Historical Analysis

Discover the timeless tale of love, sin, and redemption with "The Scarlet Letter: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition presents Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic through a contemporary lens, featuring clean formatting, updated typography, and lightly clarified language. Perfect for today's audience, it offers an easier yet authentic reading experience, making Hawthorne's intricate prose and profound themes more accessible without losing the original's depth and nuance. Set against the rigid backdrop of 17th-century Puritan New England, this novel explores themes of guilt, ...

Often called “Little Genesis,” The Book of Jubilees retells the story of Genesis with dramatic expansions, calendar reform, and heavenly insight. This modern edition presents the full text in clear, readable English—paired with in-depth essays and historical commentary to help modern readers understand its theological, political, and cultural impact. This is a brand new modern English Translation in Large Print. (16 pt font) This complete edition includes: A fully modernized translation of Jubilees in easy-to-read prose Detailed commentary on major themes: angelology, sacred calendars...

Say's Law—the idea that "supply creates its own demand"—has been a basic concept in economics for almost two centuries. Thomas Sowell traces its evolution as it emerged from successive controversies, particularly two of the most bitter and long lasting in the history of the discipline, the "general glut controversy" that reached a peak in the 1820s, and the Keynesian Revolution of the 1930s.

For centuries, tariffs have been at the center of economic policy, shaping industries, influencing trade agreements, and fueling international conflicts. Governments use them to protect domestic industries, strengthen national economies, and assert political power. Yet history reveals a complex reality, where protectionism often leads to unintended consequences, escalating trade disputes, and shifting global alliances. This book explores the history and impact of tariffs, protectionism, and trade wars, examining how these policies have influenced economic growth, national security, and ...

Step into the brutal and chaotic world of 14th-century Scotland in The Clash of Clans: A Historical Analysis of the Battle of Dupplin Moor. This gripping eBook unpacks the pivotal 1332 battle that ignited the Second War of Scottish Independence—an often overlooked conflict that shaped the destiny of the Scottish crown. Historian and military analyst [Author Name] brings the Battle of Dupplin Moor to life with vivid storytelling and meticulous research. Discover the political intrigue that followed the death of Robert the Bruce, the rise of Edward Balliol, and the devastating tactics that ...

A journey into the unseen emotional world of the Victorian child—where discipline shaped conscience, imagination opened secret doorways, and private feelings survived behind closed doors. This book uncovers the hidden rooms of early life and traces the origins of the modern self. A profoundly intimate history of Victorian childhood—told through the hidden emotional lives of the young. Victorian children left behind more than schoolroom recitations and moral instruction. In their diaries, sketches, bedtime fears, treasured objects, and whispered longings lie the earliest traces of the ...

CRACKING THE LIZZIE BORDEN CASE: FORENSICS, FORGERIES, AND FORGOTTEN CLUES “Lizzie Borden took an axe…” — or did she? For more than 130 years, one name has haunted American true crime history: Lizzie Borden. In the summer of 1892, the quiet New England town of Fall River, Massachusetts, was shattered by the brutal double homicide of Andrew and Abby Borden. The weapon was simple — a household axe — but the question of who wielded it has divided generations of investigators, historians, and forensic experts. The rhyme is famous, the story legendary… but what if the legend is ...

This book is a series of interviews of trading legend Jesse Livermore conducted by financial writer Richard D. Wyckoff. He reveals the exact methods and insights that Jessie Livermore used to make millions in the stock market.

Rockefeller was the quintessential industrialist. He created an industry out of nascent oil and gas start-ups during a time when none existed. His strategies and tactics may not have been approved by all, but he was certain he was doing God’s work. We live in a world today that is based on the actions of John D. Rockefeller. Everything we do and how we live are the result of oil and its power. This inherent structure is based on what one man did when the oil industry was just starting off.

Why are the pyramids often explained through speculation, while Greek temples are widely credited to their builders? The answer highlights one of the most enduring misconceptions in human history. For centuries, the contributions of African civilizations have been overlooked, minimized, or misattributed in mainstream historical narratives. Monuments have been altered, records lost or ignored, and African achievements frequently credited to outsiders rather than to the cultures that created them. Hidden Origins examines this long-standing imbalance and presents research that places Africa at...

A powerful and original argument that traces the roots of our present crisis of authority to an unlikely source: the meritocracy. Over the past decade, Americans watched in bafflement and rage as one institution after another – from Wall Street to Congress, the Catholic Church to corporate...

Long before the alphabet agencies, before global banks, before classified briefings and back-channel deals… there was a small circle of men who learned one truth: control the money, and you control the world. This is the book that rips back the curtain. THE DEEP STATE: ORIGINAL GANGSTERS goes beyond the headlines, beyond partisan noise, and deep into the historical machinery of power that has shaped America for more than two centuries. From the early money-changers and merchant bankers who quietly funded wars, to the hidden networks that influenced presidents, crises, and policies, this ...

Based on exclusive interviews, an eye-opening biography of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), head of the House of Saud, the calculating ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a central Middle East power broker. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Wall Street Journal publisher...

This book is not just a project for me; it’s a labor of love. It all began during my time at Berklee College of Music, when I was tasked with choosing a research topic. I found myself drawn to the question, “Why there are no more Black R&B groups in existence?” This wasn’t just an academic curiosity; it was a topic that resonated deeply with me, as my research revealed that 99% of all R&B groups are majority African American.

Exploring the creation of the El Cid legend over the centuries, this masterful and evocative biography peels away the layers of myth to reveal the real-life historical figure. El Cid was perhaps the most famous warrior involved in the indiscriminate fighting—irrespective of religion—on the...

In this sweeping history, leading Haitian intellectual Jean Casimir argues that the story of Haiti should not begin with the usual image of Saint-Domingue as the richest colony of the 18th century. Rather, it begins with a reconstruction of how individuals from Africa, in the midst of the golden age of imperialism, created a sovereign society based on political imagination and a radical rejection of the colonial order, persisting even through the US occupation in 1915.

Unlock the secrets of human history with "Forensic Anthropology," an enthralling journey into the world where science meets crime-solving. Dive deep into the fascinating history and evolution of forensic anthropology, from its earliest milestones to its modern-day applications. With meticulously detailed sections, this eBook offers a comprehensive understanding of how forensic anthropology aids law enforcement in cracking some of the most intricate cases. Delve into the intriguing process of identifying unknown human remains, with crucial insights into the legal and ethical frameworks that ...

It was an explosion that reverberated across the country—and into the very heart of early-twentieth-century America. On the morning of October 1, 1910, the walls of the Los Angeles Times Building buckled as a thunderous detonation sent men, machinery, and mortar rocketing into the night air...

In the 70 years since the demise of the Third Reich, there has been a significant transformation in the ways in which the modern world understands Nazism. In this brilliant and eye-opening collection, Richard J. Evans offers a critical commentary on that transformation, exploring how major changes in perspective have informed research and writing on the Third Reich in recent years. Drawing on his most notable writings, Evans reveals the shifting perspectives on Nazism's rise to political power, its economic intricacies, and its subterranean extension into postwar Germany.

Discover the intricate tapestry of the Roman Empire’s decline in “The Fall of the Roman Empire: Key Events, Influential Figures, and Social Factors.” This meticulously researched book unravels the complexities behind one of history’s most significant transitions, offering a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the forces that led to the empire’s eventual collapse. Inside this book, you will explore: • The Height of Power: Journey through the Roman Empire’s golden age under Emperor Trajan, where territorial expansion and cultural achievements flourished. • Crisis and ...