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  • Folkways

    Enriched edition. A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals

    by William Graham Sumner, Jacob Sloane ...
    In "Folkways," William Graham Sumner offers a meticulous exploration of the customs, traditions, and societal norms that shape human behavior, arguing that these 'folkways' dictate social cohesion and individual conduct. Written in an analytical yet engaging style, the book situates itself within the context of late 19th-century sociology, drawing on a diverse array of examples to illustrate the ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • By the Emperor's Hand

    Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Romano-Byzantine Empire

    by Timothy Dawson ...
    As absolute as Hitler's control over the German war machine was, it depended on the ability, judgment and unquestioning loyalty of the senior officers charged with putting his ideas, however difficult, into effect.Top military historian James Lucas examines the stories of fourteen of these men: all of different rank, from varied backgrounds, and highly awarded, they exemplify German military ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • History of Banking in the United States

    Beginning and Development (Vol.1)

    by Graham W. Sumner ...
    This book presents the beginning and development of Banks in the United States.“The term "bank" was used in the American colonies from the very beginning of the settlement, in the sense of a pile or heap. The first bills of credit, as they were called by a seventeenth century expression, which is said to have been applied to the goldsmiths' notes in London, were issued in 1690 by the government of ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • History of Banking in the United States (Vol.2): The Bank War

    by Graham W. Sumner ...
    This book deals with the US history of banking in the 19th century. This volume is the continuation of the "History of banking in America - Vol.1", which dealt with the Beginning and Development of bank system in America (from 1630 to 1832). "If Jackson intended to open a war on the Bank, it is strange that he should have chosen a Pennsylvanian, Samuel Ingham, as Secretary of the Treasury. It fell ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier

    From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC–AD 192

    by Raffaele D'Amato, Graham Sumner ...
    A survey of the various forms of armour worn by the Roman soldier from 112 BC to 192 AD, featuring a wealth of illustrations and plates.From the Latin warriors on the Palatine Hill in the age of Romulus, to the last defenders of Constantinople in 1453 AD, the weaponry of the Roman Army was constantly evolving. Through glory and defeat, the Roman warrior adapted to the changing face of warfare. Due ... Read more

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  • Eager for Glory

    The Untold Story of Drusus the Elder, Conqueror of Germania

    by Lindsay Powell ...
    "The first biography of an important personality from the beginnings of Rome's empire" (Graham Sumner, coauthor of Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier).Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus (Drusus the Elder) was the first conqueror of Germania (the Netherlands and Germany) and one of ancient Rome's most beloved military heroes. Yet there has never been a full volume dedicated to his ... Read more

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  • Roman Warriors

    The Paintings of Graham Sumner

    by Graham Sumner, Simon Elliott ...
    Gathering together stunning artwork from Graham Sumner’s impressive, expansive portfolio, featuring never-before-seen illustrations from the artist and reminding us of his exceptional ability to bring Ancient Rome to life through painting, this colorful, comprehensive anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of military history in general.Introduced with a foreword by best ... Read more

    $16.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Folkways

    by William Graham Sumner ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ancient Rome on the Silver Screen

    Myth versus Reality

    by Gregory S. Aldrete, Graham Sumner ...
    An unparalleled exploration of films set in Ancient Rome, from the silent Cleopatra to the modern rendition of Ben-Hur**.**No sooner had the dazzling new technology of cinema been invented near the end of the 19th century than filmmakers immediately turned to ancient history for inspiration. Nero, Cleopatra, Caesar, and more all found their way to the silver screen and would return again and again ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • Folkways

    by William Graham Sumner ...
    If we put together all that we have learned from anthropology and ethnography about primitive men and primitive society, we perceive that the first task of life is to live. Men begin with acts, not with thoughts. Every moment brings necessities which must be satisfied at once. Need was the first experience, and it was followed at once by a blundering effort to satisfy it. It is generally taken for ... Read more

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  • What Social Classes Owe to Each Other

    by William Graham Sumner ...
    "What Social Classes Owe to Each Other" by William Graham Sumner is a seminal work that explores the dynamics between different social classes in society. Sumner, a prominent sociologist and economist, argues that social classes have distinct roles and responsibilities towards one another. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the interdependence of classes, suggesting that each class ... Read more

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  • The First Battle of the Marne 1914

    The French ‘miracle’ halts the Germans

    by Ian Sumner ...
    Series Book 221 - Campaign
    A detailed, illustrated account of The First Battle of the Marne, which saved France from defeat in the First World War and led directly the establishment of the trenches.In 1914 the Germans launched an offensive that swept through Belgium and into France, threatening to crush French resistance in one fell swoop. However, through careful maneuvering and stubborn resistance, the French Army, aided ... Read more

    $21.19 CAD