History

Examines the historical development of communications technology and its impact on German-American relations from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Chronologically organized, this book scrutinizes central themes connected to the specific time period and technology involved.

This book is an introduction to the city of Athens, its history and its monuments. Its focus is 5th century Athens, the time of the city's heyday. The influence and importance of the city during this period reverberates through the centuries to the present day. As one of the dominant powers in the Mediterranean, ...

For decades, the federal government's failure to provide decent and affordable housing to very low-income families has given rise to severely distressed urban neighborhoods that defeat the best hopes of both residents and local officials.

This work offers an intimate memoir of Maria Lydig Daly. As the wife of a a prominent New York City judge, she met many major figures in Northern military and diplomatic strategy. Her caustic, and often biased, comments on everything present a lively memoir from a Northern non-combatant.

'A first-class work of historical investigation.' Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon and Wellington

The extraordinary story of how one man's obsession to build a huge model of Waterloo - the greatest model of the greatest battle of all time - incurred the wrath of the Duke of Wellington.

'A book that ...

Aiming to broaden the readers' understanding of the issues now facing the European Union, this book explains the motivation underpinning the process of integration in Western Europe after 1945.

In cooperation with the Kokkalis Foundation, this volume is the fourth in the IFPA-Kokkalis Series on Southeast European Policy.

Who's Who in Early Hanoverian Britain spans the period from the death of Queen Anne in 1714 to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 and contains over 190 short biographies of eminent personalities of the era. Each entry brings out the distinctive and intriguing elements of its subject's personality and achievements.

Who's Who in Late Hanoverian Britain spans the period from the outbreak of the French Revolution to the accession of Queen Victoria, in many ways a heroic time. 175 short biographical essays examine the lives of soldiers, statesmen and sailors among other eminent historical figures from the era.

Excavation on any site of the Roman period in this country produces pottery in quantity, and often in variety - coarse and fine wares, containers and table wares, locally made, or traded from kiln-sites on the island or overseas. The large rescue excavations of the past twenty years have posed for archaeologists ...

Beginning with a brief look at the history of the British Museum, its collections and resources, the core of this book is a series of chapters describing what goes on behind the scenes in the main areas of museum activity, from temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, to less visible activities ...

This text discusses the extent of crime in late-1990s South Africa, looking at its victims and the criminal justice system within the country. The author also reviews the options available to government if it is to restore the public's confidence in its ability to tackle growing lawlessness.