The History of the Five Indian Nations is a first hand account written by Cadwallader Colden. He served as the first colonial representative to the Iroquois Confederacy. Impressions he made during the service resulted in writing this book, the first one on the subject. This book brings the first information regardin...

Reginald R. Sharpe's 'The History of London' offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the historical development of the city of London. Sharpe's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the rich tapestry of the city's past, from its early beginnings to its rise as a global metropolis. Dra...

This book explores the linkages between Southern Europe and South America in the post-World War II period, through organized migration and development policies. In the post-war period, regulated migration was widely considered in the West as a route to development and modernization. Southern European and Latin Ameri...

This book is open access under a CC-BY 4.0 license. This book examines social and medical responses to the disfigured face in early medieval Europe, arguing that the study of head and facial injuries can offer a new contribution to the history of early medieval medicine and culture, as well as exploring the language...

If you think the Celtic world is only twenty-five centuries old, this free eBook will disappoint you, as it adds another seven centuries.

以民俗學為手術刀，以日本史為病歷 徹底解剖「地表最令人不解」的日本人原型 從對於死亡汙穢恐懼、對群體決策型態的仰頼 到強調內外之分、同儕壓力大到足以將人逼瘋 台灣第一本帶你透過放大鏡檢視「何謂日本人」的著作 暢銷書《表裏日本》作者蔡亦竹2018最新力作 　　*「以和為貴」居然被納入憲法，日本人究竟有多怕起爭執？ 　　*不懂得「讀...

This groundbreaking collection explores the convergence of the spatial and digital turns through a suite of smartphone apps (Hidden Cities) that present research-led itineraries in early modern cities as public history. The Hidden Cities apps have expanded from an initial case example of Renaissance Florence to a fu...

A New York Times Bestseller **Finalist for the 2022 Kirkus Prize | Named a best book of the year by The Guardian "Enthralling. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. And utterly redemptive. Lindsey Fitzharris hit this one out of the park." ーErik Larson, author of The Splendid and the Vile** Lindsey Fitzharris, the award-winning...

This open access book provides a concise introduction to a critical development in memory studies. A global memory formation has emerged since the 1990s, in which memories of traumatic histories in different parts of the world, often articulated in the terms established by Holocaust memory, have become entangled, re...

Jean Henri Merle d'Aubigné presents the comprehensive scope of religious reform during the sixteenth century through Calvin's life and the church in Geneva. He outlines the people, places, and ideas that shaped the Reformation in France, England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. A...

Questo libro presenterà un'immagine delle tre, vere, basi del potere nel mondo. All'interno dell'antico impero romano vengono descritti tre possibili organi di governo. Tuttavia, uno di questi è sbagliato. Mentre il ruolo dell'imperatore può essere trovato nel marchese, e la folla rimane la folla, l'oligarchia greca...

The bestselling Holocaust memoir about finding purpose and strength in times of despairーselected as a Library of Congress “10 Most Influential Books in America” This stunning gift edition of “one of the great books of our time” (Harold S. Kushner) features new photos, end papers, and Frankl’s never-before-publishe...

This open access edited volume offers an analysis of the entangled histories of education and development in twentieth-century Africa. It deals with the plurality of actors that competed and collaborated to formulate educational and developmental paradigms and projects: debating their utility and purpose, pondering ...

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen was Japan's Spitfire. In continuous development and operational service from the time of the Sino-Japanese war in 1940 to the end of the Pacific War in 1945, it is held in almost mythical awe, similar to Britain's legendary fighter aircraft. At the time of its operational debut the fighte...

This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to the question of esports and their role in society. A diverse group of authors tackle the impact of esports and the ways in which it has grown within the entertainment industry around the world. Chapters offer a coherent response to the following questions: What role do...

Hilaire Belloc's 'Hilaire Belloc - Premium Collection' is a comprehensive anthology featuring some of the author's most famous works. Known for his witty and humorous writing style, Belloc's works range from entertaining poetry to thought-provoking essays. This collection showcases Belloc's versatile literary talent...