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eligion in_World_History-_The_Persistence of_Imperial_Communion
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6454″] In Religion and World History, distinguished authors John C. Super and Briane K. Turley examine the value of religion for interpreting the human experience in the past and present. They explore the elements of religion which best connect it to the cultural and political dynamics that have influenced history. Working within this framework, Super…
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_Servants of the_Dynasty-_Palace_Women in_World History
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6450″] Mothers, wives, concubines, entertainers, attendants, officials, maids, drudges. By offering the first comparative view of the women who lived, worked, and served in royal courts around the globe, this work opens a new perspective on the monarchies that have dominated much of human history. Written by leading historians, anthropologists, and archeologists, these lively…
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A_World_History of_Nineteenth-Century_Archaeology_Nationalism_Colonialism and the_Past (Oxford Studies in the History of_Archaeology)
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6446″] Margarita Diaz-Andreu offers an innovative history of archaeology during the nineteenth century, encompassing all its fields from the origins of humanity to the medieval period, and all areas of the world. The development of archaeology is placed within the framework of contemporary political events, with a particular focus upon the ideologies of nationalism…
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_Encyclopedia of_Capitalism (Facts on File Library of_World History) 3 VOL1
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6442″] The first and only encyclopedic set focusing exclusively on this phenomenon, Encyclopedia of Capitalism provides clearly written definitions, descriptions, and explanations of topics and terms that one is likely to encounter when studying capitalism. With more and more countries participating in capitalist business practices, this work serves as a timely, accessible reference on…
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The_Silk_Road in_World_History
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6438″] This book is part of the New Oxford World History, an innovative series that offers readers an informed, lively, and up-to-date history of the world and its people that represents a signifi cant change from the “old” world history. Only a few years ago, world history generally amounted to a history of the…
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_Encyclopedia of_War_Crimes and_Genocide
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6434″] The title Encyclopedia of War Crimes and Genocide was chosen for the sake of simplicity and compression, because the book’s scope extends to such topics as crimes against humanity, crimes against peace, and human rights violations. Many of the individuals profiled here—a veritable “rogues’ gallery”—were never formally indicted for war crimes; indeed, they…
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The Turks in World History
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6430″] Beginning in Inner Asia two thousand years ago, the Turks have migrated and expanded to form today’s Turkish Republic, five post-Soviet republics, other societies across Eurasia, and a global diaspora. For the first time in a single, accessible volume, this book traces the Turkic peoples’ trajectory from steppe, to empire, to nation-state. Cultural,…
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_Encyclopedia Of The_Palestinians
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6426″] Praise for the previous edition: Selected as an “Outstanding Reference Source, 2000” RUSA Selected as an “Editors’ Choice Reference Source, 2000” Booklist/RBB “This encyclopedia will remain a definitive work on Palestine for years to come. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.” Library Journal By mid-2004, Palestinian attacks, including suicide bombings, directed at Israelis in the…
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_Teaching_English to the_World_History_Curriculum and_Practice
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6421″] Teaching English to the World: History, Curriculum, and Practice is a unique collection of English language teaching (ELT) histories, curricula, and personal narratives from non-native speaker (NNS) English teachers around the world. No other book brings such a range of international ELT professionals together to describe and narrate what they know best. The book…
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A to Z of Women in World History
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6417″] Details the lives of 260 women of historical importance arranged by their contributions to religion, science, politics, journalism, the performing arts, education, the visual arts, and women’s rights.
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME Vll_Primary Documents Master Index
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6412″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history.
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME Vl_The Contemporary World 1950 to the Present
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6409″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME V_Crisis and Achievement 1900 to 1950
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6406″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history.
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME IV_Age of Revolution and Empire 1750 to 1900
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6403″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history.
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME Ill _The First Global Age 1450 to 1750
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6400″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history.
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME Il _The Expanding World 600 c.e. to 1450
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6396″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history.
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_Managing_Construction and_Infrastructure in the_21st_Century Bureau of Reclamation
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6392″] In the more than 100 years since its formation, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of Interior (DOI), through its construction program, has brought water, electric power, and recreation facilities to millions of people in the Western United States. With major water and power systems in place, the Bureau’s attention has…
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_Encyclopedia of_World_History_VOLUME I _The Ancient World Prehistoric to Eras 600 c.e.
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6387″] Alphabetically arranged entries explore the significant events, figures, and themes in world history.