In "The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War," Ali Ahmad Jalali provides a meticulous examination of guerrilla warfare strategies employed by the Afghan Mujahideen against the Soviet forces during the 1980s. Jalali employs a descriptive and analytical literary style, drawing on bot...

In "La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages," Jules Michelet presents a compelling exploration of the witch hunts that plagued Europe during the Middle Ages, meticulously weaving together historical facts with poetic narration. His literary style, marked by vivid imagery and passionate prose, transcends mere histo...

E. M. Berens' "The Myths of Ancient Greece and Rome" serves as an extensive compilation and retelling of classical myths, presented in a style that merges scholarly rigor with accessible narrative. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of key figures and tales from both Greek and Roman mythology, woven togethe...

In "Roumania Past and Present," James Samuelson embarks on an extensive exploration of Romania's rich historical tapestry and vibrant cultural landscape, interwoven with insightful commentary on the sociopolitical dynamics of the time. Samuelson employs a meticulous narrative style that blends vivid descriptive deta...

In "Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout," Edwin Alfred Walford masterfully reconstructs one of the pivotal battles of the English Civil War, presenting a meticulous examination of the strategic, geographical, and sociopolitical elements surrounding Edge Hill. His scholarly appro...

R. A. Van Middeldyk's "The History of Puerto Rico" serves as a comprehensive chronicle that delves into the island's dynamic socio-political and cultural evolution from pre-Columbian times to its modern-day status. Employing a richly descriptive narrative style, Van Middeldyk weaves together historical events, cultu...

This open access book addresses methodological issues related to researching young children’s learning and development, teacher education, and professional development. It pays special attention to research conducted in digital contexts in response to the new societal demands of a global pandemic and crisis. It illu...

This open access Palgrave Pivot explores four major aspects of globalization: foreign trade, capital and information flows, and the movement of people. The book examines how the state socialist countries of East Central Europe fit into the general trend of globalization after WWII. It focuses on three specific count...

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs a partir de obras digitalizadas de la BNE pretende enriquecer la oferta de servicios de la Biblioteca Digital Hispánica...

In "Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World," Francis Pretty meticulously chronicles the groundbreaking expedition of the renowned privateer Sir Francis Drake, who sailed from 1577 to 1580. Written with a narrative style that entwines vivid descriptions and rich, period-specific detail, Pretty's work serve...

In "The Organisation of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers Explained," Thomas Brassey meticulously delineates the structure and operational dynamics of this pivotal branch of the British military during a time of burgeoning imperialism and naval expansion in the late 19th century. Written with clarity and a keen u...

The thirtieth volume of Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies adds significantly to the corpus of scholarship on geography's multiple histories and biographies with nine essays on figures from Britain, France, the USA and Spain. Each was distinguished in his or her own scholarship and made distinctive contribution...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “No single book is as relevant to the present moment.”ーClaudia Rankine, author of Citizen “With unsettling insight and disturbing clarity, How Fascism Works is an essential guidebook to our current national dilemma of democracy vs. authoritarianism.”ーJelani Cobb, New Yorker staff writ...

In "The Lenâpé and Their Legends," Daniel G. Brinton delves into the rich oral traditions and cultural tapestry of the Lenâpé people, a Native American tribe from the northeastern United States. Through the lens of ethnographic and anthropological exploration, Brinton employs a narrative style that intertwines lyric...

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J. G. Lockhart's "The History of Napoleon Buonaparte" offers a meticulous account of the life and legacy of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Blending biographical detail with critical analysis, Lockhart employs a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, skillfully contextualizing Napoleon's ris...