History

This new edition of Burton Stein's classic A History of India builds on the success of the original to provide an updated narrative of the developm...

About the Book China's astonishing transformation from a centrally planned to a market economy was one of the most remarkable stories of the twenti...

About the Book A comprehensive review of World War II that offers a global-level analysis Written for academics and students of history, World War ...

About the Book An introduction to women and gender in the classical world that draws on the most recent research in the field Women in Classical An...

About the Book A memorable account of a forgotten chapter in American history If you think that America's western expansion began on the banks of t...

About the Book A fascinating look at thirty of the mysteries that have baffled the world through the ages, by the author of Unsolved Mysteries of A...

About the Book Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer ""A first-class historian."" --The Wall Street Journal Vendetta! ""A wealth of insights.""--L...

About the Book Bernier provides us with a riveting chronicle of that time, so vastly different from our own yet so pregnant with meaning for us as ...

About the Book From the Straits of Gibraltar to Sicily, the European northern Mediterranean nations to the shores of North Africa, the western Medi...

About the Book A complete examination of the men and forces that created and shaped the modern state of Israel over the last hundred years Walls of...

About the Book One moment the Vikings were a mere speck on the sea; the next, a murderous force slashing its way into unprotected monasteries and v...

About the Book A vivid tableau of the American conquest of the Pacific Coast "With Broughton's expedition, the Americans and the British had poste...

About the Book An acclaimed historian explores the dynamic history of the twentieth century Soviet Union In ten concise and compelling chapters, Th...

The Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s most magnificent buildings, and the frescos that decorate its ceiling and walls are a testimony to the cre...

About the Book The fascinating six-hundred-year history of one of the world's most coveted gems and the royal feuds, intrigues, and betrayals it en...

About the Book The Rescue is the true story of the brave American and Filipino guerrillas on Negros Island in the Philippines who resisted the Japa...

About the Book The environmental histories of the Arctic and Antarctica are characterised by contrast and contradiction. These are places that have...

About the Book One family's mission "With the fires of hatred rekindled in the North by the assassination and in the South by emancipation, the est...

About the Book Praise for H. Paul Jeffers Diamond Jim Brady: Prince of the Gilded Age "One of the most entertaining historical business narrative...

About the Book The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a reb...

About the Book In 1856 Emperor Hsien Feng turned over an ornately carved jade name-plaque next to his bedchamber, an action with which he brought a...

About the Book After seventy-two arduous years, the fate of the suffrage movement and its masterwork, the Nineteenth Amendment, rested not only on ...

About the Book The Devil's Doctor The true story of one man s courageous fight against unspeakable evil In May 1940, as Nazi panzers overran the ...

About the Book In this authoritative and comprehensive resource, you'll find detailed information on a vast array of topics related to the American...

About the Book Stretching 1,200 kilometres across six countries, the colossal mountains of the Alps dominate Europe, geographically and historicall...

About the Book In 1816, the climate went berserk. The winter brought extreme cold, and torrential rains unleashed massive flooding in Asia. Western...

About the Book Chariot racing, peplos weaving, cooking, and helmet making Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancient Greece It is over...

About the Book On April 27, 2007, the first Speculative Realism (SR) workshop was held at Goldsmiths, University of London, featuring four young ph...

The modern bathroom is an ingenious compilation of locked doors, smooth porcelain, 4-ply tissue and antibacterial hand soap, but despite this mirac...

About the Book In this expansive historical synthesis, Richard Butsch integrates social, economic, and political history to offer a comprehensive a...

About the Book A comprehensive, highly readable reference This is an authoritative, one-stop resource for essential information on the exploration ...

About the Book Praise for Unsolved Mysteries of American History "The facts are presented clearly and concisely, and the answers have been thoroug...

About the Book Acclaim for Lafayette ""I found Mr. Unger's book exceptionally well done. It's an admirable account of the marquis's two revolutions...

About the Book Advance Praise for Joseph P. Kennedy "Ted Schwarz gives us a darker, and truer, picture of the founding father (and only Kennedy to ...

About the Book Absorbing.artfully narrat[es] a possible course of events in the expedition's demise, based on the one official note and bits of deb...

About the Book This is a unique introduction to Greek tragedy that explores the plays as dramatic artifacts intended for performance and pays speci...

About the Book The colorful true stories of ten monumental feuds in the history of technology The history of technology is full of heated disputes ...

About the Book Praise for Great Feuds in History "Everyone loves a good fight, especially on the world stage, and Evans calls these contests with ...

About the Book Landing on the beach at Gallipoli, aged 16, Alec Campbell looked no more than 12-years-old in his big brother's uniform. He was a yo...

About the Book A stupendous feat of reportage.-Ron Powers, cowriter of Flags of Our Fathers Praise for Desperate Hours ""Goldstein's book is packed...

About the Book A stupendous feat of reportage.-Ron Powers, cowriter of Flags of Our Fathers Praise for Desperate Hours ""Goldstein's book is packed...

About the Book Deadlock and Disillusionment: American Politics Since 1968 is an insightful consideration of the events people, and policy debates t...

About the Book A preeminent historian examines World War II's turning point On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed at five Normandy beaches, precede...

About the Book A stirring tale of adventure and tragedy "They brought balls of spun cotton and parrots and javelins and other little things that it...

About the Book How does China invest abroad? What is the easiest way for that country to effectively institute corporate governance? How can China ...

About the Book Following the release of Chichester - A Contemporary View in 1994, Chichester - A Millennium View looks at the following six years o...

About the Book One of the major figures in American history, Andrew Carnegie was a ruthless businessman who made his fortune in the steel industry ...

About the Book The 17th Century Parisian doctor who made blood transfusion history... In 1667 a Parisian doctor by the name of Jean-Baptiste Denis...