Историческая литература

Люди не очень охотно ворошат прошлое, а если и ворошат, то редко делятся с кем-нибудь даже самыми яркими воспоминаниями. Разве что в разговоре. А вот …

This third edition of The United States: A Brief Narrative History remains a basic, readable, and highly affordable core text for the introductory sur…

Beyond Borders: A History of Mexican Migration to the United States details the origins and evolution of the movement of people from Mexico into the U…

A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated! This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride th…

Getting ready to tackle the AP U.S. History exam? AP U.S. History For Dummies is a practical, step-by-step guide that will help you perfect the skills…

Тридцатые годы, маленький городок на Волге. Двое мальчишек, русский и немец. Одна любовь и дружба на всю жизнь. Сороковые, Советский Союз и Германия. …

This 3rd edition presents a concise overview of how the war was fought as well as a consideration of the ways in which Americans regarded allies and e…

Protestants: A History from Wittenberg to Pennsylvania, 1517-1740 presents a comprehensive thematic history of the rise and influence of the branches …

"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." —Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining…

The rich variety of Europe's history rolled into one thrilling account. This book takes you on a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, …

Предславе, дочери князя Владимира Святого, выпала неженская доля. Княжна должна лишь помогать «крепить соузы» с соседними княжествами или иноземными г…

Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920 presents the second edition of Stephen A. Riess’s well-loved synthesis of the development of sport during one o…

Fischer offers a captivating analysis of Europe’s turbulent history during the first half of the twentieth century, from the optimism at the turn of t…

A rip-roaring ride through the history of the Emerald Isle Ireland’s story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one – and today the influence of Irish…

This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never su…

Маленькая девочка со странной внешностью по имени Мари появляется на свет в небольшой швейцарской деревушке. После смерти родителей она остается помощ…

This remarkable memoir is one of the most celebrated documents to emerge from the tumult of America’s Revolutionary War. The ordinary and yet exceptio…

Featuring revised and extended coverage, the second edition of A History of Modern Germany offers an accessible and engagingly written account of Germ…

The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of …

From Norman invaders, religious wars—and the struggle for independence—the fascinating, turbulent history of a tortured nation and its gifted people W…

Киевский воевода Мистина, заключая ряд с плеснецким князем Етоном, был уверен, что тот оставит земли в наследство сыну княгини Ольги, подрастающему Св…

From one of the world's leading historians?a comprehensive narrative of the 3,000 years that have formed Asia's people, culture, and global destiny Tr…

The Last Caudillo presents a brief biography of the life and times of General Alvaro Obregón, along with new insights into the Mexican Revolution and …

Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient …

Created especially for the Australian customer! Exciting and informative history of the land down under Australian History For Dummies is your tour gu…

В романе «Страстотерпцы» известный писатель-историк Владислав Бахревский снова обращается к периоду русской истории, уже показанному в романах «Авваку…

Updated with new material to reflect the latest developments in the field, Gender in History: Global Perspectives, 2nd Edition, provides a concise ove…

Charts the rise and fall of the spin culture of the last two decades… Every decade has its own identity, key values and needs. The 1990s were the age …

A plain-English guide to Britons in battle, from the Roman invasion to the ongoing Iraqi war Charging through the Britain's military past, this access…

History is always a popular subject and British history has created some of the most lively and fascinating stories there are! Britain as we know it t…

Новый роман известного писателя из Оренбуржья Александра Чиненкова повествует о событиях начала ХХ века. Отголоски потрясений, которые изменяют всё пр…

The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the histo…

Includes insights into the lives of the current royal family Britain's heritage told through the colourful lives of its kings and queens The monarchy …

How did the curry get here and how did the Brits, a nation famed for a love of bland food, end up with Chicken Tikka Masala as their favourite dish? I…

Is your knowledge of The Crusades less than tip-top? Maybe you're curious about Columbus, or you're desperate to read about the Black Death in all its…

По одной из легенд, в предгорьях Восточного Саяна, в пещерах вдоль реки Уда, во время Гражданской войны отступающей Белой армией или белочехами была с…

This comprehensive but concise narrative of China since the eighteenth century builds its story around the delicate relationship between central gover…

In 1851, a sixteen-year-old girl named Yehonala entered the Imperial Palace of China as a concubine third grade, leaving behind her family, the love o…

A captivating look at one of America's most prominent and fascinating public figures Bestselling author, war hero, presidential candidate, champion of…

The 20th Century brought revolutionary changes to our world and our lives: the human population of the world tripled, space travel became reality, two…

Гоголь… Есть ли в истории русской литературы более мистическая и загадочная фигура? Его перу принадлежат истории про упырей, вурдалаков, призраков, ле…

New scholarship on World War II continues to broaden our understanding. With each passing year we know more about the triumphs and the tragedies of Am…

A fun, informative guide to Europe’s past and present. The history of Europe is rich, complex, vibrant, and at times violent; it has influenced many c…

The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has cap…

Ace your next history test with this concise, easy-to-read guide U.S. History for Dummies, 3rd Edition fills the need to improve high school proficien…