Inc. - World History 3

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

***'An absolutely riveting book - reading it makes you intelligent, full of brilliant anecdotes - and very hungry indeed.' - Richard Curtis 'This brilliantly conceived and well-researched book is a ……続きを見る

What is fascism and what is populism? What are their connections in history and theory, and how should we address their significant differences? What does it mean when pundits call Donald Trump a fa……続きを見る

The destruction of the British army while retreating from Afghanistan in 1842 is one of the most dramatic episodes in British imperial history. Lieutenant Vincent Eyre was present, and kept a diary ……続きを見る

Découvrez enfin tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur la bataille de France en moins d’une heure ! Au matin du 10 mai 1940 débute la deuxième opération terrestre la plus importante de la Seconde Guerre mond……続きを見る

Découvrez enfin tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur la bataille des Thermopyles en moins d’une heure ! En 480 av. J.-C., l’Empire perse s’apprête à tenter une nouvelle invasion de la Grèce. Décidé à se ba……続きを見る

At the end of the High Middle Ages in Europe, with buying power and economic sophistication at a high, an itinerary detailing the toll stations along a commercial artery carrying eastern goods (from……続きを見る

“Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people.” ー Booklist (starred review) The revered New York Times bestsel……続きを見る

Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite. Abraham Lincoln was on……続きを見る

THE BRADSHAWS OF HARNISS is a classic Cape Cod tale - of a peppery old Cape Codder called back into the saddle because his grandson has gone to war... Seldom, if ever before, has Joe Lincoln fastene……続きを見る

When refugees flee war and persecution, protection and assistance are usually provided by United Nations organisations and their NGO implementing partners. In camps and cities, the dominant humanita……続きを見る

Pour en finir avec le " modèle occidental de la guerre ", une nouvelle histoire de la stratégie décrassée des préjugés culturels et ethniques. Au VIIIe siècle avant J.C., Homère expose de manière fr……続きを見る

In this novel, which was first published in 1939, author Joseph C. Lincoln collaborated with his son Freeman to produce the sort of fresh and salty tale of Cape Cod that has made him so famous and w……続きを見る

For Russians, St. Petersburg has embodied power, heroism, and fortitude. It has encompassed all the things that the Russians are and that they hope to become. Opulence and artistic brilliance blende……続きを見る

GET UP TO SPEED WITH FAST TRACK: WORLD HISTORY! Covering the most important material taught in high school history class, this essential review bookbreaks need-to-know content into accessible, easil……続きを見る

This book provides a new analysis of the contested history of one of the most violent wars of decolonisation of the twentieth century – the Algerian War/ the Algerian Revolution between 1954 and 196……続きを見る

Stephen Foster occupies a unique position in the history of music, not only of this country, but of the world. No other single individual produced so many of those songs which are called "folk-songs……続きを見る

Tredje og sidste del af Gregers Dirckinck-Holmfelds serie "Den nye Danmarkskrønike" slår ned på årene 1986-1993 og minder os om omdiskuterede emner og hændelser såsom Golfkrigen, Auken, der afløste ……続きを見る

In "Two Years in the Forbidden City," Princess Der Ling offers a rare and captivating glimpse into the secluded life of the Imperial court of China during the late Qing dynasty. Written with an enga……続きを見る

Migration is in the news every day. Whether it be the plight of refugees fleeing Syria, or the outbreak of the Zika virus across Latin America, the modern world is fundamentally shaped by movement a……続きを見る

From Benjamin Franklin’s campaign to combat pollution at the Philadelphia’s docks in the 1750s to the movement against climate change today, American environmentalists have sought to protect the nat……続きを見る

From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back. In 1889, thousands of hopeful……続きを見る

Montesinos’ Legacy brings scholars together in honor of the 500th anniversary of Dominican Antonio de Montesinos’ famous sermon in defense of the rights of the indigenous Amerindians. The collection……続きを見る

Conflict in the Horn of Africa examines how the Kenya-Somalia border problem has deep roots in pre-colonial and colonial times mirroring the phenomenon of shifting territorial and human frontiers an……続きを見る

This third edition of Conflicts in the Middle East since 1945 analyzes the nature of conflict in the Middle East, with its racial, ethnic, political, cultural, religious and economic factors. Throug……続きを見る

The unexpected end of the protracted conflict has been a sobering experience for scholars. No theory had anticipated how the Cold War would be terminated, and none should also be relied upon to expl……続きを見る

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was a preacher, theologian, and missionary to the Native Americans. This book deals with Jonathan Edwards’ doctrine of justification and its continuity with Reformed tra……続きを見る

First published in 1971, Vincent Cronin’s classic biography of Napoleon is now available as an ebook for the first time. ‘I wanted to find a Napoleon I could picture as a living, breathing man.’ Vin……続きを見る

The complex world of Egyptian myth is clearly illuminated in this fascinating new approach to ancient Egypt. Geraldine Pinch explores the cultural and historical background behind a wide variety of ……続きを見る

Découvrez enfin tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur William McKinley en moins d’une heure ! 25e président des États-Unis, William McKinley est aujourd’hui relativement peu connu du grand public. Or, c’est……続きを見る