Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping exploration of the history of the human species, from the emergence of Homo sapiens in the Stone Age to the present day. Harari examines how cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions shaped human societies, allowing us to dominate the planet. He argues that humans' ability to believe in shared myths—like …

Sheng Huo Zai Wei Jin Nan Bei Chao = 最风流：生活在魏晋南北朝 = L…

This book is a historical lifestyle essay collection that vividly portrays everyday life during the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties (roughly 220–589 AD). It covers various aspects of the time including: Clothing, food, housing, and transportation Festivals and social customs Entertainment, marriages, funerals Medicine, education, and city life The author combines soli…

History Year by Year

Go on an adventure along the timeline of history, year-by-year, from the stone age to the digital age History Year by Year is a children's history book like no other. It will take children on a stunning trip through time as they follow the history timeline that plots our life on Earth, from prehistoric man to how we live today. Over 1,500 pictures of artifacts, styles of dress, architectural tr…

The Monks of Tibhirine : Faith, Love, and Terror in Algeria

"The Monks of Tibhirine: Faith, Love, and Terror in Algeria" explores the profound journey of seven Trappist monks who lived in Algeria during a time of civil unrest and violence in the 1990s. The book delves into their deep commitment to their faith, the bonds of love and community they fostered, and the terrifying circumstances they faced, leading up to their kidnapping and eventual deaths. …

A History of War in 100 Battles

Their very names--Gettysburg, Waterloo, Stalingrad--evoke images of great triumph and equally great suffering, moments when history seemed to hang in the balance. Considered in relation to each other, such battles--and others of less immediate renown--offer insight into the changing nature of armed combat, advances in technology, shifts in strategy and thought, as well as altered geopolitical l…

Great Secrets of History : Gripping stories of truth and lies, deception and …

Gripping stories of truth and lies, deception and discovery. Uncover the hidden facts!

The Seventy Great Mysteries of The Natural World

Draws on the perspectives of sixty eminent scientists to discuss what is currently understood about the functioning of the planet as it relates to massive changes in the environment, in an extensively illustrated reference that features such sections as evolution, animal behavior, and global warming

The Seventy Great Inventions of The Ancient World

Stone choppers, eyed needles, camel saddles, chariots, and contraceptives: the past is paved with remarkable inventions. The latest book in this popular series takes us on an eye-opening and unusual journey through early human innovations--some fundamental and others intriguing or bizarre. An international team of scientists, archaeologists, and historians reveals seventy of the most extraordin…

Ragam Pesona: Kalimantan Barat

Ragam Pesona: Kalimantan Barat" invites readers to explore the diverse and captivating charm of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. This book offers an in-depth portrayal of the region's rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant local traditions. Through a combination of vivid photography, detailed descriptions, and personal narratives, it highlights the unique features of West K…

12 Years A Slave: A True Story

Why had i not died in my young years -- Before God had given me children to love and live for? What unhappiness and suffering and sorrow it would have prevented. I sighed for liberty: but the bondsman's chain was round me, and could not be shaken off. 1841: Solomon Northup is a successful violinist when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Taken from his family in New York State and forced t…

Against The Tide Of Years

In the years since the Event, the Republic of Nantucket has done its best to recreate the better ideas of the modern age. But the evils of its time resurface in the person of William Walker, renegade Coast Guard officer, who is busy building an empire for himself based on conquest by technology. When Walker reaches Greece and recruits several of their greater kinglets to his cause, the people o…

Bizarre Beings

A chronicle of the world's creepiest creatures--from mummies and cavemen to aliens and Nessie--includes entertaining quizzes, real-life photos, and zillions of weird facts.

The Western Heritage (with CD ROM)

Written by leading scholars in the field, this authoritative text presents an engaging and balanced narrative of the central developments in Western history. Seamlessly integrating coverage of social, cultural and political history, this text is presented in a flexible chronological organization. The new Ninth Edition provides updated scholarship, expanded coverage of cultural history, the anci…

At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess In Victorian England

Biography of the African princess saved from execution and taken to England where Queen Victoria oversaw her upbringing and where she lived for a time before marrying an African missionary.

Behind the Lines: The Oral History of Special Operations in World War II

Compiled from interviews, diaries, letters and contemporaneous first-person accounts - many never before published - this oral history follows the adventures of the courageous men and women who volunteered for service with Britain's Special Operations Executives and the United States' Office of Strategic Services. They parachuted behind enemy lines, often alone, with orders to cause mayhem. Arr…

Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution

In the tradition of *The Diary of Anne Frank* and *I Am Malala*, this is the extraordinary true story of one girl's bravery and resolve during one of the most terrifying periods of the twentieth century. This edition includes a comprehensive glossary, a pronunciation guide, discussion questions, and a Q&A with the author. It’s 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang seems to have everything…

The 20th Century As It Was Lived : A History of the Modern World

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9789812354522

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24 cm. + 301 p.

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Discovering the Ancient World

Ancient history

Global Voices : Historical inquiries for the 21st century

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9780701637521

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28 cm. + 292 p.

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Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

"Sam Huntington, one of the West's most eminent political scientists, presents a challenging framework for understanding the realities of global politics in the next century. The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order is one of the most important books to have emerged since the end of the Cold War." --HENRY A. KISSINGERBased on the author's seminal article in Foreign Affairs , S…

Galloglas : Hebridean and West Highland Mercenary Warrior Kindreds in Medieva…

This new account of the galloglas-mercenary warriors from the Hebrides and West Highlands who settled in Ireland in the later 13th century and achieved extraordinary prominence on Irish battlefields throughout the 300 years following-is written from a decidedly Scottish perspective. The origins of the six kindreds-MacCabes, MacDonnells, MacDowells, MacRorys, MacSheehys, and MacSweeneys-are trac…

Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Her…

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 Univ…