Historical Records

Historical Records
Author: Qian Sima
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1994
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780192831156
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The Historical Records or Shiji is a vast history of the Chinese world from its beginnings up to the late second century BC. Its author, the Grand Historiographer Sima Qian (c. 145-86 BC), is the most famous Chinese historian and a great writer whose work has powerfully influenced Chinese and other Far Eastern literatures. The Historical Records is an immense and complex work. This translation concentrates on the vital but short-lived Qin dynasty, which unified China in 221 BC and created the vast empire that lasted until 1911. The introduction is aimed at bringing the history to a general audience, offering a lucid examination of Sima Qian in the tradition of history writing and placing the Qin dynasty in its wider historical context. This accessible new translation by one of the foremost scholars of Classical Chinese is supplemented by an index, map, and clear notes.

A History of the Book in America, 5-volume Omnibus E-book

A History of the Book in America, 5-volume Omnibus E-book
Author: David D. Hall
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 4704
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 1469628961
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The five volumes in A History of the Book in America offer a sweeping chronicle of our country's print production and culture from colonial times to the end of the twentieth century. This interdisciplinary, collaborative work of scholarship examines the book trades as they have developed and spread throughout the United States; provides a history of U.S. literary cultures; investigates the practice of reading and, more broadly, the uses of literacy; and links literary culture with larger themes in American history. Now available for the first time, this complete Omnibus ebook contains all 5 volumes of this landmark work. Volume 1 The Colonial Book in the Atlantic World Edited by Hugh Amory and David D. Hall 664 pp., 51 illus. Volume 2 An Extensive Republic: Print, Culture, and Society in the New Nation, 1790-1840 Edited by Robert A. Gross and Mary Kelley 712 pp., 66 illus. Volume 3 The Industrial Book, 1840-1880 Edited by Scott E. Casper, Jeffrey D. Groves, Stephen W. Nissenbaum, and Michael Winship 560 pp., 43 illus. Volume 4 Print in Motion: The Expansion of Publishing and Reading in the United States, 1880-1940 Edited by Carl F. Kaestle and Janice A. Radway 688 pp., 74 illus. Volume 5 The Enduring Book: Print Culture in Postwar America Edited by David Paul Nord, Joan Shelley Rubin, and Michael Schudson 632 pp., 95 illus.

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 5

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 5
Author: Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 502
Release: 1999-11-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780791497227
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This volume of al-Ṭabarī’s History provides the most complete and detailed historical source for the Persian empire of the Sāsānids, whose four centuries of rule were one of the most glorious periods in Persia’s long history. This volume of al-Ṭabarī's History has a particularly wide sweep and interest. It provides the most complete and detailed historical source for the Persian empire of the Sāsānids, whose four centuries of rule were one of the most glorious periods in Persia's long history. It also gives information on the history of pre-Islamic Arabs of the Mesopotamian desert fringes and eastern Arabia (in al-Hira and the Ghassanid kingdom), and on the quite separate civilization of South Arabia, the Yemen, otherwise known mainly by inscriptions. It furnishes details of the centuries'-long warfare of the two great empires of Western Asia, the Sāsānids and the Byzantine Greeks, a titanic struggle which paved the way for the subsequent rise of the new faith of Islam. The volume is thus of great value for scholars, from Byzantinists to Semitists and Iranists. It provides the first English translation of this key section of al-Ṭabarī's work, one for which non-Arabists have hitherto relied on a partial German translation, meritorious for its time but now 120 years old. This new translation is enriched by a detailed commentary which takes into account up-to-date scholarship.

A History of Science (Vol. 1-5)

A History of Science (Vol. 1-5)
Author: Henry Smith Williams
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 1085
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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A History of Science is a five volume work written by two brothers dr. Henry Smith Williams and dr. Edward Huntington Williams with a goal to present fundamental principles of science, to point out how they have been discovered by our predecessors, and to trace the growth of these ideas from their first vague beginnings. The work is chronologically divided in five parts, each of them covering the epoch in which different branches of science have been lifted to the next level. Table of Contents: Volume I: Idea of the Science in Ancient History and Prehistoric Times (Egypt, Babylonia, Assyria, Ancient Greece and Rome); Volume II: The Beginnings of Modern Science (Science in Middle Ages, Eastern, Western, Galileo, Newton); Volume III: Modern Development of the Physical Sciences; Volume IV: Modern Development of the Chemical and Biological Sciences; Volume V: Aspects of Recent Science.

The History of England (Vol. 1-5)

The History of England (Vol. 1-5)
Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2264
Release: 2023-12-14
Genre: History
ISBN:
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Thomas Babington Macaulay's 'The History of England' is a monumental work spanning five volumes, providing a detailed account of England's history from the reign of James II to the Glorious Revolution. Written in a clear and engaging style, Macaulay blends historical facts with vivid storytelling, making the events come alive for the reader. His work is considered a classic of English literature and a cornerstone of historical writing. Macaulay's emphasis on political and social themes showcases his deep understanding of English history and its significance. The rich detail and thorough research in his writing make it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. This work is a testament to Macaulay's legacy as a historian and a masterful storyteller. Thomas Babington Macaulay, a prominent 19th-century historian and politician, was known for his eloquent prose and keen analysis of historical events. His background in law and politics provided him with the necessary tools to navigate and interpret the complexities of English history. Macaulay's passion for storytelling and dedication to scholarship are evident in 'The History of England,' where he meticulously chronicles the nation's past with precision and insight. I highly recommend 'The History of England' by Thomas Babington Macaulay to anyone interested in delving into the intricacies of English history. Macaulay's masterful storytelling and depth of knowledge make this work a must-read for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the events that shaped England's past.