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...

In "The History of Roman Literature," Charles Thomas Cruttwell offers a comprehensive exploration of the substantial literary contributions of ancient Rome, spanning from its early beginnings to the decline of the classical tradition. Cruttwell's erudition shines through in his clear and articulate prose, as he deft...

In "Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum; Or, Ireland's Ancient Schools and Scholars," John Healy embarks on a profound exploration of the rich intellectual heritage of ancient Ireland. Combining meticulous historical research with a picturesque narrative style, Healy illuminates the pivotal role played by Irish monastic sc...

本書收入國內外有關戰後台灣政治史研究的10篇論文，主要分為台灣內部及國際情勢兩個部分。 就內部而言，戰後初期政治史以國民政府的接收，以及整個統治體制及其引發的問題最為重要。1949年中華民國政府敗退台灣後，中央政府開始在台直接統治。到1988年為止，台灣基本上是在蔣介石與蔣經國兩位蔣總統的強人統治下。在這一段時間內，台灣歷經長...

In "France in the Nineteenth Century," Elizabeth Wormeley Latimer offers a profound exploration of the social, political, and cultural transformations that shaped France during a tumultuous hundred years. The book is characterized by a vivid narrative style that intertwines meticulous historical detail with personal...

Kagero Nikki, translated here as The Gossamer Years, belongs to the same period as the celebrated Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikuibu. This remarkably frank autobiographical diary and personal confession attempts to describe a difficult relationship as it reveals two tempestuous decades of the author's unhappy marria...

This book provides a novel approach to the history of medieval Anatolia by analysing political, religious and cultural developments in the region of Kastamonu during the reign of the Chobanid dynasty (c. 1211–1309). During the 13th century, the Chobanids consolidated a local dynasty in western Anatolia – a borderlan...

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...

Arthur L. Wagner's "The Campaign of Königgrätz" is a meticulous historical analysis that delves into the pivotal Austro-Prussian War of 1866, focusing particularly on the Battle of Königgrätz. Wagner employs a scholarly tone, integrating primary sources and military strategies to illuminate the tactical innovations ...

**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...

This book details the colourful experiences of the elite pilots of the AAF's Tenth and Fourteenth Air Forces in the 'forgotten' China-Burma-India theatre during WW2. Inheriting the legacy of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), units such as the 23rd FG 'held the line' against overwhelming Japanese forces until the a...

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...

"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...

In "Books Before Typography," Frederick W. Hamilton delves into the rich and largely unexamined realm of manuscript culture prior to the advent of the printing press. Through a meticulous examination of the evolution of book-makingーfrom ancient scrolls to illuminated manuscriptsーHamilton employs a combination of t...

In "The Atlas of Ancient and Classical Geography," Samuel Butler masterfully synthesizes cartographic precision with literary flair, crafting a rigorous examination of the ancient world through a geographic lens. This work stands out for its detailed maps and illustrations that elucidate historical contexts, allowin...

An illustrated history of three pioneering fighters. The Defiant and the Blenheim enjoying early successes until they came up against the vastly superior Messerschmitt Bf 109, and the American-built Havoc. The Blenheim IF flew some of Fighter Command's early offensive operations, and the type soon proved vulnerable ...