Access To History - History and the Historians
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Access to History: Reaction and Revolution: Russia 1894...
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The New History and the Old: Critical Essays and Reappr...
The New History and the Old: Critical Essays and Reappraisal...
The Legacy of Israel in Judah's Bible: History, Politic...
The Legacy of Israel in Judah's Bible: History, Politics, an...
The Global Transformation: History, Modernity and the M...
The Global Transformation: History, Modernity and the Making...
Hegel, the End of History, and the Future
Hegel, the End of History, and the Future - University textb...
The Global Transformation: History, Modernity and the M...
The Global Transformation: History, Modernity and the Making...
Swift and History: Politics and the English Past
Swift and History: Politics and the English Past - Universit...
Empires in World History: Power and the Politics of Dif...
Empires in World History: Power and the Politics of Differen...
Big History and the Future of Humanity
Big History and the Future of Humanity - University textbook...
History, Culture and the Indian City
History, Culture and the Indian City - University textbook f...
Radical History and the Politics of Art
Gabriel Rockhill opens new space for rethinking the relation...
Access To History - History And The Historians
Crossing the Line: Australia's Secret History in the Timor Sea
For fifty years; Australia has schemed to deny East Timor billions of dollars of oil and gas wealth.With explosive new research and access to never-before-seen documents; Kim McGrath tells the story of Australiaâs secret agenda in the Timor Sea; exposing the ruthlessness of successive governments. Australia did nothing to stop Indonesiaâs devastating occupation of East Timor; when â...
Delphi - A History of the Center of the Ancient World
The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the omphalosthe center or navelof the ancient world for more than 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphis oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitions. In this richly illustrated account, Mich...
Doctor Who: Dalek - The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe
Dalek is the never-before-told history of the Doctors most dangerous enemies, the famous Outer Space Robot People of the planet Skaro from their genesis in the thousand-year conflict between Thals and Kaleds, to their survival of the Time War and (as foreseen by the Time Lords) their conquest of the universe. Along the way, the authors also reveal all-new stories about these legendary cre...
A History of the Crusades II - The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East 1100-1187
The second volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades There was magic about. Saladin himself was troubled by terrible dreams
Steven Runcimans unrivalled history of the Crusades is a classic of learning and vivid, compelling storytelling, which brilliantly brings to life the personalities, battles, massacres, triumphs and follies of ...
A History of the Crusades I - The First Crusade and the Foundation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem
The first volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades On a February day in the year AD 638 the Caliph Omar entered Jerusalem, riding upon a white camel An enthralling work of grand historical narrative, Steven Runcimans A History of the Crusades overturned the traditional view of the Crusades as a romantic Christian adventure, and inste...
Doctor Who - A History of Humankind: The Doctor's Official Guide
Over billions of years of time travel, the Doctor has run into his fair share of important people and hes formed opinions on most of them too. Now the Twelfth Doctor has got hold of a history textbook from Coal Hill School, and hes decided to improve it with notes of his own! From Nefertiti to Robin Hood, this essential Doctors guide gives us his unique take on Earths most famous histo...
Dragon and Kangaroo - Australia and China's Shared History from the Goldfields to the Present Day
The fascinating story of the Chinese presence in and influence on this country our intertwined history from colonial times to today. Chinese presence in Australia extends from well before the time of Captain Cook trading with northern Australia long before Europeans came here right through to the present day, with Chinese activities ranging from being the main customer for our iron o...
Twenty-Six Seconds - A Personal History of the Zapruder Film
Abraham Zapruder didnt know when he ran home to grab his video camera on November 22, 1963 that this single spontaneous decision would change his familys life for generations to come. Originally intended as a home movie of President Kennedys motorcade, Zapruders film of the JFK assassination is now shown in every American history class, included in Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit questions, a...
A History of the Vikings
An utterly splendid book, quite the most brilliantly written, balanced, and explanative general work on the Vikings ever to appear in English or in any language. Scandinavian Studies The subject of this book is the Viking realms, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, their civilization and culture, and their many sided achievements at home and abroad. A highly readable narrative follows the developmen...
The Square and the Tower - Networks, Hierarchies and the Struggle for Global Power
The New York Times bestseller Silicon Valley needed a history lesson and Ferguson has provided it Eric Schmidt What if everything we thought we knew about history was wrong? From Niall Ferguson, the global bestselling author of Empire, The Ascent of Money and Civilization, this is a whole new way of imagining the world. Most history is hierarchical: its about popes, presidents, and prime...
A Brief History of the Samurai
Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If youre looking for a samurai primer, Clements guide will keep you on the hook Japan Times, reviewed as part of an Essential Reading for Japanophiles series From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is o...
The Square and the Tower - Networks, Hierarchies and the Struggle for Global Power
The most brilliant British historian of his generation The Times What if everything we thought we knew about history was wrong? From Niall Ferguson, the global bestselling author of Empire, The Ascent of Money and Civilization, this is a whole new way of imagining the world. Most history is hierarchical: its about popes, presidents, and prime ministers. But what if thats simply because ...
A History of the Crusades III - The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades
The third volume of Steven Runcimans classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades The whole tale is one of faith and folly, courage and greed, hope and disillusion Steven Runcimans triumphant three-volume A History of the Crusades remains an unsurpassed account of the events that changed the world and continue to resonate today. This final volume of the trilogy be...
A History of the English-speaking Peoples
An authoritative survey of the history of English-speaking peoples throughout the world combines intriguing, closely observed biographical profilesof Alfred the Great, Victoria, Joan of Arc, Lincoln, and other notableswith an account of the key events and issues of the era. The narrative commences fifty-five years before the birth of Christ, when Julius Caesar famously turned his gaze upon B...
History - From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
From the origins of Homo sapiens to the 21st century, this dynamic visual encyclopaedia of world events tells the surprising and inspiring history of the world. Exploring world history and featuring historical figures that have shaped our past and present, this newly updated third edition includes key contemporary issues, political developments, changes in leadership, and more. Each historical...
The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth
A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earths wildlife and natural wonders its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms this book was 5 years in the making. Covering more than 5,000 species, it is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a complete visual survey of Earths natural history. Packed with thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs,...
Inside the Vault - The history and art of Australian coinage
Celebrating the history and art of Australian coinage for the first time, Inside the Vault uncovers the fascinating story of the nations currency. Bestselling author Peter Rees traces significant events the Rum Rebellion, the gold rushes of the 19th century, the opening of the Royal Australian Mint, the introduction of decimal currency in 1966 and their effect on Australias coinage. Lavi...
Crossing the Line - Australias Secret History in the Timor Sea
With explosive new research and access to never-before-seen documents, Kim McGrath tells the story of Australias secret agenda in the Timor Sea, exposing the ruthlessness of successive governments. Australia did nothing to stop Indonesias devastating occupation of East Timor, when on our doorstep 200,000 lives were lost from a population of 650,000. Instead, our government colluded with ...
Humanity - A Moral History of the Twentieth Century, Second Edition
Renowned moral philosopher Jonathan Glover confronts the brutal history of the twentieth century to unravel the mystery of why so many atrocities occurred. In a new preface, Glover brings the book through the post-September 11 era and into our own time-and asks whether humankind can weaken the grip war has on us. Praise for the first edition: It is hard to imagine a more important book. Gl...
A Brief History of the Roman Empire
In this lively and very readable history of the Roman Empire from its establishment in 27 BC to the barbarian incursions and the fall of Rome in AD 476, Kershaw draws on a range of evidence, from Juvenals Satires to recent archaeological finds. He examines extraordinary personalities such as Caligula and Nero and seismic events such as the conquest of Britain and the establishment of a New Rom...
The Penguin History of the World - 6th edition
The completely updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westads widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the World For generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain in a single authoritative book. Now, for the first time,...