The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Moving among the members of the second Continental Congress, which met at Philadelphia in May, 1775, was one, and but one, military figure. George Washington alone attended the sittings in uniform. This colonel from Virginia, now in his forty-fourth year, was a great landholder, an owner of slaves, an Anglican churchman, an aristocrat, everything that stands in contrast with the type of a revolutionary radical. Yet from the first he had been an outspoken and uncompro...

In "History of England (1688-1815)," E. M. Wrong meticulously chronicles the significant transformations in English society, politics, and culture during a dynamic period marked by profound change. Wrong'Äôs erudite narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of historical events, employing a clear and engaging prose style that is both informative and accessible. This work stands out not only for its in-depth analysis of the Glorious Revolution, the rise of constitutional monarchy, and the i...

The Federation of Canada 1867-1917 is an intricate anthology that explores the formative years of the Canadian confederation through a tapestry of historical narratives, analyses, and reflections. This collection brings together a diverse array of literary styles, from historical recounts to critical essays, offering a panoramic view of Canada as it navigated its first half-century of nationhood. It investigates the political, social, and economic transformations that defined the period, c...

The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

The Federation of Canada 1867-1917 offers a compelling exploration of the political, social, and cultural evolution of Canada during its formative years. This anthology traverses a range of literary styles, from insightful essays to reflective commentaries, encapsulating the diverse narratives that have shaped the Canadian identity. Integral to this collection are standout pieces that illuminate transformative events such as the confederation and its subsequent developments, evaluated not ...

The Conflict Opens: Frontenac And Phips Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each Other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed in the earlier days. When, during the fourteenth and f...

"Contemporary history on a grand scale . . . Wrong has given us another essential contribution to understanding the postcolonial scramble for Africa." —John le Carré, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorScarred by decades of conflict and occupation, the craggy African nation of Eritrea has weathered the world's longest-running guerrilla war. The dogged determination that secured victory against Ethiopia, its giant neighbor, is woven into the national psyche...

"Wholly unsentimental," a foreign correspondent's exploration of political corruption in Africa "gets it right . . . [a] chillingly amusing cautionary tale." —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book WorldKnown as "the Leopard," the president of Zaire for thirty-two years, Mobutu Sese Seko, showed all the cunning of his namesake—seducing Western powers, buying up the opposition, and dominating his people with a devastating combination of brutality and charm....

First published in 1908. "In spite of many pleasant summers spent at Murray Bay one had never thought of it as having a history. The place and its people seemed simple, untutored, new. Some of the other summer residents talked complacently even of having discovered it. They had heard of Murray Bay as beautiful and had gone to explore this unknown country. When this bold feat was performed there was abundant recompense. Valley, mountain, river and stream united to make Murray Bay delightful...

"Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed in the earlier days. When, during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the antagonists had...

The chapters in this volume represent some of Dennis Wrong's best and most enduring essays. Initially published as Skeptical Sociology, this collection displays his ability to write compellingly for general intellectual audiences as well as for academic sociologists. The book is divided into sections that represent Wrong's major areas of interest and investigation: "Human Nature and the Perspective of Sociology," "Social Stratification and Inequality," and "Power and Politics." Ea...