History - Europe - General

"History of Civilization in Europe" by M. Guizot offers a sweeping overview of the forces that shaped European society. Exploring the evolution of social institutions, political systems, and cultural norms from the fall of the Roman Empire through the early modern period, Guizot provides...

Dicuili Liber De Mensura Orbis Terrae, a valuable contribution to the field of historical geography, offers a glimpse into the world as perceived by scholars during the Carolingian era. Written by the Irish monk Dicuil, this treatise provides a detailed account of the known...

Discover the rich tapestry of the past with Ellen D. Larned's comprehensive "History of Windham County, Connecticut." This meticulously researched volume delves into the formation and evolution of Windham County, offering a detailed account of its early settlements, pivotal historical events, and the lives...

In this issue: we begin with an article exploring the SS-Jagdverbande, the elite units of the Waffen-SS, followed by a biography of the Latvian volunteer Miervaldis Adamson. Next, we delve into the history of the Tagliamento Legion of the Italian Social Republic, the 162nd...

This book provides a basis for comparative evaluation of Romania\u2019s military reform efforts, especially in comparison with the new NATO members, and highlights the progress made since the first round of NATO enlargement. The contributors are all civilian and military specialists directly involved in...

London, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book...

Prague has been a center of university education for centuries, and in this book, Josef Petráň and Lydia Petráňová guide us through the history and architecture of Prague's diverse universities, enlightening us about academic life and the integral role played by the universities in...

This volume demonstrates how German expansion in the Second World War II led to shortages, of food and other necessities including medicine, for the occupied populations, causing many to die from severe hunger or starvation. While the various chapters look at a range of...

Author: Kevin McDermottISBN-10: 3319770683ISBN-13: 9783319770680Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2018Pages: 311Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.75d

Analyses the literary qualities and characteristics of First World War reportageExamines British and American authors, comparing their texts to the traditional rhetoric of First World War writingProvides a unique account of how the liminal experience of the Great War was expressed through literary journalism...

Almost a thousand years before the birth of Christ, Greeks rowed west on the Adriatic Sea, landed near what is now Brindisi, and ran form the heel of the boot of Italy to the place where Rome stands today. Hundreds of years later, Romans...

A gem of a personal exploration by Julia Kristeva, examining contemporary issues such as European identity, the role of religion in political life, and the meaning of equality for women.Author: Julia KristevaISBN-10: 1892746476ISBN-13: 9781892746474Publisher: Other Press (NY)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2000Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.30h x...

There was life before the fall. 1989 was a year of astonishing and rapid change: the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and an end to an entire way of life for millions of people behind the...

Author: F. G. Maj R. MauriceISBN-10: 1845742974ISBN-13: 9781845742973Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2005Pages: 476Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.06d

Author: W. H. JamesISBN-10: 1845742117ISBN-13: 9781845742119Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2005Pages: 376Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.84d

Author: E. RiddeellISBN-10: 1845741552ISBN-13: 9781845741556Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2005Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.74d

Author: QuexISBN-10: 1843421348ISBN-13: 9781843421344Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2001Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.76d

How we define border studies is transforming from focussing on "a line in the sand" to the more complex notions of how constituting a border is practiced, sustained and modified. In the expansion of borders studies, the areas explored across Europe and Asia have...

Dundee were the punch-drunk underdogs when they chased European Cup glory after winning the league in 1962. AC Milan, Benfica and Real Madrid were at the peak of their powers and Ipswich would represent England after winning the league under Alf Ramsey. Dundee were...

The result of extensive collaboration among leading scholars from across Europe, Conceptual History in the European Space represents a landmark intervention in the historiography of concepts. It brings together ambitious thematic studies that combine the pioneering methods of historian Reinhart Koselleck with contemporary insights...

The Cold War was not only about the imperial ambitions of the super powers, their military strategies, and antagonistic ideologies. It was also about conflicting worldviews and their correlates in the daily life of the societies involved. The term "Cold War Culture" is often...

Conversations About History, Volume 1, includes the following 5 wide-ranging Ideas Roadshow Conversations featuring eminent historians. This collection includes a detailed preface highlighting the connections between the different books. Each book is broken into chapters with a detailed introduction and questions for discussion at...

Living since the mid-eighteenth century for several generations in the southeastern part of Austria-Hungary, surrounded by neighbors whose family names were Hungarian, Slavic, or, in increasing numbers, German, my French family name was a rarity, if not a curio, that was most often badly...

Leonhart Fuchs writes, in the dedicatory letter at the beginning of his herbal De Historia Stirpium, that there needed to be a reform in the medicine of the age. He says that hardly one in a hundred doctors knew more than a handful of...

In seeking to ascertain how others understood, constructed or used Canada's Confederation in 1867 as a model to be adapted or avoided, Globalizing Confederation explores the ideas and events that captured the imagination of people around the world.Author: Jacqueline KrikorianISBN-10: 1487521901ISBN-13: 9781487521905Publisher: University of...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Frederic William MaitlandISBN-10: 1408602776ISBN-13: 9781408602775Publisher:...

Open-air rock-art forms one of the most widely distributed categories of prehistoric culture with examples recognized across the Old and New Worlds. It is also one of the most threatened features of human heritage and is susceptible to accelerated decay as a result 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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...

Letters To N. Wiseman, Volume 1 presents a collection of correspondence penned by William Palmer, offering insights into religious and theological discussions of the 19th century. Addressed to Nicholas Wiseman, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, these letters delve into matters of faith,...

This is Volume 2 of the miscellaneous works of Thomas Abbt, a prominent German philosopher and writer of the 18th century. Abbt was a key figure in the German Enlightenment, and his writings cover a range of topics including philosophy, aesthetics, and history. This...

"Biographical History Of Gonville And Caius College, 1349-1897" offers a detailed account of the lives and careers of individuals associated with Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, from its founding in 1349. This comprehensive biographical register, meticulously compiled by Ernest Stewart Roberts, Edward John Gross,...

Reminiscences, Volume 2 by Charles Butler offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of a prominent 18th and 19th-century figure. This volume continues the author's personal recollections, providing invaluable insights into the social, political, and intellectual landscape of his era. Butler's keen...

"Prince Life" delves into the captivating biography of a prominent figure, brought to life by the skilled storytelling of George Payne R. James. Explore the intricate details of their life, set against the backdrop of European history. This biography offers insights into the world...

Dramatic Table Talk, Volume 3 offers a captivating glimpse into the world of theatre through a collection of scenes, situations, and adventures, both serious and comic. Drawn from theatrical history and biography, this volume continues to bring the stage to life with vivid anecdotes...

"Geschichte Der Pfarrei Plech Und Umgegend" offers a detailed historical account of the parish of Plech and its surrounding region. Written by Paul Ewald, this work delves into the rich tapestry of local history, exploring the religious, social, and cultural developments that have shaped...

Explore the fascinating world of historical coinage with "Johann David Köhler's ... Historischer Münz-belustigung, Volume 1." This meticulously researched volume, authored by Johann David Köhler and Johann Gottfried Bernhold, delves into the historical significance and cultural context of coins and currency. Uncover the stories...

""The Mystery Man of Europe: Basil Zaharoff"" by Dr. Richard Lewinsohn is a biography of the enigmatic and controversial figure, Basil Zaharoff. Zaharoff was a Greek-born arms dealer who became one of the richest and most powerful men in Europe during the early 20th...

Author: Stephen BonsalISBN-10: 1258451158ISBN-13: 9781258451158Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2012Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

Major European Governments is a comprehensive book written by Alex N. Dragnich. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political systems of major European countries. It covers the political history, structure, and functions of the governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the...

Title: History of Civilization in England.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 languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers,...

Title: The Historical Geography of Europe. Vol. 1.-Text. Vol. 2.-Maps.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 languages and...

Title: A Summer in Brittany ... Edited by Frances Trollope.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 languages and...

Title: The History of modern Greece, from its conquest by the Romans B.C. 146, to the present time.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...

Title: A History of Modern Italy, from the first French Revolution to the year 1850.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...

Title: The Liberty of Rome: a history, with an historical account of the liberty of ancient nations.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...

Title: India.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 languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,...

Title: The History of Charles the Eighth of France, or the Invasion of Naples by the French, etc.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...

Title: Statistical Analysis of the Census of the City of Edinburgh, 1851.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...

Title: The Visitation of Suffolk, made by William Hervey [in 1561] ... With additions from ... Jermyn, Davy, and other MSS. &c. Edited by J. J. Howard. [Extracted from "The East Anglian."]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of...