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Brief History of Argentina
Inbunden, 2010
582 kr
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The Brief History series introduces readers to the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped many of the world's countries. Each engaging volume covers a specific country and offers a concise history of the struggles and triumphs of the people and cultures …
Brief History of Korea
Inbunden, 2010
582 kr
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With tensions escalating between the United States and North Korea over the North's resumption of its nuclear weapons program, Korea has recently become a focus of media attention. Home to more than 60 million people today, North Korea and South Korea have been divided along the 38th parallel since …
Brief History of Egypt
Inbunden, 2008
582 kr
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Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. While most readers will be familiar with at least parts of ancient Egyptian history, contemporary Egypt and its connections to the ancient civilization are not always well understood. ""A Brief History of Egypt"" …
Brief History of the Caribbean
Av D.H. Figueredo, Frank Argote-Freyre
Inbunden, 2008
582 kr
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Provides an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea - beginning with an account of the indigenous populations before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and ending with the major political and economic developments in early 2007 in …
Brief History of Russia
Av Michael Kort
Inbunden, 2008
639 kr
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The history of Russia, the world's largest nation—from its early beginnings in the ninth century when Rurik, a Varangian king, established the first Russian state near Kiev, to the current presidency of Vladimir Putin—is extensive and fascinating.Detailing the social, economic, and political …
Brief History of Great Britain
Inbunden, 2010
582 kr
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Narrates the history of Great Britain from the earliest times to the 21st century, covering the entire island--England, Wales, and Scotland--as well as associated archipelagos such as the Channel Islands, the Orkneys, and Ireland as they have influenced British history. The central story of this …
Brief History of France
Häftad, 2010
409 kr
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From prehistoric Neanderthals to the present nation at the heart of the European Union—a comprehensive look at France's history. From the Enlightenment and the French Revolution to colonialism in the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia, France has had a profound impact on the modern world. Famous …
Brief History Set
Inbunden, 2011
12477 kr
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The Brief History series introduces readers to the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped many of the world's countries. Each engaging volume covers a specific country and offers a concise history of the struggles and triumphs of the peoples and …
Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells
Av Douglas L. Heath, Alison C. Simcox
Häftad, 2017
284 kr
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Cove Neck: Oyster Bay's Historic Enclave
Av John E. Hammond, Elizabeth E. Roosevelt
Häftad, 2019
284 kr
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Geneva on the Lake: A History of Ohio's First Summer Resort
Av Wendy Koile
Häftad, 2012
276 kr
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Brief History of Iraq
Av Hala Fattah
Inbunden, 2009
582 kr
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Covering 6,000 years of history—from the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to the fall of Saddam Hussein and the current war in Iraq—A Brief History of Iraq is a comprehensive look at the changing landscape of this interesting country. Because of its porous frontiers, its accommodating soil and …
Brief History of Pakistan
Inbunden, 2009
582 kr
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In the course of a few years, Pakistan has assumed strategic importance on the world stage, acting as both a linchpin in the global war on terrorism and a "swing" state in the ideological conflict between democracy and dictatorship, and between Islamic and secular rule. How did this poor country …
Brief History of Central America
Inbunden, 2007
582 kr
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Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven even smaller nations. More than 5 million North Americans visit these countries every year, exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Belize, discovering the rain forests of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, snorkeling in Honduras, and cruising through the …
Brief History of Central America
Second Edition
Häftad, 2007
237 kr
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Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven even smaller nations. More than 5 million North Americans visit these countries every year, exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Belize, discovering the rain forests of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, snorkeling in Honduras, and cruising through the …
Brief History of Mexico
Inbunden, 2009
582 kr
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From the rise of the first civilizations of North America, continuing through the cataclysm of the Spanish conquest and the explosive revolution of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa to the intensely contested presidential election of 2006, Mexico has had a vibrant and dynamic history. This book …
Brief History of Brazil
Häftad, 2009
237 kr
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Only slightly smaller in size than the United States, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. It is home to exotic Rio de Janeiro, the mighty Amazon River, the world-renowned Carnival, and of course, its shrinking rainforests. A Brief History of Brazil offers a concise yet comprehensive …
Brief History of Saudi Arabia
Inbunden, 2010
582 kr
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Saudi Arabia is a country in transition, slowly but steadily changing from within and increasingly flexing its muscle and influence regionally. The country has entered the new century as a pivotal regional power. As the birthplace of Islam, it remains a powerful moral leader of the Muslim world, …
Brief History of Bolivia
Inbunden, 2010
582 kr
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The historic election in 2005 of Evo Morales Ayma marked a radical and transformative moment in Bolivia's history. It was the first time that a democratic election ushered in change on the scale of the 1952 National Revolution, emancipating the indigenous population, abolishing involuntary …
