Emerson Hough's 'The Chronicles of the Old West' is a compelling collection of four historical books that delve deep into the wild and adventurous past of the American West. Through vivid storytelli……続きを見る
Emerson Hough's 'Ultimate Collection' is a compilation of the author's most renowned works, rich with vivid descriptions of the American West and its unique landscapes. Hough's literary style blends……続きを見る
Few people realise it, but Barnsley was once the centre of a railway universe. In Victorian times, dozens of competing companies put forward schemes to build railways across, through and around the ……続きを見る
“Almost entirely written before the catastrophic events of late 2023, this book anticipates them, exposing the brutal history of crimes against trees, plants and the people who live with them along ……続きを見る
China has a long and splendid history of jiu, which can be translated as "wine" or as "liquor." China has many ethnic groups with different time-honored customs and traditions, and their differences……続きを見る
著者:John A. Shoup
出版社: Bloomsbury Publishing
発売日: 2024年02月21日
This encyclopedia is an essential guide to the different ethno-linguistic groups in Africa and today's complicated Middle East region.
Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East contains encycloped……続きを見る
**A riveting retelling of diplomatic history with praise from Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Bertie Ahern (Ireland), Tony Blair (UK), Ehud Olmert (Israel), and more.
“A magisterial tome on the inter……続きを見る
Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues ……続きを見る
Gibt es etwas Schrägeres als die Kunst des Mittelalters? Dieses Kompendium jahrhundertealter Kuriositäten bietet dir bewährte Lösungen für alle Lebenslagen, bebildert mit (unfreiwillig) komischen Ku……続きを見る
著者:Lu Zhouxiang
出版社: Taylor & Francis
発売日: 2019年03月20日
Shaolin Monastery at Mount Song is considered the epicentre of the Chan school of Buddhism. It is also well known for its martial arts tradition and has long been regarded as a special cultural heri……続きを見る
著者:Lilie Chouliaraki
出版社: Columbia University Press
発売日: 2024年05月21日
Why is being a victim such a potent identity today? Who claims to be a victim, and why? How have such claims changed in the past century? Who benefits and who loses from the struggles over victimhoo……続きを見る
The Human Factor establishes a foundation for the study of ancient demography in the Iberian Peninsula, focusing on its largest province, Hispania Citerior/Tarraconensis. The authors take a multidis……続きを見る
By Emerson Hough offers a comprehensive exploration of the notorious outlaws that once roamed the American West. Hough's meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring to life the tales of thes……続きを見る
Showcases the latest research on Scotland's rural economy and society.
Early modern Scotland was predominantly rural. Agriculture was the main occupation of most people at the time, so what happened……続きを見る
'The finest biography of an Indian prime minister that I have read' Ramachandra Guha
'Doubles as a history of Hindu supremacism; it won’t be bettered for a long time’ Pankaj Mishra
Charismatic, sens……続きを見る
A study of Scottish thinkers and writers in their political and cultural context.
The "advancement of learning" was the term used by late seventeenth-century Scots for intellectual enquiry of all ki……続きを見る
著者:Craig Calhoun
出版社: The University of Chicago Press
発売日: 2024年05月31日
The story of the rise of radicalism in the early nineteenth century has often been simplified into a fable about progressive social change. The diverse social movements of the eraーreligious, politi……続きを見る