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By Subject > Bestsellers > World History Fascinating explorations of important events in world history. To browse more bestsellers, click here. Recommendations... The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo  by J. E. de Becker This unsurpassed study from 100 years ago ventured into Tokyo's red-light district to survey geisha and courtesan life and offer meticulous descriptions of training, dress, social hierarchy, and erotic practices. 49 black-and-white illustrations; 2 maps. all books in History, Political Science Mohammed and Charlemagne  by Henri Pirenne Remarkable classic that developed the revolutionary theory of how the advance and influence of Islam caused the Europe of the Roman Empire to evolve into the Europe of the Middle Ages. all books in History, Political Science Products in World History The Account of Mary Rowlandson and Other Indian Captivity Narratives by Horace Kephart, Mary Rowlandson Rowlandson's famous account of her captivity by the Narragansett Indians in 1676 is accompanied by 3 other narratives of captivity among the Delawares, the Iroquois, and the Indians of the Allegheny. Our Price $5.95 The Ancient City: A Study of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and Rome by Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges, Willard Small This influential survey synthesizes ancient documents and physical evidence to build an account of religious, family, and civic life of Periclean Athens and Rome during the time of Cicero. Our Price $16.95 The Annals by Tacitus, Alfred John Church, William Jackson Brodribb This vital chronicle of Imperial Rome, written by the era's great historian, spans A.D. 14-68 and paints incisive psychological portraits of major figures, from Tiberius to Nero. Our Price $12.95 China: A History of the Laws, Manners and Customs of the People by John Henry Gray This highly readable history dates from the late 19th century, starting with the earliest known legends of the "Middle Kingdom," and ranging forward to an intriguing series of portraits of the author's Chinese contemporaries. Our Price $34.95 The Essential Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson, John Dewey This extraordinary primer offers a superb survey of Jeffersonian thought. It features writings on political and economic philosophy, morals and religion, intellectual freedom and progress, education, secession, slavery, and more. Our Price $8.95 From Medicine Man to Doctor: The Story of the Science of Healing by Howard W. Haggard Compelling and informative, this overview of medical history traces the development of modern-day medical practices from their roots in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. 131 black-and-white illustrations. 16 plates. Our Price $17.95 Greek and Roman Lives by Plutarch, John Dryden, Arthur Hugh Clough Written early in the 2nd century, Plutarch's Lives offers richly detailed and anecdotal profiles of some of the ancient world's mightiest and most influential figures, including those of Alexander the Great, Cicero, and Julius Caesar. Our Price $6.95 Henson at the North Pole by Matthew A. Henson This thrilling memoir by the heroic African-American who was Peary's companion through two decades of Arctic exploration recounts a tale of danger, courage, and determination. "Fascinating and exciting." — Commonweal. Our Price $7.95 Mohammed and Charlemagne by Henri Pirenne Remarkable classic that developed the revolutionary theory of how the advance and influence of Islam caused the Europe of the Roman Empire to evolve into the Europe of the Middle Ages. Our Price $15.95 The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo by J. E. de Becker This unsurpassed study from 100 years ago ventured into Tokyo's red-light district to survey geisha and courtesan life and offer meticulous descriptions of training, dress, social hierarchy, and erotic practices. 49 black-and-white illustrations; 2 maps. Our Price $16.95 The Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers by Randolph B. Marcy Originally published by the War Department, Marcy's manual offers life-or-death advice on choosing the best routes, food supplies, treating snakebites, fording rivers, and encountering Native Americans. 21 original illustrations. Our Price $9.95 The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt Based on a pocket diary from the Spanish-American War, this tough-as-nails 1899 memoir abounds in patriotic valor and launched the future President into the American consciousness. Our Price $9.95

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