In "Historic Doubts Relative To Napoleon Buonaparte," Richard Whately presents a compelling examination of the historical reliability surrounding one of history's most enigmatic figures. Written in a meticulous and often satirical literative style, Whately blends rigorous logic with rhetorical flair, dissecting the ...

William Siborne's "The Waterloo Campaign, 1815" meticulously chronicles the pivotal events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo, offering a comprehensive analysis of military strategies, troop movements, and the socio-political ramifications of the conflict. Siborne employs a detailed narrative style complemented by...

In "Myths & Legends Of Ancient Greece and Rome," E.M. Berens presents a meticulously curated anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of classical mythology. The book artfully intertwines narratives about gods, heroes, and fantastical creatures, employing a narrative style that is both engaging and informative. ...

Patients of the State is a sociological account of the extended waiting that poor people seeking state social and administrative services must endure. It is based on ethnographic research in the waiting area of the main welfare office in Buenos Aires, in the line leading into the Argentine registration office where ...

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Explores the significance of postwar German representations of violence in other places and times. Germany's twentieth-century history has made imagining and representing violence in German culture challenging, meaning that it can be difficult to locate and explore critically the significance of violence in and for ...

O principal objetivo da historiadora neste livro é analisar como se deu a criação da Seção de Etnografia e Arqueologia no Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Brasil (IHGB). Formada pela elite letrada imperial oitocentista, esta Seção contava com homens comprometidos em originar um projeto político de desenho da naçã...

Introducing an annual collection of essays devoted to South Carolina history and culture. From the Piedmont to the Lowcountry, South Carolina is the site of countless engaging stories. The contributors to Carolina Currents share those stories, broadening our understanding of the state's unique and diverse histories ...

In this first anthropological study of Muslim and Hindu lives in urban Myanmar today, Judith Beyer develops the concept of “we-formation” to demonstrate that individuals are always more than members of wider groups. “We-formation” complements her rich political, legal, and historical analysis of “community,” a term ...

In "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia," William Henry Thomes captures the fervor and excitement of the Australian gold rush in the mid-19th century. Employing a vivid narrative style characterized by rich descriptions and engaging dialogue, Thomes transports readers to the lawless, rugged landscape...

In "Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation: 1838-1839," Fanny Kemble offers a poignant and meticulously observed account of her experiences on a Southern plantation during the antebellum period. Blending keen social commentary with vivid descriptions, Kemble captures the complexities of plantation life, pro...

This Fleeting World tells the story of the universe and history of humanity in only 100 pages. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this inspiring guide to the history of everything, from stars and empires to cities, the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. David Christian's approach to...

In "An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre," John Gregory Bourke provides a meticulous account of the military expeditions against Apache tribes in the rugged Sierra Madre region. Blending narrative journalism with historical analysis, Bourke's prose is marked by a vivid and immersive style that captures the harsh r...

In 'My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field,' Charles Carleton Coffin provides a vivid and personal account of his experiences as a war correspondent during the American Civil War. Written in an engaging narrative style, Coffin's work incorporates rich descriptive language and poignant reflections, bringing to life t...

In "The 125th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry: Attention Battalion!" Robert M. Rogers meticulously chronicles the experiences of one of the Union Army's notable regiments during the Civil War. Utilizing an engaging narrative style that melds rich historical detail with personal accounts, Rogers creates an imme...

Donya Dar Gozar (This Fleeting World) tells the story of the universe and history of humanity in only 100 pages. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this inspiring guide to the history of everything, from stars and empires to cities, the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. The transla...