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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,...

During the Shoah, when six million Jews perished, many of them made significant efforts to resist the Nazi plan of total annihilation. Rescue and Resistance therefore played an integral role in opposing the destruction of European Jewry. Among those who resisted, sometimes with noteworthy...

The history of Scandinavia's integration into the European World-Economy during the long sixteenth century (ca. 1475-1625) is explored for the first time in this stimulating book. Although its focus is on the latter part of the period, the study brings together the long-term developments...

This fascinating volume details two millenia of Arctic exploration driven by a hunger for commercial routes to the orient, colonization, exploitation of the natural resources of North America, and the pursuit of fame and glory. Included are the contributions of the Norse, Irish, Iberians,...

Using sources in Japanese, Chinese and American archives, this text reassesses Woodrow Wilson's agenda at the Paris Peace Conference. It argues Wilson did not "betray" China, but negotiated a compromise with the Japanese to ensure that China's sovereignty would be respected in Shandong Province.Author:...

Thomas More's Utopia in Early Modern Europe provides the first complete account of all the editions of Utopia, whether vernacular or Latin, printed before 1650, together with a transcription of all the prefatory materials they contain. The reception of the idea of Utopia in...

Drawing on recent studies of the links between empire, colonialism, and genocide, Nazi Empire, 1871-1945 examines German history from 1871 to 1945 as an expression of the aspiration to imperialist expansion and the simultaneous fear of destruction by rivals. Acknowledging the important differences between...

European Heritage, Dialogue and Digital Practices focuses on the intersection of heritage, dialogue and digital culture in the context of Europe. Responding to the increased emphasis on the potential for heritage and digital technologies to foster dialogue and engender communitarian identities in Europe, the...

On 25 April 1950 the Republic of the South Moluccas was proclaimed in Ambon Town. Not until December, after a breakdown in negotiations and a protracted battle, did the Indonesian army take control of Ambon Island. In remote parts of inhospitable Ceram, RMS remnants...

John Addington Symonds (1840-1893) was an English poet and literary critic. This is a facsimile reprint of his book Renaissance in Italy, Part 1: The Catholic Reaction, taken from the 1886 edition.Author: J. a. SymondsISBN-10: 1434408019ISBN-13: 9781434408013Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2024Pages: 414Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize:...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

"The Goddesses in Congress at Olympus-on-Spree" offers a satirical glimpse into the political and social issues of its time. This volume, drawn from the Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets, presents a sharp critique of societal norms and political figures, employing wit and allegory to...

"Historical Sketches of Europe . . . Compiled From Several Centuries and Adorned With Ioriginal Drawings" offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Europe as seen through the eyes of Joseph De Buelow. Published in 1860, this volume provides a series...

A new English translation of the classic work by Adolf Hitler. This edition brings together the best, timeliest, and most interesting passages from the original two-volume work. It includes a detailed Introduction, section headings, helpful footnotes, bibliography, and a useful index.Mein Kampf is the...

Learn Serbian Fast: 1200 Essential Phrases for Travel, Communication, and Everyday Use for BeginnersTired of studying Serbian but still not being able to speak it?Learn Serbian Fast is designed for learners who want real communication, not endless grammar rules or academic explanations. This book...

Discover the Living Foundations of European Culture Through Family, Tradition, and Visual History.Families of Europa: A Visual Journey Through the Traditional Cultures of Old Europe by bestselling author-artist and award-winning historian Lochlainn Seabrook, is a richly illustrated exploration of Europe's foundational ethnic families as...

Author: Dave StoneISBN-10: 1917704747ISBN-13: 9781917704748Publisher: Moon BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2026Pages: 216Format: Paperback

For a year the headlines bore unbelievable stories. A president who's failing health was being hidden from the American people. A contentious election that would decide the path of America for decades. A Republican candidate, accused of bigotry and marital infidelities, who was almost...

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at on Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. The Promise of Ukraine:...

The purpose of this Element is to introduce the study of later Roman law (Byzantine law) to a wider academic audience. Currently a great deal of specialized knowledge is necessary to approach the field of Byzantine law. This Element works to break down the...

Musical Worlds in Yogyakarta is an ethnographic account of a vibrant Indonesian city during the turbulent early post-Soeharto years. The book examines musical performance in public contexts ranging from the street and neighbourhood through to commercial venues and state environments such as Yogyakarta's regional...

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...

Pandemics spread throughout early modern Germany on a regular basis and profoundly affected public policy and private lives. While plague was central, other diseases such as French pox, which appeared in the 1490s, were of concern as well. This volume examines both historical data...

This book brings the latest research and evolving historiographical developments on the Hispanic Atlantic world to a student audience. It highlights how the histories of diverse groups of individuals under Spanish rule were integral to Atlantic developments and dynamics. Author: Francisco A. Eissa-BarrosoISBN-10: 1032575115ISBN-13:...

The Missouri Mirobriga Project grew out of discussions held in 1981 and earlier concerning possible options for useful archaeological work in southern Portugal. Mirobriga was chosen because it was obviously a major Roman site already partially cleared but not fully published or understood. The...

"Old Christianity Against Papal Novelties" presents a historical and theological argument against the perceived innovations of the papacy. Written by Gideon Ouseley (1762-1839) and edited by Matthew Sorin, this work offers a perspective rooted in traditional Christian beliefs, contrasting them with what Ouseley considered...

Discourses On the Whole Book of Esther by George Lawson presents a detailed exploration of the biblical Book of Esther, offering readers profound insights into its narrative and moral lessons. Published in 1809, this work also includes sermons on crucial themes such as parental...

Unfree Lives illuminates Yemen's forgotten history of slavery, as well as the transregional dimensions of slave trading in the Red Sea and wider Indian Ocean world. By analyzing Arabic narrative and administrative sources, Magdalena Moorthy Kloss reconstructs the lives of women and men who...

What Is Socialism? presents a fascinating historical document: a verbatim transcript of a public debate held in Bristol in January 1841 between Robert Owen, a pioneering figure in utopian socialism, and Mr. John Brindley, a vocal opponent of Owenâ€(TM)s social and economic theories. This...

"The Making of the Western Mind" offers a concise yet comprehensive survey of European culture. Authored by Francis Sydney Marvin and Florence Melian Stawell, this book traces the intellectual and social currents that have shaped Western civilization. From ancient Greece to the modern era,...

This book aims to provide insights regarding business management and corporate expansion in Germany from the late 19th century until the end of World War II (periods of the Second Reich, the Weimar Republic, and National Socialism) from the perspective of comparative management studies....

The Archaeological Park of Százhalombatta was the first interactive display site presenting prehistoric monuments in Hungary. Created with generous support from the Százhalombatta Municipal Council, it was opened to the public in 1996. This unique establishment, offering a taste of Hungary's cultural heritage, was...

Er was tot nu toe geen boek beschikbaar voor het brede publiek over de Swifterbantcultuur (5000-3400 voor Chr.). En dat terwijll deze cultuur op de overgang van jagen-verzamelen naar akkerbouw en veeteelt uiterst belangrijk is binnen de Nederlandse archeologie. Deze cultuur is met name...

Wanderings in Corsica: Its History and Its Heroes Vol. I by Ferdinand Gregorovius is a work that blends travel writing with historical exploration, focusing on the island of Corsica, its rich past, and the notable figures who have shaped its identity. The book delves...

Through Scandinavia to Moscow, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and...

"Bethink Yourselves!" by Leo Tolstoy (translated by V. Tchertkoff). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. So much contention, so much anger, so much violence, and so much war exists in our world. It is...

A life-course approach to health and well-being has become a pillar in health policy-making; for example, Member States of the WHO European Region in the 2015 Minsk Declaration resolved to make greater use of a life-course approach in health policies. However, strategies for implementation...

This monograph explores the biography of an enigmatic type of material culture: the perforated wedges from the Early Neolithic (c. 5000-4000 cal. BC) in northwestern Europe. These themes are explored in a multi-facetted approach which compares the finds from three regions: the so-called source...

From the 1960s onwards the clothing industry in the Neth- erlands and elsewhere in the European Union, experienced a deep crisis. Numerous firms went bankrupt and workers lost their jobs. Imports from low wage countries started providing the bulk of retailers' collections. However, in...

The way elderly persons living at home are cared for is changing. By placing more emphasis on the responsibility of family members in caring for needy older persons, the Netherlands is moving towards a family-oriented care model. But how is this category of elderly...

The public library is the biggest cultural institution in the Netherlands, with around 4 million members and 130 million items lent each year. From an organization primarily concerned with lending books, the library is being transformed into a cultural center. This study describes possible...