D - World History 1

For the Chinese, the drive toward growing political and economic power is part of an ongoing effort to restore China's past greatness and remove the lingering memories of history's humiliations. Thi……続きを見る

This broad comparative survey focuses on five big case studies, starting with the English Revolution in the seventeenth century, and going on to the Mexican, Russian, Vietnamese and Iranian Revoluti……続きを見る

In Rationalities in History the distinguished historian David d'Avray writes a new comparative history in the spirit of Max Weber. In a strikingly original reassessment of seminal Weberian ideas, d'……続きを見る

This is the definitive, illustrated guide to Chocolate. Beginning 3,000 years ago in the Mexican jungles, it goes on to investigate archaeology, history, botany and socio-economics, and follows the ……続きを見る

World War II laid the groundwork for much of the international system that exists today, especially in the Pacific Rim. This brief but comprehensive survey of the War in the Pacific incorporates bot……続きを見る

Sanitation and intestinal health is something we often take for granted today. However, people living in many regions of the developing world still suffer with debilitating diseases due to the lack ……続きを見る

In this sweeping, definitive work, historian David Crowe offers an unflinching account of the long and troubled history of genocide and war crimes. From ancient atrocities to more recent horrors, he……続きを見る

This history of Colombia's illegal drug trade--and of the extreme violence it created--describes how in the late 1960s narcotics traffickers from the United States convinced Colombians who had no pr……続きを見る

First published in 1960, this book tells of author P. D. East’s trials and tribulations as a liberal editor during the times of the civil rights movement in the Deep South. It is also the story of h……続きを見る

This book illuminates a lesser-known aspect of the British history of travel in the Enlightenment: that of the Royal Society’s special contribution to the “discovery” of the south of Italy in the ag……続きを見る

A controversial look at the end of globalization and what it means for prosperity, peace, and the global economic order Globalization, long considered the best route to economic prosperity, is not i……続きを見る

Making learning fun and interactive builds excitment for your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of land and water forms, map components, latitude an……続きを見る

Sea Rovers, Silver, and Samurai traces the roots of modern global East Asia by focusing on the fascinating history of its seaways. The East Asian maritime realm, from the Straits of Malacca to the S……続きを見る

This collection of essays asserts the specific value of world history research and teaching, showing how the field contributes to the larger historical profession and offering concrete suggestions t……続きを見る

The Yearbook of Transnational History is dedicated to disseminating pioneering research in the field of transnational history. This second volume provides readers with articles on topics such as tra……続きを見る

The best-selling author of Why the West Rulesーfor Now examines the evolution and future of human values Most people in the world today think democracy and gender equality are good, and that violenc……続きを見る

Written for an American audience in the mid nineteenth century, Conway deals with the intellectuals and literati of the time and their support for the Labor Movement in the early part of the ninetee……続きを見る

Hawaiian Legends Of Volcanoes by W. D. Westervelt Read about the powerful Hawaiian Fire Goddess Pele, who lives in a volcano and surfs on lava. A old Hawaiian saying: "never mistreat an old wom……続きを見る

It takes more than 10 billion years to create just the right conditions on one planet for life to begin. It takes another three billion years of evolving life forms until it finally happens, a prima……続きを見る

From the Origin of Humans to Today … All in One Volume! Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and cultural history gathered in one fun and fascinating title! The Handy H……続きを見る

The Grand Game by B.M. Stevenson The love of her life has gone missing, and double agent Rose Travers must employ all her skills in espionage to find him. But D-Day is fast approaching, demanding al……続きを見る

Una riflessione mai tentata su come il grasso è stato percepito e immaginato nella società occidentale dall’antichità a oggi. Grazie ad affascinanti resoconti storici e a stimolanti analisi filosofi……続きを見る

Dalla Rivoluzione francese agli albori del XXI secolo: questa SuperSintesi è un manuale utile per gli studenti delle scuole superiori così come per quelli universitari, che troveranno un valido supp……続きを見る

This book, first published in 1949, is an abridged version of Mirsky’s classic two texts on Russian literature, updated with a postscript by the editor assessing the development of Soviet literature……続きを見る

In Kentucky, the slavery debate raged for thirty years before the Civil War began. While whites in the lower South argued that slavery was good for master and slave, many white Kentuckians maintaine……続きを見る

This book, first published in 1942, covers the whole field of wartime life and organization. Is the private ownership and control of industry holding up production? Are the burdens of war being shar……続きを見る

In Kentucky, the slavery debate raged for thirty years before the Civil War began. While whites in the lower South argued that slavery was good for master and slave, many white Kentuckians maintaine……続きを見る

Three battles for the control of the key fortress-city of Gaza took place in 1917 between the `British' force [with units from across the Empire, most notably the ANZACs] and the Turks. The Allies w……続きを見る

The story of Allied victory in the Holy Land, far from the carnage of the Western Front but a crucial, morale-boosting success under the aggressive and forward-thinking General Allenby. Three battle……続きを見る

**A groundbreaking global history of gender nonconformity ** Today’s narratives about trans people tend to feature individuals with stable gender identities that fit neatly into the categories of ma……続きを見る