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"Catherine de' Medici (two volumes)" takes the life experiences of Catherine de' Medici, a powerful queen and uncrowned king, who was born in the famous Medici family as the main line, and tells the ups and downs and magnificent history of the Valois dynasty in the last forty years. How did the war for hegemony between the Valois and Habsburg families affect the European landscape in the process of the rise and fall of power? From Henry II to Henry III, how did Catherine de' Medici take charge of the French monarchy step by step through political marriages and role changes? What is the inevitable relationship between the regency of Catherine de Medici and the unification of France? What role did Catherine de' Medici play in major historical events such as the Massacre of Saint Bartholomew, the French Wars of Religion, and the War of the Portuguese Succession? How did Catherine de Medici lead France on the road to hegemony? What role did she play in establishing France's European hegemony?

"Columbus, the Age of Discovery and Geographic Discovery" takes Columbus's first to fourth voyages as the main line and tells the grand history of the geographical discoveries of the 15th century. What is the historical background of Columbus's voyage? What setbacks did Columbus experience in realizing his dream of sailing? Why did Queen Isabella II of Castile decide to finance Columbus's voyage? How did Columbus discover the New World of America? What is the realistic logic behind the discovery of the New World in America, the advent of the colonial era, and the genocide of Indians, and how did it promote Spain to become the first global empire? This book will reveal the answers one by one.

"Memoirs of an American First Lady" is written by Helen Herron, wife of William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States. The special status of President Taft's wife determines the importance of her memoirs. How did the United States colonize the Philippines? What role did the United States play in the modernization process of the Philippines? How did President Taft break through racial, political, and religious barriers to promote pacifism? What is the impression of the United States on China and Japan? How do different impressions affect U. S. Strategy in the Far East? This book will answer them one by one.

"The American Slave Trade: Origins, Prosperity, and End" tells the evil history of the slave trade for more than four hundred years. When did the first slave ship land in America? Was the origin of the American slave trade based on good or evil? How were the early slave ships equipped? How did the American slave trade transform from fair barter to brutal plunder? How were black villages attacked and what inhumane treatment were suffered by slaves? How profitable were slave traders? When was the American slave trade outlawed as piracy? What kind of legislation, judicial efforts and international cooperation have the UK, the United States and other countries made to abolish the slave trade? What role did the British and American navies play in the American slave trade? Why did slave smuggling become more rampant after the slave trade was outlawed? What was the fate of the last slave trader? When did the slave trade come to an end? This book will answer them one by one.

"The New America: The Transformation from Monroe Doctrine, Pan-Americanism to Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism" tells the story of the major events and historical changes that occurred in the United States from Abraham Lincoln to Woodrow Wilson, sorting out the beginning and end of the Westward Expansion Movement, Southern Reconstruction, the Antitrust Movement, the Grange Movement, the Free Silver Coin Movement, the Counter-Reformation Movement, and the Muckraking Movement. In addition to focusing on the old political parties in the United States - the Republican Party and the National Party, this book also tells the story of the rise, rise and decline of Populism and the People's Party. By describing the construction of the Panama Canal, the balance of US-British relations, and the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, it reveals the transformation of the United States from the Monroe Doctrine, Pan-Americanism to Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism, and shows the difficulties and twists and turns of the United States' growth into a world power.

This is a fully illustrated war history book. It is a record of the two deadliest conflicts in human history. It provides detailed descriptions of the major and minor battles in the two world wars. It explains in detail the causes and consequences, objectively comments on the political economy, restores the historical truth, solves many mysteries, and presents readers with a different full history of war. It not only analyzes the successes and failures of different military strategies, but also discusses key turning points in the war and the impact of new technologies. The perspective is objective and fair, so it can stand out from the crowd; the exposition is sharp enough to impress people. The content is suitable for general readers to have a general understanding of "World War I" and "World War II", and can also be used as a reference for military fans and professionals.

This book tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, who was ambitious and diligent in his studies as a boy. As an adult, he participated in the Continental Congress, drafted the Declaration of Independence, revolutionized Virginia, popularized development education, ran for president twice, successfully practiced diplomacy, purchased Louisiana to expand the territory of the United States, and other deeds. It fully affirmed Thomas Jefferson's outstanding political talents, profound and humanistic democratic thoughts, and highlighted his huge contribution and far-reaching influence on the development of the United States.

"A History of Australia" is the representative work of Ernest Scott, the "father of Australian historiography". What is the relationship between the exploration of the Age of Discovery and the discovery of Australia? Why did Australia become a place for prisoners to be exiled in the first place? How did the imposition of Western civilization change the course of Australian history? How did the Australian Gold Rush come about? How did democratization contribute to the formation of modern Australia? How did the Anzac Corps fight against Europa in World War I? What is the relationship between Australia and the Commonwealth?

"The British Colonial Empire" tells the history of the British colonial empire's emergence, rise, expansion, formation, prosperity and decline. What is the connection between technological progress, the advent of the Age of Discovery, geographical discoveries, and the rise of colonial empires such as Portugal and Spain? As a rising star, how does the UK adjust its national strategy to rise rapidly? What is the historical logic behind the European war for hegemony and the formation of the British colonial empire? How was the prosperous British colonial empire maintained? How did the British colonial empire rule colonies with huge cultural differences according to local conditions? Faced with the rise of the national independence movement, the British colonial empire did not avoid the reality of decline, carried out self-reform, and accelerated the transition to the Commonwealth? This book will answer them one by one.

The book "The Black Death: Catastrophe, Death, and Depression (1348-1349)" records in detail the origin, spread, and expansion of the Black Death in Europe from 1348 to 1349, with a particularly detailed account of the spread of the Black Death in England. Taking the Black Death as the theme, the author consults a large number of materials, especially original materials such as England's bishops' registers and manor archives, to elaborate on the impact of the Black Death on England. Because of its important academic contribution, the book has been collected by nearly 20 well-known university libraries in the UK and more than 80 well-known university libraries in the United States. Media such as "American Historical Review", "British Medical Journal", "Dublin Review", "Speaker" and "East Anglian" have given favorable reviews.

This book is the recollection of major historical events such as the unification of Germany, the rise of the First German Empire, World War I, the German Revolution, and the demise of the First German Empire when Wilhelm II, the last monarch of the Second German Empire, was in exile in the Netherlands. How did Wilhelm II treat and evaluate Bismarck, the hero of German unification and rise? Why were the diplomatic struggles of the First German Empire so full of ups and downs and fierce confrontations under his leadership? Why did World War I break out? What was the root cause of the German Revolution? What incredible or embarrassing things happened during the fall of the Second German Reich? This book provides detailed and sufficient answers.

"History of Serbia" tells the complicated history of Serbia that has plagued the Balkan Peninsula for fifteen hundred years. In the 6th century, when the southern Slavs attacked the Byzantine Empire from the south, how did they first ignite the Balkan powder keg? How to successively establish independent principalities such as Serbia and Slovenia. What is the relationship between the Ottoman Turkish Empire's northern conquest of the Balkans and the demise of the Serbian Empire? Why did the Battle of Kosovo determine the fate of the entire Balkan Peninsula? How did the Ottoman Empire rule Serbia? How did Serbia achieve independence through the National Revolt? How did the Russo-Turkish War and the signing of the Treaty of Berlin balance the interests of the great powers in the Balkans? How did the Macedonian Revolt and the decisive battle between the Balkan Alliance and the Ottoman Empire affect the historical trend of the Balkan Peninsula? Why is the author convinced that Serbia's strategic location determines that the powder keg of the Balkan Peninsula will be ignited again? This book will answer it in detail.

"Turkish Revolution" tells the story of the Turkish Empire's top-down salvation movement from 1908 to 1909. How did the powerful Turkish Empire gradually become the "sick man of West Asia"? What is the relationship between internal and external troubles and the rise of Türkiye's national salvation movement? Why did Türkiye's national salvation movement ultimately take the form of a revolution? What is the relationship between the Turkish Sultan's ruling strategy and the outbreak of the Turkish Revolution? How did the Young Turks lead and advance the revolution? The Turkish Revolution forced the Turkish Sultan to convene a parliament. Why is this not regarded as a sign of the success of the Turkish Revolution? Why did people who participated in the revolution begin to reflect on the revolution? Why did the outbreak of the Turkish Revolution and the political struggle of the Young Turks accelerate the collapse of the Turkish Empire?

"History of Japan at Waseda University (Volume 3): The Nara Period" is based on the first-hand materials collected by Shosoin, Chinese historical books and the latest research results of the Meiji period, etc., Starting from the aristocratic monks before Nara moved the capital, the economic situation of the court nobles, the construction of Hei Castle, the beginning of the Nara period The history of the Nara period (710 AD to 794 AD) is narrated from the perspective of the politics of Nara, the prosperous age of Nara, the relocation of the capital and the founding of Kokubunji Temple, the casting of the Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, Emperor Shomu becoming a monk, Emi Otsuki's power and execution, Dao Jing's power, Emperor Konin's rectification of government, etc.

"The Tudors: 1485-1547" vividly reproduces the history of England during the golden age of absolute monarchy. What background did the development of European absolutism provide for the establishment of the Tudor dynasty? How did Henry VII resolve the feud between the York and Lancaster families, end the Wars of the Roses, and create the Tudor dynasty? What kind of challenges did Henry VII's rule face with the endless stream of pretenders to the throne, the Brittany War, the Battle of Stoke, and the rebellion in northern England? Why did Henry VIII have irreconcilable conflicts with the Pope after he succeeded to the throne? How did the "Henry VIII's Divorce and Marriage Incident" separate the Church of England from the control of the Holy See? How did Henry VIII's promotion of the religious reform, the Battle of Tournai, the Battle of Flodden Field, the Battle of Pavia and other major historical events affect England's national destiny? This book will answer it in detail.

The study of tea in the book includes three aspects, namely understanding tea, appreciating tea, and tasting tea. Understanding tea is to understand tea. Its main purpose is to understand tea clearly, including its origin, type, efficacy, preservation methods and tea customs in different regions. As we all know, my country is the birthplace of tea and the source of world tea culture. No one in any country has a deeper understanding of tea than the Chinese. As far as the life experience of tea is concerned, people can judge many things related to tea through its development process, which is helpful for appreciating and enjoying tea; and understanding the types of tea is also very important. There are thousands of tea types in my country, each with its own unique quality and characteristics. If we have a deep understanding of these, it can also play a vital role in the brewing and drinking process; on the efficacy of tea It goes without saying that tea varies from person to person. People with different constitutions need to drink different types of tea, and different teas have different effects. We must not confuse them, otherwise it will affect our health. The storage method of tea is also extremely important. If it is not stored properly, a can of good tea may become useless due to our negligence, and we will not be able to taste its sweet and mellow taste again.

The early 20th century was a time of restlessness and unrest. Since the emergence of industrial civilization represented by machines and metropolises, the colonial powers and their interest groups have begun a new world-wide struggle. The old colonial empires of Britain, France, Russia, and emerging countries such as Germany, Japan, and the United States had irreconcilable conflicts in their competition for resources and colonies. At the same time, the periodic economic crises in capitalist countries and the sharp domestic class contradictions also made the governance of various countries unstable. Therefore, they expanded their armaments and prepared for war, looked for alliances, and attempted to alleviate domestic conflicts through foreign wars.

This book is divided into two parts. The first part selected more than a hundred maxims and analyzed them, explaining the wisdom of life in the aspects of determination, mind cultivation, benevolence, and sincerity, including "Keeping a pure mind and being a sincere person", "Solving determination based on the heart and acting within one's ability", "Observing one's own faults quietly and regardless of the rights and wrongs of others", "Working with a worldly mind, and being a human being with a transcendent mind". The next part, "Zhuan Xi Lu", adds annotations and translations based on the original text in order to help readers correctly understand his remarks and their most basic purposes.

This book is divided into two parts: "History of the First World War" and "The Events of the First World War". It not only analyzes the war situation and strategies and tactics, introduces the battle process, main generals, weapons and equipment, but also discusses historical mysteries and anecdotes of the First World War. It is supplemented by more than 200 precious photos, trying to restore the original appearance of the First World War and vividly describe this tragic history of blood and tears, crime and punishment, life and death. Looking back on this rare catastrophe and revisiting the years of blood and fire can not only enrich knowledge, but also learn historical lessons and reflect more deeply on issues such as human survival and development, war and peace, thereby making people cherish life and peace more.

"The Wars of the Roses, Henry VII and the Rise of the Tudor Dynasty" takes the bumpy and legendary life of Henry VII (January 28, 1457 - April 21, 1509), the founding monarch of the Tudor Dynasty, as the main line. It describes in detail Henry VII's troubled early life, the thrilling Wars of the Roses, and Henry VII The political skills of consolidating the royal power and quelling the rebellion, the whole story of the Kingdom of England sending troops to the Duchy of Brittany, the whole story of the feud between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France, Henry VII's strategy in improving relations with Ireland and Scotland, the economic prosperity of England under the rule of Henry VII, Henry VII's coordinated foreign policy, etc.

"Colonization, Struggle for Hegemony and the Birth of Modern North America: New England and New France" takes the relationship between New France and New England as the main line and tells the history of the rise and decline of New France and the development and prosperity of New England. How did the Age of Discovery promote the opening of the Northwest Passage? How did the French and English expel and kill Indians to establish the New France colony and the New England colony respectively? What is the connection between the Salem Witch Exorcisms and the advent of the colonial awakening era? What role did the rich fur resources in North America play in the intensification of conflicts between New France and New England? How did European wars, especially the Seven Years' War, affect the historical trends of New France and New England and promote the birth of modern North America?

"Frederick the Great and Joseph II: War and Diplomacy in the 18th Century" takes the two heroes of Central Europe, Frederick the Great and Joseph II, as the background of their struggle for hegemony, and takes the War of Succession of the Principality of Bavaria as the entry point to provide an in-depth interpretation of the history of the major European powers' participation in wars and melees. Why did the national strategies of Frederick the Great and Joseph II conflict? Why did the issue of succession to the throne of the Duchy of Bavaria become the trigger that set off the powder keg in Europe? Why can't the melee between the great powers completely destroy the balance of power in Europe? Why is the European order established by the Treaty of Taschen fragile? What historical impact did the entry of the Russian Imperial Army into the Holy Roman Empire have? This book will explain it in detail.

"Napoleon Bonaparte and the War of the Anti-French Alliance" takes the ups and downs of Napoleon Bonaparte's military career as the main line and tells the epic history of the French under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte as they fought back against the joint strangulation of the European powers. What is the inevitable connection between France's export of revolution and the establishment of the anti-French alliance? Why do major European monarchies such as the Kingdom of Prussia, the Russian Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire regard the French Revolution as a thorn in their side? How did the process of the French Revolution, the intensification of the anti-French alliance war, and the royalist rebellion push Napoleon Bonaparte onto the historical stage? How did Napoleon Bonaparte ascend to the throne of emperor through the First Consul of the French Republic? In the various battles of the Anti-French Alliance War, what role did Napoleon Bonaparte play in the victory and defeat of the French army? How did major historical events such as the expedition to Russia, the Battle of Leipzig, the first abdication, the Hundred Days, the Battle of Waterloo, and the second abdication affect the fate of France and its nation? This book will answer it in detail.

"The Battle of the Somme" details the beginning and end of the important battle of World War I - the Battle of the Somme - from multiple perspectives such as battlefield terrain, troop strength of both sides, generals, armaments, formations, marches, and engagements. The author strives to use as detailed historical materials as possible to completely describe the extremely tragic Battle of the Somme that resulted in millions of casualties. Compared with ordinary obscure military documents, this book has a stronger literary flavor. In the author's writing, the soldiers who rushed out of the trenches were no longer cold killing machines. During the battle, their psychological processes and thinking conditions were restored, thus reflecting on the war from the side and enriching the ideological connotation of the book.

"History of Japan at Waseda University (Volume 2): The Asuka Niraku Era" covers the operation and dynamics of the era, the infiltration of Buddhist culture, the origin and spread of Buddhism, the changes in the political system, the transformation of social organizations, the cultural phenomena of the Asuka Era, the social conditions of the early Neiraku Era, Japan This book is dedicated to building a Buddhist country, the connotation and extension of the art of the Neiraku period, and the degeneration at the end of the Neiraku period. It tells the history of Japan in the Asuka Period (592 AD to 710 AD) and the Neiraku Period (710 AD to 782 AD).

"History of Japan at Waseda University (Volume 1): The Yayoi Tumulus 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 of Japan, the origins of Japanese religion and politics, Izanozun and Izanagi. Zang Ranzun follows the contents of the Eight Continents, the ancient times of Korea and Fujian, the Hotaru Rebellion, the unification of Japan, the Takachiho Palace era, the Great Japanese Empire, the era of the missing history of the Great Japanese Empire, the Second Empire of the Japanese Empire, the establishment of national counties, the expansion of the Japanese Kingdom, the strife of the aristocrats in the capital, the changes of Nona Tsukushi, the reform of the state religion and government, the restoration of Emperor Tenji, Emperor Tenmu's rectification of the imperial court, etc. Professor Kuni Takeshi investigated the origin and development of the Japanese from the perspective of ethnography and anthropology, and interpreted the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki" from an empirical perspective, and unearthed many historical facts that are thought-provoking.

The uniqueness of "The Battle of Waterloo: A Military History" lies in the authoritativeness of historical sources, the rigor of discussion and the objectivity of conclusions. The author John Codman Ropes strives to restore the true local history of the Battle of Waterloo with a very logical and empirical discussion. What was Napoleon's operational vision in the context of the established deployment of the anti-French coalition forces? What huge hidden dangers have been laid by the reorganization of the French army and the replacement of the officer class? What did the "mixed" army teach Napoleon about his battle plans? How did the decisions of Napoleon, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, and Rebolecht von Blücher in the Battles of Ligny, Quaterbras, and Waterloo affect the fate of the French army and the anti-French coalition? This book will explain it in detail.

"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? How did Spain and Portugal effectively rule their Latin American colonies? What is the relationship between Enlightenment thought, the French Revolution, the War of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America, and the War of Independence in Latin America? Although Latin American countries entered the republican era after independence, why did they not usher in peace? How did the Monroe Doctrine affect Latin America? This book will explain them one by one.

"Hans Christian Andersen: A Biography" tells the fairy tale life of the famous Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen in the 19th century. What was Hans Christian Andersen's childhood like? How did he embark on the path of studying with his dream in mind? What are his early works? How did he achieve the transformation from opera, poetry to fairy tales on the road of literary creation? Why is his life a journey? What kind of rich and mysterious emotional world does he have? He established deep friendships with many European literary giants and artists. What unknown stories did their meetings and letters reveal? How did Hans Christian Andersen reconcile patriotism and internationalism after war broke out between Denmark and Prussia? What kind of realistic logic exists in the turbulent 19th century and Hans Christian Andersen reaching the pinnacle of fairy tale creation? This book will answer them one by one.

"The Roman Triumvirate" takes the history of the Roman Republic from Sulla becoming a dictator to Gaius Octavian Augustus as a clue. It tells the rise, rule, struggle and collapse of the first three Roman titans and the latter three, as well as the history of external conquest and domestic rule at the end of the Roman Republic. It analyzes the reasons and paths of Rome's evolution from a republic to an empire. The book involves the rise of Gnaeus Pompey Magnus, the conspiracy of Lucius Sergius Catiline, the Roman Civil War, the Battle of Philippi and other major historical events. Why did Sulla choose to retire during his most glorious time? How did Julius Caesar bribe his way to become consul and tribune? Why did Gaius Octavian Augustus suddenly succeed in inheriting Julius Caesar's legacy? What was the love story between Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra? Why did Cleopatra die tragically? What did the fall of the Roman Republic mean? This book will answer you one by one.

"Ashoka: A History of the Mauryan Kingdom" takes Ashoka's life as the main line, cites a large number of stone pillars, edicts, inscriptions and cave carvings from the Ashoka period found throughout India, and uses the travel notes of Chinese Buddhist seekers such as Faxian and Xuanzang as evidence to tell the story from 323 B. C. To B. C. The major historical events of the Mauryan Kingdom in 232 clarified the historical context of the transformation of the Mauryan Kingdom into a Buddhist kingdom. It also gave a detailed description and reasonable analysis of the transformation of King Ashoka, the development of Buddhism during the Ashoka period, and the territory, military and administrative institutions of the Mauryan Kingdom during the Ashoka period.

"History of the Byzantine Empire" begins with the establishment of Byzantine City, and takes the creation, development, decline and destruction of the Byzantine Empire as the main line, depicting a magnificent historical scroll of nearly two thousand years. How was Byzantium founded as a city? How did it transform into Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire? How did the Goths invade the Byzantine Empire? And why did he eventually switch to Europe? How did the Western Roman Empire fall? How did the Nikka riots develop? How did Justinian I expand the territory of the Byzantine Empire? What is his relationship with Belisarius? How did the Persian Empire fall? How did the Slavs threaten the Byzantine Empire? How did the Arab Empire rise? What was the cause of the iconoclasm that swept the Byzantine Empire? What was the cause of the Crusades? Why did the Byzantine Empire decline? Why did the Crusaders want to destroy Constantinople? How was the Byzantine Empire re-established? How was the Ottoman Empire ultimately destroyed? This book will give you the answers one by one.

"Spanish Armada" takes the naval battle between Spain and England from the beginning of 1587 to the end of 1588 as a clue. It tells the origin, process and results of the Spanish Armada's expedition to England, and reveals the intricate interest relationships among European countries in the 16th century. The book covers major historical events such as the "Three Henrys' War", St. Bartholomew's Massacre, and the Paris Riots. Why was Mary Queen of Scots guillotined? How does Queen Elizabeth I of England plan her strategy? Why did King Philip II of Spain insist on attacking England? Why was King Henry III of France killed? Why did the powerful Spanish Armada return with a disastrous defeat? What impact did this naval battle have on European countries? The Spanish Armada set sail in the name of God, but why was it abandoned by God? This book will reveal the answers one by one.

"History of the American Civil War: 1861-1865" takes the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865 as a clue and cites a large number of official records, diaries, biographies, memoirs, letters and other materials to tell the story of the five-year war between the Northern Union Army and the Confederate Army, revealing the nature of the contradiction between the North and the South in the United States and the underlying reasons for the North's victory and the South's defeat. The book details major battles such as the Battle of Bull Creek, the Battle of Shiloh, and the Battle of Mobile Bay, as well as the character traits of some important generals. Why did Lincoln's rise to power trigger the Civil War? Why did the Union Army retreat in the early days of the war? Why did George B. McClellan win Lincoln's trust despite repeatedly losing his chance to fight? How did the capital Washington, which was besieged many times by the Confederate Army, save itself from danger time and time again? What impact did Britain's neutrality have on the American Civil War? Why did the overwhelming Confederate Army fail step by step? What harm did the Civil War cause to the people of the North and South of the United States? This book will answer them one by one.

Southeast Asia refers to the southeastern region of Asia, geographically including the Indochina Peninsula and the Nanyang Islands.

This set contains two books: "Yalta: Eight Days That Changed the World" and "Making Peace: The 1919 Paris Peace Conference and the Post-War World It Started".

This set includes 6 books: "Gates of Europe: A 2000-Year History of Ukraine", "Liberty and Destruction: The French Revolution, 1789-1799", "Six Hundred Years of the Ottoman Empire: The Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire", "The Triumph of Athens: The Foundation of Civilization", "Enemies and Neighbors: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel", and "Modern Japanese History: From the Tokugawa Era to the 21st Century".

This book is a masterpiece composed of thirty years of work by Zheng Yinda, president of the Chinese German History Research Association, and Chen Yangji, a rising star in Chinese German history research. It represents the level of Chinese academic circles in the field of Third Reich research. The author breaks through the old framework of "history of rise and fall" and does not stop at discussing the rise, expansion, and collapse of the Third Reich. Instead, he pays attention to the internal logic of its transformation and operation, and deeply analyzes the characteristics and causes of the Third Reich's political, economic, cultural, educational, racial, social, military and other aspects of the system. The whole book not only presents the living conditions of ordinary people under the general trend of history, but also explores the inevitability of the historical trend of the Third Reich from the institutional level, and contributes Eastern wisdom to the reflection on the Third Reich.

In 1485, Earl Henry Tudor seized the throne and established the Tudor dynasty. This dynasty, which has ruled the Kingdom of England for 118 years, has experienced five generations of monarchs and is a golden period in the history of British monarchy. As the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, Henry VIII himself was as legendary as the dynasty. His personality, beliefs, contradictory behavior, and even his six marriages are all closely related to the future direction of the Tudor dynasty. In Henry VIII and the Tudors, Tudor historian John Matusiak challenges old assumptions to produce new interpretations and groundbreaking research on Henry VIII and the Tudors during his reign. He and his dynasty are presented in rich and three-dimensional ways in the book.

This book analyzes the transformation of the system and political culture that occurred within six weeks (August 10-September 22, 1792) during the French Revolution. This period is known as the "First Reign of Terror". Based on original materials and parliamentary archives, and drawing on the concept of "state of exception" from legal philosopher Aganben, this book provides a detailed analysis of the transformation of the constitutional system into a reign of terror. About the author: Zhang Chi, a native of Huzhou, Zhejiang, has a PhD in history. He graduated from the History Department of Peking University in 2012. He currently teaches in the Department of History, School of Humanities, Zhejiang University, and his research direction is French history in the 18th century. He has translated "The Origin of the French Revolution", "Oxford History of the French Revolution" (co-translation), and "The Life of Robespierre" (co-translation), and published several papers in "World History", "Historical Theoretical Research", Annales historiques de la R4volution francaise and other publications.

In the early 15th century, China's giant ships sailed in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, with voyages as far away as Hormuz, the Gulf of Aden and the coast of East Africa. When Zheng He launched his first voyage in 1405, Portugal had not yet begun to explore new routes to Asia, and Western Europe had not set foot in the Indian Ocean. In the centuries before the 15th century, all routes between East Asia and West Asia were in the hands of Asians. This book reveals the routes known as the "Maritime Silk Road" by later generations during this period, as well as the development history of civilizations along the routes. For a long time, the "Maritime Silk Road" running through Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean has been overshadowed in people's minds by the Western-dominated Mediterranean and Atlantic routes. This route has a long history and plays a vital role in the exchange and construction of civilizations along the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Since ancient times, voyagers from East Africa to East Asia have followed the monsoon rhythm of the Indian Ocean, communicated with each other across extremely long distances, exchanged what they had, and connected various civilizational regions with each other at the economic, political and cultural levels. Compared with the Atlantic route, the "Maritime Silk Road" in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific still lacks relevant research and is almost blank in many aspects. And because records are sparse and confusing, people today know very little about the specific locations of various countries along this route in history. Despite this, the understanding and research of this route still has far-reaching significance. This book focuses on the history of the Indian and Pacific Oceans from ancient times to the Portuguese colonial era, and rigorously analyzes the various factors that affected the changes in ancient shipping routes, the reasons for the rise and fall of civilizations along the "Maritime Silk Road", and the connections between them. In addition, the author of this book also introduces in detail the various ancient navigation technologies along the coasts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans as well as the various trade goods circulating on the trade routes. Many contents are intertwined, painting a clear and specific picture for readers.

"The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany" is rooted in a massive amount of historical documents. From an all-encompassing perspective, it presents the entire history of Adolf Hitler's personal life, the historical origins of the rise of the Nazi Party and the process of taking power, the competition among various political forces in Germany, the evolution of foreign policies of Western powers, and the turning points of major battles in World War II. The book describes the formulation process and behavioral details of every major decision-making and every important action in Nazi Germany, and vividly portrays a large number of positive and negative characters with different statuses and personalities, including Goering, Goebbels, Himmler, Stauffenberg, the opposition representative in the German army, and former British Prime Minister Chamberlain. It not only faithfully restores historical events, but also displays and explores all aspects of human nature. The author William Shirer uses his unique perspective of personal experience, excellent writing style trained in news writing, and in-depth reading of the materials to inject vivid and real vitality into this historical work.

When we think about the origins of Europe, why do we think of ancient Greece as the foundation of its modern civilization? What kind of people were the ancient Greeks? What experiences or challenges make them so special? And most importantly, why was this free culture bred in ancient Greece and not elsewhere? In this book, Christian Meyer, one of contemporary Europe's preeminent authorities on the classical world, embarks on a fascinating journey in search of answers through a wide-ranging consideration of ancient Greek civilization and its opponents, from art to philosophy, from politics to war. This carefully crafted masterpiece is the culmination of his lifelong research on ancient Greek culture.

Japan's emperor system is the longest-lasting monarchy in the world, with a history of more than 2,000 years, stretching from Japan's mythical age to the present day. As one of the representatives of Japanese culture, the Emperor's Order is a mysterious existence. Most people cannot see through or understand the emperor system. This book sorts out 70 issues related to the emperor and the emperor system. It is divided into 10 chapters to explain in detail to readers various mysteries about the emperor and the emperor system. The first four chapters mainly elaborate on some issues related to the history of the emperor, and outline the history of the emperor and the development of the emperor system; the last six chapters answer people's questions about the daily life of the Japanese emperor from various aspects such as the emperor's religion and rituals, thoughts, arts and knowledge, daily life, image, and family. The author of this book uses profound academic skills, uses easy-to-understand language, and combines the latest academic research results to explain the history and daily life of the emperor in detail, providing public readers with the opportunity to rethink the emperor and the emperor system. Readers who want to learn more about Japanese history and culture, or are simply curious about the Japanese emperor system, can get new clues and gains from this book.

China and Japan competed in World War I, and the results paved the way for future historical trends; India and Vietnam realized their national destiny through World War I and sought independence after the war; North Korea hoped to become independent with the help of Western countries after the war, but was ultimately disappointed to embark on the process of independence. The five countries with their own characteristics opened their horizons one after another during the First World War and ushered in national awakening during or after the war. I hope that this little book will bring the First World War more fully into Asian history, while also bringing Asians into the international history of the First World War. I also hope that this book will allow the people of Asia to better understand their shared history and lay the foundation for a healthy and peaceful future - a future that can only be shared, not unique to each.

Is history doomed to always be a cycle? Are powerful empires bound to perish? For thousands of years, countless empires have appeared in world history. They conquered vast territories and numerous ethnic groups either by force, wealth, or strong spiritual power. However, whether it was the Alexander Empire, the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, or the Third Reich, the Chinese Empire, the "British Empire", etc., All empires perished one after another, either due to territorial expansion, national rebellion, or economic crisis. Next, will it be the turn of "American Empire"?

This textbook for first-year students at Oxford University is both entry-level and professional-level! A treasure at the bottom of the box from Oxford University Press, a professional-level introductory book that took 40 years to create for history lovers! Open this book, sit in a classroom at Oxford University, and see how ancient Greek philosophy, art, and politics shaped the origin of Western civilization! As soon as this book came out, it was selected into the designated reading list for freshmen at Oxford University, and it was also regarded as an ideal basic historical reading book by history lovers! An introductory classic to world history that has been highly praised by college freshmen, parents, professors, teachers and the media! The "Oxford History of the World" series has been popular in the United Kingdom and the United States for a long time, with a single volume selling over 1 million copies! Known as "a book that every educated person should read"! There are 21 books in the "Oxford History of the World" series, including "Oxford History of Ancient Greece", "Oxford History of Ancient Rome", "Oxford History of Britain", "Oxford History of Italy", "Oxford History of Vikings", "Oxford History of the French Revolution", "Oxford History of the Third Reich", etc. Among them, "Oxford History of Ancient Rome" and "Oxford History of Britain" will be released soon.

This textbook for first-year students at Oxford University is both entry-level and professional-level! A treasure at the bottom of the box from Oxford University Press, a professional-level introductory book that took 40 years to create for history lovers! Sit into a class at Oxford University and understand the causes and consequences of this marginal island's rise to the British Empire! As soon as this book came out, it was selected into the designated reading list for freshmen at Oxford University, and it was also regarded as an ideal basic historical reading book by history lovers! An introductory classic to world history that has been highly praised by college freshmen, parents, professors, teachers and the media! The "Oxford History of the World" series continues to be a best-seller in the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries, and the single volume of "Oxford History of Britain" has sold more than 1 million copies! Known as "a book that every educated person should read"! There are 21 books in the "Oxford History of the World" series, including "Oxford History of Britain", "Oxford History of Ancient Greece", "Oxford History of Ancient Rome", "Oxford History of World War I", "Oxford History of the Renaissance", "Oxford History of the French Revolution", "Oxford History of the Third Reich", etc. Among them, "Oxford History of Britain", "Oxford History of Ancient Rome" and "Oxford History of Ancient Greece" are now available.

In the 1960s, after attending the Jerusalem Trial, the philosopher Arendt proposed the concept of "banality of evil" based on the image of Eichmann she saw - a small cog in a huge system who only knew how to obey orders without thinking of his own. However, after analyzing a large amount of first-hand information, Stonnet discovered that Eichmann was by no means an ordinary Nazi official who obeyed blindly, but a murderer who was good at disguise and unrepentant. This book not only corrects the long-standing misunderstanding of Eichmann, but also restores the escape network formed by the Nazis and the remaining far-right elements after the war, presents vivid fragments of the Federal Republic of Germany, and reveals the true face of the Nazi circle in America.

History is to humanity as a whole what memory is to each of us, explaining what we do now, why we do it, and how we did it in the past. Therefore whoever wants to understand the world must know its history.