Society & Social Sciences Books

Rome Et Le Monde, penned by Niccolò Tommaseo, offers a comprehensive exploration of Rome's profound influence on the world. Published in 1851, this work delves into the historical, political, and cultural aspects of Rome, examining its enduring...

"Artículos Sueltos" is a collection of essays by Victoriano Agüeros, offering a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century Latin American society and thought. Written in elegant Spanish, these articles cover a range of topics, from historical reflections to...

"Manhood's Morning: A Book to Young Men Between Fourteen and Twenty-Eight Years of Age" by Joseph Alfred Conwell offers timeless guidance for young men navigating the complexities of adolescence and early adulthood. Published in 1903, this book provides...

This volume, "Memorial Addresses On the Life and Character of John H. Evins (A Representative From South Carolina), Delivered in the House of Representatives and in the Senate," preserves the tributes offered by the United States Congress to John H...

Die Athener und Sokrates, by Peter Wilhelm Forchhammer, explores the complex relationship between the city of Athens and the philosopher Socrates. Published in 1837, this work delves into the tensions between established laws and revolutionary thought,...

Principles of Gunnery: Rifled Ordnance, by Joseph Sladen, offers a detailed 19th-century exploration of the science and technology behind rifled artillery. This comprehensive treatise delves into the principles governing the construction, operation, and...

Storia Documentata Della Popolazione Del Regno Di Sardegna, by Francesco Corridore, offers a meticulously researched historical account of the population of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Published in 1899, this work provides invaluable insights into the...

Die Papstwahlen Und Die Mit Ihnen Im Nächsten Zusammenhange Stehenden Ceremonien bietet eine detaillierte Untersuchung der Papstwahlen und der damit verbundenen Zeremonien in ihrer Entwicklung vom 11. bis zum 14. Jahrhundert. Richard Otto Zoepffel...

"The Origin and Evolution of the Idea of the Soul" delves into the historical and philosophical roots of the concept of the soul. This exploration traces the development of spiritual beliefs across various cultures and eras, examining how the...

Geschichte Des Kreises Lingen, Volume 1, written by Ludwig Schriever and published in 1905, presents a detailed historical account of the district of Lingen in Germany. This comprehensive volume delves into the region's past, exploring its social,...

Briefe aus Paris 1831-1832 by Ludwig Börne offers a fascinating glimpse into Parisian life during a pivotal period of European history. Written in German, this collection of letters provides a sharp and insightful commentary on French society, politics,...

Explore the rich local history of Gray, France, through the "Bulletin De La Société Grayloise D'émulation, Volumes 1-2." This historical record, compiled by the Société Grayloise D'émulation and published in...

Das Westliche Nordamerika bietet eine detaillierte Betrachtung West-Nordamerikas im frühen 19. Jahrhundert, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die deutschen Einwanderer und ihre Erfahrungen. N. Hesse beleuchtet die landwirtschaftlichen, kommerziellen und...

Delve into the world of Renaissance Italy and the life of one of history's most influential political thinkers with "Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times, Volume 2" by Pasquale Villari. This volume continues the in-depth exploration of Machiavelli's...

Explore the intertwined lives of Père Joseph and Richelieu in Gustave Fagniez's "Le Père Joseph Et Richelieu (1577-1638)." This historical work delves into the complex relationship between the influential Capuchin friar, Père Joseph,...

John Dunlop's biography, "Oliver Cromwell," delves into the life and times of one of England's most controversial and influential figures. This book offers readers a detailed account of Cromwell's rise to power, his role in the English Civil War, and his...

Cuadros De La Vida Privada De Algunos Granadinos offers a fascinating glimpse into the private lives and customs of the people of Granada, Spain, during the 19th century. Written by María Josefa Acevedo De Gómez, this posthumous work presents a series...

"Dangers of Working Girls, Or, Dealers in White Women" by Grace Miller White is a compelling romantic story rooted in the social anxieties of the early 20th century. The novel delves into the perils faced by young working women, particularly the threat...

In "The Bible, Teetotalism, and Dr. Lees," David Williams presents a robust response to Frederic Richard Lees' arguments concerning teetotalism as taught in the Bible. This work engages deeply with biblical texts and theological interpretations to...

Acten Der Ständetage Preussens Unter Der Herrschaft Des Deutschen Ordens, Herausg. Von M. Toeppen. (Publ., Verein Für D. Gesch. D. Provinzen Ost- U. Westpreussen). Band IV offers a detailed historical account of the Prussian Ständetage (diet) during...

Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox, Volume 3 offers a rich collection of letters and documents illuminating the life and political career of the prominent British statesman. Compiled and edited by John Russell Russell, this volume provides...

Codice Penale Per Gli Stati Di S.M. Il Re Di Sardegna, published in 1859, offers a detailed look into the penal code of the Kingdom of Sardinia. This historical document provides invaluable insights into the legal framework, social norms, and...

In "Woman's Rights and Duties Considered," a female author (identified only as "By a Woman") offers her perspective on the role of women in 19th-century society. The book delves into the rights and responsibilities of women, exploring their influence...

This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into historical perspectives on child development, psychology, and education. The pamphlets, originally published at the turn of the 20th century, provide insights into the prevailing theories and practices...

Eine Sammlung von Essays des österreichischen Schriftstellers Hermann Bahr, die um die Jahrhundertwende entstanden sind. In seinen Essays setzt sich Bahr mit philosophischen, sozialen und kulturellen Fragen seiner Zeit auseinander. Seine Beobachtungen...

Historical Records of the Buffs, East Kent Regiment, 3rd Foot offers a detailed account of the regiment's formative years from 1572 to 1704. Formerly known as the Holland Regiment and Prince George of Denmark's Regiment, this volume, compiled by Captain...

In "A Battling Life, Chiefly in the Civil Service," Thomas Baker recounts his experiences and observations during a pivotal era in American history. This autobiography offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the Civil Service and the...

"A Mexican Ranch; Or, Beauty for Ashes" is a compelling historical novel by Janie Prichard Duggan. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant Mexican landscape, the story follows characters facing challenges and transformations on a ranch. This ‘Prize...

Art or Sex mirrors the need of a man to express himself either through creativity or the most primitive self-expression as sex, and in some cases none of these means are enough to satisfy his urge for expression, and he has to recur to murder.

Stranded in Australia at the beginning of the global pandemic, with no job, no home and no way to return to her former life in London, Teresa must embrace uncertainty head on. She borrows a car and drives across Australia to the middle of the desert to...

Despite, or perhaps because of, the vast number of witness statements and numerous texts, we will never know the true details of important events that happened in Ireland during the 1916 Uprising, its War of Independence, the 1921 Treaty talks, and the...

The name of the book is on purpose. "Fire" is the universal spiritual symbol for light and truth. Lincoln was on fire for that. "Quiet" is the counter-cultural grace to be open, knowable, and a source of charity and peace. Even as a War President...

The ultimate guide to pivot with purpose, reinvent your career, and produce your best life.The career that once inspired you no longer fits your life, and a nagging voice inside tells you there's something more. When your mind, heart, and dreams no...

In tough times, we all need a little spark. "Awaken Your Phoenix" is your guide to finding strength and hope when life feels overwhelming. Inspired by the legend of the phoenix, this book shows you how to rise from setbacks and turn challenges into...

Imagine diving into a world where you get to work with a variety of companies and dynamic people, gaining insider knowledge you can't find anywhere else. In this witty and entertaining book, Tanja Deisler takes you on an engaging journey through the...

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This groundbreaking volume offers an in-depth exploration of how Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine has reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the post-Soviet space, particularly in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Through expert analyses, the book examines...

The book is totally preoccupied with thinking beyond existing political thought and institutions. It recognizes that irrespective of who or where we are, and no matter if we know it or not, "we" now all live in "the end times." Most explicitly, this...

This reader is the first comprehensive look at representations of race, gender, disability, body size, age, and sexuality in US entertainment media. The "bible" of media representation, it weaves contemporary media examples together with quantitative...

African-American scholars in the United States and Western Europe continue to concentrate on African-American literary studies. The expanding interest in Caribbean publishing, which focuses on the intersection of Afro-Caribbean and African-American...

Examines the challenges and opportunities faced by Dalits in modern India.The past decade has seen a surge in Dalit studies, offering key theoretical insights into the study of marginalized groups. This collection of essays focuses on Dalit struggles for...

Explores the line between free speech protected by the First Amendment and unprotected incitement to imminent lawless action.Free Speech and Incitement in the Twenty-First Century explores the line between free speech and incitement, which is a form of...

Reveals the role of time in reproducing inequalities as students navigate rural-to-urban, cross-border, and transnational higher education.Can a student inherit time? What difference does time make to their educational journeys and outcomes? The Time...

Offers a description of what happens to survivors after a death, based on the effect this death has on the survivor's relation to the spatial and temporal world occupied after the loss of the deceased.A Death of the World offers a phenomenological...

Interrogates contemporary sex panics in the United States, looking especially at popular culture texts to conceptualize queer youth survival strategies.Sex panics saturate contemporary discourse and politics in the United States. While such panics have a...

Examines how mystical practices and experiences are being applied in secular contexts today.Today is an exciting time for mysticism. Interest in mysticism today often involves what Aldous Huxley called "applied mysticism"-that is, taking mystical...

Essays on the security challenges faced by African states.The central concern that shapes this edited volume is the nature of the African state. Contributors point to an interesting intersection of domestic and external issues that is framed as a...

A collection of the philosopher Stanley Cavell's most important writings on cinema.Stanley Cavell was the first philosopher in the Anglo-American tradition to make film a central concern of his work, and this volume offer a substantially complete...