In Jules Vernes bahnbrechendem Werk 'Der Archipel in Flammen: Historischer Abenteuerroman' entführt der Autor die Leser in eine faszinierende Welt voller Abenteuer und Intrigen.
In 'Der neue Daniel' von Willy Seidel wird die Geschichte eines jungen Wissenschaftlers namens Daniel erzählt, der in einer dystopischen Zukunft gefangen ist.
In Charles Sealsfields historischem Roman 'Der Virey und die Aristokraten' taucht der Leser ein in die Wirren der lateinamerikanischen Unabhängigkeitsbewegungen.
This book presents the work of leading hermeneutical theorists alongside emerging thinkers, examining the current state of hermeneutics within the Pentecostal tradition.
The primary object of this book is to furnish the reader with a general view of the mythologies of the Native people of North America, accompanied by such historical and ethnological information as will assist him in gauging the real conditions under which this most interesting section of humanity existed.
Evocative Sarah Perry Immersive Katherine May Profoundly moving Mark HaddonDiscover Catherine Coldstream s compelling account of life as a nun in the 1990s, and the dramatic events which led to her flight from the monastery.
The Confederate Navy's medical service is usually overlooked in histories of the Civil War, yet it was vital in maintaining the fighting strength of the South's navy and marine corps.
The Confederate Navy's medical service is usually overlooked in histories of the Civil War, yet it was vital in maintaining the fighting strength of the South's navy and marine corps.
Across North America's periphery, unknown and overlooked Civil War campaigns were waged over whether the United States or Confederacy would dominate lands, mines, and seaborne transportation networks of North America's mineral wealth.
Across North America's periphery, unknown and overlooked Civil War campaigns were waged over whether the United States or Confederacy would dominate lands, mines, and seaborne transportation networks of North America's mineral wealth.
Jonathan Barthos Whistling Dixie explores the interdependent political relationship between Ronald Reagan and the white conservative South, a relationship that had a profound impact on Reagans own career, on the political landscape of the South and the entire United States, and on the identity of the modern Republican Party.
A journey through the fault lines of contemporary religious warsUS-born Protestant evangelicalism has gone global to an extent of which many of us might be unaware.
In the early and mid-twentieth century, Chinese migrants evaded draconian anti-immigrant laws by entering the US under false papers that identified them as the sons of people who had returned to China to marry.
Geronimo's Story of His Life (Illustrated Edition) is a captivating autobiographical account of the famed Chiricahua Apache warrior Geronimo, detailing his life and struggles as a Native American leader during the turbulent late 19th century.
Separating Old Florida myths from realitiesin a tourist haven with a deep Indigenous pastThemes of unspoiled paradise tamed byprogress can be seen in stories about pioneer history across the United States,especially in Florida.
Separating Old Florida myths from realitiesin a tourist haven with a deep Indigenous pastThemes of unspoiled paradise tamed byprogress can be seen in stories about pioneer history across the United States,especially in Florida.
Washington Irving's 'Astoria' is a gripping historical narrative that follows the true story of John Jacob Astor's ambitious expedition to establish a fur-trading post in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1800s.
This book takes an in-depth look at every aspect of American Indian life-food, dress, customs, and more-during the almost 300 years of conflict with Anglo-Americans.
This modern study of the Iran-Iraq War utilizes newly available primary materials to analyze American policy towards the war and question the veracity of the United States' claims of strict neutrality.
A unique compilation of diverse sources, many in English translation for the first time, this book documents the Mexican Revolution, explains its popular and agrarian nature, and helps to clarify its often perplexing conflicts, alliances, and issues.
This volume offers readers the opportunity to see how the Cold War and McCarthy eras affected men, women, and children of varying backgrounds, providing a more personal examination of this important era.
Covering the 17th century to the contemporary era, this chronological overview of the role of the environment provides many insights into one of the most important aspects of American history.
This concise biography of the world famous revolutionary Che Guevara provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive account available of his remarkable life, tragic death, and enduring political legacy.
This book provides a historical analysis of presidential rhetoric regarding war and examines the similarities, differences, effectiveness, and ethics of the persuasive strategies used by the White House through the history of the nation.
The first book of its kind to appear in a generation, this comprehensive study details the experiences of the black men, women, and children who lived in the South during the traumatic time of secession and civil war.
Distinguishing itself from the mass of political biographies of Barack Obama, this first interdisciplinary study of Obama's Indonesian and Hawai'ian years examines their effect on his adult character, political identity, and global world-view.
This diagnostic history of Argentina's economic prostration is full of timely lessons for readers in the United States about how an irresponsible capitalist elite and cynical politicians can lead a wealthy nation to throw it all away.
This powerful narrative tells the triumphant story of the men and women who spent their lives and fortunes trying to abolish the institution of slavery in the United States.
