General and world history Books

Vincent P. Pecora discovers an alternative history of the twentieth-century Western novel that explains the resurgence of Christian theological ideas in the supposedly secularized genre.

The Routledge History of the Senses presents readers an overview of the field. As well as pointing to directions for the future of the discipline, it illustrates the extent to which the subject offers a considerable space for the exploration of diverse...

Historia De La Civilización En Su Desenvolvimiento Natural Hasta El Presente... ofrece una visión comprensiva del desarrollo de la civilización a lo largo del tiempo. Escrito por Friedrich von Hellwald, este libro explora la evolución de la sociedad...

"History Of The Fall Of The Jesuits In The 18th Century" translated from the French, examines the complex historical events leading to the suppression of the Jesuit order. This book provides insight into the political and religious tensions of the era,...

Histoire De La Révolution Français, Volume 3, by Jules Ferrand and Jules de Lamarque, meticulously chronicles the tumultuous period of French history encompassing the Consulate, the Empire, the Restoration, and the July Revolution. This volume...

Annaes Historicos Do Estado Do Maranhão, by Bernardo Pereira de Berredo, offers a detailed historical account of the Brazilian state of Maranhão from its discovery up to the year 1718. This comprehensive work, dedicated to King João V of Portugal,...

Historia De La Confederación Argentina: Rozas Y Su Época, Volume 2 delves into a pivotal era in Argentine history, focusing on the figure of Juan Manuel de Rosas and his significant impact on the Confederación Argentina. Adolfo Saldías...

Historia De La Conquista De La Provincia De El Itza, Reduccion, Y Progressos De La De El Lacandon Y Otras Naciones De Indios Barbaros, De La Mediacion De El Reyno De Guatimala, A Las Provincias De Yucatan... offers a detailed historical account of the...

Martirio E Libertà offers historical accounts from the years 1815 to 1860, as narrated by a rural parish priest to his community. This work aims to educate readers on the struggles endured by Italy in its quest for independence and freedom. The...

Histoire Universelle, Depuis Le Commencement du Monde Jusqu'à Présent, Volume 51 offre un récit exhaustif des événements mondiaux depuis l'aube de la civilisation. Cet ouvrage anonyme, écrit en français,...

Histoire De La Régénération De La Grèce, Volume 3, by François Charles Hugues Laurent Pouqueville, meticulously chronicles the tumultuous period of Greek history from 1740 to 1824. This volume offers a detailed account of the...

Mémoires, Ou Journal De Ce Qui S'est Passé Dans La Tour Du Temple, Pendant La Détention De Louis XVI offers a poignant first-hand account of the imprisonment of Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Written by Jean Baptiste Cant...

Plongez au cœur de l'une des périodes les plus tumultueuses de l'histoire française avec le premier volume de l'"Histoire Complète De La Révolution Française" de Pierre-François Tissot. Ce récit détaillé...

Histoire Générale Et Particulière De Bohême, Volume 2, written by Abbé André, offers a detailed historical narrative of Bohemia. This volume delves into the political, social, and cultural aspects of Bohemia, providing...

"Historical Papers Relating To The Jacobite Period, 1699-1750, Issue 16" offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal era of British history. This collection of historical papers sheds light on the Jacobite movement, a series of rebellions and political...

L'Italie Rouge, Ou Histoire Des Révolutions De Rome, Naples, Palerme, Messine, Florence, Parme, Modène, Turin, Milan, Venise chronicles the tumultuous period in Italian history from June 1846 to April 1850. Authored by Charles-Victor...

"Journals Kept in Hyderabad, Kashmir, Sikkim, and Nepal, Volume 1" offers a fascinating glimpse into the travels and observations of Sir Richard Temple during his time in British India. This volume provides detailed accounts of his experiences in...

L'Égypte de 1798 à 1900 examines the pivotal period of Egyptian history marked by significant foreign influence and modernization efforts. This work delves into the political, social, and economic transformations that shaped Egypt during...

"Till Robinson-ön och världens ände" (To Robinson Island and the End of the World) by Carl Skottsberg recounts the author's expedition to the Juan Fernández Islands, also known as Robinson Crusoe Island, off the coast of Chile. Written in...

Histoire de la colonie française en Canada, Volume 2, by Étienne Michel Faillon, offers a detailed account of the French colony in Canada. Originally published in the 19th century, this volume continues the exploration of the historical events,...

"Relacao do Novo Caminho que fez per Terra e mar Vindo da India par Portugal no Anno de 1663 o Padre Manuel Godin da Companhai de Jesus" recounts the arduous journey undertaken by Father Manuel Godinho of the Society of Jesus from India to Portugal in...

Explore the rich tapestry of Bihar's history and culture with "The Journal of the Bihar Research Society, Volume 5." This meticulously curated volume offers a deep dive into the historical, social, and cultural facets of Bihar, India. A valuable resource...

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.

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...

The media never reveal the full truth all at once, but they do release articles now and then of parts of it.This book pieces them all together to reveal the full story of what really happened and why.150+ pages of headlines and tweets in rough...

The significance of the Corinthians Football Club, founded in 1882, has been widely acknowledged by historians of football and by sports historians generally. As a 'super club' comprising the best amateur talent available they were an important formative...

The persecution of the Huguenots in France, followed by the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, unleashed one of the largest migration waves of early modern Europe. Focusing on the fate of French Protestants who fled to the Dutch Republic,...

Johann Sleidan (1506-1556) was the author of the first great history of the Protestant movement, and did much to influence how it was perceived by both Catholics and Protestants. In this new study, his life and works are comprehensively analysed for the...

How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring.

The Interwar World collects an international group of over 50 contributors to discuss, analyse and interpret this crucial period in twentieth century history. A comprehensive understanding of the interwar era has been limited by Euro-American approaches...

This book offers a broad account of the social and economic history of Central and Eastern Europe in the twentieth century, and asks critical questions about the structure and experience of modernity in different contexts and periods. It is the go-to...

Demonology - the intellectual study of demons and their powers - contributed to the prosecution of thousands of witches. With recent scholarship having abandoned the link between the two fields, this volume reconnects our understandings of demonology and...

Providing a fresh evaluation of Alberti's text On Painting (1435), along with comparisons to various works of Nicholas Cusanus - particularly his Vision of God (1450) - this study reveals a shared epistemology of vision. And, the author argues, it is one...

Providing a broad as well as a pointillist overview of modern Jewish history on a global scale from the eighteenth century to the present day, this book analyses how the Jewish people have been dramatically transformed by the forces of social,...

This accessibly written volume examines the major periods of Jewish history around the world, from their distant origins in antiquity through the beginnings of the modern period and the emergence of secular culture.

Voyage a Saint-Domingue, pendant les années 1788, 1789 et 1790; Volume 1 offers a fascinating glimpse into the French colony of Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) during the tumultuous years leading up to the Haitian Revolution. Authored by...

Estudio Histórico de la América Central, written by Agustin Gómez Carrillo and published in 1886, offers a detailed historical account of Central America. This significant work delves into the region's past, providing valuable insights into its...

The History of the Persian Wars, Volume 2, recounts the epic clash between the Greeks and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. Written by Herodotus, often hailed as the 'Father of History,' this volume continues his detailed narrative of the causes,...

Europe and the Far East, 1506-1912 offers a comprehensive historical overview of the interactions between Europe and Asia over four centuries. Beginning with the early voyages of discovery and trade, the book traces the evolving relationships between...

L'Europe au jour le jour, Volume 1, by Auguste Gauvain, offers a contemporary French perspective on the events shaping Europe during a pivotal period. Published in 1917, this volume provides invaluable insights into the political and social currents of...

Geschichte Des Alldeutschen Verbandes (History of the Pan-German League) provides a detailed account of the Alldeutscher Verband, an influential German nationalist organization founded in 1891. Written by Otto Bonhard and published in 1920, this book...

Balmaceda y el conflicto entre el Congreso y el ejecutivo, Volume 2 explores the tumultuous period in Chilean history marked by the power struggle between President Balmaceda and the Chilean Congress. Joaquin Rodriguez Bravo meticulously details the...

Les origines diplomatiques de l'indépendance belge: La Conférence de Londres, 1830-1831 explores the diplomatic origins of Belgian independence, focusing on the pivotal Conference of London. This historical work by Fl. de Lannoy delves into...

This is a facsimile edition of "Calcoen, a Dutch Narrative of the Second Voyage of Vasco Da Gama to Calicut," originally printed in Antwerp circa 1504. The book offers a firsthand account of Vasco Da Gama's second voyage to Calicut (present-day...

"1837, My Connection With It" offers a multifaceted perspective on the year 1837 through various lenses, contributed by Silvanus Phillips Thompson, Victor Cherbuliez, Thomas Storrow Brown, Josef Krämer, and Conrad Iken. Each author provides a unique...