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The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury Enriched edition. Journeying through Medieval Pilgrimage Routes【電子書籍】[ Julia Cartwright ]

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<p>In "The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury," Julia Cartwright embarks on a meticulous exploration of one of England's most storied pilgrimage routes. The text is characterized by its rich descriptive prose and keen historical insights, which elegantly weave together the landscapes, spiritual significance, and cultural nuances that define the pilgrimage. Cartwright's literary style combines narrative storytelling with scholarly rigor, making it accessible yet substantial, firmly situating the work within the rich tradition of British travel literature while also contributing a distinctly personal lens through which to view this historical journey. Julia Cartwright, a distinguished writer and art historian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, possessed a profound appreciation for England's medieval heritage and religious practices. Her passion for art and history is reflected in her in-depth research and vivid portrayals, which were likely informed by her travels and her interest in the narratives surrounding pilgrimage. Cartwright's background serves as a testament to her commitment to preserving and celebrating England's spiritual and cultural legacies. Readers interested in the intersection of history, spirituality, and travel should not miss this enlightening work. "The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury" offers both an engaging narrative and a thoughtful meditation on the enduring significance of pilgrimage, inviting readers to walk alongside Cartwright in both a literal and metaphorical journey through England's past. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Handーpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 300円

The Winchester Mystery House: The Riddle of Sarah Winchester's Mansion【電子書籍】[ Oliver Lancaster ]

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<p>The Winchester Mystery House: The Riddle of Sarah Winchester's Mansion, authored by Oliver Lancaster, uncovers the captivating history and enigmatic allure of the infamous Winchester Mystery House. Explore the secrets and legends surrounding the mansion's construction, while unraveling the intriguing life of its enigmatic owner, Sarah Winchester. Prepare to be immersed in a tale that blends history, mystery, and the paranormal, as Lancaster delves deep into the enigmatic world of this iconic architectural wonder.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 600円

Broken Arrow How the U.S. Navy Lost a Nuclear Bomb【電子書籍】[ Jim Winchester ]

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<p><strong>This "</strong> <strong>unnerving expos?" of a lost American nuclear bomb "is a valuable contribution to the history of the navy, the cold war, and nuclear weapons" (</strong> <strong>Booklist</strong> <strong>).</strong></p> <p>On December 5th, 1965, the USS <em>Ticonderoga</em> was on its way from Vietnam to Japan, practicing nuclear combat procedures along the way. A young pilot from Ohio strapped into an A-4 Skyhawk bomber for a routine simulated mission. But after mishandling the maneuver, the plane and its pilot sunk to the bottom of the South China sea, along with a live B43 one-megaton thermonuclear bomb. A cover-up mission began as rumors of sabotage began to circulate.</p> <p>The incident, known as a 'Broken Arrow', was kept under wraps for twenty-five years. The details that emerged caused a diplomatic incident, revealing that the U.S. had violated agreements not to bring nuclear weapons into Japan.</p> <p><em>Broken Arrow</em> tells the story of <em>Ticonderoga</em>'s sailors and airmen, the dangers of combat missions and shipboard life, and the accident that threatened to wipe her off the map and blow US-Japanese relations apart. For the first time, through previously classified documents, never before published photos of the accident aircraft and the recollections of those who were there, the story of carrier aviation's only 'Broken Arrow' is told in full.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,760円

Krakatoa The Day the World Exploded【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p><strong>'Bracingly apocalyptic stuff: atmospheric, chock-full of information and with a constantly escalating sense of pace and tension' <em>Sunday Telegraph</em></strong></p> <p>Simon Winchester's brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat Darwin to the discovery of evolution; of Samuel Morse, his code and how rubber allowed the world to talk; of Alfred Wegener, the crack-pot German explorer and father of geology. In breathtaking detail he describes how one island and its inhabitants were blasted out of existence and how colonial society was turned upside-down in a cataclysm whose echoes are still felt to this day.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,780円

The Perfectionists How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p><strong>“Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people.” ー <em>Booklist</em> (starred review)</strong></p> <p><strong>The revered <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancementーprecisionーin a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future.</strong></p> <p>The rise of manufacturing could not have happened without an attention to precision. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in eighteenth-century England, standards of measurement were established, giving way to the development of machine toolsーmachines that make machines. Eventually, the application of precision tools and methods resulted in the creation and mass production of items from guns and glass to mirrors, lenses, and camerasーand eventually gave way to further breakthroughs, including gene splicing, microchips, and the Hadron Collider.</p> <p>Simon Winchester takes us back to origins of the Industrial Age, to England where he introduces the scientific minds that helped usher in modern production: John Wilkinson, Henry Maudslay, Joseph Bramah, Jesse Ramsden, and Joseph Whitworth. It was Thomas Jefferson who later exported their discoveries to the fledgling United States, setting the nation on its course to become a manufacturing titan. Winchester moves forward through time, to today’s cutting-edge developments occurring around the world, from America to Western Europe to Asia.</p> <p>As he introduces the minds and methods that have changed the modern world, Winchester explores fundamental questions. Why is precision important? What are the different tools we use to measure it? Who has invented and perfected it? Has the pursuit of the ultra-precise in so many facets of human life blinded us to other things of equal value, such as an appreciation for the age-old traditions of craftsmanship, art, and high culture? Are we missing something that reflects the world as it is, rather than the world as we think we would wish it to be? And can the precise and the natural co-exist in society?</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,991円

Pacific Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p><strong>One of <em>Library Journal</em>’s 10 Best Books of 2015</strong></p> <p>Following his acclaimed <em>Atlantic</em> and <em>The Men Who United the States,</em> <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature.</p> <p>As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to the New World, the Pacific Ocean defines our tomorrow. With China on the rise, so, too, are the American cities of the West coast, including Seattle, San Francisco, and the long cluster of towns down the Silicon Valley.</p> <p>Today, the Pacific is ascendant. Its geological history has long transformed usーtremendous earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamisーbut its human history, from a Western perspective, is quite young, beginning with Magellan’s sixteenth-century circumnavigation. It is a natural wonder whose most fascinating history is currently being made.</p> <p>In telling the story of the Pacific, Simon Winchester takes us from the Bering Strait to Cape Horn, the Yangtze River to the Panama Canal, and to the many small islands and archipelagos that lie in between. He observes the fall of a dictator in Manila, visits aboriginals in northern Queensland, and is jailed in Tierra del Fuego, the land at the end of the world. His journey encompasses a trip down the Alaska Highway, a stop at the isolated Pitcairn Islands, a trek across South Korea and a glimpse of its mysterious northern neighbor.</p> <p>Winchester’s personal experience is vast and his storytelling second to none. And his historical understanding of the region is formidable, making <em>Pacific</em> a paean to this magnificent sea of beauty, myth, and imagination that is transforming our lives.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,693円

A journal containing an accurate and interesting account of the hardships, sufferings, battles, defeat, and captivity of those heroic Kentucky volunteers and regulars, commanded by General Winchester, in the year 1812-13【電子書籍】[ Elias Darnell ]

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<p><strong>Elias Darnell</strong> presents a riveting and meticulously detailed account in <strong>A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat, and Captivity of Those Heroic Kentucky Volunteers and Regulars, Commanded by General Winchester, in the Year 1812-13</strong>. This audiobook immerses listeners in the experiences of Kentucky soldiers during the War of 1812, capturing their courage, endurance, and the dramatic events that shaped their campaigns.</p> <p>Darnell’s narrative chronicles the trials of soldiers under General Winchester, including grueling marches, fierce battles, and the hardships of captivity. Listeners gain insight into the bravery, perseverance, and camaraderie of these volunteers and regulars as they confronted overwhelming challenges. The account highlights both the tactical and human aspects of war, emphasizing the resilience and heroism of those involved.</p> <p>The audiobook format enhances the immediacy and intensity of Darnell’s writing, allowing listeners to feel the tension, suffering, and triumphs of the soldiers. Through expressive narration, each episodeーfrom the heat of battle to the trials of imprisonmentーcomes alive, making history vivid and emotionally compelling.</p> <p>What makes <strong>A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat, and Captivity</strong> particularly compelling is its combination of firsthand military memoir, historical detail, and human insight. It appeals to listeners interested in early American military history, personal courage, and the lived experiences of soldiers in trying circumstances. The audiobook transforms Darnell’s careful documentation into an engaging and immersive historical narrative.</p> <p>Step into <strong>Elias Darnell’s</strong>A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat, and Captivity of Those Heroic Kentucky Volunteers and Regulars guide you through the trials, heroism, and enduring spirit of Kentucky’s soldiers in the War of 1812.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 164円

A Crack in the Edge of the World America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p>The international bestselling author of <strong>The Professor and the Madman</strong> and <strong>Krakatoa</strong> vividly brings to life the 1906San Francisco Earthquake that leveled a city symbolic of America's relentless western expansion. Simon Winchester has also fashioned an enthralling and informative informative look at the tumultuous subterranean world that produces earthquakes, the planet's most sudden and destructive force.</p> <p>In the early morning hours of April 18, 1906, San Francisco and a string of towns to its north-northwest and the south-southeast were overcome by an enormous shaking that was compounded by the violent shocks of an earthquake, registering 8.25 on the Richter scale. The quake resulted from a rupture in a part of the San Andreas fault, which lies underneath the earth's surface along the northern coast of California. Lasting little more than a minute, the earthquake wrecked 490 blocks, toppled a total of 25,000 buildings, broke open gas mains, cut off electric power lines throughout the Bay area, and effectively destroyed the gold rush capital that had stood there for a half century.</p> <p>Perhaps more significant than the tremors and rumbling, which affected a swatch of California more than 200 miles long, were the fires that took over the city for three days, leaving chaos and horror in its wake. The human tragedy included the deaths of upwards of 700 people, with more than 250,000 left homeless. It was perhaps the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States.</p> <p><strong>Simon Winchester</strong> brings his inimitable storytelling abilities -- as well as his unique understanding of geology -- to this extraordinary event, exploring not only what happened in northern California in 1906 but what we have learned since about the geological underpinnings that caused the earthquake in the first place. But his achievement is even greater: he positions the quake's significance along the earth's geological timeline and shows the effect it had on the rest of twentieth-century California and American history.</p> <p><strong>A Crack in the Edge of the World</strong> is the definitive account of the San Francisco earthquake. It is also a fascinating exploration of a legendary event that changed the way we look at the planet on which we live.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 2,190円

The Fourth Battle of Winchester Toward a New Civil War Paradigm【電子書籍】[ McMurry ]

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<p>“Counterfactual questions, if kept within the parameters of what was possible at the time and place, can often help us better understand events of the past. In so doing, they can sometimes bring about a ‘paradigm shift’ーa new way of thinking about history and hence of grasping its meaning... While the events described in the opening sections are fanciful, the underlying points, I believe are valid. The counterfactual events, I hope, can help us see the points with greater clarity.”ー<em>From the Preface</em></p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,972円

A Crack in the Edge of the World The Great American Earthquake of 1906【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p>A burgeoning new city is built on the dreams of the American gold rush. It is also built upon a landscape that has been stretching, sliding and breaking apart for millennia. In 1906 the dreams of this city came crashing down beneath the rippling wave of a horrifying earthquake that turned roads into great rippling rivers, that set buildings ablaze for days on end, that made homes collapse upon themselves. Simon Winchester's breathtaking story delves deep beneath the surface of the earth and explains to us why the world moves as it does; and breaks apart with such devastating results. At the same time he never lets us forget the human story: what happened in this new, seemingly blessed city on the 18th April 1906. As he vividly portrays the lives of the people who suffered and survived the devastation he also tells a universal story: the hubris of man as he ignores the warnings of nature and how we respond and try to understand the world around us. Compelling, moving and enlightening, Simon Winchester brings to light the world beneath our feet and through the story of this one terrifying event one hundred years ago, begins to make sense of our world now.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,455円

The End of the River【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p>When it comes to climate-change-inspired threats, it is rising sea levels we hear most about. But if the oceans are, as Herman Melville put it, “the tide-beating heart of the earth,” rivers are its circulatory system. In the United States, there is no river more storied, symbolic, and vital than the Mississippi, and none, to use Mark Twain’s word, more lawless. The struggle to control it has been going on nearly as long as there has been human civilization on its banks, and the attendant drama and dangers have been memorialized by many writers, among them Twain and, in his seminal 1987 <em>New Yorker</em> account, John McPhee. Now Simon Winchester, the consummate, critically acclaimed storyteller and bestselling author of <em>Atlantic</em> and <em>The Professor and the Madman</em>, turns his eye to what could well be the height of the battle, one increasingly doomed by man’s interference.</p> <p>The most fateful instance of this interference was accomplished by an inventor and steamboat captain, Henry Miller Shreve, in the nineteenth century. In vivid detail, Winchester re-creates the smashing and digging and the great man- and steam power that Shreve wielded to clear the river of snags and logjams and, in order to shorten the passage to New Orleans, carve an entirely new channel for it. What no one foresaw was that his celebrated shortcut, Shreve’s Cut, would form a sloping chute to an adjacent river, the Atchafalaya, and, aided by gravity and shifting weather patterns, increasingly tempt the waters of the Mississippi in its direction. Resisting this trend with ever more ingenious methods (and ever more expense) began just after, first with a system of levees, then with added spillways, and, finally, with the conception and construction of a floodgate system, the Old River Control Structure, still in place today. And the stakes are high: Ifーmany say <em>when</em>ーthe Atchafalaya captures the Mississippi’s stream, it will be the end of life as it’s currently known in the American South. The great cities of LouisianaーNew Orleans and Baton Rougeーwould be rendered fetid swamps; entire sections of the American infrastructure, from pipelines to electricity and water supply, would collapse. Homes would be displaced and livelihoods, if not lives, would be lost.</p> <p>Deftly combining the hydrological and the historical, Winchester tours the challenges that upped the ante on the Mississippi River Commission’s duty to protect the watershed and its inhabitants: the upheavals that came in the form of the Great Flood of 1927, one of the most destructive natural disasters of all time, displacing more people than almost any event in American history, and the record-breaking inundations of 1937 and 1973. He pays tribute to the Army Corps of Engineers, for their Herculean efforts to keep the river on its current track, and to one civilian, Albert Einstein’s son Hans Albert Einstein, a hydraulic engineer and one of the main architects of the mighty control structure that continues to divide the Mississippi from the Atchafalaya. But how long can it hold in a time when extremes of weather are the norm, when storms come faster and more furiously, sending sediment-loaded water pounding against the floodgatesーevents that not only pit man against nature but, given that we cannot always agree which causes and correctives to pursue, man against man?</p> <p>In this elegant synthesis of past and present, the exigencies of the natural world and the human, Winchester offers an engrossing cautionary tale that readers cannot afford to ignore. It is a call to arms that asks whether accepting defeatーletting nature take its courseーmay be the only way to win.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 421円

The Maps of Gettysburg, eBook Short #1: The March to Gettysburg, Including the Battles of Second Winchester and Stephenson’s Depot, June 3-30, 1863【電子書籍】[ Bradley M. Gottfried ]

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<p>More academic and photographic accounts on the battle of Gettysburg exist than for all other battles of the Civil War combinedーand for good reason. The three days of maneuver, attack, and counterattack consisted of scores of encounters, from corps-size actions to small unit engagements. Despite all its coverage, Gettysburg remains one of the most complex and difficult to understand battles of the war. The Maps Gettysburg by Bradley Gottfried offers a unique approach to the study of this multifaceted engagement.Now available as an ebook short, The March to Gettysburg, Including the Battles of Second Winchester and Stephenson’s Depot, June 3-30, 1863 plows new ground in the study of the campaign by breaking down the entire campaign in 29 detailed full page original maps. These cartographic creations bore down to the regimental level, offering students of the campaign a unique and fascinating approach to studying what may have been the climactic battle of the war.The March to Gettysburg, Including the Battles of Second Winchester and Stephenson’s Depot, June 3-30, 1863 offers three “action-sections” including:</p> <p>- The March to Gettysburg - The Battle of Second Winchester - The Battle of Stephenson’s Depot.Gottfried’s original maps enrich each map section. Keyed to each piece of cartography is detailed text about the units, personnel, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) that make the Gettysburg story come alive. This presentation allows readers to easily and quickly find a map and text on virtually any portion of the campaign. Serious students of the battle will appreciate the extensive endnotes and will want to take this book with them on their trips to the battlefield.Perfect for the easy chair or for stomping the hallowed ground of Gettysburg, The Maps of Gettysburg promises to be a seminal work that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious and casual student of the battle.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 616円

The Winchester Legend of the West【電子書籍】[ Laura Trevelyan ]

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<p>The Winchester Rifle, the iconic gun made in New Haven, Connecticut, and sold in its hundreds of thousands around the world, mirrors American expansion at a key period in the young country's history. The lethal repeating rifle became the defining image of America's frontier - and was known amongst Native Americans as "the spirit gun". It represented both the pioneering vigour and the brutal force which conquered the West. Laura Trevelyan explores the history of, and the family behind, this renowned representation of American power. The entrepreneurial drive of Oliver Winchester led the rifle to rapidly assume legendary status not long after its release in 1866, gaining endorsements from the likes of Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley and President Teddy Roosevelt. This engaging history sheds light on the story and myth of an American legend.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 7,801円

The Last Battle of Winchester Phil Sheridan, Jubal Early, and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, August 7?September 19, 1864【電子書籍】[ Scott C. Patchan ]

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<p><strong>"Unique insight, good storytelling skills, deep research, and keen appreciation for the terrain . . . one outstanding work of history." ーEric J. Wittenberg, award-winning author of <em>Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions</em></strong></p> <p>The Third Battle of Winchester in September 1864 was the largest, longest, and bloodiest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley. What began about daylight did not end until dusk, when the victorious Union army routed the Confederates. It was the first time Stonewall Jackson's former corps had ever been driven from a battlefield, and their defeat set the stage for the final climax of the Valley Campaign. This book represents the first serious study to chronicle the battle.</p> <p>The Northern victory was a long time coming. After a spring and summer of Union defeat in the Valley, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant cobbled together a formidable force under Phil Sheridan, an equally redoubtable commander. Sheridan's task was a tall one: sweep Jubal Early's Confederate army out of the bountiful Shenandoah, and reduce the verdant region of its supplies. The aggressive Early had led the veterans of Jackson's Army of the Valley District to one victory after another at Lynchburg, Monocacy, Snickers Gap, and Kernstown.</p> <p>Five weeks of complex maneuvering and sporadic combat followed before the opposing armies met at Winchester, an important town that had changed hands dozens of times over the previous three years. Tactical brilliance and ineptitude were on display throughout the daylong affair as Sheridan threw infantry and cavalry against the thinning Confederate ranks and Early and his generals shifted to meet each assault. A final blow against Early's left flank finally collapsed the Southern army, killed one of the Confederacy's finest combat generals, and planted the seeds of the victory at Cedar Creek the following month.</p> <p>This vivid accountーbased on more than two decades of meticulous research and an unparalleled understanding of the battlefield, and rich is analysis and character developmentーis complemented with numerous original maps and explanatory footnotes that enhance our understanding of this watershed battle.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,599円

Winchester in the Great War【電子書籍】[ John J. Eddleston ]

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<p>The war of 1914?18 changed Britain forever. The movement for Irish Home Rule strengthened, women were in jobs they had never done before and, at the end of the war, were granted the vote for the first time. Political and military careers were won and lost and in all of these, Winchester played its part. Whilst this is a book about the Great War, that terrible conflagration which claimed so many lives, it is also expertly covers how that war touched the citizens of Winchester. It can be said that every city, town, village and hamlet contributed to the war effort but some cities, of which Winchester is certainly one, were of crucial importance to the final victory. It is true that Winchester was a major army depot, but it was also a city concerned with attempts to keep some normality in life. There were stories of loss but there was also humour, entertainment, fund raising, patriotism and tales of the darker side of life. With over thirty illustrations, some never seen before, Winchester in the Great War is a thorough account of the daily hardships and triumphs of those living in the city during one of the most defining and significant periods in the history of Britain.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,120円

Royal Winchester: Wanderings in and about the Ancient Capital of England Enriched edition. Unveiling the Ancient Charms of Winchester: A Literary Journey through History【電子書籍】[ A. G. K. L'Estrange ]

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<p>In "Royal Winchester: Wanderings in and about the Ancient Capital of England," A. G. K. L'Estrange masterfully interweaves rich historical narrative with vivid personal reflections, exploring the profound historical significance of Winchester as England's ancient capital. L'Estrange employs a lyrical prose style that transports readers through the cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and lush countryside that have shaped the city's identity over centuries. Drawing from a tapestry of history, archaeology, and cultural anecdotes, the book invites the reader to engage with Winchester not merely as a location, but as a dynamic participant in the broader narrative of English history. A noted historian and passionate advocate for England's cultural heritage, A. G. K. L'Estrange has dedicated much of his scholarly career to unearthing the stories embedded within the nation's landscapes. His deep-seated appreciation for historical inquiry is palpably felt throughout the text; L'Estrange's research methodology combines meticulous archival work with an immersive sense of place, enabling him to articulate the significance of Winchester in ways that resonate intellectually and emotionally with his audience. For readers captivated by history, architecture, or the charming allure of English landscapes, "Royal Winchester" is an essential read. L'Estrange's insightful observations and evocative descriptions craft a compelling narrative that not only informs but also enchants, making it a valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf or intellectual pursuits. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Handーpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 150円

The Winchester Guide to Keywords and Concepts for International Students in Art, Media and Design【電子書籍】[ Annie Makhoul ]

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<p>This welcome new resource for international students in art, design, and media provides clear explanations of the terminology they must master in order to fulfill their academic potential and enrich their professional careers.</p> <ul> <li>Offers a much-requested new resource that fills a gap in the academic market</li> <li>Tailored specifically to the needs of international students in art, design, and media</li> <li>Color-coded key words and phrases for quick reference</li> <li>Includes sections on study skills, academic expectations in Western institutions, methodologies, and important theorists</li> <li>An ideal handbook for curators and gallery staff everywhere for whom English is a non-native language</li> </ul>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 4,432円

The Key to the Shenandoah Valley Geography and the Civil War Struggle for Winchester【電子書籍】[ Edward B. McCaul, , Jr. ]

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<p>During the Civil War, the Shenandoah Valley was the scene of 326 engagements, many taking place around Winchester. The city was occupied and evacuated 72 times and six major battles were fought in the vicinity, including First and Second Kernstown and Cedar Creek.</p> <p>Geography was a crucial factor in the struggle to control Winchester, which was key to controlling Virginia. Confederate occupation gave them psychological dominance of the central valley and enabled them to disrupt enemy operations. When Union forces prevailed, they dictated the tempo of operations in the region. The decisive Union capture of the city in 1864 foretold the end of the Confederacy. Drawing on the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, this book chronicles the strategic battle for the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 3,447円

The Second Battle of Winchester The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg【電子書籍】[ Eric J. Wittenberg ]

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<p><strong>A comprehensive, deeply researched history of the pivotal 1863 American Civil War battle fought in northern Virginia.</strong><br /> June 1863. The Gettysburg Campaign is underway. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia pushes west into the Shenandoah Valley and then north toward the Potomac River. Only one significant force stands in its way: Maj. Gen. Robert H. Milroy's Union division of the Eighth Army Corps in the vicinity of Winchester and Berryville, Virginia. What happens next is the subject of this provocative new book.<br /> Milroy, a veteran Indiana politician-turned-soldier, was convinced the approaching enemy consisted of nothing more than cavalry or was merely a feint, and so defied repeated instructions to withdraw. In fact, the enemy consisted of General Lee's veteran Second Corps under Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell. Milroy's controversial decision committed his outnumbered and largely inexperienced men against some of Lee's finest veterans.<br /> The complex and fascinating maneuvering and fighting on June 13-15 cost Milroy hundreds of killed and wounded and about 4,000 captured (roughly one-half of his command), with the remainder routed from the battlefield. The combat cleared the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley of Federal troops, demonstrated Lee could obtain supplies on the march, justified the elevation of General Ewell to replace the recently deceased Stonewall Jackson, and sent shockwaves through the Northern states.<br /> Today, the Second Battle of Winchester is largely forgotten. But in June 1863, the politically charged front-page news caught President Lincoln and the War Department by surprise and forever tarnished Milroy's career. The beleaguered Federal soldiers who fought there spent a lifetime seeking redemption, arguing their three-day "forlorn hope" delayed the Rebels long enough to allow the Army of the Potomac to arrive and defeat Lee at Gettysburg. For the Confederates, the decisive leadership on display outside Winchester masked significant command issues buried within the upper echelons of Jackson's former corps that would become painfully evident during the early days of July on a different battlefield in Pennsylvania.<br /> Award-winning authors Eric J. Wittenberg and Scott L. Mingus Sr. combined their researching and writing talents to produce the most in-depth and comprehensive study of Second Winchester ever written, and now in paperback. Their balanced effort, based upon scores of archival and previously unpublished diaries, newspaper accounts, and letter collections, coupled with familiarity with the terrain around Winchester and across the lower Shenandoah Valley, explores the battle from every perspective.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,921円

The Breath of the Gods The History and Future of the Wind【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p><strong><em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style.</strong></p> <p>What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires affecting large swaths of America. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by the National Weather Service.</p> <p>In 2022, a report was released by atmospheric scientists at the University of Northern Illinois, warning that windsーthe force at the center of all these dangerous natural eventsーare expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency.</p> <p>While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankindーa vital source of clean and “safe” power.</p> <p>Between these two polesーwind as a malevolent force, and wind as savior of our planetーlies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In <em>The Breath of the Gods</em>, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the “natural disasters” that are becoming more frequent and regular.</p> <p><em>The Breath of the Gods</em> is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen forceーunseen but not unfeltーthat respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 3,487円

Lost Souls The Possession at Winchester Grove【電子書籍】[ Corey Michaels ]

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<p>Corey Michaels wanted nothing more than to publish her history book on an old, poor farm. It was something she had worked hard to complete, the story of 150 years on a county poor farm in her town. It all began with a tombstone unlike the others in the cemetery.</p> <p>Once the book was published, Michaels began to have sinister dreams of events yet to come. The dreams were about loved ones being harmed and of others she never knew. After accepting an invitation to speak to the dead, a dark evil that remained buried for more than 125 years awakened. Her life spiraled downward and as a result she experienced an “awakening” of her own. This unearthed a secret within herself that was buried long, long ago, and now jeopardized the lives of those around her.</p> <p>Lost Souls shares the story of Corey Michaels in the form of journal entries and recorded therapy sessions. This book, inspired by actual events, demonstrates how the mind and soul can affect ourselves and those around us in every aspect of life.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 562円

Knowing What We Know The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p><strong>“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished British Empire and reported what they found to an astonished world.” ー <em>New York Times</em></strong></p> <p><strong>From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classesーthis is award winning writer Simon Winchester’s brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds.</strong></p> <p>With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing thingsーno need for math, no need for map-reading, no need for memorizationーare we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness?</p> <p>Addressing these questions, Simon Winchester explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge. Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography, and broadcasting, he looks at a whole range of knowledge diffusionーfrom the cuneiform writings of Babylon to the machine-made genius of artificial intelligence, by way of Gutenberg, Google, and Wikipedia to the huge Victorian assemblage of the Mundanaeum, the collection of everything ever known, currently stored in a damp basement in northern Belgium.</p> <p>Studded with strange and fascinating details, <em>Knowing What We Know</em> is a deep dive into learning and the human mind. Throughout this fascinating tour, Winchester forces us to ponder what rational humans are becoming. What good is all this knowledge if it leads to lack of thought? What is information without wisdom? Does Rene Descartes’s <em>Cogito, ergo sum</em>ー“I think therefore I am,” the foundation for human knowledge widely accepted since the Enlightenmentーstill hold?</p> <p>And what will the world be like if no one in it is wise?</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 2,190円

Land and Family Trends and Local Variations in the Peasant Land Market on the Winchester Bishopric Estates, 1263?1415【電子書籍】[ John Mullan ]

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<p>With a special emphasis on the exchange of land between medieval servile tenantsーespecially from the 13th century onwardーthis scholarly examination of the peasant land market of the Middle Ages explores the identification of peasant families with particular lands to which they had a hereditary right. Using this theme to explore village life and showing how peasants were affected by the changes over time and place, this study employs primary source material from the Winchester estates. Analyzing thousands of land exchanges and interactions from more than 50 different manors on Winchester, this volume reveals unparalleled opportunities for comparing regional and local differences of experience.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 4,436円

The Story of the Old Testament【電子書籍】[ Olive Winchester ]

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From the authors forward…”The purpose in writing this book has been to give in quick review an account of Hebrew history and literature. It seeks to cover the Old Testament field for the Christian Service Training Course of the Church of the Nazarene.”画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 827円

The Swiss Republic Enriched edition. A Historical Dive into Swiss Independence and Democracy【電子書籍】[ Boyd Winchester ]

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<p>In "The Swiss Republic," Boyd Winchester explores the intricate tapestry of Swiss political history, weaving together accounts of governance, neutrality, and the rich cultural diversity that characterizes Switzerland. Written in a clear and accessible literary style, the book adopts a narrative approach that contextualizes Switzerland's unique political structures within broader European trends. Winchester adeptly examines key historical events, institutions, and figures, offering readers insights into the complexities that have shaped the nation's identity as a long-standing neutral state amidst continental conflicts. Boyd Winchester, a scholar with extensive experience in European studies, draws upon his background in both history and political science to illuminate the Swiss Republic's significance. His passion for Switzerland's multifaceted heritage is evident, stemming from years spent researching the country's unique approach to democracy and conflict resolution. Winchester's scholarly lens is complemented by his personal connections to the region, allowing for a nuanced portrayal of its societal dynamics and political innovations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in international relations, political history, or the Swiss model of governance. Winchester's compelling writing invites readers to appreciate Switzerland not only as a picturesque landscape but as a vital player in global diplomacy and political thought. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Handーpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 310円

Outposts Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire【電子書籍】[ Simon Winchester ]

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<p><strong>The <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Krakatoa</em> and <em>The Professor and the Madman</em> takes readers on a quirky and charming tour of the last outpost of the British empire</strong></p> <p><em>Outposts</em> is Simon Winchester’s journey to find the vanishing empire, “on which the sun never sets.” In the course of a three-year, 100,000 mile journeyーfrom the chill of the Antarctic to the blue seas of the Caribbean, from the South of Spain and the tip of China to the utterly remote specks in the middle of gale-swept oceansーhe discovered such romance and depravity, opulence and despair tht he was inspired to write what may be the last contemporary account of the British empire. Written with Winchester’s captivating style and breadth, here are conversations and anecdotes, myths and political analysis, scenery and historyーa poignant and colorful record of the lingering beat of what was once the heart of the civilized world.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,991円

Narrative of the Suffering and Defeat of the North-Western Army under General Winchester【電子書籍】[ William Atherton ]

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<p>NARRATIVE OF THE SUFFERING & DEFEAT OF THE NORTH-WESTERN ARMY UNDER GENERAL WINCHESTER:<br /> MASSACRE OF THE PRISONERS; SIXTEEN MONTHS IMPRISONMENT OF THE WRITER AND OTHERS WITH THE INDIANS AND BRITISH</p> <p>PREFACE.<br /> ...I think it proper that the rising generation should know what their fathers suffered, and how they acted in the hour of danger; that they sustained the double character of "Americans and Kentuckians." This narrative has been made as concise as I could conveniently make it, and on that account, perhaps, the writer has not said all that might, and that should have been said. But it is hoped that what has been said will be sufficient to give the youthful reader some idea of what that "Spartan band" were called to endure. To the old men of our country these things, perhaps, will not be new.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 612円

Licoricia of Winchester: Power and Prejudice in Medieval England The Rise and Fall of a Remarkable Jewish Businesswoman【電子書籍】[ Rebecca Abrams ]

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<p>KEY POINTS: ? Illustrated with 40 colour images and written in an accessible and engaging style ? An inspiring portrait of an important Jewish medieval woman and her Jewish and Christian world ? Explains the contribution of the Jewish community to English medieval society ? Reveals the unique features of English antisemitism in the thirteenth century, many of which continue to inform anti-Jewish myths and stereotypes to this day ? Draws important parallels between the treatment of Jews in medieval England and attitudes to ethnic and religious minorities in the recent past and in society today LICORICIA of WINCHESTER rose from obscurity to become the most successful female financier in thirteenth century England. Royal favourite, widow, potentate and prisoner, her life spanned seven decades and two civil wars and was filled with incredible highs and heart-breaking lows. Leading medievalist Robert Stacey describes Licoricia of Winchester as 'the most remarkable Jewish woman in medieval history'. And yet, her extraordinary story is not widely known. Licoricia's extraordinary career as a medieval financier took her to the heart of power in the early Plantagenet court, where she secured the personal patronage of King Henry III. But as a Jew, she also experienced at first hand terrible medieval antisemitism: violent attacks, degrading rules, punitive legislation, and the deaths of those she loved. Her own life ended tragically in 1277 when she was murdered in her home in Winchester. In this accessible and compelling new biography, author Rebecca Abrams gives Licoricia's story new life, setting it within the wider context of the Jewish community in medieval England at a time of profound political turbulence and rising anti-Jewish hostility. The book will appeal to a wide general audience, including teachers and educators, interested in medieval English history and Jewish history, with immense relevance for today.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,657円

The Fourth Battle of Winchester Toward a New Civil War Paradigm【電子書籍】[ Richard McMurry ]

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<p>“Counterfactual questions, if kept within the parameters of what was possible at the time and place, can often help us better understand events of the past. In so doing, they can sometimes bring about a ‘paradigm shift’ーa new way of thinking about history and hence of grasping its meaning... While the events described in the opening sections are fanciful, the underlying points, I believe are valid. The counterfactual events, I hope, can help us see the points with greater clarity.”ー<em>From the Preface</em></p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 1,856円

From Winchester to Cedar Creek The Shenandoah Campaign of 1864【電子書籍】[ Jeffry D. Wert ]

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<p> Utilizing a vast array of unpublished letters, diaries, and memoirs and published regimental histories, Jeffry Wert has written a path-breaking study of the crucial 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. In vivid detail he describes the battles of Third Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, and Cedar Creek, Union victories that insured the re-election of Abraham Lincoln. Wert’s book is the first modern work on the campaign and captures the drama, the terrible nature of Civil War combat, and the suffering of Valley residents in a compelling and graphic narrative.</p> <p> “This Civil War community has waited more than a century for this book.” ? William C. Davis, Author of “Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour”</p> <p> “One hell of a book … The most readable book on any phase of the Civil War I have ever come across.” ? John M. Carroll, Western Publications</p> <p> “A first-class work… finely balanced between the Union and Confederate sides. The battles unfold with meticulous care.” ? Civil War Times Illustrated</p> <p> “With stand as the definitive account of the final struggle.” ? Civil War News</p> <p> <br> About the Author:</p> <p> Jeffrey D. Wert is an award-winning author of nine books on the Civil War. His books have been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.</p>画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 496円