French Empire

In this vivid and compelling narrative, the Seven Years' War - long seen as a mere backdrop to the American Revolution - takes on a whole new significance. Relating the history of the war as it developed, Anderson shows how the complex array of forces brought into conflict helped both to create Britain's empire and to sow the seeds of its eventual dissolution. Beginning with a skirmish in the Pennsylvania backcountry involving an inexperienced George Washington, the Iroquois chief Tanaghrisson, and the ill-fated French emissary Jumonville, Anderson reveals a chain of events that would lead to world conflagration.

When Samuel de Champlain founded the colony of Quebec in 1608, he established elaborate gardens where he sowed French seeds he had brought with him and experimented with indigenous plants that he found in nearby fields and forests. In A Not-So-New World, Christopher Parsons observes how it was that French colonists began to learn about Native environments and claimed a mandate to cultivate vegetation that did not differ all that much from that which they had left behind.

An exciting, hugely revealing account of China’s burgeoning presence in Africa - a developing empire already shaping, and reshaping, the future of millions of people. A prizewinning foreign correspondent and former New York Times bureau chief in Shanghai and in West and Central Africa, Howard French is uniquely positioned to tell the story of China in Africa. Through meticulous on-the-ground reporting, French crafts a layered investigation of astonishing depth and breadth.

*Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award* *A New York Times Notable Book* *Winner of the Texas Book Award and the Oklahoma Book Award* This New York Times bestseller and stunning historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians and white...

Cambodia: A Journey Through Triumph and Turmoil Cambodia's history is rooted in both immense accomplishment and deep sorrow, from the peak of the ancient Khmer Empire to the hardships of the 20th century. This book provides a direct and insightful examination of Cambodia's past and present. It starts with the ascent of the Khmer Empire, a power from the 9th to the 15th century, responsible for enduring contributions to art, architecture, and religion, most notably the renowned Angkor Wat temple complex. Cambodia's narrative extends beyond ancient splendor. In the 1970s, as the Vietnam War ...

An engrossing, “completely fascinating” (Cosmopolitan) memoir revealing the author’s struggle to come to terms with her own sociopathy and shed light on the often maligned and misunderstood mental disorder. Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten...

A bold new history of Europe, from ancient Greece to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What do we talk about when we talk about Europe? Is it defined by geography? Or is it politics, or shared culture? In Europe, award-winning historian Roderick Beaton tells the story of Europe as never...

A landmark new history of Syria—a country forged in conflict, cursed by civil war and dictatorship, and pivotal to the future of the Middle East “A masterful history of Syria that is both sweeping in scope and brimming with vivid detail...a riveting and insightful book.” —Wendy Pearlman...

Uncover the Epic Conflict That Forged Modern Europe The Hundred Years' War was a turning point that melted down old orders and built new nations. This was a period that forever reshaped warfare, power dynamics, and even our understanding of nationhood. Tired of dry, academic history? This book is your accessible guide to understanding this pivotal era. No jargon, just clarity and captivating insights. Here’s just a fraction of what you can expect inside: The spark that ignited a century of conflict: How a royal dispute escalated into Europe's longest war. The revolutionary longbow: ...

Dans un combat, Seb est imbattable. Mais dans cette galaxie, il existe un million de façons de perdre… Seb Zodo n’a jamais reculé devant une bagarre. Après tout, il a reçu des pouvoirs qui rendent la défaite impossible. Mais ces derniers temps, le don de Seb ressemble davantage à une malédiction… Son absence de peur le pousse à prendre des décisions stupides, à occuper des emplois éphémères et à attirer une attention indésirable dans des endroits dangereux. Dans une tentative désespérée de repartir à zéro, Seb jure d’arrêter de se battre. Mais il est peut-être ...

Americans are accustomed to thinking that World War II ended on August 14, 1945, when the Japanese surrendered unconditionally. Yet on the mainland of Asia, in the vast arc stretching from Manchuria to Burma, peace was a brief, fretful interlude. In some parts of Asia, such as Java and Southern Indonesia, only a few weeks passed before new fighting broke out between nationalist forces and the former colonial powers.

The vibrant, sprawling saga of Empress Maria Theresa—one of the most renowned women rulers in history—and three of her extraordinary daughters, including Marie Antoinette, the doomed queen of France. Out of the thrilling and tempestuous eighteenth century comes the sweeping family saga of...

From Akkad to the Soviet Union: 9 Empires That Forged Our World Ever wondered how a single nation can change the course of history? Step into a journey spanning over four thousand years and discover the rise and fall of some of the most influential countries the world has ever seen. This book goes beyond the dates and battles, exploring the brilliant innovations, defining struggles, and lasting legacies that shaped civilizations. You'll uncover the secrets behind their power and their ultimate decline, finding out: Why the Akkadian Empire's military and postal systems were revolutionary. ...

Le bâtiment du Sénat sommeillait sous la pâle nuisance de l'aube, ses colonnes de marbre captant la première lumière fine du matin. À l'intérieur, les couloirs étaient vides, à l'exception du murmure sourd de la ventilation et du vacarme lointain d'un chariot de concierge. Le bâtiment semblait toujours plus ancien à cette heure—son Histoire plus proche de la surface, ses secrets moins enclines à être cachés. Dans un couloir de service oublié sous l'aile nord, une seule caméra de sécurité s'alluma. Ce n'était pas censé arriver. L'alimentation était inactive depuis des ...

Pendant des milliers d'années, l'Ascendance chiss a été une île de tranquillité. Dirigée par les Neuf Familles Régnantes, elle se tient comme un rempart face au Chaos et aux Régions Inconnues. Mais cette stabilité a été mise à l'épreuve par un ennemi audacieux qui fragilise les liens de confiance et de fidélité, entraînant des divisions parmi les familles. Malgré les efforts de la Flotte de Défense et d'Expansion, la guerre civile gronde.

A sweeping novel about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleon’s heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of history—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor's Wife, The Accidental Empress, and Sisi “I absolutely loved The Queen’s Fortune, the fascinating...

An aura of mystery, romance, and danger surrounds the French Foreign Legion, the all-volunteer corps of the French Army, founded in 1831. Famous for its physically grueling training in harsh climates, the legion fought in French wars from Mexico to Madagascar, Southeast Asia to North Africa. In At the Edge of the World, historian Jean-Vincent Blanchard follows the legion's rise to fame during the 19th century - focusing on its campaigns in Indochina and especially in Africa.

Discover the “convincingly researched and thoroughly entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) history of the world’s oldest and most influential fraternity Founded in London in 1717 as a way of binding men in fellowship, Freemasonry proved so addictive that within two decades it had spread...

Canada is a land renowned for its stunning beauty and abundant natural resources but is rarely considered to have a particularly captivating history. Its people, stereotyped as polite and friendly, are seldom viewed as they are: the products of an intricate and complex struggle. Yet in truth, Canada and its people are the results of centuries of cultural collisions, compromises, and collaborations.

From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe—Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugénie, empress of France—and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy...