History - Europe - General

Solidarity or Barbarism traces the multiple and complex roots of European peoples, and contrasts this pluralism with the recurring tragedy of ethnic cleansing, a tragedy which the authors argue has been all too common in European history. By presenting a new perspective on Europe's...

Wild Enlightenment charts the travels of the figure of the wild man, in each of his guises, through the invented domain of the bourgeois public sphere. We follow him through the discursive networks of novels, broadsheets, pamphlets, and advertisements and through their material locations...

The respected Times of India journalist reveals the truths and consequences of the country's unprecedented COVID-19 lockdown. On March 24, 2020, with approximately five hundred reported COVID-19 cases reported and only hours notice, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the most stringent national lockdown...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

Gorbachev's reforms in domestic and foreign policy were motivated by the overriding objective of making Soviet socialism a legitimate and viable alternative among the world community of nations. Drawing on recently opened archives, this study examines the radicalization of Gorbachev's reforms and the resistance...

This collaborative literary history of Europe, the first yet attempted, unfolds through ten sequences of places linked by trade, travel, topography, language, pilgrimage, alliance, disease, and artistic exchange. The period covered, 1348-1418, provides deep context for understanding current developments in Europe, particularly as initiated...

The King's Pilgrimage: With A Poem On "The King's Pilgrimage" By Rudyard Kipling This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and...

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Bolsheviki And World Peace: Introduction By Lincoln Steffens This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original...

In the magical world of seventeenth-century Venice-lacework palaces flickering in gleaming waterways, opulence and decadence, creative liberty, and political rigidity-we are astounded to find that La Serenissima's dozens of convents housed most of the city's well-to-do girls and women, many of whom had been...

Told in her own words, this is the incredible true story of one young woman's survival of Auschwitz and Belsen because she happened to play the cello.Although my head was shaved and I had a number on my arm, I had not lost my...

"This is the kind of book that haunts your dreams. Essential reading for anyone who has known what it is like to live within a totalitarian state--or is worried they're about to find out."--Zadie Smith, author of White Teeth The hidden history of a...

Discover the soul of Albania, a land of rugged mountains and resilient hearts, through its most cherished folk wisdom.The Eagle's Wisdom collects 200 unique and authentic Albanian proverbs / Albanian Wisdom, carefully curated to avoid duplication. Each entry is presented in its original Albanian...

She looked like a museum clerk.She was actually the most dangerous witness in Nazi-occupied Paris.At the Louvre Museum, while German officers packed away masterpieces by the truckload, Rose Valland quietly took notes - notes that could have cost her life.The Nazis believed she didn't...

Unlock the Fascinating World of Ancient Greece with 450 Must-Know Questions and Answers!This captivating trivia book takes you on a journey through one of history's greatest civilizations, packed with epic stories, groundbreaking inventions, and timeless philosophy that continue to influence our world.With 450 carefully...

Vessel traffic and commodity flows expanded at a remarkable pace from the 1750s to the late 1780s, making maritime trade one of the most dynamic sectors of the international economy in an era otherwise marked by slow growth. This study offers a comprehensive overview...

Raoul Wallenberg decided to apply his analytical mind and life experience to change a deadly world. The 32-year-old native of Sweden and alumnus of the University of Michigan came to Budapest in 1944 to confront the apparent hopelessness surrounding Jewish survival. This book provides...

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...

Want to speak Macedonian 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 heading to Skopje or Ohrid, talking with Macedonian family and...

The Role of Memory in War Politics and Post-Conflict Reconciliation: Historical Memory in Crisis explores how memories of war, trauma, and national identity shape politics, diplomacy, and reconciliation across Europe and beyond.Author: Lily HamourtziadouISBN-10: 104109339XISBN-13: 9781041093398Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2026Pages: 120Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 9.21h x...

Examines prehistoric and ancient textiles, their archaeological evidence, and proposes improved methods for recording and publishing findings.Since early prehistoric times textiles have been a necessity for daily protection, social display, home furnishing, transportation, war logistics and various other purposes. Even though textiles only survive...

A sweeping account of how small wars shaped global order in the age of empires Imperial conquest and colonization depended on pervasive raiding, slaving, and plunder. European empires amassed global power by asserting a right to use unilateral force at their discretion. They Called...

The Reformation by Thomas Martin Lindsay offers a detailed exploration of one of the most transformative periods in European history. This comprehensive account examines the religious, political, and social forces that propelled the Reformation, beginning with the challenges to the Catholic Church and the...

“An Uncensored Diary From the Central Empires” offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the experiences of an American woman during World War I. Written by Ernesta Drinker Bullitt, this diary provides a firsthand account of life within the Central Empires during a pivotal...

Discover the captivating allure of Gibraltar in this comprehensive and insightful exploration of the territory's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. In 'Gibraltar: Everything You Need to Know, ' readers are invited on a journey through the iconic Rock and beyond.From the ancient...

Discover the beauty and history of Slovenia with this easy-to-read facts book. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about this amazing country, this book is packed with interesting facts about Slovenia's culture, history, and natural wonders.Whether you're planning to visit or simply...

The places around us are an integral part of our social life. Daily activities are associated with specific living and working areas, and these associations create patterns that reflect the way people behave within defined spaces. Cooking, storage, craftwork, waste disposal, and other daily...

This monograph presents the final report on Pilismarót-Basaharc, one of the most remarkable cemeteries of the Late Copper Age in the Carpathian Basin. The 110 cremated burials of the cemetery were excavated by István Torma. The interpretation of cemeteries as ritual spaces only gained...

During the last decades, the number of large-scale excavations has increased significantly. Such excavations have become an important element of archaeological cultural heritage management. This kind of large-area fieldwork off ers not only new data, finds and additional archaeological sites, but also gives new...

Health literacy can be defined as the capacity of individuals, families and communities to access, understand, appraise and apply health information in order to make judgements and take decisions in everyday life concerning health care, disease prevention and health promotion in order to maintain...

Better Health for Europe - More Equitable and Sustainable, tells the story of how people working for WHO in the European Region have sought to make a reality of this goal over the last ten years. Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe from...

The report identifies policies and other relevant documents through an evidence review of peer-reviewed and grey literature, supplemented by an inquiry of experts in health, health literacy and policy in the Region and by health literacy policies included in the most recent peer-reviewed document...

This book collects contributions by Richard T. Griffiths on the history of European integration, some published for the first time in English. The essays range in chronology from the early experiences with the Marshall Plan to the difficulties and opportunities for the EFTA countries...

Machiavelli is chiefly known for The Prince, but his main considerations on politics are found in his later work Discourses on Livy. Despite this book's historical and theoretical importance, its complexity, length and style have often discouraged new readers and interpreters of Machiavelli from...

In Elegant Anatomy Marieke Hendriksen offers an account of the material culture of the eighteenth-century Leiden anatomical collections, which have not been studied in detail before. The author introduces the novel analytical concept of aesthesis, as these historical medical collections may seem strange, and...

This volume collects essays dealing with the history of medicine in early modern Europe, and ranging from experiments and practices to the role of erudition in court-medicine, from the study of tarantism and plagues to the uses of drugs, from the collaborations and dissemination...

The wide circulation of Galileo's image cannot be strictly confined to philosophical-scientific circles. His fame had a much wider impact, and contributed to arouse discussions and conflicts both in the religious and the political-cultural context. This vast field of study remains in large part...

The history of contacts between India and Europe tends to be dominated by the British, but Denmark also played a role on the subcontinent in the colonial era. This book offers insight into that history via a close look at one very specific part...

Johan Ludvig Heiberg was one of the most famous playwrights, theater critics, and essayists of the Danish Golden Age, and his wife, Johanne Luise Heiberg, was one of its greatest actresses. This first book-length study in English examines the many ways they dominated theatrical...

Only a few people foresaw the sudden and momentous events of 1989: within months the seemingly unshakable communist regimes of Eastern Europe were washed away and with them the postwar international order. This book gives an overview over the national revolutions and external reactions....

This edited volume explores the intersection of medicine and philosophy throughout history, calling attention to the role of quantification in understanding the medical body. Retracing current trends and debates to examine the quantification of the body throughout the early modern, modern and early contemporary...

TEXT IN FRENCHIn the early 1990s, retired French army Colonel, Paul Malmassari, wrote a general reference book about armored trains for Editions Heimdal. At the time very little had been written on the subjectNow some thirty years later this undisputed expert in the field...

Early modern Amsterdam was an ultra-modern city, laid out conforming to the triple demand of functionality, beauty and profit; a city that takes a unique place in European urban history because of its location, design, and impressive scale. Making of a Metropolis tells the...