intriguing questions of the post-Cold War era has been whether the EU will play a major global role in world politics as non-traditional threats and challenges came to the forefront. Launching new policies such as the Common Foreign and Security Policy,...