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  1. Looking at History Through Geography: the Age of Discovery completed "Looking at History through Geography: The Age of Discovery" is a popular book that interprets world history from the perspective of geography and the Age of Discovery, which connected major civilizations. This book is based on the development of European navigation routes from the mid-to-late 15th century to the end of the 17th century. Through topographic maps and nautical charts, this book briefly introduces the geography, climate, monsoons, and ocean currents of the areas the routes pass thr Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  2. Latin America History completed "A History of Latin America" ​​is Professor Hutton Webster's important attempt to apply anthropological theory to historical research. It is a general history with complete content and a novel perspective. This book tells about the Indian Age, the Age of Discovery, the Colonial Era, the War of Independence and the Republican Era in Latin America. What was the Indian civilization like before Christopher Columbus discovered the New World? How did Spain and Portugal peacefully divide Latin America? Reads8.3ScoreShelves
  3. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire completed The original work is 10% thick but presents 100% essence. Every chapter is full of turning points and dramatic changes, every chapter has unique analysis, and every page is filled with beautiful writing. In 1787, Edward Gibbon's "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" was published. Over the past two hundred years, "The History of Decline and Decline" has become a supreme classic with its three essences: 1. A summary of the great changes in history; 2. An incisive and unique analysis; 3. Beau Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  4. Half-Hour Comics History (8 Volumes) completed Brother Bastard talks about a collection of new works while drawing, reads comics for half an hour, and learns about the history of countries around the world! Ultra-clear mind maps clarify the context of events and easily understand the internal logic of the historical development of various countries. Learning history through hilarious memory is more profound than rote memorization. Endorsed by authoritative experts, the knowledge is rigorous and reliable! 30 Million readers have given it real Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  5. Waseda University Japanese History (Volume 1-12) completed "History of Japan at Waseda University (Volume 1): The Yayoi Tomb Period" writes from Japan's prehistoric society to the reign of Emperor Tenmu. The author, Professor Kuni Takeshi, quoted extensively from Kojiki, Nihonshoki, Chinese historical books, relevant materials collected by Shosoin, and research results of Japanese and European historians during the Meiji period. He placed Japanese history in the history of ancient Asia centered on Chinese history, and elaborated on the ancient territory Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  6. A Comprehensive History of the Byzantine Empire (Four Volumes in Total) completed This book studies all major topics involving Byzantium, especially the ecological environment, resource development and material production, economic development trends and basic structures that determine the historical direction of the Byzantine Empire, the political system with the emperor's autocratic core as the core, the centralized bureaucracy, and social classes. We have formed independent opinions and a series of research results that are characterized by historical materialism and have Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  7. World History (Illustrated Revised Edition) completed In the first half of the 20th century, three famous American historians jointly wrote "World History", which discussed the past history of mankind from the perspective of civilization evolution. It became popular in the United States and has gone through revisions. Our country translated this book twice in 1946 and 1948. In 1975, another translation by Bing Xin, Wu Wenzao, Fei Xiaotong and others was published. This time we used the 1975 translation, replaced it with a large number of exquisite Reads8.2ScoreShelves
  8. General History of the World completed This book is a world history book. It is divided into several major chapters: ancient civilizations, empires at war, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the bourgeois revolution, the changes brought about by the industrial revolution, the clouds of war, the Cold War period, and the new world pattern. In chronological order, it systematically introduces major events, influential figures, brilliant achievements, splendid cultures, etc. In world history. It completely outlines the basic context of th Reads9.0ScoreShelves
  9. A Brief History of the World completed The main purpose of this book is to allow readers who have no time to read the "Outline of World History" to clearly understand the vague and trivial concepts of mankind's great adventures, and to correct some previously formed misunderstandings. This book is by no means an abbreviated version of "Outline of World History" because "Outline of World History" cannot be abbreviated and refined for its own purposes. This book adopts a brand-new concept and writing method, and is a more popular and p Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  10. Big Collapse completed On October 24, 1929, the United States suffered a catastrophic blow. Not because of terrorist attacks, nor because of natural disasters such as blizzards and hurricanes—it was the collapse of the stock market that Americans are so proud of. It was on this "Black Thursday" that the U. S. Economy, which was once at its peak and had Coolidge's prosperity, fell into a major collapse. Stocks were sold off, banks went bankrupt, factories were shut down, workers were unemployed, and goods were unsaleab Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  11. Pacific War 5: Strangling Japan completed The "Pacific War" series tells the panoramic story of the Pacific War in the Pacific, Indian Ocean and East Asia from 1941 to 1945, fought by Japan, the main member of the Axis Powers, and the United States, Britain and other Allied Powers during World War II. It completely presents the entire process from the rise to the fall of Japanese militarism, in-depth analysis of the causes and consequences of the Pacific War, and displays the military, political, diplomatic and economic struggles betwee Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  12. Fierce Battle Between the United States and Japan in the Pacific completed The year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. On this occasion, our country will solemnly commemorate this important event together with Russia and other countries in the world that have suffered the ravages of fascist aggression and the vast number of peace-loving people. This great victory for the just cause of the Chinese nation and all mankind is of great practical and historical s Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  13. History of World War Ii·haitian Strangulation completed This book introduces the relatively large-scale classic naval and air battles between the anti-fascist camp and the fascist imperialist countries in World War II. Mainly include: Battle of Cape Matapan, Battle of Arctic Route, Battle of Malaya between Britain and Japan, Battle of Leyte Gulf between the United States and Japan, Battle of North Cape, and Sea and Air Battle of Guadalcanal. Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  14. Prairie Empire completed "Steppe Empire" is a classic book written by Rene Grusset. This book is widely recognized by the world's historical circles for its detailed and systematic description of the three thousand years of history of the nomadic peoples of Eurasia. "Steppe Empire" depicts to readers a magnificent chapter of the prairie over the past three thousand years: not only the turbulence of the steppe empire established by peoples on horseback such as the Scythians, Huns, Turks, and Mongols, but also the violent Reads9.2ScoreShelves
  15. The Growth and Administration of the Samurai: the Late Heian Period (Kodansha History of Japan 04) completed In the 10th century, Japan continued to have internal strife and foreign wars, and the samurai class began to step onto the stage of history as a national military force. After several wars, the Genji clan in Hanoi stood out and became the "backbone of the Wu family". Their power gradually grew and posed a threat to the imperial court. In order to provide checks and balances, the imperial court deliberately suppressed the Minamoto warriors and cultivated the Taira family to fight against them. T Reads8.9ScoreShelves
  16. Duel in the Desert: World War II in Africa completed This book is one of the series of "Second World War", which tells the story of the war in Africa during the Second World War. It is majestic, rich in pictures and texts, and is historical, historical, authoritative and authentic. It is of great reading and collection value. Reads9.2ScoreShelves
  17. Fierce Battle at Sea: Famous Naval Battles of World War II completed The victory of the Second World War was also the victory of the anti-fascist war of the people of the world. It became a major turning point in human history in the 20th century. It ended an old period of war and turmoil and ushered in a new stage of peace and development. When we look back on history, we should not forget the destruction and disasters that the war has brought to us, as well as the heavy price paid by all countries and peoples in the world for victory. We should earnestly learn Reads9.0ScoreShelves
  18. History of World War Ii·desperate Thugs completed This book introduces the notorious war criminals in the fascist camp in World War II. Including: Germany's Goering, Japan's Okamura Ninz, Sakagaki Seishiro, etc. It tells the story of their life filled with crimes. Reads8.9ScoreShelves
  19. The Battle of Defense: World War II in Europe completed This book combines the latest research results and the latest declassified information at home and abroad. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts, this book takes the historical process of World War II as a clue, runs through the main historical periods, major battlefield battles, and major military and political figures of World War II, and presents a panoramic view of the magnificent picture of World War II. The book mainly includes war history, battlefields, battles, generals Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  20. The Storm of World War II: the Shadow of Dictatorship (Full Color Illustration) completed "The Storm of World War II: The Shadow of Dictatorship (Full Color Illustrated Edition)" illustrates that in the 1830s, the world was about to be stormy, and the war madman Hitler appeared on the scene. He led Germany astray and stirred up the entire world. In this unprecedented "game of death", heroes and heroes emerge in large numbers, and justice and evil confront each other in the smoke of gunfire. Militant fascists are igniting wars around the world, and the wars are constantly escalating. Reads9.2ScoreShelves
  21. Wanli Korean War completed In the 20th year of Wanli (1592), Toyotomi Hideyoshi initially unified Japan and launched a war of aggression against Korea with all the strength of the country, trying to use Korea as a springboard to attack the Ming Dynasty. North Korea lost Seoul, Kaesong, and Pyongyang in one month, and the war burned to the border between North Korea and the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Wanli sent general Li Rusong to aid North Korea. A large-scale East Asian war that lasted seven years ended with Japan's complete Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  22. Corruption and Anti-Corruption in Nazi Germany completed One of the moral calls of the Nazis was to eradicate corruption in the Weimar Republic, but the Nazis themselves did not establish clear politics in Germany. The corruption of the Third Reich was systemic, top-down corruption. The Nazi regime sought the stability of the system through corrupt means, so corrupt practices were tacitly approved by the Nazi authorities. Even if a small amount of corruption was sanctioned, it was only for the purpose of political struggle among small groups within th Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  23. The Fog of Guilt: the Truth About the Nazis in World War II completed This book is one of the series "A Chronicle of World War II", which tells the story of the showdowns on the main battlefields of World War II. Read this book to learn more about the truth about the Nazis in World War II. Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  24. Iron-Blooded Kingdom Prussia completed Germany is a country that has been divided for a long time in history. However, after hundreds of years of hard struggle, Germany finally achieved its first national unification by Prussia in 1871: Prussia followed the trend and promptly promoted various reforms, strengthened centralization politically, and promoted mercantilism economically. The military attaches great importance to national defense construction and economic development. This book uses vivid writing style to capture the most ge Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  25. Germany (Full Color Illustrated Book) (Illustrated World History Series) completed "Germany" tells the history of Germany. From the war hymns in the Teutonic Forest to the European giant Frank; from Otto, the father of the motherland, to the hot red beard, Germany was born in hardship, and the kingdom began to take shape in the battle. From the humiliating trip to Canossa to the helplessness of the Interregnum; from the call of the Ninety-Five Theses to the establishment of the principle of religious obedience, royal power fell aside in the split, and the wind of religious ref Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  26. Rommel's Wartime Documents completed British military thinker Liddell Hart compiled Rommel's World War II wartime documents and told about Rommel's experience in the French battlefield, the African battlefield and the defensive operations in France before the Allied invasion of Normandy. A rare reveal of the inner world of the Desert Fox, revealing the inner workings between the Axis alliance and Hitler's military leaders. Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  27. Enemy of Germany: Nazi Propaganda and the Holocaust During World War II completed This is a groundbreaking work that provides an in-depth look at the Nazis' fanatical anti-Semitic propaganda during World War II. Hitler and his Nazi propagandists had always believed that antisemitism provided the only explanatory framework for world history. They fabricated a story about an innocent Germany being besieged by international Jews with the intention of exterminating them, and used this as a public declaration and justification for the "Final Solution", firmly believing that it was Reads8.0ScoreShelves
  28. Hold on to Moscow completed Moscow, a city of immortality. Napoleon died before, and Hitler knew this history very well. But why did he have to attack Moscow, and why did he delay launching a full-scale offensive until winter? What did his frontline commanders do? This book will answer these questions one by one. Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  29. Isaac Newton, the Age of Reason, and the Beginning of Modern Science completed This book is a masterpiece handed down by David Brewster, a member of the Royal Society, chairman of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, the discoverer of "Brewster's Law" and the inventor of the kaleidoscope, horseshoe-shaped electromagnet, lighthouse lens, etc. It is recognized as a masterpiece in the history of science. The author extensively collects various original manuscripts, taking Isaac Newton's magnificent scientific research as the main line, detailing the arrival Reads8.8ScoreShelves
  30. History of the British Empire. Volume 4, the Transformation of the British Empire completed Introduction This book is the fourth volume of the first multi-volume history of the British Empire in domestic academic circles. This volume studies the history of the British Empire from 1783 to 1815, arguing that this was an important period in the development of the British Empire and a transitional period from the old system to the new empire, and from the old colonial system to the new colonial system. After the transformation, the British Empire established an empire with a broader territ Reads7.6ScoreShelves
  31. History of the British Empire. Volume 2, the Formation of the British Empire completed Introduction Through the process of British colonial expansion and commercial competition, this book points out that the 16th century was an important turning point in the development of British society and the preparation period for the British Empire. After the development and changes in the 16th century, by the 17th century it had the conditions and motivation to transform from a nation-state to a comprehensive empire building. From civilian colonization to mercantile empire was the most esse Reads8.0ScoreShelves
  32. Creating Europeans: the Birth of Modernity and the Shaping of European Culture (Ideal Country Translation Series 060) completed On June 13, 1846, the Paris-Brussels railway was opened. 1,500 Passengers accepted the invitation of Baron Rothschild, the operator of the railway company, and boarded the first flight. Invited travelers included the Dukes of Nemours and Montpensier, sons of King Louis-Philippe I of France, French and Belgian officials, Alexandre Dumas, Hugo, Gautier, Ingres and other celebrities. During the journey, Berlioz conducted the orchestra to play the "Funeral and Triumphal Symphony" on the train. This Reads8.9ScoreShelves
  33. History of the British Empire. Volume 1, the Start of the British Empire completed Introduction This book is the first volume of the first multi-volume history of the British Empire in domestic academia. This volume mainly studies the initial stage of the British Empire, that is, Britain's overseas colonial activities during the Tudor period, which is equivalent to the prehistory of the British Empire. It includes thoughts on a series of issues such as early British colonial thought, the relationship between the nation-state and the British Empire, mercantilist national policy Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  34. Rediscovering Europe: What Makes France France? completed If we want to understand France today, we must understand its history. If you want to understand the French people's concerns about the republic, you have to go back to the French Revolution; if you want to understand France's advanced education system, you have to visit Napoleon; if you want to appreciate the power of Racine's drama, you have to grasp the tensions and contradictions in the life of Louis XIV; if you want to understand the development of elegant French, you have to visit the Gaul Reads8.2ScoreShelves
  35. History of the British Empire (Full Set of 8 Volumes) completed Introduction This book is the first multi-volume history of the British Empire in domestic academic circles, with a total of 8 volumes. It aims to conduct a systematic study of the emergence, development, variation and disintegration of the British Empire. Based on the objective evolution of the history of the British Empire, it is discussed in eight stages, reveals the essence and characteristics of each stage, and proposes its own theoretical framework. The themes of the eight volumes are: the Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  36. Super Informative Comics Human History completed Where did life on earth originate? Where did humans originate? How did humans learn to walk upright? Why do humans "remove" body hair? How did humans successfully domesticate plants and animals? This book uses witty language and vivid cartoons to show the evolution of the human species from animals to humans, and provides an in-depth interpretation of 12 fundamental issues in the process of human civilization, such as the origin of life on earth, why ancient apes evolved into humans, the process Reads8.7ScoreShelves
  37. Understand World History in One Book completed The world has a long history, and the historical events and figures that occurred during it are complicated and have many clues. This makes it difficult for many people to find a shortcut to reading history in real life, and they lack a clear understanding of the face of world history. How to let readers clearly understand and understand history in a short period of time is the original intention of writing this book. "Understanding World History in One Book" edited by Tian Yiqing adopts the sty Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  38. Grand Diplomacy (Revised Edition) completed Throughout the history of the past three hundred years, from Cardinal Richelieu, the father of the modern state system, to Roosevelt and Stalin; from the unification of Germany, Germany's two defeats, to the beginning and end of the post-war Cold War; this book eloquently discusses how the balance of power and the art of diplomacy have shaped the pattern of our world. Relying on his experience in international affairs, Henry Kissinger uses rich historical knowledge and witty and humorous writing Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  39. A Look Back at Modern Naval Warfare completed The military is a symbol of the strength and stability of a country and nation, and plays a decisive role in national life. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. Comprehensive and systematic mastery of military knowledge is the glorious responsibility and obligation of each of us, and it is also the main content of our national defense education. Military knowledge includes the most extensive content. Only by understanding and mastering it by category can we master relevant Reads9.0ScoreShelves
  40. The Retired Emperor: the Final Years of Charles V completed Charles V was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. In the minds of Europeans, he was the protagonist of the "Era of Habsburg Hegemony" and the beginning of Spain's imperial era. He was the greatest monarch in Europe in the 16th century. During his reign, he launched many foreign wars. In his later years, he retired from the throne and lived in seclusion in a monastery. This book involves the conflicts between European regions during the period of Charles V. The relationship between Charles V an Reads7.9ScoreShelves
  41. Blood Crown: War of the Roses completed From the 14th to the 15th century, the British Plantagenet dynasty fought two of the most famous wars in the history of medieval Western Europe - the Hundred Years War between England and France and the War of the Red and White Roses. Chinese readers who have a superficial understanding of British history have usually heard of these two wars, but do not know much about the details. The War of the Roses has been exaggerated by Shakespeare's plays "Henry VI", "Richard III" and other famous works, Reads8.2ScoreShelves
  42. Japanese Samurai History completed Wearing armor, riding on the battlefield, wielding a sword to kill the enemy, being brave and courageous, always taking bushido as the purpose of action, and swearing allegiance to the master to the death - is this image of a samurai consistent with historical facts? Has Japan really been a "land of samurai" since ancient times? "The History of the Japanese Samurai" not only outlines the complete history of samurai from the birth to modern times, but also shows rich details: the peculiar bun hai Reads8.6ScoreShelves
  43. From Edo to Tokyo: the Meiji Restoration of Little People completed In Edo, which was hit by the Meiji Restoration, the daimyo returned to their own territories one after another, causing the population to drop by half, and the metropolis with a population of one million instantly declined. Wandering warriors without owners frequently caused chaos, and land and identities began to flow. People were panicked and complained. In Tokyo, where the order of Edo is gradually disintegrating, people are desperately trying to keep up with the changes of the times and stru Reads8.1ScoreShelves
  44. Iwanami New Book Selection 04: Edo Period completed The Edo Period (1603-1867) was the last era of Japan's feudal system, the era that left the most legacy for today's Japan, and the era in which Japanese culture matured in an all-round way. _X000D_ In the 17th century, the Tokugawa clan, which was gradually gaining a foothold, no longer needed to tolerate Christian missionary work in exchange for trade with the West. When the shogunate's army crazily slaughtered Christians, the believers adhered to the belief that "if they resisted, they would n Reads8.2ScoreShelves
  45. The Oriho Regime and the Edo Shogunate: the Warring States Period (Kodansha History of Japan 07) completed This is the end of troubled times and the beginning of two hundred years of peace and prosperity. Since the Onin Rebellion, the flames of war on the Japanese archipelago have been burning for a hundred years. With the destruction of countless old things, the birth of new things, social transformation, and the rise of countless heroes. Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu came to power one after another, defining the development direction of this era. _X000D_ Oda Nobunaga took th Reads8.9ScoreShelves
  46. Chernobyl: a History of Disaster completed The Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986 shocked the world and became a global cultural symbol of complex significance. Countless literary and non-fiction works have mourned and interpreted it. However, even the 2019 HBO drama of the same name failed to restore the complex truth of this incident. In the book "Chernobyl: A Tragic History," Shahili Ploki, a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard University, uses newly released government files and a large number of eyewitness interviews to give a Reads9.4ScoreShelves
  47. First Crusade completed At the end of the 11th century, tens of thousands of Crusaders embarked on the tragic Eastern Expedition without hesitation. They naively believed that taking back Jerusalem from the hands of the pagans and rescuing the abused Eastern Christians was the sacred mission given to them by God. But history is far from simple. In the final analysis, the Crusaders were a fanatical rabble. From the beginning, they were just pawns in this power game... Reads9.2ScoreShelves
  48. The Plantagenets: from Henry II to Edward II completed This book is the representative work of William Stubbs, Professor of Modern History at Oxford University and founder of the School of Modern History at Oxford University. It starts from the political situation in England in the late period of Henry I when he faced the crisis of the crown prince, and ends with the political situation in England during the tragic death of Edward II. It covers the period of six kings: Henry II, Richard I, King John, Henry III, Edward I, and Edward II. Was Henry, Du Reads7.9ScoreShelves
  49. General History of France (Revised Edition) New Edition completed "General History of France" is a classic currently being published by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press, which tells the history of France from ancient times to the present. Once this book was published, it was well received by both academic circles and readers. This revision is based on the original book "General History of France", with some textual content revised and supplemented with pictures. The book systematically narrates the magnificent historical process of France from the pre Reads9.3ScoreShelves
  50. World Famous Books That Influence Children's Life [Illustrated Edition] (Set of 19 Volumes) completed The set includes: "Thirty-Six Stratagems", "Alice in Wonderland", "Chinese Mythical Stories", "Aesop's Fables", "Around the World in Eighty Days", "Lena Fox", "The Art of War", "The Little Prince", "Bambi", "Niles Riding" "Goose Travels", "The Story of Yue Fei", "Peter Pan", "Insects", "The Wind in the Willows", "The Adventures of Bibyan", "Mysterious Island", "Sherlock Holmes", "How the Steel Was Tempered" and "Robinson Crusoe" 19 books. Unlock the secret key to childhood and enter the palace o Reads8.1ScoreShelves