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Western Civilization in its Economic Aspects: Volume 2, Medieval and Modern Times
AvW. Cunningham
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
420 kr
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First published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a discussion of the economic and industrial development of Western Europe from medieval times onwards. The text covers a broad range of periods and societies, beginning with the origins of Christendom and moving through to the impact of the Industrial Revolution. Throughout, the intention is 'to show how the material progress of the human race has been carried on and affected by one great polity after another'. Striking connections are drawn during this narrative, providing a comprehensive overview of economic change. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on Western civilization and economic history.
Ireland 1494-1905
AvWilliam O'Connor Morris
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
491 kr
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First published in 1909, as the second edition of an 1896 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text presents a broad overview of Irish history, written in an effort to direct 'the attention of thoughtful minds in Great Britain and Ireland to Irish history'. It begins with the period leading up to the Anglo-Norman conquest and moves through to the reforms of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A detailed bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Irish history.
History of Switzerland 1499-1914
AvWilhelm Oechsli
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
491 kr
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First published in 1922, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents the English translation of a German original written by Swiss historian Wilhelm Oechsli (1851-1919). The text gives a broad overview of the history of Switzerland, beginning with the separation of the Swiss from the Holy Roman Empire and moving through to the establishment of Switzerland as a federal state. A comprehensive bibliography is also included. This is a detailed and highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on the history of Switzerland.
Latin America
A Brief History
AvF. A. Kirkpatrick
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
448 kr
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Originally published in 1938, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents an account of the major events and key phases in the formation of Latin America. The text is divided into two main parts: the first part covers the discovery and conquest of the area by colonial powers; the second part focuses on the development of independent states in the region. Illustrative figures and maps are also included, a bibliography is contained in the preface. This is a detailed and highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Latin American history.
The French Monarchy 1483-1789: Volume 2
AvA. J. Grant
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
434 kr
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Originally published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy. The first volume begins with a survey of France at the end of the fifteenth century and ends with a chapter on Mazarin and the Fronde; the second volume begins with a chapter on Louis XIV and Colbert, then moves through to the reign of Louis XVI. Appendices and maps are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French history and the historical development of the French monarchy.
Slavonic Europe
A Political History of Poland and Russia from 1447 to 1796
AvR. Nisbet Bain
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
491 kr
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Originally published in 1908, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a comprehensive account of the political history of Poland and Russia over a period of 350 years. It was written by the influential British historian and linguist Robert Nisbet Bain (1854-1909). The text begins with a discussion of the reign of Casimir IV, before moving through various historical phases to the reign of Catherine the Great. A detailed bibliography is also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on the histories of Poland and Russia.
Western Civilization in its Economic Aspects: Volume 1, Ancient Times
AvW. Cunningham
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
377 kr
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First published in 1898, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a discussion of the main economic features in the growth and diffusion of Western European culture during ancient times. The text covers a broad range of periods and societies, beginning with Ancient Egypt and moving through to Constantinople and the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Although necessarily dealing with limited information, it draws striking connections between various groups and provides a broad overview of economic change. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on the origins of Western civilization and ancient history.
The United States of America 1765-1865
AvEdward Channing
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
477 kr
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First published in 1930, as the second edition of an 1896 original, this history of the United States of America between 1765 and 1865 forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. Many of the major historical events and contexts of the period are covered, beginning with the status of the colonists in 1765 and moving through to the Civil War. The text was written by Edward Channing (1856-1931), a renowned historian of the United States and winner of the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for History. Maps and appendices are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in American history and the writings of Channing.
Europe and the Far East 1506-1912
AvRobert K. Douglas
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
448 kr
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First published in 1913, as the second edition of a 1904 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. It presents an attempt 'to give a connected history of the relations which have prevailed between the nations of the West and the Empires of China, Japan, Annam, and Siam'. The text begins with a discussion of early interactions between East and West, before moving through to events of the early twentieth century. A detailed bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on the history of East-West relations.
History of Modern France: Volume 2, 1852-1913
AvEmile Bourgeois
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
477 kr
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Originally published in 1919, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1815 and 1913. The volumes cover the key events in French history during the period, drawing attention to various aspects of the nation's complicated political evolution. The first volume begins with the Bourbon Restoration and finishes with the coup d'état of Louis-Napoléon; the second volume begins with the early years of the Second Empire and moves through to the Democratic Republic. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French history and the modernisation of France.
History of Holland
AvGeorge Edmundson
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
491 kr
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Originally published in 1922, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents an account of the development of the Netherlands, from the Burgundian period up until the reign of Queen Wilhelmina. Comprehensive information is given on the key changes and major events in Dutch history. A detailed bibliography is also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on the history of the Netherlands.
The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Era 1789-1815
AvJ. Holland Rose
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
477 kr
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First published in 1935, as the seventh edition of an 1894 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. It was written by John Holland Rose (1855-1942), a renowned English historian who wrote widely on European history. The text analyses the French Revolution in terms of its interdependence with other movements and historical trends in Europe between 1789 and 1815, providing a comprehensive explanation of the influence of French ideas and policy on Europe. Connections are made between the earlier and later phases of the period, with historical change being treated as a continuous process, rather than a series of separate events. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on the French Revolution and its broader impact.
The French Monarchy 1483-1789: Volume 1
AvA. J. Grant
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
434 kr
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Originally published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy. The first volume begins with a survey of France at the end of the fifteenth century and ends with a chapter on Mazarin and the Fronde; the second volume begins with a chapter on Louis XIV and Colbert, then moves through to the reign of Louis XVI. Appendices and maps are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French history and the historical development of the French monarchy.
Outlines of English Industrial History
AvW. Cunningham,Ellen A. McArthur
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
405 kr
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First published in 1910, as the fourth edition of an 1895 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text presents a comprehensive analysis of English industrial development, incorporating discussion of financial systems, immigration, agriculture and the growth of towns, as well as the fundamental changes of the industrial revolution. This broad perspective is rooted in the idea that English industrial history 'is the story of the material side of the life of a great nation'. A bibliography and chronological table are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography, British industrial history and economic history.
The Expansion of Russia
AvFrancis Henry Skrine
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
448 kr
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First published in 1915, as the third edition of a 1903 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text provides a comprehensive account of Russian development during the nineteenth century, beginning with a discussion of Russia in 1815 and moving through to the beginning of the reign of Nicholas II. The general view put forward is that 'Given a people with a colonising instinct and schooled by their environment to endure and conquer; given an absolute power with its roots set deeply in vital religion; and modern Russia is the inevitable result.' A detailed bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Russian history.
The Union of Italy 1815-1895
AvW. J. Stillman
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
448 kr
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First published in 1909, as the second edition of an 1898 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text presents a discussion of the main events and key phases in the process of Italian unification, beginning with discussion of the early uprisings and moving through to the establishment and development of the Italian Parliament. A detailed bibliography is also provided. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and approaches to nineteenth-century Italian history.
Canada under British Rule 1760-1905
AvJohn Bourinot
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
477 kr
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First published in 1909, as the second edition of a 1900 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. It was written to provide a comprehensive review of the political, economic and social progress of the Canadian provinces. The text begins with chapters on the French Régime and British rule, before moving through to the evolution and establishment of the Canadian Confederation, and the relationship with the United States. The appendices section contains a comparison between the constitutions of the Canadian Dominion and the Australian Commonwealth, together with a detailed bibliography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Canadian history.
History of Modern France: Volume 1, 1815-1852
AvEmile Bourgeois
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
491 kr
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Originally published in 1919, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1815 and 1913. The volumes cover the key events in French history during the period, drawing attention to various aspects of the nation's complicated political evolution. The first volume begins with the Bourbon Restoration and finishes with the coup d'état of Louis-Napoléon; the second volume begins with the early years of the Second Empire and moves through to the Democratic Republic. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French history and the modernisation of France.
Ottoman Empire and its Successors 1801-1927
With an Appendix, 1927-1936
AvWilliam Miller
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
605 kr
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First published in 1936, as the fourth edition of a 1913 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. The text presents a comprehensive account of the history of the Ottoman Empire, the causes and effects of its progressive instability, and its successors. An appendix section covers the period from 1927 through to 1936. A detailed bibliography and table of rulers are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on the Ottoman Empire and the 'Eastern Question'.
Scandinavia
A Political History of Denmark, Norway and Sweden from 1513 to 1900
AvR. Nisbet Bain
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
434 kr
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Originally published in 1905, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents an account of the development of the Scandinavian nations and their relationship with the rest of Europe. It was written by the influential British historian and linguist Robert Nisbet Bain (1854-1909). The text covers the major events in the histories of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, beginning with the reign of Christian II of Denmark and moving up to the time of publication. A detailed bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Scandinavian history.
Italy from 1494 to 1790
AvH. M. Vernon
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
519 kr
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Originally published in 1909, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book presents a detailed account of the main events and key phases in Italian history between 1494 and 1790. The text is divided into three main parts, with some overlaps: part one covers 1494 to 1559; part two covers 1559 to 1700; part three covers 1690 to 1790. The first part is treated as an introduction to the final two parts, which discuss relatively neglected periods of Italian history. A detailed bibliography is also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Italian history.

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Cambridge Historical Series – serie

Western Civilization in its Economic Aspects: Volume 2, Medieval and Modern Times

Ireland 1494-1905

History of Switzerland 1499-1914

Latin America

The French Monarchy 1483-1789: Volume 2

Slavonic Europe

Western Civilization in its Economic Aspects: Volume 1, Ancient Times

The United States of America 1765-1865

Europe and the Far East 1506-1912

History of Modern France: Volume 2, 1852-1913

History of Holland

The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Era 1789-1815

The French Monarchy 1483-1789: Volume 1

Outlines of English Industrial History

The Expansion of Russia

The Union of Italy 1815-1895

Canada under British Rule 1760-1905

History of Modern France: Volume 1, 1815-1852

Ottoman Empire and its Successors 1801-1927

Scandinavia

Italy from 1494 to 1790

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