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Journal Of An Officer In The Commissariat Department Of The Army: Comprising A Narrative Of The Campaigns Under The Duke Of Wellington, In Portugal, Spain, France, And The Netherlands
by John Edgecombe Daniel"A reporter's eye on great historical events"Readers may be of the initial opinion that the view of an officer of the Commissariat Department would be necessarily less dynamic than that of a regimental officer. In fact, Daniel's position as a non-combatant has proved to be the exact opposite and of particular value to those interested in his subject matter by his comparative detachment from the narrow and confused view of the actual battle line. Daniel was able to overview the great events of which he was a participant and leave us essential reports that few were in a position to witness. Actually, Daniel was often close enough to the action as to have comrades killed next to him, so this is far from a view 'from behind the lines.' We follow Daniel on campaign with the 'Great Duke' throughout the Peninsula, over the Pyrenees and into Southern France. When the time comes to bring the Emperor to account at Waterloo, Daniel once again joined Wellington's Army in the field and he has provided another vital insight into the campaign of 1815 to enhance our knowledge of these pivotal events."-Print Edition
Journal Of An Officer In The King's German Legion
by AnonDuring the Napoleonic Wars, many elite units served their respective masters. However, few had such an enduring yet brief history as the King's German Legion. Recruited predominantly from Hanover, which had been invaded by the French in 1803, the men of the Legion would face many tough adventures all over Europe before returning to their homeland again.In this anonymously published memoir, the author recounts his adventures on land and sea, fighting fiercely against the Napoleonic domination of Europe from Denmark to Malta, from the mountains of Portugal to the plains of Spain. The author was present at the capture of Oporto and the battles of Talavera and Fuentes d'Oñoro, and his tales of adventure are described in pacy detail.Author -- AnonText taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in 1827, London, by Henry Colburn.Original Page Count - xxiv and 329 pages.
Journal Of a Regimental Officer During The Recent Campaign In Portugal And Spain Under Lord Viscount Wellington.: With A Correct Plan Of The Battle Of
by Peter HawkerThis ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. Captain Peter Hawker was a young officer, full of enthusiasm, cultured and with a eye of an artist in his when he started out his service in the Peninsula with the 14th Light Dragoons. Although memoirs of the Peninsula abound, most were written some years after the events described in them, his short reminiscence was written immediately after his return in 1810 and retains the freshness of his memory aided by notes of his journal that he entered at the time. Hawker entered into the fray in late 1808 and joined the Peninsular army just before Wellington took over command, the first part of his journal focuses on the sights and scenery in and around Lisbon as he takes the role of a tourist. He describes the beautiful yet un-healthy city, its churches and the destruction left by the occupying French before he moves with the army northward. He is none too pleased with the towns and villages that he enters filled as they are with vermin, fleas and lice. He and his squadron take part in the forcing passage of the Douro and engage in a successful but reckless charge against an entire brigade. Having ejected Soult and his French divisions in some disarray from Portugal, Hawker and his comrades pass into Spain, he masterfully describes the magnificent scenery, and although the villages are less mean and better kept the civilians are only happy whilst the British army advances. He gives a good account of the battle of Talavera in which he took a full part and was seriously wounded, and is not backward in apportioning blame to some of the Spanish soldiers who ran away without being seriously attacked. After the battle due to some serious miscommunication between Wellington and Cuesta, Hawker is left behind with the wounded and is forced to make his epic journey back to British lines with only his wits and his servant with him, his hip broken and a bullet lodged in his back. Text taken, whole and complete, from the 1810 edition, published by R Johnston, London. Original -137 pages Maps - 1 - Not Included due to its size - A3 Author - Peter Hawker - (1786-1853)
Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage: Jnl Capt Cooks Last Vo (Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration Ser.)
by John, RickmanFirst published in 1967. This journal is a copy of the narrated manuscript of Captain Cook’s last voyage of discovery into the Pacific Ocean. It spans from 1776 to 1779 and includes illustrations and maps.
Journal of Cuneiform Studies, volume 73 number 1 (2021)
by Journal of Cuneiform StudiesThis is volume 73 issue 1 of Journal of Cuneiform Studies. Founded in 1947 by the Baghdad School of the American Schools of Oriental Research, the Journal of Cuneiform Studies (JCS) presents technical and general articles on the history and languages of the ancient Mesopotamian and Anatolian literate cultures. Articles appear in English, French, and German.
Journal of Cuneiform Studies, volume 74 number 1 (2022)
by Journal of Cuneiform StudiesThis is volume 74 issue 1 of Journal of Cuneiform Studies. Founded in 1947 by the Baghdad School of the American Schools of Oriental Research, the Journal of Cuneiform Studies (JCS) presents technical and general articles on the history and languages of the ancient Mesopotamian and Anatolian literate cultures. Articles appear in English, French, and German.
Journal of Cuneiform Studies, volume 75 number 1 (2023)
by Journal of Cuneiform StudiesThis is volume 75 issue 1 of Journal of Cuneiform Studies. Founded in 1947 by the Baghdad School of the American Schools of Oriental Research, the Journal of Cuneiform Studies (JCS) presents technical and general articles on the history and languages of the ancient Mesopotamian and Anatolian literate cultures. Articles appear in English, French, and German.
Journal of Cuneiform Studies, volume 76 number 1 (2024)
by Journal of Cuneiform StudiesThis is volume 76 issue 1 of Journal of Cuneiform Studies. Founded in 1947 by the Baghdad School of the American Schools of Oriental Research, the Journal of Cuneiform Studies (JCS) presents technical and general articles on the history and languages of the ancient Mesopotamian and Anatolian literate cultures. Articles appear in English, French, and German.
Journal of Jesus Maria Estudillo: Sketch of California in the 1860s
by Jesus M. EstudilloAn interesting and insightful view of late-nineteenth century California.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 80 number 1 (April 2021)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 80 issue 1 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 80 number 2 (October 2021)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 80 issue 2 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 81 number 1 (April 2022)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 81 issue 1 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 81 number 2 (October 2022)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 81 issue 2 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 82 number 1 (April 2023)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 82 issue 1 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 82 number 2 (October 2023)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 82 issue 2 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 83 number 1 (April 2024)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 83 issue 1 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 83 number 2 (October 2024)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 83 issue 2 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Near Eastern Studies, volume 84 number 1 (April 2025)
by Journal of Near Eastern StudiesThis is volume 84 issue 1 of Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) is devoted to the study of the civilizations of the Near East from prehistory to the early modern period in 1922. JNES embraces a uniquely broad scope of time, place, and topic, including contributions from scholars of international reputation on topics in Assyriology, Egyptology, Hittitology, Hebrew Bible, and adjacent ancient studies, as well as a second area of emphasis in early, medieval, and early-modern Islamic studies. The disciplinary range of the journal runs from history and language to religion and literature to archaeology and art history. Every issue includes new scholarly work as well as a book review section, which provides a critical overview of new publications by emerging and established scholars.
Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777
by Nicholas CresswellStep back in time and experience the tumultuous era of the American Revolution through the eyes of an insightful and observant Englishman with Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777. This remarkable firsthand account provides a vivid and detailed chronicle of life in the American colonies during one of the most pivotal periods in history.Nicholas Cresswell, a young Englishman of adventurous spirit, embarked on a journey to the American colonies in 1774. His journal, meticulously kept over three years, captures the political unrest, social dynamics, and everyday experiences of a land on the brink of revolution. Cresswell's keen observations and candid reflections offer readers a unique perspective on the events and atmosphere of the time.Journal of Nicholas Cresswell is rich with descriptions of colonial life, from bustling cities to remote frontier settlements. Cresswell provides a detailed account of the people he encountered, including influential figures, ordinary colonists, and Native Americans. His narrative covers significant historical events, including the outbreak of hostilities, the Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence.Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777 is more than just a historical document; it is a compelling and personal story of adventure, survival, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. Cresswell's eloquent writing and vivid storytelling bring the past to life, making this journal an invaluable resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the American Revolution.Join Nicholas Cresswell on his extraordinary journey through the American colonies and witness the birth of a nation through the eyes of a perceptive and articulate traveler. Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777 is a timeless account that offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the early days of American independence.
Journal of Samuel Maclay: While Surveying The West Branch Of The Susquehanna, The Sinnemahoning And The Allegheny Rivers, In 1790
by Samuel MaclayThe Journal of Samuel Maclay is one man’s account of a 1790 surveying expedition, commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, to explore the newly purchased land in northwestern Pennsylvania, including the headwaters of the west branch of the Susquehanna, the Sinnemahoning, and the Allegheny Rivers. The journal, published in 1887 with ample historical annotations by John F. Meginness, provides a richly detailed record of Maclay’s travels in the “New Purchase” over five months, ending along the Juniata River in the Kishacoquillas Valley. It preserves both the physical landscape and the cultural milieu of the state between the American Revolution and the turn of the century, as seen through the eyes of an observant surveyor. Day-to-day details of dining and travel, as well as Maclay’s personal interjections, help establish the greater historical and cultural context of this pivotal era in Pennsylvania’s expansion.-Print ed.
Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society: A New Land: Rediscovering Agency in Belarusian History, Politics, and Society, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017)
by Assistant Public Joanne RaymondThis special issue provides a forum for discussion of what Belarusian Studies are today and which new approaches and questions are needed to revitalize the field in the regional and international academic arena. The major aim of the issue is to go beyond the narratives of dictatorship and authoritarianism as well as that of a never-ending story of failed Belarusian nationalism—interpretive schemes that are frequently used for understanding Belarus in scholarly literature in Western Europe and Northern America. Bringing together ongoing research based on original empirical material from Belarusian history, politics, and society, this issue combines a discussion of the concept of autonomy/agency with its applicability to trace how individual and collective actors who define themselves as Belarusian—or otherwise—have manifested their agendas in various practices in spite of and in reaction to state pressure. This issue offers new approaches for interpreting Belarusian society as a dynamically changing set of agencies. In doing so, it attempts to overcome a tradition of locating present Belarusian political and social dilemmas in its socialist past.
Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society: Identity Clashes: Russian and Ukrainian Debates on Culture, History and Politics, Vol. 4, No. 1 (2018)
by Julie Fedor Andreas Umland Andrey Makarychev Nina RozkhanovskayaThis issue of the Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society features a special section on “Identity Clashes: Russian and Ukrainian Debates on Culture, History, and Politics.” This special section explores the discursive gaps, tensions, and ruptures between Ukrainian and Russian narratives of national identity. It gives the floor to Russian and Ukrainian authors with a view to enabling analytical comparisons between the dominant narratives in the two countries, including their cultural, historical, and political dimensions. This juxtaposition of Russian and Ukrainian insights is aimed at deepening our understanding of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Journal of William Ellis
by William EllisThe Journal of William Ellis is a classic of Pacific literature, ranking with the journals of Captain Cook and his men as a record of life and customs of the traditional Hawaiians. No other book rivals it as an account of the life of the Hawaiians in the early 19th century.
Journal of William Maclay: United States Senator from Pennsylvania, 1789-1791
by William MaclayThe Journal of William Maclay, a diary written by Maclay as a daily private record of Senate proceedings, was intended for personal reference. It was quite common for senators at that time to take notes of the various debates occurring in the Senate Chamber, especially given the importance of the First Congress and its role in selecting the location of the capital, the creation of the federal judicial system, and many other matters crucial in the early years of the federal government. Maclay wrote in his diary every evening, while the events of the day were still fresh in his memory. Most likely, Maclay never thought it would be published, since many entries expressed strong opinions about colleagues and events of the time. In fact, the impetus for starting the diary may have come from Maclay’s tenuous relationship with the first vice president of the United States, and thus the first president of the Senate, John Adams. They took an immediate dislike to each other. Adams considered Maclay a dullard of sorts, Maclay was disturbed by Adams’s fondness for ceremony, and they held fundamentally different views about the role of the new federal government.Maclay entered the Senate as a Federalist, or Pro-Administration, legislator, but he soon began to disagree with his Federalist colleagues in the Senate. He disliked the abundance of ceremony in interactions between President George Washington and the Senate. He objected to Washington’s presence in the Senate while business was being transacted. He opposed the chartering of the United States Bank, even at the sacrifice of personal popularity. The strong Antifederalist positions he developed, and the stubbornness with which he maintained them, even in the face of overwhelming pressure, cost Maclay the opportunity to be reelected to a full six-year term by the Pennsylvania legislature.-Senate.gov.
Journal of a Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa from the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo: of Benin to Soccatoo (Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies)
by H. ClappertonThis account was first published in 1829. After serving in the Royal Navy in Canada, Hugh Clapperton (1788-1827) participated in two expeditions to the interior of Africa. Richard Lander (1804-34), a young Cornishman who had travelled widely in the service of previous employers, applied to accompany him on the second expedition, during which Clapperton died. Lander published this edition of Clapperton's journal in 1829; an expanded version (also available in this series) appeared the following year. Clapperton's account of his experiences is informal, lively and vivid, describing hospitality and annoyances, discomforts and pleasures. Although its language and attitudes are typical of the early colonial period, it remains a valuable source for West African history. The book also contains a short biography of Clapperton, Lander's emotional account of his master's illness and death, and his journal of his lonely return journey. The appendix includes meteorological observations, notes on Arabic documents, and Yoruba vocabulary.