検索キーワード： 著者 "Francis Archibald Bruton" すべてのカテゴリー

Discover the extraordinary life of Genghis Khan, one of historys most legendary emperors. Born as Temujin to a clan leader, his early years were marked by tragedy when his father was poisoned, leaving his family vulnerable on the vast Eurasian Steppe. Against all odds, Genghis Khan rose to power and established the Mongol Empire, which became one of the largest empires in history. Despite his monumental achievements and fierce reputation, many mysteries surround his life, including the fact that no authentic portrait of him exists today. All depictions are created posthumously by those who ...

Dive into the tumultuous events of August 16, 1819, with Three Accounts of Peterloo, a compelling companion to F.A. Brutons The Story of Peterloo. This short collection features firsthand accounts from Bishop Stanley, Lord Hylton, and John Benjamin Smith, each accompanied by insightful introductions from the editor. These contemporary narratives offer diverse perspectives on the tragic day when a peaceful reform rally at St. Peters Fields, Manchester, was violently disrupted by a troop of Hussars and local Yeomanry, resulting in 18 deaths and over 700 injuries. (Summary by Phil Benson)