History & Archaeology Books

Beneath the banner of 'universal brotherhood' gathered not the salt of the earth, but a drifting substratum of Europe's political underworld-exiles without country, thinkers without readers, zealots without gods. In this unsparing account, first...

The Anglo-German rivalry in battleship building at the beginning of the twentieth century has been blamed by many as a major cause of the First World War, yet 'the Great Naval Race' has not received the attention that its notoriety would merit.

Did you know modern Olympics were inspired by the Muscular Christianity movement, as was the game of rugby? Were you aware basketball and volleyball were invented by Y.M.C.A. trainers and used as evangelism tools to bring youth to Christ around the...

Naval Power in Action focuses attention to the United States' current competition with China, laying out a case for acting in three areas: strengthen the homeland to economic coercion, modernize and reorganize institutions to successfully compete,...

Piece of the Puzzle: The History of My Ancestors on the Bay Islands dives into the deep history of the journey the modern settlers took from England to the British West Indies to settle in the Bay Islands. Keila Rochelle Thompson Gough, a native...

The philosopher Alfred North Whitehead once said that all of Western philosophy was "but a series of footnotes to Plato." By the same token, one could argue that all of Western civilization is but an extension of the ancient Greek cultural legacy. The...

Maine has a rich supernatural history and ghost stories from the state are as varied as they are prolific. Freelance writer and reporter Tom Verde first became interested in such eerie occurrences while researching first-hand encounters with ghosts for a...

Jack Baronett (1829 1906) was an important figure in the history of Yellowstone National Park. In his early life he traveled the world, prospecting and mining in Australia, Africa, China, and Alaska. He traveled to the Yellowstone region in 1864 eight...

 Propelled to power by the age of 17 by an ambitious mother, self-indulgent to the point of criminality, inadequate, paranoid and the perpetrator of heinous crimes including matricide and fratricide, and deposed and killed by 31, Nero is one of...

These essays examine the importance of historical consicousness and the role of historiography in 'ethnic' situations, exploring the many ways in which ethnic groups select history, write or rewrite it, rescue appropriate or ignore it, forget or traduce...

This volume explores academic households in early modern (c. sixteenth- to eighteenth-century) Northern Europe, examining changing dynamics of family and gender.

Written by one of Sicily's leading medievalists, this is the first compendium (in English) about the historical women of Sicily. Meet a sisterhood of pious Roman maidens, steadfast queens, and a Jewish mother confronting the horrors of the Inquisition...

One of the most tragic political assassinations in Soviet history occurred on December 1, 1934-the murder of Sergei Kirov, First Secretary of the Leningrad Communist Party Organization. His death, like a bolt from the blue, shook the entire country. A...

Partying until sunrise, baptism under ice, dead bodies on the street, treachery in business dealings - everyday life for an expatriate working in Russia.Caviar, Vodka and Tears recounts the joys and frustrations of life and work in Russia over the period...

At Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, a Union force composed predominantly of former slaves met their Confederate adversaries in one of the bloodiest small engagements of the war. This important fight received some attention in the North and South but soon...

This text offers an explanation of the force and place of race in modern history, showing that race and nation have a linked history. The author seeks to show the close historical connection of race and nation as each interrelates with the other in...

Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in the Peach State. Whether read around the campfire on a dark and stormy night or from the backseat of the...

This guide is a collection of thirty fascinating events that helped make Pennsylvania what it is today. From the witches of PA to the Expedition that changed the world, authors Fran Capo and Scott Bruce write with a comedic yet dramatic flair and an easy...

What People are Saying About the Spooky Series..."If you have ever felt a chill as you walked past a Vermont graveyard, or felt an unseen hand brush against you on a mountain in Maine, you will love Spooky New England. And if you don't believe in...

Praveen Swami explores the history of jihadist violence in Kashmir, from 1947/8 to 2004, and expertly shows how the recent explosion of conflict was part of a long-running secret war in the state.

Western Civilization in World History takes up the recent debates about the well-established 'Western civ' approach versus the newer field of world history. Stearns reviews and analyzes key aspects of Western civilization in a global context.

Eight years old and growing up in Colonial Singapore, enjoying all the elite privileges that came with having a Colonial senior police officer father. Rowena Hawkins and her immigrant family from Ceylon, were living the 1960s Singapore dream - a large...

Part-horror, part family-drama, The Faithful Ones is the gripping true story of how a man's pacifist conscience lands him in a barbaric mental asylum and sets his devoted young sister on a decades-long mission to unravel the cryptic circumstances and...

In How to Grow Wings, Lyn C. reveals the compelling life of Bill Brosco, a young man the US Air Forde sent off to a Cold War he wanted no part of. His father had signed him up for the Army when he was just seventeen. The son of a Polish...

Join me on an extraordinary journey as I explore the steps I took to solve one of America's most enduring legends, the mystery of the Lost Dutchman's treasure. In this deep dive, I will walk you through my investigative process, including how I analyzed...

Everything you need to know about Norse Mythology, also known as Ásatrú and Forn Siðr.It's a fascinating world of supernatural and hidden beings, and to some people's surprise, not only a thing of the past. In the Nordic countries Ásatrú has blended...

Stepping into the river of history, sometimes it feels like we're standing on the shoulders of giants, getting a rare glimpse into the world of the Three Kingdoms-distant, yet somehow familiar. Back then, warlords ruled the land, trust was hard to come...

Im Fokus der Arbeit steht eine von der Bundesstiftung zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur federführend organisierte Jubiläumsausstellung. An dieser besonderen und gleichermaßen signifikanten Form staatlicher Geschichtspolitik interessiert...

The volume pays tribute to the intellectual legacy of Lorenzo Perrone. The diverse themes, writings and cultural and linguistic communities studied in the 70 essays collected here bear witness to the richness of Lorenzo Perrone's scholarly journey,...

This edited volume advances meaning-centered approaches to understanding the social construction of public intellectuals and their enduring influence on contemporary societies. The contributors reject reductionist perspectives that depict intellectuals...

In Brutus Legacy: Founding Britain's Future, Richard Simonian takes readers on a journey through the ancient history of Britain, challenging the common misconception that early British history is simply myth or folklore. By delving into the past...

The Restless Hungarian is the saga of an extraordinary life set against the history of the rise of modernism, the Jewish Diaspora, and the Cold War. A Hungarian Jew whose inquiring spirit helped him to escape the Holocaust, Paul Weidlinger became one of...

ENGLISHExplore the epic story of the Berlin Airlift in "Wings of Freedom." This vividly illustrated book takes you on a gripping journey through one of history's most daring operations-a humanitarian and logistical effort that defied all odds. From...

The long-awaited follow-up to Scottish Myths & Legends, a USA Today bestseller by a renowned Scottish storyteller.Selkies, trowies and fairy wolves. Witches, clan chiefs and the King of the Cats...

What if the creatures we've dismissed as myth are not only real, but placed here... on purpose? When a brutal attack in a Kentucky forest leaves one comper missing under terrifying circumstances, a classified government agency is forced to investigate a...

How can the Banaban people navigate the challenges of the modern era while preserving their cultural identity and striving for self-determination? This compelling study delves into the core of Banaban heritage, exploring the traditional law of Te Rii Ni...

What if love doesn't follow the rules?What if destiny leaves a note and disappears for decades - only to return when you least expect it?The Diary of Parallel Serendipity is a moving true story of first love, heartbreaking separation, and the mysterious...

When the golden age of steam was fading in New Zealand, Mike Adams knew it was time for a new adventure. With diesel engines taking over and the government shifting its focus to road transport, he and fellow train drivers set their sights across the...

These are two true tales of Providence, having never been combined in one volume it was felt that they fit perfectly together. Two different lives, two different tribes, two amazing stories of love and tragedy. Both parallel yet from opposite...

During the 1920's and 1930's many of the Osage people faced perilous times through greed, jealousy and heinous acts; characters claiming to be their friends. The labels or designations next to the names of many in these censuses alone openly show or...

              This Crow of Montana Census 1899-1905, contains a short concise history for the Crow people; following their move from the Stillwater Valley to Yellowstone country, their...

              A unique never before transcribed series for the Identified Mississippi Choctaw Enrollment Cards, 1902-1909, including a copy of the original and a transcribed copy of...

Studies in Rhetorics and FeminismsSeries Editors: Cheryl Glenn and Shirley Wilson LoganWhat People Are SayingRhetorical Reception addresses scholars in feminist historiography and theories of rhetoric, as well as scholars in the rhetoric of science and...

Discover the Grit Behind the Glory of AmericaJoin author Stephen Carr on a journey through America's forgotten past in Glory, Grit and Greatness: Great Americans Fading From Our Memory. Bringing history to life with vivid prose, the author has...

Through the eyes of seasoned international banker, Rizwan Haider in It Began in Africa, he shared his captivating journey in Africa with his vivid storytelling and profound insights. Readers will be taken on a remarkable adventure, untangling the...

This volume brings together scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds to discuss how women contributed to the making, pedagogy, institutionalisation and communication of scientific knowledge in the twentieth century, and to reflect on the...