In "The Archaeology of the Cuneiform Inscriptions," A. H. Sayce offers a meticulous examination of one of the most significant artifacts of ancient Near Eastern civilization'Äîthe cuneiform writings etched on clay tablets. Sayce blends rigorous archaeological analysis with philological insights, situating the inscri...

O livro História e ensino de história hoje: uma defesa, organizado por David Maciel e Luiz Sérgio Duarte, apresenta uma série de contribuições acerca dos impasses e dificuldades que afetam a produção do conhecimento histórico nos dias atuais, a fim de buscar alternativas para superar esses problemas que atacam o ens...

Durant la protohistoire, une population joua-t-elle un rôle civilisateur de l'océan Indien à la Méditerranée en passant par la mer Rouge?

Formation of Periodical Authorship in 1920s Korea argues that Korean authors who entered the literary scene during modern literature’s formative years were the subject mediated by periodicals. However, it has been difficult to substantiate this statement because periodicals, including magazines, were open to differe...

In "Tales of the Samurai," Asataro Miyamori intricately weaves together the rich tapestry of Japan's feudal past through a series of compelling narratives that highlight the virtues, struggles, and complexities of the samurai class. Employing a vivid literary style characterized by succinct prose and precise imagery...

Mothering Performance is a combination of scholarly essays and creative responses which focus on maternal performance and its applications from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. This collection extends the concept and action of ‘performance’ and connects it to the idea of ‘mothering’ as activity. Motherin...

The sterling work of the Fifteenth Air Force is often overshadowed by the glamorous 'Mighty Eighth', yet the men flying the B-24 fought ceaselessly right through to VE Day. The B-24 was heavily utilised in the North African and Mediterranean theatres by the USAAF's Fifteenth Air Force, with operations over the Ploes...

The Nuremberg trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II by the Allied forces under international law and the laws of war. The trials were most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military, judicial, and economic leadership of Nazi Germany, who planned, carried ...

This book provides an overview of Irish gender history from the end of the Great Famine in 1852 until the foundation of the Irish Free State in 1922. It builds on the work that scholars of women’s history pioneered and brings together internationally regarded experts to offer a synthesis of the current historiograph...

In "Roman Politics," Frank Frost Abbott meticulously explores the intricate dynamics of political life in ancient Rome, delving into the mechanisms of governance, the significance of oratory, and the interplay of social hierarchies. Abbott employs a clear and engaging prose style that balances scholarly rigor with a...

This book examines the meanings, uses, and agency of voice, noise, sound, and sound technologies across Asia. Including a series of wide-ranging and interdisciplinary case studies, the book reveals sound as central to the experience of modernity in Asia and as essential to the understanding of the historical process...

In "The Early Christians in Rome," H. D. M. Spence-Jones intricately explores the formative years of Christianity in the ancient capital, meticulously detailing the socio-political landscape that shaped the faith's development. With a narrative style that balances scholarly rigor and accessible prose, Spence-Jones u...

Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) Miyamoto Musashi's Go Rin no Sho or the book of five rings, is considered a classic treatise on military strategy, much like Sun Tzu's The Art of War and Chanakya's Arthashastra. The five "books" refer to the idea that there are different elements of battle, just as there are...

In 'Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the Early Christians,' James Sir Donaldson offers a meticulous examination of women's roles across pivotal epochs of Western civilization. Drawing on a rich tapestry of historical texts, legal documents, and philosophical discourses, Donalds...

The Nuremberg trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II by the Allied forces under international law and the laws of war. The trials were most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military, judicial, and economic leadership of Nazi Germany, who planned, carried ...

The Nuremberg trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II by the Allied forces under international law and the laws of war. The trials were most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military, judicial, and economic leadership of Nazi Germany, who planned, carried ...