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Named Ilha Formosa - 'beautiful island' - by Portuguese sailors in the sixteenth century, Taiwan has been desired by the world's imperial powers ever since. Today, despite Taiwan's indigenous population claiming that their ancestry goes back millennia, the People's Republic of China claims the...

The true story of Manchester's Victorian underworld and the gangs who roamed its streets The Scuttlers plunges readers into the dark street corners of Victorian Manchester, where gangs of ruthless street fighters known as the Scuttlers ruled with fear and violence between 1870 and 1900. These...

Rhodes, a new William Collins book, full description to follow when available...

The fascinating, barely known story of the theft of George Washington’s diary and other irreplaceable historical documents from the Library of Congress in the 1890s, which launched an interstate chase by the Secret Service and a sensational trial, and changed the trajectory of America’s...

A thought-provoking exploration of the roots of modern Jewish politics This is the first book to explore the nineteenth-century political movement led by Jewish leaders seeking equality―a movement that historian David Sorkin calls emancipation politics. The emancipationists, most of whom had...

James McPherson calls the election of 1860 "undeniably the most important—and pivotal—in all of American history." The nation was not merely divided over the issue of slavery; the opposing camps were at each other's throats. The moment John Brown and his men attacked the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry in the fall of 1859 the compromises that had stitched the country together for decades unraveled. The presidential election was therefore about more than who the next president would be. It was about how soon war would follow his inauguration.

Des premiers peuplements gaulois aux réalités contemporaines de son auteur, Théophile Lavallée offre, dans ce premier volume, une fresque accessible de la capitale. Entre formation de la cité, développement des institutions, mutations urbaines et vie des habitants, il suit, siècle après siècle, l’essor d’un lieu devenu cœur de la France. Portée par la curiosité et la rigueur d’un historien du XIXe siècle, cette Histoire de Paris guide l’auditeur à travers les grandes étapes qui ont façonné la ville et révèle, avec clarté, les lignes de force d’une métropole en perpétuelle transformation.

The untold story of the nineteenth-century novelist who outearned Jane Austen and wove provocative theories into her fiction—changing economics forever “Smialek, with the analytical rigor and narrative drive that made her one of the finest economics journalists of her generation, has rescued...

Christopher Hibbert's acclaimed biography of Queen Victoria is as impressive and authoritative as the great woman herself. In 1837 an eighteen-year-old girl, raised by a German mother, inherited the throne of the United Kingdom. She was to reign as queen – and later Empress of India – for almost sixty-four years, presiding over twenty prime ministers and a period of unprecedented social and political change.

En 2022 publiqué Los días de la Revolución, buscando indagar en la etapa revolucionaria del Río de la Plata a principios del siglo XIX. El arco temporal de este libro recorre el lapso comprendido entre dos batallas: la de Cepeda en 1820 y la de Caseros en 1852. En ambas ocasiones se derrumban grandes estructuras políticas: el Directorio y la Liga de los Pueblos Libres en Cepeda y la Confederación Argentina liderada por la Buenos Aires de Juan Manuel de Rosas en Caseros.

The final installment of Adolfo Ovies’s groundbreaking The Boy Generals trilogy races from the Shenandoah Valley to Appomattox with the rapidity of a headlong cavalry charge. The turbulent events of the closing months of the Civil War serve as a backdrop for the increasingly dysfunctional—and bitter—relationship between George Armstrong Custer and Wesley Merritt.

Dive into gritty urban history, where extreme inequality and raw sewage brutally birthed the modern city. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dark narrative strips away the sepia-toned romance of the era to reveal the true cost of progress. Experience the lethal, dung-filled reality of daily...

Plunge into a fast-paced era of world history where the industrial revolution and fierce rebellions forged our reality. This immersive narrative sweeps across continents, connecting the rise of steam-powered factories in Britain to revolutions in Latin America and trade empires in China. Perfect...

Witness the brutal historical shift from quiet farms to roaring factories that sparked the age of automation. Perfect for an educational commute, this captivating narrative reveals the awe-inspiring and disruptive forces of early industrialization. Feel the relentless rhythm of steam power and...

Discover the haunting true story of how Victorian séances and mediums promised a grieving world contact with the dead. Ideal for an immersive evening commute, this atmospheric journey traces a paranormal phenomenon fueled by raw human longing. Step inside darkened parlors where the desperate...

Step onto the foggy dawn fields of historical Europe, where elite rivalries and lethal violence settled matters of honor. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this tense historical narrative plunges you into a world where private vengeance collided with public order. Discover exactly why...

Experience the sweeping world history of industrialization and global empires that forged our modern reality. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative transforms the nineteenth century from dusty dates into a high-energy saga of human ambition. From the rhythmic pounding of early...

Witness the dramatic political struggle that transformed a rigid samurai society into a modern global empire. This gripping historical narrative plunges you into the intense cultural clash of nineteenth-century Japan. Perfect for your morning commute, it offers an immersive look at a nation...

Explore the British Empire's dramatic rise and the Industrial Revolution in this gripping 19th-century history. Perfect for an educational commute, this engaging narrative transports you to an era defined by fierce class divides and rapid technological change. Whether you are seeking a deep-dive...

Explore the gritty urban history of Southeast Asia as a flooded jungle camp violently transforms into a booming capital. Perfect for your daily commute or travel itinerary planning, this immersive historical adventure plunges you into the dangerous river journeys and clan feuds that forged a...