History & Archaeology Books

Leem amudot le-Daniel Ish amudot = Recueil des travaux rédigés en mémoire du jubilé scientifique de Daniel Chwolson is a collection of scholarly works commemorating the scientific jubilee of Daniel Chwolson (also known as...

Lehrbuch Der Institutionen Des Römischen Rechts, written in German, offers a detailed exploration of the institutions of Roman law. Originally authored by Christian Friedrich Simon Mühlenbruch (1785-1843) and edited by Eduard Wippermann, this textbook,...

Le rôle des colonnes françaises dans la campagne du Cameroun (1914-1916) examines the role of French military columns in the Cameroon campaign during the First World War. Henri Mailier details the strategies, challenges, and experiences of the French...

Les Latins d'Orient, based on lectures delivered at the Collège de France in January 1921, explores the history of the Latin presence in the East. Nicolae Iorga examines the interactions between Western European powers and the Byzantine Empire, as...

L'Algérie chrétienne, published in 1859, explores the history of Christianity in Algeria. Written by Adrien César Égron, the book likely examines the presence of Christian communities in Algeria from early times through the...

Kitb ghun al-bn f takh al-buldn is an historical Arabic text likely published around 1883. This book provides an account of various countries and regions, offering insights into the geography and history of the Middle East and potentially other areas. As...

'ivot i dela velikog Dorda Petrovia Kara-Dorda', Volume 1, by Konstantin N. Nenadovi, presents a detailed account of the life and deeds of the great Djordje Petrović Kara-Djordje. This Serbian-language biography, originally published in 1903, explores...

Geschichte Der Colonisation Von Neu-england bietet eine detaillierte Darstellung der Kolonialisierung Neuenglands von den ersten Siedlungen im Jahr 1607 bis zur Einführung der Provinzialverfassung von Massachusetts im Jahr 1692. Dieses Werk untersucht...

Histoire critique de la grande enterprise de Christophe Colomb, by Henry Vignaud, delves into the intricate details surrounding Christopher Columbus's ambitious enterprise. This meticulous historical account examines how Columbus conceived and developed...

"Darstellung der Landtafel- und Grundbuchsordnung in Österreich" provides a detailed examination of the land registry and real property regulations in Austria. This historical legal text explores the structures and functions of the Austrian cadastral...

Ezhegodnik Imperatorskikh Teatrov (Yearbook of the Imperial Theaters), Volume 1910, offers a comprehensive look into the world of Russian imperial theaters at the turn of the 20th century. Authored under the editorial guidance of Serge Diaghilev, with...

Discours philosophiques sur l'homme considéré relativement à l'état de nature & à l'état de société, written by P.G.B. (Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil), explores philosophical perspectives on humanity...

La Mauritanie by Etienne Richet, with a preface by Paul Painlevé, offers a historical perspective on Mauritania during the early 20th century. This work provides insights into the region under French colonial influence. Richet's exploration of...

"Development of Local Government in Upper Canada, 1783-1850, Volume 1" explores the formative years of local administration in what is now Ontario. James Hermiston Aitchison meticulously details the evolution of governance structures, examining the...

This edition presents the "Diwan of Amru'u'lquais", a collection of poetry attributed to Imru' al-Qais, a prominent figure in pre-Islamic Arabic literature. Imru' al-Qais, who flourished around 530 AD, is celebrated as one of the most important and...

El buscapié es un opúsculo inédito escrito por Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra en defensa de la primera parte de su obra maestra, "El Quijote". Esta edición, publicada con notas históricas, críticas y bibliográficas por Adolfo de...

Description de l'Afrique, written by Jean Leon Africanus, offers a rich and detailed account of the African continent as it was known in the 16th century. Originally written in Arabic, then translated into Tuscan, this French edition provides valuable...

Cuba och dess frihetskamp (Cuba and its struggle for freedom) offers a historical perspective on Cuba's fight for independence. Written in Swedish by John af Klercker, likely based on his own observations and research, the book presents a detailed...

La Cilicie et le Problème ottoman by Pierre Redan, with a preface by René Pinon, examines the historical and political complexities surrounding Cilicia and its relationship with the Ottoman Empire. Published in 1921, this work provides...

Das Buch der Länder (The Book of Countries) by Istakhri, a 10th-century Persian geographer, is a significant work in the field of Islamic geography. Building upon the earlier work of Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, Istakhri provides a detailed description of the...

Histoire du jeton au Moyen Age (History of Tokens in the Middle Ages) by Jules Rouyer and Eugène Hucher offers a detailed historical overview of tokens during the Medieval period. This first part explores the origins, usage, and significance of...

A detailed biographical account of Manuel Godoy (1767-1851), the Spanish statesman who rose to prominence as the favourite of Queen Maria Luisa and King Charles IV. Known as the 'Prince of the Peace,' Godoy held significant power during a turbulent...

Explore the profound influence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau on revolutionary thought in Albert Meynier's "Jean-Jacques Rousseau, révolutionnaire". This insightful work examines Rousseau's core ideas and their impact on the French Revolution. Delve...

La verdadera poesía castellana, floresta de la antigua lírica popular, Volume 10, compiled by Julio Cejador y Frauca, offers a rich anthology of early Castilian folk poetry. This volume presents a carefully curated selection of poems reflecting the...

El socialismo al desnudo, subtitled O sea, el regimen socialista a la luz de la historia y de la filosofía, by Eugenio Manzanedo, offers a critical examination of socialism through the lenses of history and philosophy. Published in 1919, this...

Hermann Stegemanns Geschichte des Krieges, Volume 1, provides a detailed German perspective on the events leading up to and including the early years of World War I. Written in German, this historical account offers valuable insights into the strategies,...

"El puñal del godo; drama en un acto" is a compelling one-act play by the renowned Spanish playwright José Zorrilla. Set against a historical backdrop, the drama explores themes of betrayal, honor, and sacrifice. Zorrilla, celebrated for his...

"Det röda upproret i Finland år 1918" by Henning Söderhjelm offers a detailed characterization of the Red Rebellion in Finland during the year 1918. Based on official documents, this historical work provides insights into the events, causes, and...

Lacordaire, l'orateur et le moine by Henri D'Arles explores the life and legacy of Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire, a prominent 19th-century French Catholic priest, orator, and journalist. This biography, a corrected and enriched second edition, delves...

Die Erbrechtliche Interdicte by August Ubbelohde, published in 1891, delves into the intricacies of inheritance law. This work offers a detailed examination of legal interdicts related to inheritance, providing insights into the legal practices and...

La tribu et la langue thonga, avec quelques échantillons du folklore thonga by Henri Alexandre Junod, published in 1896, offers a detailed ethnographic study of the Thonga people, an ethnic group primarily located in Southern Africa. Written in...

"Die Ahnen- und Adelsprobe, die Erwerbung, Bestätigung und der Verlust der Adelsrechte in Österreich" bietet eine umfassende Untersuchung der Adelsrechte in Österreich. Das Werk von Carl Edm. Langer* aus dem Jahr 1862 beleuchtet detailliert die...

Cucujães: E mosteiro com seu couto nos tempos medievaes e modernos, by João Domingues Arede, explores the history of the monastery and its associated territory (couto) in Cucujães, Portugal, from medieval to modern times. This detailed study offers...

La rénovation du droit international sur la base d'une communauté juridique du genre humain, exposé systématique, written by Daniël Josephus Jitta and originally published in 1919, proposes a systematic renovation of...

"Den virkelige Madame Sans-Gêne: Thérèse Figueurs Liv i Felten som Dragon ved 15de og 9de Regiment 1793-1815" offers a detailed account of the extraordinary life of Thérèse Figueur, famously known as Madame Sans-Gêne. This...

"Decisão justa de relação de Lisboa" presents a significant legal decision from the Lisbon court system. Published in 1885, this work provides valuable insight into the legal practices and jurisprudence of 19th-century Portugal. The appellant, Sabino...

Description raisonnée des monnaies mérovingiennes de Chalon-sur-Saône, written by Gustave, vicomte de Ponton d'Amécourt, provides a detailed account of Merovingian coins found in Chalon-sur-Saône. This historical work meticulously...

La nation lithuanienne; son état sous la domination russe et allemande, by Juozas Gabrys, offers a detailed examination of the Lithuanian nation's state under Russian and German rule in the early 20th century. This historical account delves into...

Das Problem Der Demokratie, written by Gustaf Fredrik Steffen and originally published in 1912, delves into the complexities and challenges inherent in democratic systems. Steffen, a prominent voice in early 20th-century political discourse, offers a...

De la Fondation-Goethe à Weimar explores the relationship between Franz Liszt and the cultural landscape of Weimar. Published in 1851, this historical account delves into the significance of the Goethe Foundation and its impact on the artistic and...

De la statistique de la Baranya, published in 1919, is a detailed statistical overview of the Baranya region. Authored by Aleksandar Beli, this work provides a comprehensive analysis of the area's demographics, economy, and social structures during a...

De magistratuum romanorum graecis appellationibus, written by Maximilianus Mentz, explores the Greek terminology used to describe Roman magistrates. This work, originally published in 1894, delves into the linguistic connections between Roman and Greek...

Ezhegodnik imperatorskikh teatrov Volume 1899-1900 suppl. offers a comprehensive look into the world of the Russian Imperial Theaters at the turn of the 20th century. This historical record, enriched by the contributions of Serge Diaghilev and N.L...

Ezhegodnik imperatorskikh teatrov Volume 1905-1906 suppl. offers a detailed look into the world of the Russian Imperial Theaters during a pivotal period. This volume, compiled under the editorial guidance of Serge Pavlovich Diagilev with contributions...

Estudos praticos sobre a administração das provincias no Brasil pt.1, Volume 2, by Visconde do Uruguay, offers a detailed analysis of provincial administration in 19th-century Brazil. This historical work delves into the practical aspects of...

Ezhegodnik Imperatorskikh Teatrov, Volume 1903-1904 Supplement, offers a detailed look into the world of Russian Imperial Theaters at the turn of the 20th century. Edited by Serge Diagilev, a prominent figure in the Ballets Russes, this volume provides...

Código civil de la república argentina, published in 1874, represents a foundational legal text for Argentina. Authored by Dalmacio Vélez Sársfield, this civil code served as the cornerstone of Argentine law for over a century, profoundly...

Commemorazione in Onore Di Eugenio Brizi, records the proceedings of a ceremony held in Assisi on March 7, 1897, to honor Eugenio Brizi. Authored by Cesare Fani, this historical document provides insights into the cultural and social environment of late...