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AnemicOak · 07-07-2014, 03:12 AM

Escape from Sobibor: Revised and Updated Edition by Richard Rashke is $1.99 at...
Amazon US | Google | B&N | Amazon CA

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On October 14, 1943, six hundred Jews imprisoned in Sobibor, a secret Nazi death camp in eastern Poland, revolted. They killed a dozen SS officers and guards, trampled the barbed wire fences, and raced across an open field filled with anti-tank mines. Against all odds, more than three hundred made it safely into the woods. Fifty of those men and women managed to survive the rest of the war.

In this edition of Escape from Sobibor, fully updated in 2012, Richard Rashke tells their stories, based on his interviews with eighteen of the survivors. It vividly describes the biggest prisoner escape of World War II. A story of unimaginable cruelty. A story of courage and a fierce desire to live and to tell the world what truly went on behind those barbed wire fences.

You can also get the audiobook for an additional $1.99 when you own the Kindle edition.

Little.Egret · 07-07-2014, 12:30 PM

Here's 53 free, mostly history, books from Pyrrhus

http://www.amazon.com/s/?url=search-...lisher=Pyrrhus
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?url=searc...lisher=Pyrrhus

A Short History of England, Ireland, and Scotland - 148pp
This is a concise but comprehensive history of the British Isles by Mary Platt Parmele.

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660-1783 - 459pp
Captain A.T. Mahan was one of the foremost writers about naval history in the U.S. during the 19th century, as well as an important thinker in terms of naval doctrine for the wars that followed. In this comprehensive work, he analyzes the effect of naval power on war and history from the 17th century through the late 18th century.

Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire
James Headlam's Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire is a comprehensive biography of Otto von Bismarck, the seminal chancellor who helped unify the German state and modernize it into a European powerhouse.

The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos
A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost historians about antiquity and Egypt during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his book, The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotus, looks at the early history of Egypt at a time when Jews were captive in Egypt and tracks it through to the Roman Empire.

An Introduction to the History of Japan
Though billed as an introduction, Katsuo Hara's An Introduction to the History of Japan is a comprehensive history that examines Japan over the centuries. Written in the late 1800s or early 1900s before WWII.

The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria and Serbia
Nevill Forbes' The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria and Serbia is an expansive look at one of the world's geopolitical hotspots, the Balkans, with a focus on some of the background history that brought about the tensions of WWI.

History of India, From the Reign of Akbar the Great to the Fall of the Moghul Empire
Stanley Lane-Poole's History of India, From the Reign of Akbar the Great to the Fall of the Moghul Empire is yet another book of the great historian's about India during the Middle Ages in the wake of the Muslim conquests.

The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus
Although little is known about the author, The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus is considered one of the most important ancient histories of the Roman Empire, especially because it covers the 1st-3rd centuries A.D. around the same period in history that Suetonius and Tacitus leave off at.

Spain in the Nineteenth Century
Elizabeth Latimer's Spain in the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of Spain throughout the 1800s, from the Napoleonic Era to the dawn of World War I.

The Franco German War of 1870-1871
Helmuth von Moltke's The Franco German War of 1870-1871 is a comprehensive history of one of the 19th century's most influential wars, and the one that helped lead to the establishment of the modern state of Germany. It is written by one of the most important participants in the war, because von Moltke was a field marshal for the Prussians and a Chief of the General Staff.

Little.Egret · 07-07-2014, 12:31 PM

The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America
Reginald Jeffery's The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America looks at the colonial era in North America, focusing on French, English and Spanish efforts to maintain and expand their power bases in the new continent.

Dante: His Times and His Work
One of the surest signs of fame is to be known solely by one's first name, with the mention of just that first name making clear who is being spoken of. So it is with Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), known simply as Dante thanks to the success of the Divine Comedy, one of the seminal works in Western literature.

Athens: Its Rise and Fall
Edward Bulwer Lytton's Athens: Its Rise and Fall Complete is a comprehensive history of the Golden Age of Athens, when its cultural dominance was at its apex in the 5th century B.C. Of course, its fall came as a result of the destructive Peloponnesian War against Sparta, which ravaged Greece for decades near the end of the 5th century.

Joinville's History of Saint Louis
Jean de Joinville's book is a contemporary account of one of the most revered French rulers in the Middle Ages.

England in the Nineteenth Century
Elizabeth Latimer's England in the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of England throughout the 1800s, from the aftermath of the Napoleonic Era to the dawn of World War I.

Heroines of the Crusades
C.A. Bloss' Heroines of the Crusades is a comprehensive history of the mostly untold stories of women and their participation in the famous campaigns of the Middle Ages.

History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 1
M.P. Bart's History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 1 is an incredibly comprehensive examination of the seminal Greek works in antiquity, looking at famous authors like Homer and Thucydides.

The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow's The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria is an enormous and comprehensive history that examines the origins of Mesopotamian religion, which was a full-fledged institution by the 3rd millennium B.C. and continued to be important for nearly 2500 years.

Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations
A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost historians about antiquity and Egypt during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his book, Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations looks at the early history of the nation and its ancient history and relations with the other powers in the region, such as Babylon and Egypt.

Ecclesiastical History: A History of the Church in Five Books
Theodoretus's A History of the Church in Five Books is a contemporary account of the Christian Church's history written only a few centuries after Christ. For that reason, it is a valuable source for those interested in Christianity during antiquity.

Little.Egret · 07-07-2014, 12:32 PM

Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland Volume 1
John O'Donovan's Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland is a voluminous and comprehensive work that covers the medieval kingdom of Ireland.

History of Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming
Hubert Howe Bancroft wrote at length about the American Southwest, and this title is a voluminous and comprehensive history of the three states of Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming, starting with its Native American populations and tracing the history up until the late 19th century.

The Great Pestilence
This is a concise but comprehensive history of the notorious Black Death, which killed an incredible number of Europeans during the 14th century. Due to the calamitous epidemic, the Bubonic Plague that struck Europe is still one of the most infamous and written about illnesses.

History of the Literature of Ancient Greece Volume 2
M.P. Bart's History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 2 is an incredibly comprehensive examination of the seminal Greek works in antiquity, from famous authors to the playwrights who all but created the kinds of comedies, dramas, and tragedies still enacted on stages across the world.

History of the Literature of Ancient Greece Volume 3
John William Donaldson's History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 3 is an incredibly comprehensive examination of the seminal Greek works in antiquity, but it focuses mostly on the infamous philosophical schools and legendary figures like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

The Civilization of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow Jr.'s The Civilization of Babylonia and Assyria is a comprehensive study of the history of the Mesopotamian peoples that are often credited with establishing the first ancient civilisations.

Babylonians and Assyrians: Life and Customs
A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost writers on Ancient Near East studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and this book is a fascinating read about the daily life and culture of the Babylonians and Assyrians.

A Popular History of the Mexican People
Hubert Howe Bancroft was one of the foremost historians on the history of the American Southwest and Mexico, and in addition to writing comprehensive works on the history of various American states in the region, he also wrote A Popular History of the Mexican People, a comprehensive account of the history of Mexican society, from aboriginal inhabitants until the 19th century.

Gods and Heroes, or the Kingdom of Jupiter
R.E. Francillon's Gods and Heroes, or the Kingdom of Jupiter looks at some of the oldest and most enduring mythological tales crafted by modern society's distant ancestors.

The Moors in Spain
Stanley Lane-Poole's book is a lengthy history about the Muslim Moors' presence on the Iberian Peninsula, and their time there until the Spanish took back all the territory near the end of the 15th century.

The Empire of the East
H.B. Montgomery's detailed look at the history of the Empire of Japan, up until the dawn of the 20th century.

The History of Greece From Its Conquest by the Crusades to Its Conquest by the Turks
George Finlay has written a comprehensive look at Greek history during medieval times, spanning the centuries between its conquest during the crusades and then its conquest by the Ottoman Turks.

Patriarchal Palestine
A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost writers on Ancient Near East studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and this book is a fascinating read about the history of the Middle East hundreds of years before Christ.

King Alfred of England
Jacob Abbott wrote several biographies of famous historical figures, and this biography is of King Alfred the Great, a 9th century English monarch who is the most famous Anglo-Saxon king.

The Awakening of China
W.A.P. Martin's The Awakening of China was written in the early 20th century and is a detailed history of China during that time.

Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk Tales
George Bird Grinnell's work is an ethnographic study of the Pawnee tribe, which once held a wide swath of land in the Midwestern United States until conflicts with white settlers and other Native Americans compelled them to move onto reservations.

The Empire of Russia
John Abbott's book is a voluminous and comprehensive history of Russia beginning in 600 B.C. and going all the way up to the beginning of the 19th century, at the time the book was written.

The Antiquities of Greece, Volume II: The State
G.F. Schomann's book is a comprehensive examination of various aspects of Ancient Greek history.

Arabian Society in the Middle Ages
This book is a lengthy look at how various Arab societies across the Middle East and beyond flourished and lived during medieval times.

Little.Egret · 07-07-2014, 12:35 PM

Campaigns of the Civil War: From Fort Henry to Corinth
M.F. Force's book on the US Civil War offers a detailed look at the earliest campaigns in the West during 1862. Fort Henry was Ulysses S. Grant's first critical strategic victory, and the siege of Corinth followed the climactic Battle of Shiloh. These were all critical to the Union's ability to seize the advantage in the West, and that year also helped bring about the rising fortunes of the Union's most important general during this war.

The Decisive Battles of India from 1746 to 1849
G.B. Malleson's book is a comprehensive history of a critical period of history when the British controlled India as a colonial possession, and the fighting against domestic and foreign opponents in their efforts to maintain the colony.

The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon
J.A. Froude's The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon covers one of the seminal moments in English history: King Henry VIII's desire to divorce his wife, the popular Catherine of Aragon, so he could marry Anne Boleyn. Catherine was a popular Spanish princess and a Catholic, so the Catholic countries and the Vatican refused to annul their marriage, which eventually brought about England's split from the church and the introduction of the Church of England.

France in the Nineteenth Century
Elizabeth Latimer's work is a comprehensive examination of France that covers the years 1830-1890, from the immediate aftermath of the Napoleonic Era to the results of the Franco-Prussian War.

The German Element in the War of American Independence
George Washington Greene's history of German participation in the Revolutionary War is a concise but comprehensive look at the role played by various Prussians that helped the colonists, like Baron von Steuben, the drill instructor at Valley Forge.

The Great Events
A collection of articles about important events in history written by an array of acclaimed historians. This voluminous work examines events during several millennia across the world.

A History of American Christianity
Leonard Woolsey Bacon traces the history of religion in the country from the European exploration of North America and all the way up into the 19th century. Along the way, Bacon looks at all the different branches of Christianity that were present in the colonies and country, especially Protestants, Catholics, and Quakers, and the important roles religion played in society

The History of India from the Close of the Seventeenth Century to the Present Time
Alfred Lyall penned this when India was still a colonial possession controlled by the British. Of course, Lyall was writing from a British perspective, so he wrote favorably about the history of the colonial effort.

History of India from the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century B.C.
Romesh Chunder Dutt's work is one of the seminal books about ancient India and the rise of civilization there. As he put it near the beginning, "THE history of Ancient India is a history of thirty centuries of human culture and progress. It divides itself into several distinct periods, each of which, for length of years, will compare with the entire history of many a modern people."

History of India, From the First European Settlements to the Founding of the English East India Company
William Wilson Hunter's book is an entertaining and educational examination of India during the Age of Discovery, and this comprehensive work traces the events until India is firmly established as a British colony and the heart of the influential East India Company.

History of India, Medieval India from the Mohammedan Conquest to the Reign of Akbar the Great
Sidney Lane-Poole's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India and the region during the rise of Islam during the Middle Ages and the changes it had on the Indian subcontinent.

History of the Revolution in England in 1688
This book by Sir James MacKintosh is a giant overview of the English Revolution in 1688, as well as the reign of King James II.

Legends of the City of Mexico
This is a concise but comprehensive collection of old and mythical tales about Mexico City, one of the biggest cities in the world and the descendant of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan by Thomas Janvier.

Soldiering in North Carolina
Thomas Kirwan's account of the Civil War experiences of the 17th Massachusetts, which fought extensively in North Carolina during the war.

AnemicOak · 07-08-2014, 01:38 PM

Alexander the Great by Nigel Cawthorne is free right now...
Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK

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Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), King of Macedonia, is among the greatest of all historical figures.

He lived a life of mythical proportions. He modeled himself on Achilles and slept with a copy of the Iliad, annotated by Aristotle, his teacher, under his pillow.

Unrivaled by any historical military figure, he conquered the Mediterranean, Persia, Afghanistan and north-west India during his brief life.

By the time he died at the age of 33 he had introduced Greek civilisation to the world.

Renowned as a god, a tyrant, and everything in between, his legacy continues to be both enduring and contested as historians seek to uncover more and more about this legendary warrior.

But who was the real Alexander?

In this clear and concise account Nigel Cawthorne tells the dramatic story of the man who would become ‘King of the World’.

Using excerpts from the texts of ancient philosophers, most of whom were present at the feats they describe, as well as copious other historical sources, Cawthorne knits together a stirring narrative, rich with the action and drama only real life can provide.

"A well-told story that both stimulates and informs." - Robert Foster, best-selling author of 'The Lunar Code'.

Nigel Cawthorne is the author of some eighty books - and a major contributor to at least twenty more, including ‘Jeremy Clarkson: Motormouth’, ‘Che Guevara: The Last Conquistador’ and ‘The Empress of South America’. He lives in Bloomsbury, London's literary area.

Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.

Little.Egret · 07-08-2014, 05:27 PM

Free

Delphi Complete Works of Caravaggio (Illustrated) (Masters of Art Book 6) by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

The Masters of Art Series presents the world's first e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world's greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents the complete works of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the master of baroque painting, in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete extant paintings of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio - over 90 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

* Includes Caravaggio's letters - spend hours exploring the poet's personal correspondence

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LKV81LS/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LKV81LS/

bfisher · 07-08-2014, 08:52 PM

Thanks. same deal at amazon.ca

http://www.amazon.ca/Delphi-Complete.../dp/B00LKV81LS

GtrsRGr8 · 07-09-2014, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Little.Egret

Free

Delphi Complete Works of Caravaggio (Illustrated) (Masters of Art Book 6) by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
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Great find. Great find also of the Pyrrhus books; I took almost all of them. I haven't found a way to get on their notification list, so I depend on you to know when they have their specials. Thanks!

Little.Egret · 07-09-2014, 03:18 AM

Miss Annie Marriott on Amazon.co.uk Kindle board posts

Want to know more?

Caravaggio's complete works can also be found online
http://www.caravaggio-foundation.org

http://www.biography.com/people/caravaggio-9237777

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravaggio

"Caravaggio documentary by Robert Hughes (1975)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv6LAYWQZj4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwuAmdDlW-M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcxlXQXYmIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZELggsyQb80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tVVQuDf4lU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHRUjZe_dHY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AFwlVEhBYU

"Caravaggio's Secrets"
A look at the possible techniques the great master Caravaggio may have employed to create his powerful paintings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfJgBpok4i4

Who Killed Caravaggio? - Secret Lives of the Artists (2002)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUiVlcPQg-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_l0ckbABJk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBrLDydsaAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Dv2Z5DLls

Simon Schama's "The Power of Art - Caravaggio" (2006)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUeGRGLGXFY

"Caravaggio" (1986)
A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century painter through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld from director Derek Jarman. With Sean Bean as Ranuccio and Robbie Coltrane as Scipione Borghese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_TAZbRwxY8

Little.Egret · 07-09-2014, 07:05 PM

Monty's Greatest Victory: The Drive for the Baltic, April-May 1945 BY Charles Whiting

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery became a national hero overnight with his victory at El Alamein. But his triumphal final battle culminating in the surrender of all German forces in May 1945 made him a world figure. This insightful book delves into the secrets of Monty's last and greatest campaign.

Charles Whiting is the author of numerous history books on the Second World War. Under the pen name of Leo Kessler he also wrote a series of bestselling military thrillers, including ‘Guns at Cassino’ and ‘Valley of the Assassins’.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/
http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/

Lynx-lynx · 07-09-2014, 10:59 PM

Thanks bfisher for the Pyrrhus books and Caravaggio info.

Boohoo that the Pyrrhus books are not free in Amazon Aus nor Kobo UK ..... oh well.

GtrsRGr8 · 07-09-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Thanks bfisher for the Pyrrhus books and Caravaggio info.

Boohoo that the Pyrrhus books are not free in Amazon Aus nor Kobo UK ..... oh well.

*handing Lynx-lynx a Kleenex*

All of these books are probably in the public domain in the U.S. I don't know about in Australia or the U.K. If they are in the public domain in one of those places, I think that you can download them from a ebooks site in the U.S. If so, if it were me I would check the following:
http://archive.org
http://books.google.com/books (I think that a lot of the books that Google has are also at archive.org, but not all of them.)
http://gutenberg.org

Alternately, you might check a mega ebook search engine. One doesn't come to mind right at this moment. I think that Luzme http://www.luzme.comonly finds the ones that you have to pay for.

For most of the books at archive.org, downloading the Kindle/mobi format is an option.

You've been a Mobilereader longer than I have, so you may already know all of these things . . . .

GtrsRGr8 · 07-09-2014, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Thanks bfisher for the Pyrrhus books and Caravaggio info.

Boohoo that the Pyrrhus books are not free in Amazon Aus nor Kobo UK ..... oh well.

*handing Lynx-lynx a Kleenex*

All of these books are probably in the public domain in the U.S. I don't know about in Australia or the U.K. If they are in the public domain in one of those places, I think that you can download them from an ebooks site in the U.S. If so, if it were me I would check the following:
http://archive.org
http://books.google.com/books (I think that a lot of the books that Google has are also at archive.org, but not all of them.)
http://gutenberg.org

Alternately, you might check a mega ebook search engine. One doesn't come to mind right at this moment. I think that Luzme http://www.luzme.comonly finds the ones that you have to pay for.

For most of the books at archive.org, at least, downloading the book in the Kindle/mobi format is an option.

You've been a Mobilereader longer than I have, so you may already know all of these things . . . .

Lynx-lynx · 07-09-2014, 11:46 PM

@GtrsRGr8 - thank you for the info

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Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	Monty's Greatest Victory: The Drive for the Baltic, April-May 1945 BY Charles Whiting Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery became a national hero overnight with his victory at El Alamein. But his triumphal final battle culminating in the surrender of all German forces in May 1945 made him a world figure. This insightful book delves into the secrets of Monty's last and greatest campaign. Charles Whiting is the author of numerous history books on the Second World War. Under the pen name of Leo Kessler he also wrote a series of bestselling military thrillers, including ‘Guns at Cassino’ and ‘Valley of the Assassins’. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/ http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/ http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00L374LNQ/ Last edited by Little.Egret; 07-09-2014 at 07:08 PM.

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Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	Here's 53 free, mostly history, books from Pyrrhus http://www.amazon.com/s/?url=search-...lisher=Pyrrhus http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?url=searc...lisher=Pyrrhus A Short History of England, Ireland, and Scotland - 148pp This is a concise but comprehensive history of the British Isles by Mary Platt Parmele. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1660-1783 - 459pp Captain A.T. Mahan was one of the foremost writers about naval history in the U.S. during the 19th century, as well as an important thinker in terms of naval doctrine for the wars that followed. In this comprehensive work, he analyzes the effect of naval power on war and history from the 17th century through the late 18th century. Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire James Headlam's Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire is a comprehensive biography of Otto von Bismarck, the seminal chancellor who helped unify the German state and modernize it into a European powerhouse. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost historians about antiquity and Egypt during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his book, The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotus, looks at the early history of Egypt at a time when Jews were captive in Egypt and tracks it through to the Roman Empire. An Introduction to the History of Japan Though billed as an introduction, Katsuo Hara's An Introduction to the History of Japan is a comprehensive history that examines Japan over the centuries. Written in the late 1800s or early 1900s before WWII. The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria and Serbia Nevill Forbes' The Balkans: A History of Bulgaria and Serbia is an expansive look at one of the world's geopolitical hotspots, the Balkans, with a focus on some of the background history that brought about the tensions of WWI. History of India, From the Reign of Akbar the Great to the Fall of the Moghul Empire Stanley Lane-Poole's History of India, From the Reign of Akbar the Great to the Fall of the Moghul Empire is yet another book of the great historian's about India during the Middle Ages in the wake of the Muslim conquests. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus Although little is known about the author, The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus is considered one of the most important ancient histories of the Roman Empire, especially because it covers the 1st-3rd centuries A.D. around the same period in history that Suetonius and Tacitus leave off at. Spain in the Nineteenth Century Elizabeth Latimer's Spain in the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of Spain throughout the 1800s, from the Napoleonic Era to the dawn of World War I. The Franco German War of 1870-1871 Helmuth von Moltke's The Franco German War of 1870-1871 is a comprehensive history of one of the 19th century's most influential wars, and the one that helped lead to the establishment of the modern state of Germany. It is written by one of the most important participants in the war, because von Moltke was a field marshal for the Prussians and a Chief of the General Staff.

07-07-2014, 12:31 PM	#18
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America Reginald Jeffery's The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America looks at the colonial era in North America, focusing on French, English and Spanish efforts to maintain and expand their power bases in the new continent. Dante: His Times and His Work One of the surest signs of fame is to be known solely by one's first name, with the mention of just that first name making clear who is being spoken of. So it is with Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), known simply as Dante thanks to the success of the Divine Comedy, one of the seminal works in Western literature. Athens: Its Rise and Fall Edward Bulwer Lytton's Athens: Its Rise and Fall Complete is a comprehensive history of the Golden Age of Athens, when its cultural dominance was at its apex in the 5th century B.C. Of course, its fall came as a result of the destructive Peloponnesian War against Sparta, which ravaged Greece for decades near the end of the 5th century. Joinville's History of Saint Louis Jean de Joinville's book is a contemporary account of one of the most revered French rulers in the Middle Ages. England in the Nineteenth Century Elizabeth Latimer's England in the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of England throughout the 1800s, from the aftermath of the Napoleonic Era to the dawn of World War I. Heroines of the Crusades C.A. Bloss' Heroines of the Crusades is a comprehensive history of the mostly untold stories of women and their participation in the famous campaigns of the Middle Ages. History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 1 M.P. Bart's History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 1 is an incredibly comprehensive examination of the seminal Greek works in antiquity, looking at famous authors like Homer and Thucydides. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Morris Jastrow's The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria is an enormous and comprehensive history that examines the origins of Mesopotamian religion, which was a full-fledged institution by the 3rd millennium B.C. and continued to be important for nearly 2500 years. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost historians about antiquity and Egypt during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his book, Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations looks at the early history of the nation and its ancient history and relations with the other powers in the region, such as Babylon and Egypt. Ecclesiastical History: A History of the Church in Five Books Theodoretus's A History of the Church in Five Books is a contemporary account of the Christian Church's history written only a few centuries after Christ. For that reason, it is a valuable source for those interested in Christianity during antiquity.

07-07-2014, 12:32 PM	#19
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland Volume 1 John O'Donovan's Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland is a voluminous and comprehensive work that covers the medieval kingdom of Ireland. History of Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming Hubert Howe Bancroft wrote at length about the American Southwest, and this title is a voluminous and comprehensive history of the three states of Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming, starting with its Native American populations and tracing the history up until the late 19th century. The Great Pestilence This is a concise but comprehensive history of the notorious Black Death, which killed an incredible number of Europeans during the 14th century. Due to the calamitous epidemic, the Bubonic Plague that struck Europe is still one of the most infamous and written about illnesses. History of the Literature of Ancient Greece Volume 2 M.P. Bart's History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 2 is an incredibly comprehensive examination of the seminal Greek works in antiquity, from famous authors to the playwrights who all but created the kinds of comedies, dramas, and tragedies still enacted on stages across the world. History of the Literature of Ancient Greece Volume 3 John William Donaldson's History of the Literature of Ancient Greece, Volume 3 is an incredibly comprehensive examination of the seminal Greek works in antiquity, but it focuses mostly on the infamous philosophical schools and legendary figures like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The Civilization of Babylonia and Assyria Morris Jastrow Jr.'s The Civilization of Babylonia and Assyria is a comprehensive study of the history of the Mesopotamian peoples that are often credited with establishing the first ancient civilisations. Babylonians and Assyrians: Life and Customs A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost writers on Ancient Near East studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and this book is a fascinating read about the daily life and culture of the Babylonians and Assyrians. A Popular History of the Mexican People Hubert Howe Bancroft was one of the foremost historians on the history of the American Southwest and Mexico, and in addition to writing comprehensive works on the history of various American states in the region, he also wrote A Popular History of the Mexican People, a comprehensive account of the history of Mexican society, from aboriginal inhabitants until the 19th century. Gods and Heroes, or the Kingdom of Jupiter R.E. Francillon's Gods and Heroes, or the Kingdom of Jupiter looks at some of the oldest and most enduring mythological tales crafted by modern society's distant ancestors. The Moors in Spain Stanley Lane-Poole's book is a lengthy history about the Muslim Moors' presence on the Iberian Peninsula, and their time there until the Spanish took back all the territory near the end of the 15th century. The Empire of the East H.B. Montgomery's detailed look at the history of the Empire of Japan, up until the dawn of the 20th century. The History of Greece From Its Conquest by the Crusades to Its Conquest by the Turks George Finlay has written a comprehensive look at Greek history during medieval times, spanning the centuries between its conquest during the crusades and then its conquest by the Ottoman Turks. Patriarchal Palestine A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost writers on Ancient Near East studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and this book is a fascinating read about the history of the Middle East hundreds of years before Christ. King Alfred of England Jacob Abbott wrote several biographies of famous historical figures, and this biography is of King Alfred the Great, a 9th century English monarch who is the most famous Anglo-Saxon king. The Awakening of China W.A.P. Martin's The Awakening of China was written in the early 20th century and is a detailed history of China during that time. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk Tales George Bird Grinnell's work is an ethnographic study of the Pawnee tribe, which once held a wide swath of land in the Midwestern United States until conflicts with white settlers and other Native Americans compelled them to move onto reservations. The Empire of Russia John Abbott's book is a voluminous and comprehensive history of Russia beginning in 600 B.C. and going all the way up to the beginning of the 19th century, at the time the book was written. The Antiquities of Greece, Volume II: The State G.F. Schomann's book is a comprehensive examination of various aspects of Ancient Greek history. Arabian Society in the Middle Ages This book is a lengthy look at how various Arab societies across the Middle East and beyond flourished and lived during medieval times.

07-07-2014, 12:35 PM	#20
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	Campaigns of the Civil War: From Fort Henry to Corinth M.F. Force's book on the US Civil War offers a detailed look at the earliest campaigns in the West during 1862. Fort Henry was Ulysses S. Grant's first critical strategic victory, and the siege of Corinth followed the climactic Battle of Shiloh. These were all critical to the Union's ability to seize the advantage in the West, and that year also helped bring about the rising fortunes of the Union's most important general during this war. The Decisive Battles of India from 1746 to 1849 G.B. Malleson's book is a comprehensive history of a critical period of history when the British controlled India as a colonial possession, and the fighting against domestic and foreign opponents in their efforts to maintain the colony. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon J.A. Froude's The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon covers one of the seminal moments in English history: King Henry VIII's desire to divorce his wife, the popular Catherine of Aragon, so he could marry Anne Boleyn. Catherine was a popular Spanish princess and a Catholic, so the Catholic countries and the Vatican refused to annul their marriage, which eventually brought about England's split from the church and the introduction of the Church of England. France in the Nineteenth Century Elizabeth Latimer's work is a comprehensive examination of France that covers the years 1830-1890, from the immediate aftermath of the Napoleonic Era to the results of the Franco-Prussian War. The German Element in the War of American Independence George Washington Greene's history of German participation in the Revolutionary War is a concise but comprehensive look at the role played by various Prussians that helped the colonists, like Baron von Steuben, the drill instructor at Valley Forge. The Great Events A collection of articles about important events in history written by an array of acclaimed historians. This voluminous work examines events during several millennia across the world. A History of American Christianity Leonard Woolsey Bacon traces the history of religion in the country from the European exploration of North America and all the way up into the 19th century. Along the way, Bacon looks at all the different branches of Christianity that were present in the colonies and country, especially Protestants, Catholics, and Quakers, and the important roles religion played in society The History of India from the Close of the Seventeenth Century to the Present Time Alfred Lyall penned this when India was still a colonial possession controlled by the British. Of course, Lyall was writing from a British perspective, so he wrote favorably about the history of the colonial effort. History of India from the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century B.C. Romesh Chunder Dutt's work is one of the seminal books about ancient India and the rise of civilization there. As he put it near the beginning, "THE history of Ancient India is a history of thirty centuries of human culture and progress. It divides itself into several distinct periods, each of which, for length of years, will compare with the entire history of many a modern people." History of India, From the First European Settlements to the Founding of the English East India Company William Wilson Hunter's book is an entertaining and educational examination of India during the Age of Discovery, and this comprehensive work traces the events until India is firmly established as a British colony and the heart of the influential East India Company. History of India, Medieval India from the Mohammedan Conquest to the Reign of Akbar the Great Sidney Lane-Poole's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India and the region during the rise of Islam during the Middle Ages and the changes it had on the Indian subcontinent. History of the Revolution in England in 1688 This book by Sir James MacKintosh is a giant overview of the English Revolution in 1688, as well as the reign of King James II. Legends of the City of Mexico This is a concise but comprehensive collection of old and mythical tales about Mexico City, one of the biggest cities in the world and the descendant of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan by Thomas Janvier. Soldiering in North Carolina Thomas Kirwan's account of the Civil War experiences of the 17th Massachusetts, which fought extensively in North Carolina during the war.

07-08-2014, 05:27 PM	#22
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	Free Delphi Complete Works of Caravaggio (Illustrated) (Masters of Art Book 6) by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio The Masters of Art Series presents the world's first e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world's greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents the complete works of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the master of baroque painting, in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete extant paintings of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio - over 90 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes Caravaggio's letters - spend hours exploring the poet's personal correspondence http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LKV81LS/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LKV81LS/

07-08-2014, 08:52 PM	#23
bfisher Wizard Posts: 1,638 Karma: 28483498 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa Canada Device: Sony PRS-T3, Galaxy (Aldiko, Kobo app)	Thanks. same deal at amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Delphi-Complete.../dp/B00LKV81LS

07-09-2014, 03:18 AM	#25
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	Miss Annie Marriott on Amazon.co.uk Kindle board posts Want to know more? Caravaggio's complete works can also be found online http://www.caravaggio-foundation.org http://www.biography.com/people/caravaggio-9237777 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravaggio "Caravaggio documentary by Robert Hughes (1975)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv6LAYWQZj4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwuAmdDlW-M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcxlXQXYmIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZELggsyQb80 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tVVQuDf4lU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHRUjZe_dHY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AFwlVEhBYU "Caravaggio's Secrets" A look at the possible techniques the great master Caravaggio may have employed to create his powerful paintings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfJgBpok4i4 Who Killed Caravaggio? - Secret Lives of the Artists (2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUiVlcPQg-Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_l0ckbABJk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBrLDydsaAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Dv2Z5DLls Simon Schama's "The Power of Art - Caravaggio" (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUeGRGLGXFY "Caravaggio" (1986) A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century painter through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld from director Derek Jarman. With Sean Bean as Ranuccio and Robbie Coltrane as Scipione Borghese. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_TAZbRwxY8

07-09-2014, 10:59 PM	#27
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,115 Karma: 92523791 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Thanks bfisher for the Pyrrhus books and Caravaggio info. Boohoo that the Pyrrhus books are not free in Amazon Aus nor Kobo UK ..... oh well.

07-09-2014, 11:46 PM	#30
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,115 Karma: 92523791 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	@GtrsRGr8 - thank you for the info