This book is a comprehensive study of British history in the 19th century, a period that saw major transformations in politics, society, economics, and culture. David Thomson traces the development of the Industrial Revolution, changes in social structure, parliamentary reform, imperial expansion, and the dynamics of everyday life in British society between 1815 and the eve of World War I. As p…
This abridged “Ladder Edition” narrates the life of John F. Kennedy from his childhood through his growth into a national leader and ultimately the President of the United States. Adapted for readers at the 1,000-word level, the book presents key events, character-shaping experiences, and personal stories that reveal Kennedy’s development as a statesman. It highlights his family backgroun…
The Congress of Vienna: A Study in Allied Unity, 1812–1822 by Harold Nicolson offers a detailed examination of the diplomatic negotiations that shaped Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Nicolson analyzes the personalities, motives, and diplomatic maneuvers of the major powers involved, including Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and France. The book explores how statesmen sought to restore st…
This book is one of Winston Churchill's memoirs about World War II in Dutch. Ons Schoonste Uur – Frankrijks val, Alleen recounts the early days of the war when France fell to Germany in 1940, and Britain had to face the threat of invasion alone. Churchill describes the atmosphere of crisis, decisive political decisions, British defense strategies, and the spirit of the British people during t…
The East European Revolution by Hugh Seton-Watson provides an authoritative analysis of the political and social transformations that reshaped Eastern Europe after World War II. The book examines the rise of communist governments, the role of the Soviet Union in restructuring regional politics, the collapse of prewar institutions, and the emergence of new revolutionary elites. Seton-Watson offe…
This book is part of Winston Churchill's memoir series, which reviews world developments from the end of World War I to the outbreak of World War II. In De Storm Steekt Op – Van oorlog tot oorlog 1919–1939, Churchill describes the emergence of global political tensions, the rise of totalitarian powers such as Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and the Soviet Union, and the failure of the internat…
This volume, part of the series “The Great Ages of Western Philosophy,” presents a comprehensive selection of key writings from eighteenth-century Enlightenment philosophers. Edited and introduced by Isaiah Berlin, the book provides interpretive commentary that illuminates the central ideas, historical context, and intellectual contributions of major thinkers of the Enlightenment. It explor…
Dragan Bosnic's book, Belgrade, contains a series of photographs, descriptions, and historical information about the city of Belgrade, Serbia. Presented with artistic photography and concise narrative, the book showcases Belgrade's historical landmarks, culture, architecture, and modern life. Published by Intersistem Belgrade, the book is aimed at readers who want to explore Belgrade through vi…
Buku ini mengungkap sisi gelap Dinasti Tudor, salah satu periode paling dramatis dalam sejarah Inggris. Judith John menyoroti berbagai kejadian penuh kekerasan, intrik politik, pembunuhan, perselingkuhan, praktik tenung, perang, penganiayaan religius, hingga kasus perompakan yang terjadi pada masa pemerintahan keluarga Tudor. Melalui gaya penulisan populer, buku ini menghadirkan kisah-kisah tra…
This classic by Ivo Andrić depicts the history of the city of Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the story of a magnificent bridge built during the Ottoman Empire. The narrative spans four centuries, showcasing the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped Balkan society. Blending history and fiction, the novel shows how the bridge bears silent witness to conflict, oppressio…