検索キーワード： 著者 "David Prescott Barrows" すべてのカテゴリー

This book is one of the earliest studies of Philippine history by an American scholar. In preparation for this book, the author conducted ethnological studies of indigenous island tribes after the American war in the Philippines. Since this book was intended for the Philippine reader, the author nicely places the history of the Islands into the broader context of European and American history. (Summary by JoeD)

David Hume stands as a towering figure in Western philosophy, celebrated for his profound insights and influential ideas. However, it was his historical writings that secured his financial success and popularity. His monumental work, The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, published between 1754 and 1764, captivated audiences and generated unprecedented earnings, making him not just independent but wealthy. Spanning six volumes, this historical masterpiece remains in print today and continues to shape our understanding of English history. Often ...