A cataclysmic earthquake, revolution, corruption, and neglect have all conspired to strangle the growth of a legitimate legal system in Haiti. But as How Human Rights Can Build Haiti demonstrates, the story of lawyers-activists on the ground should give us all hope. They organize demonstrations at the street level, ...

An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales is a two-volume history of the British settlement in Australia written by Colonel David Collins, administrator of Britain's first colonies in Australia. The work covers period from the first settlement in January 1788, to August 1801 with remarks on the disposition...

The 'Constitution of the State of Minnesota 1898 Version' is a significant legal document that serves as the foundational framework for the state's governance. This text outlines the rights and responsibilities of the government and its citizens, as well as the structure of the state's institutions. Written in a con...

The Nuremberg Trials (Vol. 5) by the International Military Tribunal delves into the legal proceedings that took place after World War II, focusing on the trials of high-ranking Nazi officials. The book meticulously documents the prosecution of war criminals, providing a detailed account of the evidence presented an...

As climate change becomes an increasingly important part of public discourse, the relationship between time in nature and history is changing. Nature can no longer be considered a slow and immobile background to human history, and the future can no longer be viewed as open and detached from the past. Times of Histor...

This book attempts to equip the reader with a holistic and accessible account of Islam and evolution. It guides the reader through the different variables that have played a part in the ongoing dialogue between Muslim creationists and evolutionists. This work views the discussion through the lens of al-Ghazālī (1058...

History on your Doorstep by Dublin City Council’s Historians in Residence; Maeve Casserly, Donal Fallon, Cormac Moore, Mary Muldowney, Bernard Kelly & Catherine Scuffil Edited by Maeve Casserly & Bernard Kelly Dublin City Council 2018

The 'Constitution of the State of Minnesota - 1868 Version' serves as a crucial document in understanding the political and legal framework of the state during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. The concise yet comprehensive text outlines the structure of government, individual rights, and the separatio...

In 'The Intellectual Development of Europe' Volumes 1 and 2, John William Draper delves into the intricate history of intellectual growth and progress in Europe. Draper's prose is scholarly and detailed, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and intellectual milestones that shaped Euro...

The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. It produced a brief period of French domination over most of continental Europe. The wars stemmed from the unres...

The 'Constitution of Illinois' is a comprehensive legal document outlining the foundational principles and laws that govern the state of Illinois. Written in a clear and authoritative tone, the text covers a wide range of topics including the structure of government, individual rights, and the powers of the state le...

The Christian cross bears a striking resemblance to an ancient pagan sign of life revered throughout the world. Did you know that? Do you know why? This book contains hundreds of original photos of ancient and modern crosses taken in the great museums of the world, providing absolute proof of the origin and the evol...

Police Matters moves beyond the city to examine the intertwined nature of police and caste in the Tamil countryside. Radha Kumar argues that the colonial police deployed rigid notions of caste in their everyday tasks, refashioning rural identities in a process that has cast long postcolonial shadows. Kumar draws on ...

This book examines new and challenging political aspects of cyber security and presents it as an issue defined by socio-technological uncertainty and political fragmentation. Structured along two broad themes and providing empirical examples for how socio-technical changes and political responses interact, the first...

The mythology of any people is interesting because it reflects their individual nature and developing life; that of the Greeks is more interesting to us than any other, firstly because it expresses the nature of a people gifted with a peculiarly fine and artistic soul; secondly, because our own thought and art are, ...

The Stones of Paris in History and Letters is a two volume study on the city of Paris written by Benjamin Ellis Martin and Charlotte M. Martin. Through the numerous chapters regarding some of the most famous French authors and artists the Martins portray the painting of the French capital going deeper in its soul an...