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Agricola, also known as The Life and Character of Julius Agricola, serves as the main historical source for information about this notable Roman general. His son-in-law, the historian Tacitus, authored the text. He writes not just about his father-in-law’s military career and conquest of Britain, but also about cultural and geographic forces at work during this time. The portion of the original text that survives today remains an important reference for historians and history buffs alike.

Prince Demetrius de Gallitzin (1770-1840), affectionately known as Father Smith, was a remarkable figure in the early days of Catholicism in America. Born a prince, he chose to live humbly among the courageous pioneers of the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania, dedicating over forty years to their spiritual care. His commitment to his adopted community earned him the endearing title, The Apostle of the Alleghenies. This poignant memoir by his missionary colleague and protégé, Father Thomas Heyden, draws from a rich collection of documents entrusted to him after Father ...

Award-winning author and historian Professor Rana Mitter introduces us to some of the remarkable individuals who have shaped the arc of Chinese history. Selecting men and women from ancient times to the modern era - some rich and powerful, others poor and unknown - he explores their sensational life stories, from Mongol emperors to 19th-century factory girls.