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In October 1347, a fleet of Genoese galleys limped into the harbour of Messina with most of their crews already dead or dying.

He defeated Hannibal.

Winesburg, Ohio is a collection of interconnected short stories written by Sherwood Anderson and published in 1919.

Through the lens of a feminist psychoanalytic framework, Re-Envisioning the Freudian Mother in Southern Literature re-evaluates the mother-child dynamic as one far more complicated than what is present in typical psychoanalytic readings.

Balinese Art is the first comprehensive survey of Balinese painting from its origins in the traditional Balinese village to its present position at the forefront of the high-priced Asian art scene.

In 1942, two years after invading France, the Germans implemented their policy of exterminating the Jews.

The Pig War and the Pelican Girls is a riveting and well-researched collection of little-known and obscure tales from history.

The Pig War and the Pelican Girls is a riveting and well-researched collection of little-known and obscure tales from history.

Explore the enduring fascination of the Civil War through thought-provoking essays from the esteemed "e;Emerging Civil War"e; series to gain better understanding of the complex relationship between history and art in shaping our understanding of the war.

The Headsman: Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons by James Fenimore Cooper is a captivating work of historical fiction that immerses readers in the intrigue and romance of 18th-century Switzerland.

This book, in tribute to the late Paul A Levine, a pioneer in the field of Holocaust history, focuses on themes identified in international research as particularly important for advances in Holocaust history and education, such as the role of 'bystanders', foreign policy and diplomacy, the role of individual actors, and Holocaust education.

"e;The Incredible Story of How the Papacy Became Infallible Under Pius IX and XII"e; delves into a pivotal transformation within the Catholic Church, revealing how two of its most influential Popes reshaped its doctrines and authority.

The Russian Officer Corps of The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, 1795-1815 features more than 800 detailed biographies of the commanders of that era.

Comprehensive and richly illustrated, Close Harmony traces the development of the music known as southern gospel from its antebellum origins to its twentieth-century emergence as a vibrant musical industry driven by the world of radio, television, recordings, and concert promotions.

Lauded for its contribution to the theory and conceptualization of the field of womens history and for its sensitivity to the differences of class, ethnicity, race, and culture among women, The Majority Finds Its Past became a classic volume in womens history following its publication in 1979.

Essay from the year 2003 in the subject History of Europe - Middle Ages, Early Modern Age, grade: 2c, University of Stirling, course: Scotland in the time of Wallace and Bruce , language: English, abstract: The factors which enabled Bruce's cause to survive and prosper between the murder of John Comyn on 10 February 1306 and 1314 are multifarious and inter-linked.

'Alwyn Turner is the master of funny, engaging social history' Sunday TimesA Times Best Paperback of 2025'For sheer entertainment, this rollicking account of Britain before the Great War is hard to beat, brimming as it is with swindlers, murderers and charlatans, imperialist fantasies and saucy innuendos' 'History Books of the Year', The Times'The very best sort of panoramic portrait' David KynastonWhen Queen Victoria died in 1901 it was the end of an era.

"e;Unique insight, good storytelling skills, deep research, and keen appreciation for the terrain .

From tales of pirate treasure to Jimmy Hoffa's mysterious disappearance, Michigan Myths and Legends makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the state's most fascinating and compelling stories.

More than Petticoats: Remarkable New Jersey Women features 12 exceptional women born prior to 1900.

The latest entry in Stackpole's Battle Briefings Series covers the Vietnam War, from its roots in the French war through the evacuation of the embassy.

Since World War I, says Joseph McCartin, the central problem of American labor relations has been the struggle among workers, managers, and state officials to reconcile democracy and authority in the workplace.

Part oral history and part rule book, The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Toys and Games is a joyous collection of memories of playing indoor and outdoor games; of making dolls, homemade board games, playhouses, and other toys each with complete instructions and the flavor of southern Appalachia.

Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences under the New Orleans skies.

This account of the settlement of one segment of the North Carolina frontier - the land between the Yadkin and Catawba rivers - examines the process by which the piedmont South was populated.

This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the offbeat people, places, and events of the Old Line State.

In America, lipstick is the foundation of empires; it's a signature of identity; it's propaganda, self-expression, oppression, freedom, and rebellion.

More than two dozen tales of ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and other spooky happenings in Savannah, GA, the city of legendary ghosts.

More than two dozen tales of ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and other spooky happenings in Savannah, GA, the city of legendary ghosts.

It Happened in Glacier National Park takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Park's storied past.

This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the offbeat people, places, and events of the Old Line State.

In 1942, two years after invading France, the Germans implemented their policy of exterminating the Jews.

Fourteen Mind-Boggling Tales from the Badger StateWas Joe Davis, Civil War veteran and Menominee Indian, really the son of Confederate president Jefferson Davis?

From an eighteenth-century Cherokee feast to a deadly wildfire that destroyed a town, It Happened in the Great Smokies looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of America's most visited national park.

The control of land remains the crucial issue in the Arab-Israel conflict.

Die Erforschung der Geographie der Alten Welt ist eine interdisziplinare Wissenschaft.

Depuis 1982, le Cameroun n'a connu qu'un seul president.

When the Holy Spirit hits, it will be like a ton of bricks coming down.

This book examines the politics of representation involved in Indian classical dance in Malaysia through gender politics, diasporic Indian history, class, caste, religious background, and ethnicity.

This book examines the politics of representation involved in Indian classical dance in Malaysia through gender politics, diasporic Indian history, class, caste, religious background, and ethnicity.

In America, lipstick is the foundation of empires; it's a signature of identity; it's propaganda, self-expression, oppression, freedom, and rebellion.

In the summer of 1839, Henry Layardjust twenty-two years oldleft England for eastern Europe and distant lands of the Ottoman Empire.

His very name conjures up tales of daring, adventure and audacity.

This book honours the seminal contributions of William Beinart to southern African history and African Studies, with essays written by his former students and academic and professional colleagues.

This book honours the seminal contributions of William Beinart to southern African history and African Studies, with essays written by his former students and academic and professional colleagues.