Discover the fascinating journey of a Renaissance scholar with William Shepherd's captivating work, The Life of Poggio Bracciolini." This biography illuminates the life of Poggio Bracciolini, a pivotal figure in the revival of classical literature and humanism during the 15th century.As you delve into Poggio's story, consider this: How did one man's passion for knowledge and literature shape the cultural landscape of his time?Shepherd metic...

The Life of Poggio Bracciolini by William Shepherd is a fascinating biographical account of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance. Published in 1906, this work delves into the life and contributions of Poggio Bracciolini, a scholar, humanist, and book hunter whose efforts were instrumental in the recovery of ancient texts that shaped the course of Western literature and thought.In The Life of Poggio Bracciolini, Shepherd pr...

'An exciting, highly informative and also enjoyable read: Shepherd writes with clarity and verve… this book should find its way into the hands of all schools, universities and lovers of Herodotus.' - Peter Jones, Classics for AllWeaving together the accounts of the ancient historian Herodotus with other ancient sources, this is the engrossing story of the triumph of Greece over the mighty Persian Empire.The Persian War is the name ...

Excerpt: "When I first began to collect materials for the writing of the life of Poggio Bracciolini, I was much indebted to the kindness of my late friends Mr. Roscoe and Mr. William Clarke, who liberally allowed me the free use of the scarce books which they possessed, illustrative of the revival of letters in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. From various passages which occur in some of these works, I was convinced that there existed in the public libraries of the city of Florence ...

This text reveals all key components of rectification, inversion, cycloconversion, and conversion circuits. It authoritatively describes switching, voltage and current relationships, and converter properties, operation, control, and performance as utilized in most practical applications. Authored jointly by a veteran scholar and an accomplished res

How is the future world energy demand to be met? The rates of use of the fossil fuels — coal, oil and natural gas — are increasing all over the world. The remaining stocks are finite and are not renewable. This book considers the various options of renewable energy, including water energy, wind energy and biomass, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic energy. And should the nuclear option remain open? The work also examines the environmental implications and economic viability of all fossil...

Is wind power the answer to our energy supply problems? Is there enough wind for everyone? Is offshore generation better than onshore generation? Can a roof-mounted wind turbine generate enough electricity to supply a typical domestic household?Electricity Generation Using Wind Power (2nd Edition) answers these pressing questions through its detailed coverage of the different types of electrical generator machines used, as well as the power electronic converter technologies and control pri...

A highly illustrated account of the closing battle of the Greek and Persian War.Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite and light-armed Greeks took on an even larger barbarian army that included elite Asian cavalry and infantry, and troops from as far away as India, with thousands of Greek hoplites and cavalry also fighting on the Persian side.At points in the several days of comba...

A highly informative work that dwells on the history of America and influences from the southern neighbours. Shepherd analyzes the history very closely and gives conclusion based on chronologically explained facts. Engrossing!

A superbly illustrated account of the battles that saw the Athenians overwhelm a Spartan force in the field for the first time.During the Peloponnesian War the Athenians occupied the promontory of Pylos to counter Sparta's repeated invasions of Attica. Over two days of fighting the small garrison beat off the Spartan army and the returning Athenian fleet won a crushing victory in the nearby waters, stranding a contingent of elite Spartan hoplites on the island of S...

A highly illustrated account of the closing battle of the Greek and Persian War.Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite and light-armed Greeks took on an even larger barbarian army that included elite Asian cavalry and infantry, and troops from as far away as India, with thousands of Greek hoplites and cavalry also fighting on the Persian side.At points in the several days of comba...

A complete guide to everyday words with military origins.Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin?Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is a fascinating trip through the words and phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are used by soldier and civilian alike. The sources of m...