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Brief History of Infinity
The Quest to Think the Unthinkable
Av Brian Clegg
Häftad, 2003
146 kr
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'Space is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the street to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space.' Douglas Adams, Hitch-hiker's Guide to the GalaxyWe human beings have trouble with infinity - yet …
Brief History of the Dynasties of China
Häftad, 2003
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
151 kr
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Although China's great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame of its art and obscurity of its history. The names of the great dynasties are familiar, yet who can actually locate a T'ang horse or a Ming vase in its social or cultural …
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed
New edition: revised and expanded
Häftad, 2012
167 kr
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Following a number of sensationalist biographies of Marilyn Monroe in recent years, this comprehensive, meticulously researched volume brings an important fresh perspective on the many controversies in her life. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Marilyn Monroe and the Golden Age of …
Brief History of How the Industrial Revolution Changed the World
Av Thomas Crump
Häftad, 2010
152 kr
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From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed by a technological revolution the like of which had never been seen before. Inventors, businessmen, scientists, explorers all had their part to play in the story of the Industrial …
A Brief History of the Private Life of Elizabeth II, Updated Edition
Häftad, 2018
110 kr
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Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. A personally quiet, modest and dutiful person, she is far better-informed about the lives of her subjects than they often realize. She has known every Prime Minister since Winston Churchill and every American President since Eisenhower. Yet what …
Brief Guide to Secret Religions
A Complete Guide to Hermetic, Pagan and Esoteric Beliefs
Häftad, 2011
289 kr
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This wide-ranging book explores the diversity of esoteric and occult beliefs.Neo-Paganism is one of the fastest-growing new religions in the western world where witchcraft or Wicca, Druidry, and Urban Shamanism are thriving. Alongside this there has been an upsurge in New Age ideas of an even wider …
Brief History of the Crusades
Häftad, 2004
165 kr
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Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorise cultural genocide in Provence? How could a Christian army sack Christian Constantinople in 1204? Why did thousands of ordinary men and women, led by knights and ladies, kings and queens, …
Brief History of Atlantis
Plato's Ideal State
Häftad, 2017
157 kr
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The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic tales from antiquity, and one that still resonates very deeply with the modern imagination. But where did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to?Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in …
Brief Guide to the Greek Myths
Häftad, 2007
169 kr
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The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the …
A Brief History of France, Revised and Updated
Häftad, 2017
151 kr
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When we think of France, we tend think of fine food and wine, the elegant boulevards of Paris or the chic beaches of St Tropez. Yet, as the largest country in Europe, France is home to extraordinary diversity. The idea of 'Frenchness' emerged through 2,000 years of history and it is this riveting …
Eastern Europe 1939-2000
Häftad, 2004
500 kr
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This book examines the post-war history of Eastern Europe from the perspective of social history. It examines the nature and impact of socialist dictatorships on life in the region, and reveals the extent to which phenomena that emerged during the dictatorships are shaping society in the region …
Eastern Europe 1939-2000
Inbunden, 2004
1748 kr
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This book examines the post-war history of Eastern Europe from the perspective of social history. It examines the nature and impact of socialist dictatorships on life in the region, and reveals the extent to which phenomena that emerged during the dictatorships are shaping society in the region …
Czechoslovakia
Häftad, 2002
616 kr
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Located at the heart of Europe between east and west, Czechoslovakia was the pivot of twentieth-century European history. Created in 1918 out of the ruins of an empire, it remained a beacon of democracy in a continent darkened by fascism and communism. But unable to resist the machinations of …
Brief History of the Caribbean
Indispensable for Travellers
Av Jeremy Black
Häftad, 2021
151 kr
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A concise history of the Caribbean's long and fascinating history, from pre-contact civilisations to the present day This is a concise history, intended for travellers, but of inestimable value to anyone looking for an overview of the Caribbean and its mainland coastal states, with a focus on the …
Brief History of Britain 1851-2021
From World Power to ?
Av Jeremy Black
Häftad, 2021
196 kr
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From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on to Brexit, an insightful exploration of the transformation of modern BritainThis revised and updated fourth and final volume in the concise Brief …
Brief Guide to C. S. Lewis
From Mere Christianity to Narnia
Av Paul Simpson
Häftad, 2013
291 kr
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An essential guide to one of the most influential writers of the 20th centuryA Brief Guide to C. S. Lewis explores Lewis's life, from his reconversion to Christianity under the influence of his friend J. R. R. Tolkien, which had such a profound influence on his writing to his marriage to American …
Brief Guide To British Battlefields
From the Roman Occupation to Culloden
Av David Clark
Häftad, 2015
283 kr
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A very readable work of reference offering a survey in chronological order, from AD 84 to 1746, of the major battles which have taken place on British soil, from the Roman occupation to Culloden, the last battle fought on British soil. In this way, the book can be read as a continuous narrative, …
Brief History of Gangsters
Av Brian Robb
Häftad, 2014
291 kr
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The romanticised American gangster of the Prohibition era has proved an enduringly popular figure. Even today, names like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano still resonate. Robb explores the histories of key figures, from gangs in the Old West, through Prohibition and the Great Depression, to the likes of …
Brief History of Superheroes
From Superman to the Avengers, the Evolution of Comic Book Legends
Av Brian Robb
Häftad, 2014
301 kr
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A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of today. For over 90 years, superheroes have been interrogated, deconstructed, and reinvented. In this wide-ranging study, Robb looks at the diverse …
Brief History of Walt Disney
Av Brian Robb
Häftad, 2014
155 kr
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Both a fascinating account of Walt Disney’s own significant artistic creations, from the iconic Mickey Mouse to the groundbreaking Snow White in 1937, and an insightful history of the hugely successful entertainment behemoth he created, from Dumbo to Pixar’s Toy Story, as well as the hugely popular …
Brief Guide to Stephen King
Av Paul Simpson
Häftad, 2014
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
316 kr
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2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King’s first novel Carrie in April 1974. Rescued from the rubbish by his wife Tabitha, the novel launched the Maine schoolteacher on a prolific and extraordinarily successful career. His name has become synonymous with horror and …
Brief History of Mathematical Thought
Key concepts and where they come from
Av Luke Heaton
Häftad, 2015
146 kr
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Mathematics is a product of human culture which has developed along with our attempts to comprehend the world around us. In A Brief History of Mathematical Thought, Luke Heaton explores how the language of mathematics has evolved over time, enabling new technologies and shaping the way people …
Brief History of Magna Carta, 2nd Edition
The Origins of Liberty from Runnymede to Washington
Häftad, 2015
283 kr
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2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta, the influence of which is still felt today around the world. In 1215 the barons of England forced King John to sign a revolutionary document which would change the political landscape not only of thirteenth-century Britain, but of the …
Brief Guide to The Sound of Music
50 Years of the Legendary Musical and the Family who Inspired It
Av Paul Simpson
Häftad, 2015
118 kr
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Everyone has heard the songs from The Sound of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The stage show was a roaring success in New York and London, and the much-loved feature film, directed by Hollywood veteran Robert Wise, continues to be a staple of television schedules 50 years after its release in …
Brief History of the Battle of Agincourt
Häftad, 2015
210 kr
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There can be few military victories so complete, or achieved against such heavy odds, as that won by Henry V on 25 October 1415 against Charles VI's army at Agincourt. In the words of one contemporary French chronicler, it was the 'most disgraceful event that had ever happened to the Kingdom of …
Brief History of the Martial Arts
East Asian Fighting Styles, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu
Häftad, 2016
195 kr
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'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements' RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blogFrom Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian …
Brief History of the Amazons
Women Warriors in Myth and History
Häftad, 2016
151 kr
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'Golden-shielded, silver-sworded, man-loving, male-child slaughtering Amazons,' is how the fifth-century Greek historian Hellanicus described the Amazons, and they have fascinated humanity ever since. Did they really exist? For centuries, scholars consigned them to the world of myth, but Lyn …
Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics
From Dark Night of the Soul to The Power of Now
Häftad, 2016
114 kr
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This very readable brief guide examines a wide range of spiritual writing that can be read for enjoyment or inspiration, including some books that come from beyond any religious tradition. While written from within the Christian tradition, and offering introductions to the writings of medieval …
Brief History of Florence Nightingale
and Her Real Legacy, a Revolution in Public Health
Av Hugh Small
Häftad, 2017
155 kr
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Praise for Small's earlier work on Nightingale: 'Hugh Small, in a masterly piece of historical detective work, convincingly demonstrates what all previous historians and biographers have missed . . . This is a compelling psychological portrait of a very eminent (and complex) Victorian.'James Le …
Brief History of Khubilai Khan
Lord of Xanadu, Founder of the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor of China
Häftad, 2019
151 kr
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His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming the overlord of a Mongol federation that stretched from the Balkans to the Korean coast. His …
