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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,...

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,...

As a rule, an author's correspondence possesses only a secondary interest, but Jacob Burckhardt's letters are of primary interest to students of history because of the nature of the man and of his major writings. Judgments on History and Historians, for example, consists not...

This study examines the troubadour ethic as expressed in the Provençal lyrics and the De Amore of Andreas Capellanus. It addresses, in particular, the question of the singularity and origin of the courtly love ideals and the relation of these ideals to the twelfth-century...

With color photos and maps detailing the events of the German defeat in Normandy, this is a must-have guide for any armchair historian or battlefield tourist Following the German counterattack at Mortain on August 7, 1944, Generals Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery decided to...

The Industrialisation of the Continental Powers is both a broad survey of the process of European industrialisation from the late eighteenth century to the First World War, and also a closely argued comparative economic study of how this process was experienced by different great...

The new edition of this important, wide-ranging and extremely useful textbook has been extensively re-written and expanded. Rab Houston explores the importance of education, literacy and popular culture in Europe during the period of transition from mass illiteracy to mass literacy. He draws his...

In the first attempt to cover the urban society of early modern Europe as a unified whole, Christopher Friedrichs challenges the usual emphasis on regional diversity by stressing the extent to which cities across Europe shared a common urban civilization whose major features remained...

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 examines the obsession for new technology that swept through Britain and Germany between 1890 and 1945. Drawing on a wide range of popular contemporary writings and pictorial material, it explains how, despite frequently feeling overwhelmed by innovations, Germans and Britons nurtured a...

Examining the institutionalization of relations between Japan and the EU, this book traces the historical development of the relationship from the post-war years, to the signing of the Japan-EU action plan in 2001, which marked a key turning point. Oliviero Frattolillo's analysis clearly demonstrates...

The Industrial Revolution is a central concept in conventional understandings of the modern world, and as such is a core topic on many history courses. It is therefore difficult for students to see it as anything other than an objective description of a crucial...

The neutrality maintained by Turkey during most of the Second World War enabled it to rescue thousands of Jews from the Holocaust in the Nazi-occupied or collaborating countries of Europe. This book shows how in France, the Turkish consuls in Paris and Marseilles intervened...

Product information not available.Author: Mark a. Burkholder,D. S. ChandlerISBN-10: 0313220387ISBN-13: 9780313220388Publisher: GreenwoodLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/28/1982Pages: 491Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.13d

Nationalism was ubiquitous in nineteenth-century Europe. Yet, we know little about what the nation meant to ordinary people. In this book, both renowned historians and younger scholars try to answer this question. This book will appeal to specialists in the field but also offers...

Author: Liman Von SandersISBN-10: 1845746228ISBN-13: 9781845746223Publisher: Naval & Military PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2005Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.79d

Among all topics of historical interest, none seem to merit as much attention and controversy as the Holocaust. Ironically, no topic is as poorly understood; distortion, confusion, and misinformation are the rule.In the years after World War Two, a few skeptics began to make...

Considered both a historical essay and a novel, "The Rose Avenue" is the fruit of eleven years of research, dozens of interviews, memories, and documents collected between San Marino and Milan, and investigations carried out across 12 countries, from Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to...

"The Geography of Witchcraft" is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the history and manifestation of witchcraft across various nations and eras. Written by the prolific occultist and scholar Montague Summers, this work serves as an essential companion to his broader historical studies, focusing...

First Published in 1972, Prelude to Modern Europe provides a political narrative, the social and economic background of events in Europe from 1815- 1914. There are chapters on the major powers, France, Germany, Russia, Italy and the Habsburg Empire with an epilogue.Author: Llewellyn WoodwardISBN-10:...

First published in 1965, The Latvian Republic is based on the official British documents, partly on German and other writings of the period and of the author's own experiences on a mission to Baltic Provinces in 1919.Author: Herbert A. Grant WatsonISBN-10: 103274359XISBN-13: 9781032743592Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

First Published in 1984, Ideas into Politics contains new and exciting research on the ideologies that have shaped twentieth century Europe. It look at reactionary and progressive ideas, at popular and official ideas, and at culture, artists, scholars and political thought. Author: R. J....

Recent years have shown an increase in interest in the study of cleanliness from a historical and sociological perspective. Many of such studies on bathing and washing, on keeping the body and the streets clean, and on filth and the combat of dirt, focus...

Crowned king at 20. Conqueror of the known world by 30. Leading his men from the front, he never lost a battle.Alexander the Great - One man. One empire. One legacy is a sweeping, immersive journey into the life of history's most legendary conqueror....

Nella seconda meta del XVI secolo, portoghesi e spagnoli arrivarono per mare, da est e da ovest, alle estremita dell'Asia: la sfericita della Terra divenne un'esperienza concreta, non piu solo un concetto. Gli europei avviarono un inglobamento del mondo che passo anche attraverso la...

"The Diary of H.M. the Shah of Persia, During His Tour Through Europe in A.D. 1873" offers a rare glimpse into the travels and observations of a 19th-century Persian monarch. Authored by J. W. Redhouse, this historical account details the Shah's journey through Europe,...

Title: Chronicles of the Castle of Amelroy, or Ammerzode; with some notices of its ancient barons. Illustrated by photographic views and portraits from original paintings by A. Dürer ... and others; with facsimiles of ... ancient documents.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library...

"Recollections" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), an English poet and banker who was a prominent figure in London's literary and social circles. Edited by William Sharpe, these recollections provide a rich tapestry of anecdotes, observations, and...

"Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe" by John Hewitt offers a comprehensive survey of European arms and armor from the Iron Age through the medieval period up to the seventeenth century. This meticulously researched work details the evolution of military technology, examining various types...

“Introduction To The Literature Of Europe In The 15th, 16th, And 17th Centuries, Volume 4” offers a comprehensive exploration of European literary achievements during a transformative period. Henry Hallam provides insightful analysis and historical context, guiding readers through the key literary movements, authors, and...

An Historical Essay on Architecture, Volume 1, by Thomas Hope, presents a comprehensive overview of architectural styles and theories from antiquity to the early 19th century. Published in 1840, this volume explores the evolution of architectural design, examining the influences of various cultures and...