History - Europe - General

This story of an artillery battalion in the European War of 1944 - 1945 is told not by one man, but by the many who lived the story and told it by note or word of mouth, that it might be included in the...

This story of an artillery battalion in the European War of 1944 - 1945 is told not by one man, but by the many who lived the story and told it by note or word of mouth, that it might be included in the...

In the final years of the Soviet Union and into the 1990s, Soviet Jews immigrated to Israel at an unprecedented rate, bringing about profound changes in Israeli society and the way immigrants understood their own identity. In this volume ex-Soviets in Israel reflect on...

“Letters From Portugal, Spain, And France, During The Memorable Campaigns Of 1811, 1812, And 1813, And From Belgium And France In The Year 1815” offers a first-hand account of the Peninsular War and its immediate aftermath. Written by James Hope, this collection of letters...

"Cotton: From Field To Factory, Including A Description Of The Manchester Ship Canal. Our City Post Office" offers a detailed look into the cotton industry during its prime. This book explores the journey of cotton from its cultivation in the fields to its processing...

Early Modern Bodies is a wide-ranging and detailed introduction to a variety of different approaches to and perspectives on bodies in the early modern period, circa 1500-1750.Author: Sarah ToulalanISBN-10: 0815347529ISBN-13: 9780815347521Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/25/2025Pages: 674Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.51lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.44d

Explore the life and legend of "St. Hubert," the patron saint of hunters, in this compelling biography. Journey back in time to discover the story of a nobleman from the Ardennes who experienced a profound spiritual conversion. Learn about the miraculous events and pious...

Explore the history and mechanics of early cream separation technology with this detailed look at 'Alpha De Laval Baby Cream Separators.' Published around 1900, this book offers insights into the design and operation of De Laval's pioneering agricultural machinery.A valuable resource for historians of...

“The Fall of Rome” examines the multifaceted reasons behind the decline and eventual collapse of one of history's most powerful empires. Marcellus Thomas Hayes explores the political, social, economic, and military factors that contributed to Rome's downfall, from internal corruption and instability to external...

"The Cotton Manufacturer's Useful Assistant" by Joseph Stopford, originally published in 1832, offers a detailed snapshot of cotton manufacturing processes during the early 19th century. This historical text provides insights into the technologies, techniques, and practical considerations relevant to cotton manufacturers of the period....

Essays and Addresses is a collection of insightful writings by Arthur James Balfour, a prominent British statesman and philosopher. This volume presents a range of Balfour's thoughts on political theory, historical analysis, and philosophical inquiry. The essays offer readers a glimpse into the intellectual...

This book describes the build-up to the Bosnian War, which took place from 1992-95, and the relation it had with the war in Croatia between 1991-95. The Bosnian war is viewed from two different angles. The first one is the perspective from inside the...

A View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany, Vol. 2; With Anecdotes Relating to Some Eminent Characters, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions...

A View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland, and Germany, Vol. 1; With Anecdotes Relating to Some Eminent Characters, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions...

Spain in 1830, Volume II, 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...

Spain in 1830, Volume I, 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...

Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1) Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders of...

Travels into Turkey Containing the most accurate account of the Turks, and neighbouring nations, their manners, customs, religion, superstition, policy, riches, coins, &c., a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at...

Travels into Bokhara (Volume 3 of 3)Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders...

The Russian Revolution; The Jugo-Slav Movement, is a classical and a rare book, that 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...

Memorabilia; Or Recollections, Historical, Biographical, and Antiquarian, 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...

Memoranda on Tours and Touraine; Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this...

Memorials of Shrewsbury; Being a concise description of the town and its environs, adapted as a general guide for the information of visitors and residents, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we...

Memorials of Old London (Volume 1), 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...

Récits d'une tante (Vol. 2); Mémoires de la Comtesse de Boigne, née d'Osmond, a été considérée comme importante tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité. Dans un effort pour s'assurer que ce travail ne soit jamais perdu, nous avons pris des mesures pour assurer...

Journal du corsaire Jean Doublet de Honfleur, lieutenant de frégate sous Louis XIV; Publié d'après le manuscrit autographe avec introduction, notes et additions, a été considérée comme importante tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité. Dans un effort pour s'assurer que ce travail ne...

La Confession de Talleyrand, V. 1-5; Mémoires du Prince de Talleyrand, a été considérée comme importante tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité. Dans un effort pour s'assurer que ce travail ne soit jamais perdu, nous avons pris des mesures pour assurer sa préservation...

Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1), 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...

Memoirs of the Late War, (Volume 1); Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland,...

Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. (Volume 6); Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work...

Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, (Volume II), 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...

Memoirs of the Late War, (Volume 2); Comprising the Personal Narrative of Captain Cooke, of the 43rd Regiment Light Infantry; the History of the Campaign of 1809 in Portugal, by the Earl of Munster; and a Narrative of the Campaign of 1814 in Holland,...

Lettres d'un Innocent: The Letters of Captain Dreyfus to His Wife, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

The book "" The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, (Volume XII) [of 13]; Containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English, their expulsion thence, and of other...

The Chief Periods of European History; Six lectures read in the University of Oxford in Trinity term, 1885, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that...

A rare window into a transforming continent, now revived for a new generation of readers. After Waterloo: Reminiscences Of European Travel 1815-1819 (Part II) brings William Edward Frye's vivid, first hand travel notes to life once more. This restored edition offers a concise, immersive...

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and rich history of one of England's most iconic landmarks in ""Ely Cathedral,"" a timeless masterpiece now republished by Alpha Editions. This captivating work, long out of print, has been meticulously restored for today's readers and future generations, making it...

Lives, letters and debates from a defining transatlantic age. A window into vanished voices. The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society (Volume XIV), by Edward Hamilton Daly, is a foundational American-Irish history journal and historical society anthology that illuminates nineteenth century immigration and the...

Marco Sanudo, Conqueror of the Archipelago is the powerful account of a single man's reshaping of a sea. The Aegean was forever changed. Knight Fotheringham's historical biography combines the sweep of a crusader era narrative with the rigour of a careful medieval history book....

Clear, forensic and unflinching, The Battle Of Ypres-Armentieres by W. C. Davis presents a meticulous military campaign account of the Ypres-Armentieres conflict on the Belgian front 1914. A direct, unsparing military account. Davis charts operations and engagements across this stretch of the western front...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks...

This study, based on a lifelong involvement with New Guinea, compares the culture of the Kamoro (18,000 people) with that of their eastern neighbours, the Asmat (40,000), both living on the south coast of West Papua, Indonesia. The comparison, showing substantial differences as well...

This book deals with the Iecur Placentinum, the bronze model of a sheep's liver, bearing 42 Etruscan inscriptions. The Piacenza Liver is a highly interesting document of the utmost importance for the understanding of Etruscan religion. It will appear that the network with the...

Annexation and the Unhappy Valley: The Historical Anthropology of Sindh's Colonization addresses the nineteenth century expansion and consolidation of British colonial power in the Sindh region of South Asia. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach and employs a fine-grained, nuanced and situated reading of multiple...

Between the 18th and the end of the 19th century profound transformations affected the mechanisms of marital relations and the family all around Western Europe. The present volume focuses on fundamental aspects of marriage and family as they evolved during this time-frame, such as...

The result of the synergy between four doctoral projects and an advanced MA-level course on Bronze Age Europe, this integrated assemblage of articles represents a variety of different subjects united by a single theme: movement. Ranging from theoretical discussion of the various responses to...

In 1777, the Danish astronomer Thomas Bugge (1740-1815) was appointed professor of mathematics and astronomy at the University of Copenhagen. Keen to modernize the existing observatory on top of the Round Tower, he travelled through Germany to Holland and England to learn more about...

\'In the year 1108 B.C., Brutus, a descendant of neas, who was the son of Venus, came to England with his companions, after the taking of Troy, and founded the City of Troynovant, which is now called London. After a thousand years, during which...

The book is devoted to borders, cross-border collaboration and cross-border integration, analyzing European border twin towns and continental integration processes as a context for the investigation. Those pairings - towns located on the border and directly neighboring each other - serve as an interesting...