Johann Sebastian Bach: Sein Leben und seine [August Reissmann]
"Johann Sebastian Bach: His Life and Work" is an outstanding work by the German composer and musicologist August Reissmann, published in 1881 in Berlin and Leipzig. In this book, the author deeply and comprehensively explores the life and work of the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach, revealing his musical legacy,…
Nord-Amerika i våra dagar [Ernst von Hesse -Wartegg]
"North America in Our Days" is a fascinating and in-depth study by the Austrian traveler and writer Ernst von Hesse-Warteg, focused on the life, culture, and development of the United States and Canada in the late 19th century. Published in Swedish in 1893, the book covers a wide range of…
Tausend-Bilder-Bibel : Die heilige Schrift: Alten und neuen Testaments
"A Thousand Images of the Bible: The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament" is a lavish edition published in Riga, merging spiritual significance with artistic splendor. Translated into German by Martin Luther, the Bible features numerous illustrations, both in black-and-white and vibrant colors, crafted with exceptional skill. The…
Великая реформа: русское общество и крестьянский вопрос в прошлом и настоящем
The six-volume encyclopedic edition "The Great Reform," published from 1910 to 1911 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emancipation Reform, is a distinctive work that illuminates one of the most significant events in Russian history — the abolition of serfdom. Under the editorial guidance of the Historical Commission and…
История русского искусства [Игорь Эммануилович Грабарь]
The six-volume edition of "History of Russian Art" edited by I.E. Grabar and N.N. Vrangely is an outstanding study dedicated to the rich heritage of Russian culture. The work, initiated in 1909 and carried out with the involvement of the best specialists of the time, such as A. Benois, I.…
La vie de collège en Angleterre [André Laurie]
This fascinating book by the French writer André Laurie, "La vie de collège en Angleterre" ("The Life of an English College"), takes the reader into the world of British colleges, revealing the characteristics of their traditions, way of life, and educational system. Published in Paris, this book is part of…
Bibliothek des allgemeinen und praktischen Wissens
This fundamental five-volume work, "Bibliothek des allgemeinen und praktischen Wissens" (Library of General and Practical Knowledge), is an encyclopedic collection created for education and self-study in key fields of science, technology, and languages. Edited by Emanuel Müller-Baden and with the participation of eminent scientists, educators, and practitioners of the time,…
Shakespeare's Werke
This magnificent two-volume edition, "The Works of Shakespeare", is a lavish publication of William Shakespeare’s works in German, presented in an exquisite design. The translation is by outstanding masters of German literature—August Wilhelm Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck—who have preserved the original text's poetic power and dramatic intensity. In this edition,…
Sämtliche Werke [William Shakespeare]
A lavish four-volume edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare, translated into German by outstanding German literary figures, including August Wilhelm Schlegel—one of Shakespeare’s greatest translators, whose interpretations became canonical for German literature. His translations have become classics and profoundly influenced how the English playwright’s work is perceived in…
Waverley [Walter Scott]
A rare and exquisite edition of one of the most famous historical novels by the great Scottish writer Walter Scott, "Waverley", printed in Paris in 1883 in French, is a true treasure of 19th-century book art. Magnificent illustrations, created by talented artists, bring the pages to life and immerse the…