History - Europe - General

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,...

A poignantly written and graphically described story of the pleasure and pain endured as an evacuee during World War Two. Like so many of his young friends and relatives, John Wright was required to leave the love and care of his parents in Middlesbrough...

Focusing on an area roughly equivalent to the contemporary state of North Rhine-Westphalia, this description of popular religious life between 1830 and 1880 revises established postitions of German historiography. It depicts thee increasing laicization of the first half of the nineteenth century, with its...

Soviet history has seldom been of such importance--both to historians and to a broader public in the USSR--as it now is. In this timely volume, scholars from both sides of the Atlantic, using a breadth of source material including Soviet archives and the local...

Through crusades and expulsions, Muslim communities survived for over 500 years, thriving in medieval Europe. This comprehensive study explores how the presence of Islamic minorities transformed Europe in everything from architecture to cooking, literature to science, and served as a stimulus for Christian society...

In Bathing in the Roman World, Fikret Yegul examines the social and cultural aspects of one of the key Roman institutions. Guiding the reader through the customs, rituals, and activities associated with public bathing, Yegul traces the origins and development of baths and bathing...

Recent studies of the Cold War transcend a narrow focus on four decades of superpower rivalry, recognizing that leaders and governments outside of Washington and Moscow also exerted political, economic, and moral influence well beyond their own borders. One striking example was the Ostpolitik...

This is the first full-scale analysis of the social and political transformation of the nobility of Holland during the revolt against Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In the age of Rembrandt, nobles seemed to have been obliterated by the rising bourgeois merchants....

This 1985 book is the study of the history of a group of villages, and one large town, that lie in the lagoons that surround Venice. Although written by an architect, it is not concerned solely with architecture, but with the whole history of...

This book examines the role of royal families in European diplomacy before the outbreak of the First World War. It argues against the prevailing orthodoxy that has sought to marginalize the role of monarchs, and shows that monarchs remained significant political actors in pre-1914...

Beyond Reasonable Doubt and Probable Cause: Historical Perspectives on the Anglo-American Law of Evidence delves into the evolution of evidentiary doctrines within the Anglo-American legal system, focusing on their development from the early modern period to the twentieth century. This book examines the historical...

In the decades between the French Revolution and the first stirrings of liberalism in the 1830s, German political culture defined itself apart from that of its neighbors to the west. Focusing on the career of Johann Cotta, the preeminent publisher of his generation, this...

Territories of Grace offers a sophisticated model of cultural change in early modern rural society, by examining the religion of villagers in the French diocese of Grenoble during the Counter-Reformation. Keith P. Luria describes the encounter of village and official forms of piety, arguing...

Maria Rentetzi surveys the experimental practices of radioactivity research in early-twentieth-century Vienna, focusing on radioactive materials, instruments, women's work in physics, and gendered skills. She shows how experimental cultures in radioactivity-scientific practices employed by gendered subjects who shared a certain material and epistemic style...

The Battle of the Somme, as described by the Times, is republished in this highly illustrated volume. Photographs, maps, and accounts are shown along with a comprehensive history of the battle. When war was declared in August, 1914, the Times under its chief editor,...

Today, we see that the number of Muslims exceeds 2 billion. A huge increase from when this book was written in 1921, when they numbered 250,000,000. As with any other religion, there are different factions competing and fighting for dominance. Their movement into traditionally...

"The International Anarchy 1904-1914" is a profound analysis of the diplomatic and political landscape leading up to the First World War. G. Lowes Dickinson explores the intricate web of alliances, secret treaties, and national rivalries that characterized European relations in the decade preceding the...

"China and Europe: Intellectual and Artistic Contacts in the Eighteenth Century" by Adolf Reichwein is a comprehensive historical exploration of the profound cultural and intellectual interactions between East and West during the Age of Enlightenment. This scholarly work examines how Chinese philosophy, aesthetics, and...

"A History of European Diplomacy, 1451-1789" provides a comprehensive survey of the political interactions and strategic maneuvers that defined Europe from the mid-15th century to the outbreak of the French Revolution. Written by the historian R. B. Mowat, this work examines the evolution of...

This edited collection is the first volume solely dedicated to research on Johann Gottfried Herder's understanding of history, time, and temporalities.Although his ideas on time mark an important transition period that advanced the emergence of the modern world, scholars have rarely addressed Herder's temporalities....

In 1961 Robert van Gulik published his pioneering overview of Sexual Life in Ancient China. This edition of the work is preceded by an elaborate Introduction by Paul Rakita Goldin assessing the value of Van Gulik's volume, the subject itself, and its author. The...

In "The Adventures of Human Thought", George Boas provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the major traditions that have shaped European philosophy from its origins to the early 20th century. This foundational work traces the evolution of intellectual inquiry, examining how humanity's shifting...

A cultured, engaging collection of historical vignettes ranging from prehistoric times to the early 20th century - all focused on the ancient roads, tracks and pathways of Europe For a million years people have been traveling throughout Europe. From the mysterious homo antecessor which...

This open access book examines intelligence orga­ni­zation in sixteenth-century Sweden. The specific aim is to examine the intelligence networks organized in Sweden during the reigns of Gustav Vasa, Erik XIV and Johan III. The study explores the operation of the intelligence networks and compares...

The Empty Cathedral: How Europe Lost Its Faith and Its NerveBy Lucas AlmanzaFor centuries, Europe was defined by a shared moral and spiritual vision - one sustained by faith, duty, and a sense of transcendent purpose. Today, its cathedrals stand intact while the beliefs...

Want to speak Slovenian with confidence fast? This friendly, no fluff phrasebook gives you exactly what you need: simple words, crystal clear phrases, and easy pronunciations you can use from day one. Whether you're flying to Ljubljana or Bled, visiting family, or leveling up...

In the heart of 19th century France, where the serene beauty of the countryside masks the complex tapestry of human emotion, a tale unfolds that challenges the very essence of family relationships and moral dilemmas. This historical fiction novel, once lost to time, emerges...

This book is the first to examine understandings and experiences of fatness in early modern Europe (c. 1450-1700), uncovering attitudes towards fat bodies across England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain through interdisciplinary analysis.Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how early modern Europeans perceived...

This detailed study of eighty European journeys examines the everyday spatial concerns of nineteenth-century travelers, with a focus on travelers from the Netherlands and North-Sea region.Author: Anna GeurtsISBN-10: 1032769807ISBN-13: 9781032769806Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/26/2025Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.57d

The regular public transmission of news was one of the great inventions of the Renaissance. This Element, while offering a general account of news in the period, will convey the latest research results concerning the dynamics and significance of this major development. Drivers of...

From the mid-nineteenth century until the end of WWI, the Sutherland Estate was the largest landed estate in western Europe; at 1.1 million acres, the ducal family owned almost the entire county of Sutherland as well as a further 30,000 acres in England. The...

In an exciting new approach to witchcraft studies, The Witch in the Western Imagination examines the visual representation of witches in early modern Europe. With vibrant and lucid prose, Lyndal Roper moves away from the typical witchcraft studies on trials, beliefs, and communal dynamics...

Europe's unquenchable flames, from hearth to Pyrocene, reveal a civilization's combustible coreThis work offers a sweeping history of Europe told through flame--and a history of fire refracted through Europe's landscapes, sciences, and empires. Drawing on and substantially updating his classic Vestal Fire, Stephen J....

This open access book explores the story of early modern Swedish sailors and merchants captured and enslaved in the North African territory then known as 'Barbary' (Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco), and the efforts of their families, communities, and consuls to ransom them. Swedes...

Since the 1970s, historians have claimed that an insatiable 'will to know' has powered the growing concern with male homosexuality across Europe and the West, especially from the late nineteenth century onwards. Unwilling To Know challenges this dominant narrative by demonstrating how, unlike in...

"Stultifera Navis", also known as "The Ship of Fools", is a timeless satirical work that explores the follies and vices of humanity. Attributed to W.H. Ireland, this edition offers a glimpse into the moral landscape of its time, presenting a cast of characters embodying...

"The Spectator," compiled here in one volume, represents a cornerstone of early 18th-century British literature. Penned by Richard Steele and Joseph Addison, these essays, originally published in periodical form, offer a fascinating glimpse into the social customs, manners, and intellectual debates of their time....

"The Chess Congress Of 1862" offers a detailed record of the prestigious chess tournament held in London. This meticulously compiled volume features a comprehensive collection of games played during the congress, showcasing the strategies and skill of the era's leading chess masters. In addition...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...