History - Europe - General

Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) was born the son of a moderately poor acting family at a time when the stage carried enormous social stigma. Yet in his own lifetime he achieved celebrity across Europe, rubbing shoulders with numerous of the eighteenth century's greatest men and...

Among the great hidden narratives of twentieth-century history are the movements in Europe which, between the two world wars, aimed to restore the royal and imperial houses forced out of power in 1918 (or, in Portugal's case, eight years earlier). These efforts acquired media...

Ukraine and Russia are today at opposite points of the political spectrum: Despite 300 years of contact with Russian authoritarian politics, Ukraine's post-independence period has been characterised by pluralism. To explain why and how Ukraine's and Russia's paths diverged, this monograph investigates the century-long...

As the first in a larger series of publications which preserve and make accessible primary sources from various archives and other materials related to the history of Circassia, this volume contains the relevant dispatches of A. A. Challaye, the Consul of France in Odessa...

A taxonomic and ecological study of the ichneumon wasps of Great Britain, a group of parasitic insects that play a vital role in regulating the populations of other insects. Includes keys for identification, descriptions of species, and a discussion of their behavior and habitats.This...

They were the best of enemies - dedicated, skilled and deadly. In the night skies above wartime Germany an RAF navigator-air bomber from New Zealand and a Luftwaffe pilot seek out their targets, testing the gap between success and their own destruction as they...

Explore the rich and fascinating history of an often-overlooked country in this comprehensive book on Croatia. From the earliest days of civilization to the modern era, discover the events, people, and cultures that have shaped this beautiful country over the centuries. With vivid descriptions...

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,...

The essential guide to the Swiss economy - all in one entertaining book, with cartoons by legendary Swiss cartoonist Mix & Remix. From seceretive banks to rock-bottom interest rates, from a winning currency to the volatile Swiss Market Index, this book provides both students...

The Oryx Holocaust Sourcebook provides a comprehensive selection of high quality resources in the field of Holocaust studies. The Sourcebook's 17 chapters cover general reference works; narrative histories; monographs in the social sciences; fiction, drama, and poetry; books for children and young adults; periodicals;...

Europe's Utopias of Peace explores attempts to create a lasting European peace in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars and the two world wars. The book charts the 250 year cycle of violent European conflicts followed by new utopian formulations for peace. The utopian...

This is the second of two anthologies designed to accompany the Open University course "From Enlightenment to Romanticism", an interdisciplinary exploration of the changes and transitions in European culture between 1780 and 1830. The collection of extracts in this anthology provides primary and secondary...

A groundbreaking history of why governments do--and don't--tax the rich In today's social climate of acknowledged and growing inequality, why are there not greater efforts to tax the rich? In this wide-ranging and provocative book, Kenneth Scheve and David Stasavage ask when and why...

The more than one thousand letters and several dozen writings included in this volume cover the years immediately before the final formulation of new quantum mechanics. The discovery of the Compton effect in 1923 vindicates Einstein's light quantum hypothesis. Niels Bohr still criticizes Einstein's...

The Emancipation of Europe's Muslims traces how governments across Western Europe have responded to the growing presence of Muslim immigrants in their countries over the past fifty years. Drawing on hundreds of in-depth interviews with government officials and religious leaders in France, Germany, Italy,...

This important new collection of essays offers a wide readership both an up-to-date account of the present state of scholarship on early modern European witchcraft and an indication of the direction of new research. The contributors build on and respond to the issues raised...

This book offers a revisionist interpretation of British foreign policy towards Poland and the role of the Anglo-Polish relationship during the period March-September 1939. It challenges and questions hitherto held views on the British determination to defend Poland and oppose German expansion eastwards. It...

This book examines changing perceptions of sex between men in early Victorian Britain, a significant yet surprisingly little explored period in the history of Western sexuality. Looking at the dramatic transformations of the era--changes in the family and in the law, the emergence of...

Medieval society created many kinds of records and written material which differ considerably, giving us such sources as last wills, sermons, manorial accounts, or royal biographies. Primary sources are an exciting way for students to engage with the past and draw their own ideas...

Preface Notes on Contributors Introduction: Beyond Atlantic History; M.Albertone & A.De Francesco PART I: POLITICAL IDEAS AND ECONOMIC MODELS IN THE 18TH CENTURY EUROPE AND AMERICA The One and the Many: the Two Revolutions Question and the 'Consumer-Commercial' Atlantic, 1789 to the Present; A.Potofsky...

Neither given nor granted, democracy requires conflict, often violent confrontations, and challenges to the established political order. In Europe, Geoff Eley convincingly shows, democracy did not evolve orgainically out of a natural consensus, the achievement of prosperity, or the negative cement of the Cold...

Author: John HendersonISBN-10: 1009236334ISBN-13: 9781009236331Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2024Pages: 75Format: Paperback

Unlock the key moments and movements that shaped our present-day world with this all-encompassing book. Inside, you'll find six detailed manuscripts, each offering a captivating guide to the modern history of different regions-Europe, America, Latin America, Africa, China, and Japan. Whether you're a history...

Discover the Exciting World of Ancient Greece-Perfect for Teens!Did you know the Olympic Games, modern medicine, and democracy all started in ancient Greece? This book, designed for teens, takes you on an exciting journey through Greece's history, from its early days to its most...

The Nazi Study of India and Indian Anti-Colonialism is the first detailed and critical study of the intellectual and political connections that existed between some German scholars specializing on India, non-academic 'India experts, ' Indian anti-colonialists and various organs of the Nazi state. It...

Explore the magic of Welsh mythology, and discover how to incorporate the wisdom of these enigmatic tales into the very fabric of your magical and spiritual practices. Y Mabinogi is an introductory guide to the enchanting tales found within the four branches of the...

Hark Peasants! Let this Bard guide you on the journey to becoming a better version of your peasant self. Imagine if the Middle Ages had its own set of influencers and life coaches. Their collected wisdom would produce this very guide. Here, the ultimate...

This book offers an in-depth study of German neoliberalism between 1924 and 1963, arguing that a neoliberal network was established in the interwar period, decades before elite networks in Great Britain and the United States fostered the 'neoliberal revolution' of the Thatcher and Reagan...

This book explores the largely neglected issue of responses to the US Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI, or the 'Star Wars' missile defence programme) across NATO.Author: Luc-Andr? BrunetISBN-10: 0367617501ISBN-13: 9780367617509Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2024Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d

A lively and provocative account of Bernard Mandeville and the work that scandalized and appalled his contemporaries--and made him one of the most influential thinkers of the eighteenth century In 1714, doctor, philosopher and writer Bernard Mandeville published The Fable of the Bees, a...

An innovative study of empathy, sex, and love between prisoners of war and German women during World War II.Author: Raffael ScheckISBN-10: 1108795285ISBN-13: 9781108795289Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/29/2024Pages: 399Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d

Why does antisemitic messaging strike a chord in certain communities without Jews but fall flat in neighboring communities equally without Jews? This book focuses on antipathy towards Jews - expressed through successful electoral campaigns where a candidate or political party championed antisemitism - in...

The History of Civilization is a classic work of European history, written by French historian Francois Guizot. This book traces the development of civilization from ancient Greece to the French Revolution. Guizot's work emphasizes the importance of political institutions and ideas in shaping the...

"Stanislav Liska's story deserves to be told: thankfully, Václava Jandečková and Michal Kocián have done so in this gripping graphic novel. Liska, a guard stationed at the Czech-German border in 1948, became embroiled in the new Czechoslovak communist government's plan to ensnare Czechs trying...

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,...