Lokalhistoria

London's Mini and midibuses takes a look at the various types of mini and midibuses that have operated on routes in the Greater London area.

"A groundbreaking, important recovery of history; the overlooked story-fully explored, of the critical aspect of America's Revolutionary War that was fought in the South showing that the British surrender at Yorktown was the direct result of the southern campaign and, that the battles that emerged south of the Mason-Dixon line between loyalists to the Crown and patriots who fought for independence were, in fact, America's first civil war. The famous battles that form the backbone of the story put forth of American independence-at Lexington and Concord, Brandywine, Germantown, Saratoga, and Monmouth, while crucial, did not lead to the surrender at Yorktown. It was in the three-plus years between Monmouth and Yorktown that the war was won. Alan Pell Crawford's riveting new book, This Fierce People, tells the story of these missing three years, long ignored by historians, and of the fierce battles fought in the south that made up the central theater of military operations in the latter years of the Revolutionary War, upending the essential American myth that the War of Independence was fought primarily in the north. Weaving throughout the stories of the heroic men and women, largely unsung patriots-African Americans and whites, militiamen and 'irregulars,' Patriots and Tories, Americans, Frenchmen, Brits and Hessians, Crawford reveals the misperceptions and contradictions of our accepted understanding of how our nation came to be, as well as the national narrative that America's victory over the British lay solely with General George Washington and his troops"

This is a story about our family's immigration. My maternal grandfather, Nicolo Disparti, a farmer from Lercara Friddi, Sicily, and my paternal grandfather, Joseph Nasca, a liveryman from Cerda, Sicily, decided to seek a better life for themselves and their family by relocating to America in the late 1890s.

Vous avez aimé les "Chroniques de Charente-Inférieure" ? Vous allez adorer ces "Nouvelles Chroniques" ! Ce tome 2 rassemble trente-cinq faits divers, catastrophes naturelles, exploits, innovations techniques et débats de société qui font revivre le quotidien de nos ancêtres, du XVIIIe au XXe siècle.Découvrez comment la spéculation sur les céréales fit tant grimper le prix du pain que de violentes émeutes agitèrent le département, de La Rochelle à Saint-Jean-d'Angély. Amusez-vous des fêtes truculentes organisées autour de Gustave Courbet lorsqu'il séjourna à Saintes. Lisez pourquoi la course Paris-Royan était l'une des grandes classiques de la saison cycliste. Tremblez devant la haine hurlée par la foule lors du passage de Dreyfus à La Rochelle. Interrogez-vous sur l'innocence de cette jeune fille d'Ozillac acquittée deux fois aux assises de l'empoisonnement de ses parents.Toutes ces chroniques éclairent encore notre présent car les passions humaines persistent invariablement à travers les siècles.

Learn about the fascinating past of Williamsburg, a hidden gem in the state of Virginia. The travel guidebook "Williamsburg, Virginia: Historical Guide for Travelers" provides a look into the city's illustrious past. Explore the area's Native American past, significant contributions to the American Revolution and Civil War, and development into a hub for the arts, innovation, and culture. Learn about famous people who influenced American history and the still-standing monuments that bear witness to their influence. Travelers wishing for a succinct yet comprehensive overview of this historic city should pick up a copy of this book, which takes readers on a dramatic trip through Williamsburg's tenacity and resiliency.

The true story of how Detroit's Purple-Licavoli Gang took over Toledo and its aftermath. Prohibition and Toledo's proximity to rum-running routes made it an ideal target of organized crime and the author details how the takeover was implemented and how corruption eased the process.

Tragic tales of misfortune and disaster in historic Cheshire. This book will fascinate anyone who want to know more about the history of the area.

A fascinating history of conferring the Freedom of Edinburgh, and the influential individuals and organisations honoured by the civic authorities of the city over more than 500 years.

A stunning collection of images from photographer Dave Zdanowicz revealing the beauty of Yorkshire's villages in all their many faces.

Discover the lesser-known and secret hidden illustrated heritage of Burnley and Pendle in Lancashire.

A fascinating insight into some of the famous and infamous pubs, inns and taverns of Scarborough and the surrounding area.

The fascinating history of Cornwall's remarkable literary heritage as well as being a guide to the locations where that heritage can still be found.

Illustrated throughout, a fascinating exploration of Tring's notable buildings and landmarks from across the centuries.

A fascinating exploration of some of the architectural heritage of the Bedfordshire town of Dunstable.