History & Archaeology Books

Történelmi kalászok, 1603-1711 presents a meticulously curated collection of historical documents from the Vargyasi Daniel family archive. Compiled primarily from original manuscripts, this volume, edited by Thaly Kálmán and...

Uma biografia de Honoré de Balzac pelo escritor português Antonio Drogo do Prado Coelho. Esta obra oferece uma análise da vida e obra do renomado romancista francês, explorando suas influências literárias, seu impacto cultural e...

Discorsi delle fortificationi, espugnationi, & difese delle città & d'altri luoghi, written by Carlo Theti, published in 1588, explores the art and science of fortification, siege warfare, and urban defense during the Renaissance. The book delves...

"Joshua Merrill and Family; a Family Record" presents a detailed genealogical account of the Merrill family, tracing their lineage and historical trajectory. This meticulously compiled record offers insights into the lives of family members, with...

"Hints on the Study of Latin (125-750 A.D.)" offers a guide to understanding the evolution of the Latin language during a critical period. Written by Alexander Souter, this book provides valuable insights into the linguistic changes and developments that...

Der Polizeigedanke des modernen Staats, by Kurt Wolzendorff, explores the concept of policing within the modern state, with particular attention to its development in Prussia. This work, originally published in 1918, offers an inquiry into general...

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre d'après ses manuscrits is a biographical study of the French author Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1737-1814), best known for his novel "Paul et Virginie." This work, based on original manuscripts, offers...

"Bay Minette and its Vicinity" offers a glimpse into the early 20th-century aspirations of a Southern town. Published in 1908 by the Bay Minette Land Company, this promotional work paints a picture of Bay Minette, Alabama, and its surrounding areas as a...

"Government and Democracy, and Other Essays" is a collection of insightful reflections on American governance and society by John Jay Chapman. Written with clarity and conviction, Chapman delves into the core principles of democracy, exploring its...

A biography of Queen Elisabeth of Denmark, consort of King Christian IX. This work delves into her life, influence, and legacy within the Danish royal family and European history. Providing insights into the social and political landscape of 19th-century...

Unsere Flotte Im Weltkriege 1914/15, written by Kontreadmiral Kalau vom Hofe, offers a detailed account of the German navy's activities during the early years of World War I. Completed at the end of February 1915, this work provides insight into the...

Traité des poisons tirés des règnes minéral, végétal et animal, ou toxicologie générale, by Matthieu Joseph Bonaventure Orfila, is a comprehensive study of poisons considered from the perspectives...

La vie de Jean-Baptiste Colbert, ministre d'état, sous Louis XIV, roy de France offers a detailed biographical account of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the influential Minister of Finance under King Louis XIV of France. Written by Gatien Courtilz de...

"Ossian's Fingal: An Ancient Epic Poem, in six Books" presents James Macpherson's influential work, a cornerstone of Romantic literature and a subject of enduring scholarly debate. This edition, from 1814, offers readers a chance to engage with the epic...

This report, "Detailed Description of Waterfront Properties, Boston Proper," originally prepared for the Port of Boston Authority in 1946, offers a fascinating snapshot of Boston's port and harbor facilities in the mid-20th century. It provides an...

Notice sur Émile Deschamps by Achille Taphanel offers a biographical and critical examination of the life and works of the renowned French poet Émile Deschamps. This work provides insights into Deschamps' contributions to French Romanticism...

"The New West as Related to the Christian College and the Home Missionary" explores the critical role of Christian education and missionary work in the development of the American West during the 19th century. E.P. Tenney examines the challenges and...

Die Schlacht Bei Cannae, written in German, recounts the pivotal Battle of Cannae, a major defeat for the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. Authored by Albert Wilms and published in 1895 under the auspices of the Wilhelm-Gymnasium zu Hamburg,...

Der Reichstag von Kremsier, written by Karl Schneider and published in 1917, examines the Kremsier Reichstag, a significant event in Austrian history. This book provides a detailed analysis of the assembly held in Kremsier (Kroměříž) during the...

L'habitant de Québec ; La noblesse canadienne-française est une transcription de deux conférences prononcées par Louis-Alexandre Taschereau en 1922. Ces conférences, présentées devant l'Empire Club et le Women's...

Geschichte und Beschreibung des Neubaues der städtischen Oberrealschule zu Halle A.S. details the construction and architectural features of the new municipal Oberrealschule (higher secondary school) in Halle, Germany. This historical account provides...

Schlacht Von Muhldorf bietet eine detaillierte Darstellung der Schlacht von Mühldorf, einem bedeutenden Ereignis im Heiligen Römischen Reich. Emil Lesiak schildert die Auseinandersetzung zwischen Ludwig IV., dem Bayern, und Friedrich dem Schönen von...

'The Story of Conn-eda' is a classic Irish tale about a young hero named Conn-eda who is sent on a quest to retrieve golden apples from Loch Erne. The book is filled with action, adventure, and folklore, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested...

"The Prophecy of Famine: A Scots Pastoral," by Charles Churchill, is a satirical poem offering a sharp critique of Scottish identity and the political climate of 18th-century Britain. Written in the pastoral style, the poem employs irony and wit to...

The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, yet the founding is controversial now in ways it has not been in decades. The American Enterprise Institute offers a major intellectual and educational project to reintroduce Americans...

In this RCS companion volume Gerald L. Bray immerses readers in the world of Reformation theology. He introduces the range of theological debates as Catholics and Protestants from a diversity of traditions disputed the essentials of the faith, from the...

From his birth in the Sac village in 1767 to becoming the leader of the Sauk tribe and eventually fighting a war against the United States, Black Hawk's life was filled with significant events and experiences. After his tour of the Eastern States, Black...

Tales of hauntings, strange happenings and other local lore throughout the Yellowstone National Park!

Tales of hauntings, strange happenings and other local lore throughout the Palmetto state!

Bettsy - the boy who wanted to fly recounts the life of Ronald Betts, a "Biggles Boy" from Tasmania with a passion for flying. His boyhood dream was to fly high as a fighter pilot. This book tells the story of his early years building a home rocket with...

Written by an international team of academic theorists and military practitioners, this volume provides inter-disciplinary insights into the present state, and the future, of ethics education in the militaries of Western democracies.

Global Trade in the Premodern World offers an authoritative and expansive history of exchange and interaction across Eurasia from the prehistoric origins of trade to the integration of large parts of this world-system by the fifteenth century CE.

A revolution is rising in West Africa and the world can no longer ignore it.At just 34 years old, Captain Ibrahim Traoré shook the foundations of power by leading a bold coup in Burkina Faso, positioning himself not just as a leader, but as a symbol of...

How the West Was Really Won is no dusty and boring history tome. It's a raw, unflinching ride through the blood, grit, and glory of the American frontier from 1802 to 1890. Chronicled year by year, this book lays out the bare and honest brutality of the...

Before the guns thundered in 1914, before the world cracked in half, there was a generation standing at the edge-forgotten, fragmented, and fading. The Lost Generation: 1883-1900 is a haunting, poetic excavation of the men and women born into the...

He rose from the ranks of a colonial army to become one of the most feared men in modern history. To the world, he was a clown in a uniform-boastful, bizarre, and brutal. But behind the medals and erratic speeches lay a regime soaked in blood. In...

The Quiet Storm: Gandhi and the Power of PeaceHe wore no crown. He held no sword. And yet-he defeated an empire.At a time when the world bowed to violence and warlords ruled with iron fists, one man dared to defy power without ever raising a hand...

The Tarot thru History takes you on a captivating journey through the evolution of tarot, blending historical depth with personal reflections from an experienced tarot reader. This is a guide to understanding how tarot transformed from a simple card game...

In the shadows of American history burns a truth many dare not confront-a truth cloaked in white hoods, echoing through fiery crosses and whispered threats. The Brotherhood of Hate: The Klan's War on Freedom is a searing journey into the origins,...

Come inside and meet Marjorie and her ancestors and learn how their little logging company grew a village into a town. Find out if Marjorie can save the Digby clan and the home she loves, or whether her daughter Clara's "special gift" from her Abenaki...

Georg Moritz Ebers (Berlin, 1 March 1837 - Tutzing, Bavaria, 7 August 1898) was a German Egyptologist and novelist. He is best known for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical documents in the world. At Göttingen, Ebers studied...

Georg Moritz Ebers (Berlin, 1 March 1837 - Tutzing, Bavaria, 7 August 1898) was a German Egyptologist and novelist. He is best known for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical documents in the world. At Göttingen, Ebers studied...

La lengua es portadora de la cultura y también parte integrante de la misma. Es indispensable lalengua para la transmisión y la difusión de una cultura nacional, así como para realizar intercambiocon otras culturas. Conocemos y entendemos la cultura por...

The first of two volumes on the archbishops and cathedral chapters of seventeenth-century Manila, this book fills a historiographical gap by examining the diocesan clergy of the Philippines’ political maneuverings. In particular, this volume...

The book deals with the policy of the Byzantine state in the field of ecclesiastical matters from the end of Iconoclasm in 843 to the death of Emperor Basil I in 886. It examines the attitude of the main political actors – the emperors and their...

Visibly Invisible: The Black Women of the Congressional Black Caucus offers a groundbreaking exploration of the systemic barriers faced by Black women in the United States Congress. This incisive study places the experiences of the women of the...

A Legacy Unearthed. A Nation Reborn. A Love Story That Transcends Time.When Calvin Osborne began tracing his ancestry, he uncovered a powerful truth buried in forgotten records: his great-great-grandfather, William Lacy, was born enslaved, fought for...