民族的界限竟是如此模糊、飄忽，超乎想像的善變！ 中央吞噬地方，還是地方反噬中央？ 帝國擴張帶來的也許並非壯大國家的福音，而是對自身定義的挑戰。 日本知名學者小熊英二，透過「檢證近代日本對沖繩、愛努、台灣、朝鮮為主的『政策論述』」，試圖探詢「『日本人』的界限如何被設定」，質問曖昧難釐清的民族與國家界限，直探文化最核心、地...

Discover the remarkable life of Ernest Shackleton... Free BONUS Inside! Ernest Shackleton was not just a great explorerーhe was also a great commander. When the chips were down, he could always be depended upon to put others ahead of himself. Shackleton knew how to push the limits until he was able to exceed well ab...

Often portrayed as an awkward, disfigured, and clumsy man, Claudius was the unlikely ruler of the Roman Empire from 41 CE to 54 CE. His reign would prove to be one of the longest of the time even though his rise to the throne did not come without opposition. Virtually no-one in Claudius' family wanted to see him bec...

蕭國健教授從事香港歷史文化研究多年，善於運用史傳、方志、族譜、碑銘等史料，以認真的治學態度，印證資料，再撰文記錄，發揮「言必有據」的研究精神。本書是作者研究九龍寨城歷史多年的成果，以簡潔的文字，介紹九龍寨城的沿革、寨城內外之古蹟文物、古廟等。另外，又向讀者展示寨城附近四條湮沒之村落：衙前圍村、蒲崗村，竹園村與大磡村...

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AUTHOR War in Our Wake: The Untold Story of the Last American Military Presence of the Vietnam War by Jonathan Malay Step aboard the USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22) and discover a compelling, untold chapter of history in War in Our Wake. Through a gripping and deeply personal narrative, Jona...

Embark on a transformative journey with "A Guide to Relocating to Portugal," a comprehensive and insightful companion for those seeking to make Portugal their new home. Whether you dream of wandering through historic cobblestone streets, savoring delectable pastries, or basking in the Mediterranean sun, this guide i...

A Companion to Roman Art encompasses various artistic genres, ancient contexts, and modern approaches for a comprehensive guide to Roman art. Offers comprehensive and original essays on the study of Roman art Contributions from distinguished scholars with unrivalled expertise covering a broad range of international...

Literary Heritage examines the literary heritage sector in the post-pandemic moment. The book argues that this is a unique time for literary heritage management and demonstrates that the key to understanding it is an analysis of the transformations that took place because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Through an analysi...

Seeking truth and due responsibility for the 228 Massacre has been the long-time goal for the 228 Massacre victims and their families. It is also the pursuit of the 228 Memorial Foundation since my assumption as the foundation chairman. After the 87th board meeting on September 2003, which approved the establishment...

In a world where heroism and self-sacrifice sometimes seem to be in short supply, the exploits of the famed Admiral Horatio Nelson stand out to us as a refreshing reminder. His noble actions serve to show us of what it means to go above and beyond the call of duty and to put petty differences aside for the greater g...

2024年適逢鍾肇政百歲冥誕，台灣鍾肇政文學推廣協會與鍾肇政曾經任教之東吳大學日文系聯手舉辦「2024年鍾肇政百歲冥誕紀念研討會」。本書第一部份即為本場研討會之會後集結論文集，含10篇會議演講專文與6篇論文。第二部分為追思紀念文集，收錄由鍾肇政家屬、文友、學生等各界人士對鍾肇政的追思與緬懷。 【作者簡介】 編者 鍾延威，資深媒體...

Discover the remarkable history of the War of the Spanish Succession... Free BONUS Inside! The War of the Spanish Succession, which occurred between 1701 and 1714, was fought over who would succeed the childless King Charles II to the throne of Spain. During the early modern era, European countries were almost const...

**研究中國傳統帝國對地方控制的經典巨著 中國政治思想史研究重要奠基者，中研院院士蕭公權先生學術代表作 中國歷史上，廣袤的鄉村如何維繫秩序？ 中央政府如何透過層層組織深入地方？ 作者以嚴謹的學術研究與豐富的歷史資料， 完整探討中國傳統帝國對地方的掌控模式。** 《中國鄉村：論19世紀的帝國控制》是蕭公權先生多年心血研究的結晶，...

A detailed account of the aces who flew in this model of aircraft. The Fw 190 was the scourge of Fighter Command from the moment it appeared on the Western Front at Abbeville in August 1941 with II./JG 26. A nimble, speedy and well-armed adversary, the 'Butcher Bird' quickly proved superior to all Allied fighters of...

Until recently the Russian Federation used to be one of the largest markets for outbound travel. Among Russians’ favourite destinations were cities that used to be part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, and are now located in the independent nation-states bordering Russia. This open access bookprovides an ...

Focusing on England, the German-speaking territories and the Italian peninsula, this book examines how Saint George’s image crossed boundaries and was disseminated. Alison Barker attempts to "dissolve" the boundary of the Alps through examination of images of Saint George, the "travelling" saint. She argues that Geo...