This open access book offers a critical analysis of the history of the International Bureau of Education (IBE) from its founding in 1925 to its integration into UNESCO in January 1969. Based on the conceptual and methodological tools of the transnational turn and on archives, fully exploited for the first time by th...

In 'The Scottish Reformation' by Alexander F. Mitchell, readers are immersed in a detailed exploration of the religious and political upheavals that defined Scotland in the 16th century. Mitchell's scholarly approach delves into the theological debates and power struggles that characterized this transformative perio...

In "History of the Expedition to Russia," Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur presents a meticulous account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812. Utilizing a blend of first-person narrative and historical analysis, Ségur captures the profound complexities of military strategy, political ambition, and the hars...

In "A History of Domestic Manners and Sentiments in England During the Middle Ages," Thomas Wright meticulously examines the everyday lives and social norms that characterized medieval England. This scholarly work delves into various aspects of domestic life, including household organization, gender roles, and famil...

In "A Boy Trooper with Sheridan," Stanton P. Allen presents a vivid and immersive account of the Civil War, articulated through the eyes of a young soldier. This historical fiction combines meticulous research with a gripping narrative style that captures the tumult of battle, camaraderie, and the moral complexities...

With full-color pages accessible to readers of any age, this how and why quick-start guide explains knighthood and nobility and royalty, what Coats of Arms mean, how to create your own, and how to assemble those of your ancestors. Heraldry is the art and profession of creating designs within shield-shaped outlines m...

Step into the enigmatic world of "The Ottoman Empire" a compelling exploration of the rise, zenith, and eventual decline of one of the most formidable empires in history. This meticulously researched account takes readers on a captivating journey through the annals of time, unraveling the intricate tapestry of a civ...

Philosophical ethics consists in the human endeavour to answer rationally the fundamental question of how we should live. The Oxford Handbook of the History of Ethics explores the history of philosophical ethics in the western tradition from Homer until the present day. It provides a broad overview of the views of m...

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...

Wir sind nicht klüger als die Menschen, die erlebt haben, wie überall in Europa die Demokratie unterging und Faschismus, Nationalsozialismus und Kommunismus kamen. Aber einen Vorteil haben wir. Wir können aus ihren Erfahrungen lernen. „Leiste keinen vorauseilenden Gehorsam.“ So lautet die erste von 20 Lektionen für ...

This booklet introduces the classic text by Kōtoku Shūsui that launched Japan's first anarchist movement in late Meiji era Japan. In 1907, Kōtoku, one of Japan's foremost socialists of the time, laid out the reasons for his move toward anarchist thought, his insistence that "direct action" would be the only way to t...

This volume explores and elucidates critical ancient world studies (CAWS), a new model for the study of the ancient world operating critically, setting itself against a long history of a discipline formulated to naturalise a hierarchical, white supremacist origin story for an imagined modern West. CAWS is a methodol...

Unleash Your Inner Conqueror: Journey into the Epic Legacy of Alexander the Great! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable odyssey through the annals of history, led by the indomitable spirit of one of the greatest figures ever known? Brace yourself for "A Conqueror's Legacy" a masterpiece that transcends time a...

Taking into account politics, history and aesthetics, this edited volume explores the main expressions of primitivism in Iberian and Transatlantic modernisms. Ten case studies are thoroughly analyzed concerning both the circulations and exchanges connecting the Iberian and Latin American artistic and literary milieu...

"A wide-ranging and detailed account of the design and development of what was arguably the best tank of World War II." ーMiniature Armoured Fighting Vehicles Association Although the Red Army suffered continual heavy tank losses, the rugged and reliable T-34 was an immense success story and was ultimately instrumen...

Indestrutable youth, poor decision making, wrong headed mindsets: This story has all that and more. But if you expect catastrophic results, not this time. Some times it's better to be lucky than good. Just a little slice of history recalled just for fun.