Analyses seven iconic heroes and compares each champion to a walled town or castle, hardened against an outer threat. By delving into some of early narrative's most renowned heroes, the…

Long before "one giant leap for Mankind," EC Comics speculated on the wonder-and horror-posed by space travel.

Long before "one giant leap for Mankind," EC Comics speculated on the wonder-and…

Philip Nelson's book provides a detailed look at the coinage produced by William Wood during the early 18th century. It's a fascinating glimpse into the economics and politics of the…

In 1755 Wolfe was already writing what he thought were farewell letters before going off to the war. And that very year the war, though not formally declared till the…

The Nazi threat disturbs a Jewish family in North East France. Their talented daughter, Ruth, leaves for Krakow to teach music. She is French, fascinating and foreign. Is she Jewish…

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public…