World History 5

If there is one thing that can be said about humanity, it is that we are true survivors. From wars to natural disasters, man has managed to bring himself back from the brink of destruction. We have ……続きを見る

Is there a code hidden in the vast reservoir of learning that we acquired from ancient times to modern days that will help humanity progress? If so, wouldn’t keeping it a secret raise more curiosity……続きを見る

A new book for Paper 1, Prescribed Subject 3: The Move to Global War The renowned IB Diploma History series, combining compelling narratives with academic rigor. An authoritative and engaging narrat……続きを見る

This meticulously edited adventure collection contains tales of fair medieval knights known throughout the world for their honor and chivalry. The book is formatted for your eReader with a functiona……続きを見る

A new book for Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries (20th Century) Readable and rigorous coverage that gives you the depth of knowledge and skills develop……続きを見る

The China-Soviet split (1960–1989) was the worsening of political and ideological relations between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) during the……続きを見る

What’s the goal in life? Why are we here? What are we supposed to achieve and how? Do the goverments keep secrets from the people? Why? Is there life in other planet? We are humans there are things ……続きを見る

About national and international power in the "modern" or Post Renaissance period. Explains how the various powers have risen and fallen over the 5 centuries since the formation of the "new monarchi……続きを見る

In The Lessons of Terror, novelist and military historian Caleb Carr examines terrorism throughout history and the roots of our present crisis and reaches a provocative set of conclusions: the pract……続きを見る

**The 10th anniversary edition, with new chapters on the crash, Chimerica, and cryptocurrency "[An] excellent, just in time guide to the history of finance and financial crisis." ーThe Washington Po……続きを見る

If we analyse and classify human habits and beliefs, we find that man is more superstitious than he is discerning. He is wise and yet, more unwise. From certain perspectives, other creatures are bet……続きを見る

How old is the universe? When did life on earth begin? What happened to the dinosaurs? How was the moon created? How did ancient Chinese science shape the modern world? How did Islam trigger globali……続きを見る

'A powerfully disruptive book for disrupted times ... If you're looking for transformative ideas, this book is for you.' KATE RAWORTH, economist and author of Doughnut Economics A Financial Times Bo……続きを見る

'Effortless and compelling, Brooks is a wonderful storyteller. I doubt I will read a better book this year.' Sunday Telegraph Each of Vermeer's paintings tells a story. In one, a military officer le……続きを見る

§陳文茜陪你讀歷史§ 時勢不是在造英雄， 而是在時勢中， 某些人的典範性格使他成為世紀英雄。 陳文茜決定說這些人的故事，不是因為他們的偉大或是歷史角色，而是他們也曾平凡、也曾失敗、曾備受爭議、曾被排擠，或……続きを見る

Since the 12th century inventors and scientist have been describing machines that "moved forever" and "generated work without input". A Brief History of Perpetual Motion takes a look at these source……続きを見る

Do you want to Uncover the Fascinating History of Harriet Tubman the Only Women on the Twenty Dollar Bill? Free Exclusive Ebook Inside Don’t Miss Out! Harriet Tubman was born a slave but found her w……続きを見る

The New York Times bestseller “A clear and concise account of the history, diplomacy, economics, and societal forces that have molded the modern global system.” ーForeign Affairs An invaluable prime……続きを見る

Looking at the development of cultural identity in the global context, this text uses the approach of historical anthropology. It examines the way in which the West Indian Community of Nevis, has, s……続きを見る

Die Dorfgeschichte im Vormärz kennzeichnet eine Ablehnung der neoklassizistischen « Kunstperiode » zugunsten der von Robert Prutz definierten « Unterhaltungsliteratur ». Das bedeutet die Hinwendung ……続きを見る

Eine spannende und fesselnde Reise durch die Geschichte Ernst H. Gombrich zählt zu den großen Gelehrten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Dabei war ihm die einzigartige Fähigkeit gegeben, Zusammenhänge nicht vo……続きを見る

The 25th Anniversary Edition, with a foreword by Barbara Kingsolver "An enthralling story . . . A work of history that reads like a novel." ー Christian Science Monitor “As Hochschild’s brilliant bo……続きを見る

以亞洲海域為舞台而活躍的東印度公司， 創造出17至18世紀世界整體的歷史。 　　用「海洋跨國貿易」新視角， 　　在「政治之海」和「經濟之海」的對照中思考近代的形成。 　　一般歷史書主要講述的是王朝、帝國、文……続きを見る

We live in a world obsessed by luxury. Long-distance airlines compete to offer first-class sleeping experiences and hotels recommend exclusive suites where you are never disturbed. Luxury is a rapid……続きを見る

How the Mongol invasions of the Near East reshaped the balance of world power in the Middle Ages For centuries, the Crusades have been central to the story of the medieval Near East, but these relig……続きを見る

This engaging book traces the history, archaeology, and legends of ancient Ireland from 9000 B.C., when nomadic hunter-gatherers appeared in Ireland at the end of the last Ice Age to 1167 A.D., when……続きを見る

The epic story of the rise and fall of the empire of cotton, its centrality to the world economy, and its making and remaking of global capitalism.
 
 Cotton is so ubiquitous as to be almost invisib……続きを見る

Teaching the Struggle for Civil Rights, 1948–1976 will provide readers with critical content knowledge of lesser known figures and events in the 20th century Civil Rights Movement. As the initial vo……続きを見る

Fresh, exciting and vividly readable, this is popular history at its very best. Our understanding of world history is changing, as new discoveries are made on all the continents and old prejudices a……続きを見る

Sumit K. Mandal uncovers the hybridity and transregional connections underlying modern Asian identities. By considering Arabs in the Malay world under European rule, Becoming Arab explores how a lon……続きを見る