General and world history

This is a translation of the only known detailed account of the building of the notorious 262-mile long Thai-Burma Railway by one of the Japanese professional engineers who was involved in its construction.

The totalitarian systems that arose in the twentieth century presented themselves as secular.

The Communist Economic Challenge (1965) examines the substantial industrial development in the Soviet Union, and its European satellites, and China, looking at Khrushchev's boast that by 1970 the USSR's industrial output would surpass that of the USA.

John Foster Dulles was one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of twentieth-century U.

In einer Zeit, in der Europa von Konflikten und Machtkämpfen gezeichnet war, verlagerte sich das Zentrum der päpstlichen Macht von Rom in die kleine französische Stadt Avignon.

This handbook provides the first systematic integrated analysis of the role that states or state actors play in the construction of history and public memory after 1945.

This book narrates the story of a young family that, in the year 1975, made the bold decision to leave the United Kingdom and seek a new life in South Africa.

Interest in the First World War, or Great War, continues unabated.

Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) is considered one of the greatest theologians and philosophers of evangelicalism, who also served as a pastor, missionary, and revival leader.

The post-millennial vision of nineteenth century America led to greater educational opportunities for women, but these were focused on women's domestic efficacy in developing "e;messianic mothers"e; to help create the kingdom of God on earth.

These essays deal with questions of navigation and, more broadly, the intellectual challenges posed by Spain's acquisition of an empire across the Atlantic.

Although the moral and ethical dimensions of NATO presence in Afghanistan has been the focus of debate by politicians and media alike, questions of the religious culture and spirituality that underlie the complexities of both the conflict and convictions of those affected have rarely been discussed.

Translated from German, In a Raging Inferno is the first English-language book ever to recount the story of the Hitler Youth and its combat role at the end of World War II.

The steadfast alliance between America and Europe represents one of the most important and complex political relationships in the modern world.

This is a book about the theory of the city or commonwealth, what would come to be called the state, in early modern natural law discourse.

The essays in this volume, which are written by friends, colleagues, and former students, are dedicated to Gary B.

What was it like to fall in love in Hitler's Germany?

Fergus Millar is one of the most influential contemporary historians of the ancient world.

The book of Job is famous for its complex and compelling exploration of suffering and faith.

This book is a comprehensive presentation of humanitarian intervention in theory and practice during the course of the nineteenth century.

Faith Seeking Conviviality traces the journey of a U.

This popular volume on the culture of hair through human history and around the globe has been updated and revised to include even more entries and current information.

A moving, deeply researched account of survivors' experiences of liberation from Nazi death camps and the long, difficult years that followed When tortured inmates of Hitler's concentration and extermination camps were liberated in 1944 and 1945, the horror of the atrocities came fully to light.

The Elusive Enemy explores the evolution of U.

This "e;uncommonly astute study"e; examines the early development of the US-UK military alliance that would eventually lead to victory in WWII (Paul Miles, author of FDR's Admiral).

Although most Americans paid little attention to Cambodia during Dwight D.

This book is about exploring and presenting a model of digital-based curriculum for Christian education suitable for the digital ways of learning, communicating, and thinking.

A groundbreaking book that gathers key wartime intelligence reportsDuring the Second World War, three prominent members of the Frankfurt School-Franz Neumann, Herbert Marcuse, and Otto Kirchheimer-worked as intelligence analysts for the Office of Strategic Services, the wartime forerunner of the CIA.

Character for Kids: Devotions and Activities for Kids Ages 3-10 includes easily understandable thoughts on selected character traits including courage, respect, self-control, manners, loyalty and eight others.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover 365 reasons to love America as you read the storied history of the United States.

This is the first book to examine Thomas Holcomb s crucial role as commandant of the U.

The true story of a friendship between two very different men: Founding Father Ben Franklin and famed preacher of the Great Awakening George Whitefield.

With their strong emphasis on traditional family values, education, discipline, and service, Mormons sound and look more "e;Christian"e; than many believers.

The president of Southern Seminary reveals how secularism has infiltrated every aspect of society and how Christians, equipped with the gospel of Jesus Christ, can meet it head on with hope, confidence, and steadfast conviction.

Why it's wrong to single out religious liberty for special legal protectionsThis provocative book addresses one of the most enduring puzzles in political philosophy and constitutional theory-why is religion singled out for preferential treatment in both law and public discourse?

It is widely assumed that the French in the British Isles during the Second World War were fully fledged supporters of General de Gaulle, and that, across the channel at least, the French were a 'nation of resisters'.

The Sumer and Akkad are two of the most ancient civilizations known to men.

The British army was almost unique among the European armies of the Great War in that it did not suffer from a serious breakdown of discipline or collapse of morale.

This book introduces readers to the Presbyterian movement in the United States as told by those who lived through and contributed to its history.

What is a shogun?

A member of the famed Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division, Donald J.

Are Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism at all compatible?

The Battle of Tassafaronga, November 30, 1942, was the fifth and last major night surface action fought off Savo Island during World War II's Guadalcanal campaign.

Win the War for Your Own IntegrityAfter Phil Robertson quoted Scripture in an interview with a national magazine, his hit show, Duck Dynasty, put him on ';indefinite hiatus.

Fireforce 'Writ Large' - Airborne Assault in Mozambique.

Aren't you a lucky child?

This book explores the different ways in which the early Haitian state was represented in print culture in America and Britain in the early nineteenth century.

This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license.

The concepts of utopia and dystopia have received much historical attention.