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History of the World Map by Map

de DK ...

Series series DK History Map by Map
Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages.Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest events in world history, then this book all about history of the world is perfect for you!This stunning history book for adults starts with the evolution and ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages.Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest events in world history, then this book all about history of the world is perfect for you!This stunning history book for adults starts with the evolution and
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Telling the Truth about History

de Joyce Appleby, Lynn Hunt, Margaret Jacob ...

"A fascinating historiographical essay. . . . An unusually lucid and inclusive explication of what it ultimately at stake in the culture wars over the nature, goals, and efficacy of history as a discipline."—Booklist ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

"A fascinating historiographical essay. . . . An unusually lucid and inclusive explication of what it ultimately at stake in the culture wars over the nature, goals, and efficacy of history as a discipline."—Booklist
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La plaza y la torre

Redes y poder: de los masones a Facebook

de Niall Ferguson ...

Traducido por Francisco José Ramos Mena ...

Una historia de las redes organizacionales que han cambiado el mundo y una invitación a la reflexión escéptica sobre el papel que tienen en nuestra sociedad.Gran parte de la historia se explica de forma jerárquica: tiene que ver con papas, reyes o presidentes. Pero, ¿y si fuera así por el simple hecho de que han sido ellos los que han creado los archivos históricos? ¿Y si estuviéramos omitiendo y ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Una historia de las redes organizacionales que han cambiado el mundo y una invitación a la reflexión escéptica sobre el papel que tienen en nuestra sociedad.Gran parte de la historia se explica de forma jerárquica: tiene que ver con papas, reyes o presidentes. Pero, ¿y si fuera así por el simple hecho de que han sido ellos los que han creado los archivos históricos? ¿Y si estuviéramos omitiendo y
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A Nation on Trial

The Goldhagen Thesis and Historical Truth

de Norman G. Finkelstein, Ruth Bettina Birn ...

A devastating refutation of the book that claimed all Germans supported the execution of the Jews during the Holocaust."Finkelstein's and Birn's important contributions are more than dissections: they tell us something about where we are." —Raul HilbergNo recent work of history has generated as much interest as Daniel Jonah Goldhagen's Hitler's Willing Executioners. Purporting to solve the mystery ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

A devastating refutation of the book that claimed all Germans supported the execution of the Jews during the Holocaust."Finkelstein's and Birn's important contributions are more than dissections: they tell us something about where we are." —Raul HilbergNo recent work of history has generated as much interest as Daniel Jonah Goldhagen's Hitler's Willing Executioners. Purporting to solve the mystery
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Femina

A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It

de Janina Ramirez ...

**THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 CUNDIL HISTORY PRIZEA "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must ReadA groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history and why it matters**The Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings; a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But when we dig a little ... Leer más

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**THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 CUNDIL HISTORY PRIZEA "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must ReadA groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history and why it matters**The Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings; a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But when we dig a little
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Deep Maps and Spatial Narratives

Edición de David J. Bodenhamer, John Corrigan, Trevor M. Harris ...

Series series The Spatial Humanities
Deep maps are finely detailed, multimedia depictions of a place and the people, buildings, objects, flora, and fauna that exist within it and which are inseparable from the activities of everyday life. These depictions may encompass the beliefs, desires, hopes, and fears of residents and help show what ties one place to another. A deep map is a way to engage evidence within its spatio-temporal ... Leer más

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Deep maps are finely detailed, multimedia depictions of a place and the people, buildings, objects, flora, and fauna that exist within it and which are inseparable from the activities of everyday life. These depictions may encompass the beliefs, desires, hopes, and fears of residents and help show what ties one place to another. A deep map is a way to engage evidence within its spatio-temporal
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Classical Mythology A to Z

An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places

de Annette Giesecke ...

A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the
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William Appleman Williams

Learning From History

de Paul Buhle, Edward Rice-Maximin ...

Series series American Radicals
Williams' controversial volumes, The Tragedy of American**Diplomacy, Contours of American History, and other works have established him as the foremost interpreter of US foreign policy. Both Williams and others deeply influenced by him have recast not only diplomatic history but also the story of pioneer America's westward movement, and studies in the culture of imperialism.At the end of the Cold ... Leer más

$66.99 USD

Williams' controversial volumes, The Tragedy of American**Diplomacy, Contours of American History, and other works have established him as the foremost interpreter of US foreign policy. Both Williams and others deeply influenced by him have recast not only diplomatic history but also the story of pioneer America's westward movement, and studies in the culture of imperialism.At the end of the Cold
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Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives

Mirror, Mirror, for Us All

de Bethanee Bemis ...

Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives takes a public history approach to situating the physical spaces of the Disney brand within memory and identity studies.For over 65 years, Disney’s theme parks have been important locations for the formation and negotiation of the collective memory of the American narrative. Disney’s success as one of America’s most prolific storytellers, its ... Leer más

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Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives takes a public history approach to situating the physical spaces of the Disney brand within memory and identity studies.For over 65 years, Disney’s theme parks have been important locations for the formation and negotiation of the collective memory of the American narrative. Disney’s success as one of America’s most prolific storytellers, its
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Fifty Things You Need to Know About World History

de Hugh Williams ...

What are the key 50 events you really need to understand to grasp the developments of our world?In this highly entertaining read Hugh Williams distils world history into an insightful overview. By selecting fifty key people, places, battles, objects and events, he casts a clear eye over the way the world has developed and how we live today.Injecting life into familiar historical landmarks as well ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

What are the key 50 events you really need to understand to grasp the developments of our world?In this highly entertaining read Hugh Williams distils world history into an insightful overview. By selecting fifty key people, places, battles, objects and events, he casts a clear eye over the way the world has developed and how we live today.Injecting life into familiar historical landmarks as well
... Leer más
A Sea of Words

A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian

de Dean King, John B. Hattendorf ...

A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: "A gem of a book" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?More than any other ... Leer más

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A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: "A gem of a book" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?More than any other
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Presidential Misconduct

From George Washington to Today

Edición de James M. Banner ...

Named a best book of the year by The Economist and Foreign Affairs"A whole book devoted exclusively to the misconduct of American presidents and their responses to charges of misconduct is without precedent." —from the introduction to the 1974 edition by C. Vann Woodward, Pulitzer Prize–winning Yale historianThe historic 1974 report for the House Committee on the Judiciary, updated for today by ... Leer más

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Named a best book of the year by The Economist and Foreign Affairs"A whole book devoted exclusively to the misconduct of American presidents and their responses to charges of misconduct is without precedent." —from the introduction to the 1974 edition by C. Vann Woodward, Pulitzer Prize–winning Yale historianThe historic 1974 report for the House Committee on the Judiciary, updated for today by
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Data Empire

The Power of Information to Organize, Control, and Dominate

de Roopika Risam ...

BARACK OBAMA’S 2026 SUMMER READING PICKAn NPR, New Scientist, Nautilus, and Next Big Idea Club Best Book of the Month“Here is the new history of mankind demanded by our times.” —Jaron Lanier, author of Who Owns the Future?“A must-read.”—NPR, “15 Books Our Critics Can’t Wait to Read This Summer”“Essential reading for understanding the opportunities and dangers of the technolo... ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

BARACK OBAMA’S 2026 SUMMER READING PICKAn NPR, New Scientist, Nautilus, and Next Big Idea Club Best Book of the Month“Here is the new history of mankind demanded by our times.” —Jaron Lanier, author of Who Owns the Future?“A must-read.”—NPR, “15 Books Our Critics Can’t Wait to Read This Summer”“Essential reading for understanding the opportunities and dangers of the technolo...
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Tilak Hindi / तिलक

Samrajya Ka Sabse Bada Shatru / साम्राज्य का सबसे बड़ा शत्रु

de Vaibhav / वैभव Purandare / पुरंदरे ...

महात्मा गांधी के आने से पहले अगर किसी ने भारत की आज़ादी की लौ जलाई, तो वे थे बाल गंगाधर तिलक। तिलक को 'लोकमान्य' कहा जाता था, जिसका मतलब है 'लोगों में सबसे ज़्यादा इज़्ज़तदार'। उन्होंने आज़ादी की लड़ाई को सिर्फ पढ़े-लिखे लोगों की बात से निकालकर आम लोगों का आंदोलन बना दिया। उनकी ज़बरदस्त बातें, उनका लगातार काम और उनके बेबाक विचार अंग्रेज़ों के लिए सबसे बड़ी चुनौती बन गए। वैभव पुरंदरे ने अपनी इस कित ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

महात्मा गांधी के आने से पहले अगर किसी ने भारत की आज़ादी की लौ जलाई, तो वे थे बाल गंगाधर तिलक। तिलक को 'लोकमान्य' कहा जाता था, जिसका मतलब है 'लोगों में सबसे ज़्यादा इज़्ज़तदार'। उन्होंने आज़ादी की लड़ाई को सिर्फ पढ़े-लिखे लोगों की बात से निकालकर आम लोगों का आंदोलन बना दिया। उनकी ज़बरदस्त बातें, उनका लगातार काम और उनके बेबाक विचार अंग्रेज़ों के लिए सबसे बड़ी चुनौती बन गए। वैभव पुरंदरे ने अपनी इस कित
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Lost Worlds

How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World

de Patrick Wyman ...

"Lost Worlds convinces us of the value of slowing down to recognize the tremendous diversity of the human past. But he presses hard against the conclusion that there was any direction or pattern behind its complexity." —The Wall Street Journal“A spellbinding tour de force!” —Walter Scheidel, author of What Is Ancient History?“This is non-fiction storytelling at its finest.” <stron... ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

"Lost Worlds convinces us of the value of slowing down to recognize the tremendous diversity of the human past. But he presses hard against the conclusion that there was any direction or pattern behind its complexity." —The Wall Street Journal“A spellbinding tour de force!” —Walter Scheidel, author of What Is Ancient History?“This is non-fiction storytelling at its finest.” <stron...
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The 99% Invisible City

A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

de Roman Mars, Kurt Kohlstedt ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t
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From Panem to the Pandemic: An Introduction to Cultural Studies

de Michael Butter ...

Series series narr STUDIENBÜCHER LITERATUR- UND KULTURWISSENSCHAFT
Today, virtually all BA programs in English at German universities place a strong focus on Cultural Studies. However, textbooks that introduce first-year students to the subject are rare, and the few existing ones are too complicated or not comprehensive enough. By contrast, this textbook introduces the key theories and concepts of Cultural Studies systematically and thoroughly. It puts particular ... Leer más

$23.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Today, virtually all BA programs in English at German universities place a strong focus on Cultural Studies. However, textbooks that introduce first-year students to the subject are rare, and the few existing ones are too complicated or not comprehensive enough. By contrast, this textbook introduces the key theories and concepts of Cultural Studies systematically and thoroughly. It puts particular
... Leer más
Now I Know More

The Revealing Stories Behind Even More of the World's Most Interesting Facts

de Dan Lewis ...

Series series Now I Know Series
"Every story in the book is interesting, and Lewis includes a 'bonus fact' at the end of each story, which is a mini mind bender on its own." --BoingBoing"A mind-tickling encyclopedia...Now I Know is a treat in its entirety...an oasis of learning about what you don't yet know...but are glad you found." --Brain PickingsDan Lewis, creator of the Webby Award–winning Now I Know newsletter, is back ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

"Every story in the book is interesting, and Lewis includes a 'bonus fact' at the end of each story, which is a mini mind bender on its own." --BoingBoing"A mind-tickling encyclopedia...Now I Know is a treat in its entirety...an oasis of learning about what you don't yet know...but are glad you found." --Brain PickingsDan Lewis, creator of the Webby Award–winning Now I Know newsletter, is back
... Leer más
Jambalaya

The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals

de Luisah Teish ...

A refreshed edition of Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals—updated with a note from the author sharing the changes that have occurred in the 30 years since its original publication."A book of startling remembrances, revelations, directives, and imperatives, filled with the mysticism, wisdom, and common sense of the African religion of the Mother. It should ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A refreshed edition of Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals—updated with a note from the author sharing the changes that have occurred in the 30 years since its original publication."A book of startling remembrances, revelations, directives, and imperatives, filled with the mysticism, wisdom, and common sense of the African religion of the Mother. It should
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The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook

Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp

de Michael Volkin ...

How to prepare—mentally and physically—for life in the armed forces.Making the transition from civilian to soldier can be tough. Knowing what to expect can help. In this guide, Michael Volkin, who enlisted in the US Army after 9/11—and found himself unprepared for the new world of the military with its unknown acronyms, demanding exercises, and other challenges—provides valuable information about ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

How to prepare—mentally and physically—for life in the armed forces.Making the transition from civilian to soldier can be tough. Knowing what to expect can help. In this guide, Michael Volkin, who enlisted in the US Army after 9/11—and found himself unprepared for the new world of the military with its unknown acronyms, demanding exercises, and other challenges—provides valuable information about
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The History of the Standard Oil Company (Illustrated)

Enriched edition. The Exposure of Immoral and Illegal Business of John D. Rockefeller, the Richest Figure in American History

de Ida Minerva Tarbell, Erin Holloway ...

Ida Minerva Tarbell's 'The History of the Standard Oil Company (Illustrated)' provides an in-depth examination of the rise and expansion of the Standard Oil Company, as well as its monopolistic practices in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tarbell's meticulously researched book is written in a journalistic style, shedding light on the company's manipulative tactics and impact on the ... Leer más

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Ida Minerva Tarbell's 'The History of the Standard Oil Company (Illustrated)' provides an in-depth examination of the rise and expansion of the Standard Oil Company, as well as its monopolistic practices in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tarbell's meticulously researched book is written in a journalistic style, shedding light on the company's manipulative tactics and impact on the
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Doing digital history

A beginner’s guide to working with text as data

de Jonathan Blaney, Jane Winters, Sarah Milligan, Martin Steer ...

Series Libro 4 - IHR Research Guides
This book is a practical introduction to digital history. It offers advice on the scoping of a project, evaluation of existing digital history resources, a detailed introduction to how to work with large text resources, how to manage digital data and how to approach data visualisation.Doing digital history covers the entire life-cycle of a digital project, from conception to digital outputs. It ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

This book is a practical introduction to digital history. It offers advice on the scoping of a project, evaluation of existing digital history resources, a detailed introduction to how to work with large text resources, how to manage digital data and how to approach data visualisation.Doing digital history covers the entire life-cycle of a digital project, from conception to digital outputs. It
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Some Lies and Errors of History

Enriched edition. Unraveling Historical Myths: A Revisionist Exploration of Truth and Distortion in Literature

de Reuben Parsons, Logan Lambert ...

In "Some Lies and Errors of History," Reuben Parsons embarks on a meticulous examination of historical narratives, challenging widely accepted truths and exposing the distortions that have permeated collective memory. Written in a compelling, accessible prose style, the book navigates through a range of significant events, revisiting the historical record with both rigor and curiosity. Parsons not ... Leer más

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In "Some Lies and Errors of History," Reuben Parsons embarks on a meticulous examination of historical narratives, challenging widely accepted truths and exposing the distortions that have permeated collective memory. Written in a compelling, accessible prose style, the book navigates through a range of significant events, revisiting the historical record with both rigor and curiosity. Parsons not
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Companion to the Anglo-Zulu War

de Ian Knight ...

The Anglo-Zulu War was a defining episode in British imperial history, and it is still a subject of intense interest. The Zulu victory at Isandlwana, the heroic British defence of Rorke's Drift and the eventual British triumph are among the most closely researched events of the colonial era. In this historical companion, Ian Knight, one of the foremost authorities on the war and the Zulu kingdom, ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Anglo-Zulu War was a defining episode in British imperial history, and it is still a subject of intense interest. The Zulu victory at Isandlwana, the heroic British defence of Rorke's Drift and the eventual British triumph are among the most closely researched events of the colonial era. In this historical companion, Ian Knight, one of the foremost authorities on the war and the Zulu kingdom,
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