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Chasing Chopin

A Musical Journey Across Three Centuries, Four Countries, and a Half-Dozen Revolutions

par Annik LaFarge ...

Lu par Nancy Peterson ...

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6 heure 59 min

A modern take on a classical icon: this “luminous book” (Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of The Library Book) tells the story of when, where, and how Chopin composed his most famous work, uncovering many surprises along the way and showing how his innovative music still animates and thrives in our culture centuries later.In this widely-praised book, Annik LaFarge presents a very ... En savoir plus

$24.29 CAD

A modern take on a classical icon: this “luminous book” (Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of The Library Book) tells the story of when, where, and how Chopin composed his most famous work, uncovering many surprises along the way and showing how his innovative music still animates and thrives in our culture centuries later.In this widely-praised book, Annik LaFarge presents a very
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The Husband Hunters

Social Climbing in London and New York

par Anne de Courcy ...

Lu par Clare Corbett ...

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10 heure 41 min

Towards the end of the nineteenth century and for the first few years of the twentieth, a strange invasion took place in Britain. The citadel of power, privilege and breeding in which the titled, land-owning governing class had barricaded itself for so long was breached. The incomers were a group of young women who, fifty years earlier, would have been looked on as the alien denizens of another ... En savoir plus

$31.49 CAD

Towards the end of the nineteenth century and for the first few years of the twentieth, a strange invasion took place in Britain. The citadel of power, privilege and breeding in which the titled, land-owning governing class had barricaded itself for so long was breached. The incomers were a group of young women who, fifty years earlier, would have been looked on as the alien denizens of another
... En savoir plus
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How to be a Victorian

par Ruth Goodman ...

Lu par Patience Tomlinson ...

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15 heure 1 min

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of How to be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman, read by Patience Tomlinson.How to be a Victorian - a time traveller's guide to Victorian Britain by the BBC's Ruth GoodmanWe know what life was like for Victoria and Albert. But what was it like for a commoner like you or me? How did it feel to cook with coal and wash with tea leaves? Drink beer for breakfast and ... En savoir plus

$19.53 CAD

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of How to be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman, read by Patience Tomlinson.How to be a Victorian - a time traveller's guide to Victorian Britain by the BBC's Ruth GoodmanWe know what life was like for Victoria and Albert. But what was it like for a commoner like you or me? How did it feel to cook with coal and wash with tea leaves? Drink beer for breakfast and
... En savoir plus
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The Story of the Thirteen Colonies (Unabridged)

par H. A. Guerber ...

Lu par Heidi Leeper, Rebecca Lamont, Eugenie Xiong ...

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8 heure 24 min

In the annals of history, the founding of the thirteen American colonies stands as a pivotal chapter. "The Story of the Thirteen Colonies" by H. A. Guerber transports readers back to the era of exploration, colonization, and revolution. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Guerber chronicles the trials and triumphs of the colonists as they establish a new nation on the shores of a ... En savoir plus

$7.19 CAD

In the annals of history, the founding of the thirteen American colonies stands as a pivotal chapter. "The Story of the Thirteen Colonies" by H. A. Guerber transports readers back to the era of exploration, colonization, and revolution. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Guerber chronicles the trials and triumphs of the colonists as they establish a new nation on the shores of a
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The Year Without Summer

1816 - one event, six lives, a world changed - longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize 2021

par Guinevere Glasfurd ...

Lu par Genevieve Swallow ...

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10 heure 35 min

'A STRIKINGLY SHARP AND SUBTLE WRITER' Guardian'SUPERB...BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN...UNFORGETTABLE' FT Weekend'SKILFUL' Sunday Times'RICH, INTRICATE, IMPRESSIVELY REALISED' Observer'VIVIDLY REALISED' The Times'A VISION OF THE PAST AND A VISION OF THE FUTURE' Irish Times'A VIVID SLICE OF HISTOR... ... En savoir plus

$31.49 CAD

'A STRIKINGLY SHARP AND SUBTLE WRITER' Guardian'SUPERB...BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN...UNFORGETTABLE' FT Weekend'SKILFUL' Sunday Times'RICH, INTRICATE, IMPRESSIVELY REALISED' Observer'VIVIDLY REALISED' The Times'A VISION OF THE PAST AND A VISION OF THE FUTURE' Irish Times'A VIVID SLICE OF HISTOR...
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Woolly Mammoths: The History and Legacy of the Most Famous Extinct Elephant Species

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Daniel Houle ...

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1 heures 37 min

It was a frosty, wintry September morning in 2012 when 11-year-old Yevgeny “Zhenya” Salinder donned his warmest quilted jacket, a knitted woolen cap, and matching mittens and headed out the door with his faithful, tail-wagging dogs in tow. Like most mornings, the kid ambled about near the Sopkarga polar weather station, an isolated region in the northern Russian Taymyr Peninsula where he resided, ... En savoir plus

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It was a frosty, wintry September morning in 2012 when 11-year-old Yevgeny “Zhenya” Salinder donned his warmest quilted jacket, a knitted woolen cap, and matching mittens and headed out the door with his faithful, tail-wagging dogs in tow. Like most mornings, the kid ambled about near the Sopkarga polar weather station, an isolated region in the northern Russian Taymyr Peninsula where he resided,
... En savoir plus
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Flat Earth: A History of Strange Tales, Bizarre Beliefs, and Conspiracy Theories about the Earth’s Surface

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Jim Johnston ...

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1 heures 17 min

The world is filled with mysteries, and even in the modern age, much of the planet remains unexplored. The depths of the oceans and the intricate and extensive cave systems that honeycomb some parts of the Earth are still largely unknown. Thus, it should come as no surprise that when it comes to this terra incognita, people have projected all sorts of ideas. Tales of sunken cities or lost ... En savoir plus

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The world is filled with mysteries, and even in the modern age, much of the planet remains unexplored. The depths of the oceans and the intricate and extensive cave systems that honeycomb some parts of the Earth are still largely unknown. Thus, it should come as no surprise that when it comes to this terra incognita, people have projected all sorts of ideas. Tales of sunken cities or lost
... En savoir plus
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The Golden Gang

Bushranger Frank Gardiner and the biggest gold robbery in Australian history

par Ian W. Shaw ...

Lu par Steve Shanahan ...

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7 heure 36 min

The first comprehensive biography of the godfather of Australian bushranging – Frank Gardiner – leader of the Lachlan gang and mastermind of the largest gold heist in Australian history.Atop the hierarchy of Australian bushrangers sits Ned Kelly – the ultimate outlaw – and just below him, the tragic figure of Ben Hall, who joined a gang led by a man whose name today is less well known, but in his ... En savoir plus

$33.25 CAD

The first comprehensive biography of the godfather of Australian bushranging – Frank Gardiner – leader of the Lachlan gang and mastermind of the largest gold heist in Australian history.Atop the hierarchy of Australian bushrangers sits Ned Kelly – the ultimate outlaw – and just below him, the tragic figure of Ben Hall, who joined a gang led by a man whose name today is less well known, but in his
... En savoir plus
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SPANISH FLU 1918: Viruses, Plagues, and History - Past, Present, and Future

par Oneida Powell ...

Lu par Dylan Parker ...

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4 heure 42 min

Spanish flu, history of the largest global pandemic that hit the world 100 years agoWWIThe first waveThe second waveCovid-19 and Spanish influence of 1918: analogies, differences, and lessons from the past which are also valid for the presentPathologica in the time of "Spanish flu"Etiology of the epidemicThe Spanish in the two sections of Pathological: "summary of recent publications" and ... En savoir plus

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Spanish flu, history of the largest global pandemic that hit the world 100 years agoWWIThe first waveThe second waveCovid-19 and Spanish influence of 1918: analogies, differences, and lessons from the past which are also valid for the presentPathologica in the time of "Spanish flu"Etiology of the epidemicThe Spanish in the two sections of Pathological: "summary of recent publications" and
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Exploring the West: The History and Legacy of the Explorers Who Led the Way for America’s Westward Expansion

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Mary Rossman ...

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7 heure 29 min

The Louisiana Purchase encompassed all or part of 15 current U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, including Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, parts of Minnesota that were west of the Mississippi River, most of North Dakota, nearly all of South Dakota, northeastern New Mexico, Northern Texas, the portions of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado east of the Continental Divide, and ... En savoir plus

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The Louisiana Purchase encompassed all or part of 15 current U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, including Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, parts of Minnesota that were west of the Mississippi River, most of North Dakota, nearly all of South Dakota, northeastern New Mexico, Northern Texas, the portions of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado east of the Continental Divide, and
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Second Italian War of Independence, The: The History and Legacy of the Conflict that Led to Italy’s Unification

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Colin Fluxman ...

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1 heures 55 min

The events of 1848-1849 began to pull the peninsula together, however. In January, 1848, Sicily had a major revolution, which provoked widespread uprisings and riots, after which the kingdoms of Sardinia, the Two Sicilies, the Papal States and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany all were granted constitutions. In February, the Pope fled Rome and a three-month long Republic was declared, headed by Giuseppe ... En savoir plus

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The events of 1848-1849 began to pull the peninsula together, however. In January, 1848, Sicily had a major revolution, which provoked widespread uprisings and riots, after which the kingdoms of Sardinia, the Two Sicilies, the Papal States and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany all were granted constitutions. In February, the Pope fled Rome and a three-month long Republic was declared, headed by Giuseppe
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Escaping Slavery in America: The History of Slave Uprisings and Escape Routes Before the Civil War

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Mary Rossman ...

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7 heure 13 min

The Underground Railroad is one of the most taught topics to young schoolchildren, and every American is familiar with the idea of fugitive slaves escaping to Canada and the North with the help of determined abolitionists and even former escaped slaves like Harriet Tubman. The secrecy involved in the Underground Railroad made it one of the most mysterious aspects of the mid-19th century in America ... En savoir plus

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The Underground Railroad is one of the most taught topics to young schoolchildren, and every American is familiar with the idea of fugitive slaves escaping to Canada and the North with the help of determined abolitionists and even former escaped slaves like Harriet Tubman. The secrecy involved in the Underground Railroad made it one of the most mysterious aspects of the mid-19th century in America
... En savoir plus
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America’s First Korean War: The History and Legacy of the United States Expedition to Korea in 1871

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Steve Knupp ...

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1 heures 20 min

hips engaged in trade in Asia were at risk from pirates, and shipwrecked sailors were at the mercy of locals. Additionally, American whaling ships came to dominate the whaling trade in the Pacific and were also vulnerable to piracy and to incidents when they docked at Pacific ports to refresh supplies. American warships investigated incidents of piracy, including occasional punitive expeditions to ... En savoir plus

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hips engaged in trade in Asia were at risk from pirates, and shipwrecked sailors were at the mercy of locals. Additionally, American whaling ships came to dominate the whaling trade in the Pacific and were also vulnerable to piracy and to incidents when they docked at Pacific ports to refresh supplies. American warships investigated incidents of piracy, including occasional punitive expeditions to
... En savoir plus
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Utah War, The: The History of the Federal Government’s Controversial Conflict with Brigham Young and the Latter-Day Saints

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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2 heure 11 min

Joseph Smith’s death was one of the catalysts for the Mormons’ great migration to Utah, and today that state and the Mormons are virtually synonymous. To this day, Mormons still form a majority of the population, and members of the Church have prominent political and economic roles. Both of Utah’s U.S. Senators, Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, are Mormons, as is Governor Gary Herbert. The story of the ... En savoir plus

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Joseph Smith’s death was one of the catalysts for the Mormons’ great migration to Utah, and today that state and the Mormons are virtually synonymous. To this day, Mormons still form a majority of the population, and members of the Church have prominent political and economic roles. Both of Utah’s U.S. Senators, Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, are Mormons, as is Governor Gary Herbert. The story of the
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German History

Significant Event and People in Germany (5 in 1)

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Kelly Fraser ...

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7 heure 35 min

This book consists of 5 topics related to German history, which are the following:Clausewitz - Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist, remains one of the most influential figures in the study of warfare. Born in 1780 in Prussia, Clausewitz entered the military at a young age, where he quickly distinguished himself as a talented strategist and thinker.Kaiser Wilhelm II - ... En savoir plus

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This book consists of 5 topics related to German history, which are the following:Clausewitz - Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist, remains one of the most influential figures in the study of warfare. Born in 1780 in Prussia, Clausewitz entered the military at a young age, where he quickly distinguished himself as a talented strategist and thinker.Kaiser Wilhelm II -
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Whig Party, The: The History and Legacy of the Influential Political Party in 19th Century America

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Gregory T. Luzitano ...

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1 heures 25 min

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 staved off the slavery crisis for the time being, but by setting a line that excluded slave states above the parallel, it would also become incredibly contentious. It was against that backdrop and the election of Andrew Jackson that the Whigs emerged as opponents to the Jacksonian Democrats during a period of American history known as the Second Party System (1828 ... En savoir plus

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The Missouri Compromise of 1820 staved off the slavery crisis for the time being, but by setting a line that excluded slave states above the parallel, it would also become incredibly contentious. It was against that backdrop and the election of Andrew Jackson that the Whigs emerged as opponents to the Jacksonian Democrats during a period of American history known as the Second Party System (1828
... En savoir plus
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Western Europe

The Fascinating History of Germany and the Netherlands

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Chris Newman, Doug Greene ...

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8 heure 13 min

This bundle of books is a perfect combination of historical records of the western parts of Europe, the Germanic nations of the Netherlands, Germany, and also some about Belgium.In this book, you will learn about the Batavian Republic, William of Orange, the Eighty Years' War, the Unification of Germany, the Weimar Republic, Otto von Bismarck, the Dutch East-Indian Trading Company, and their ... En savoir plus

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This bundle of books is a perfect combination of historical records of the western parts of Europe, the Germanic nations of the Netherlands, Germany, and also some about Belgium.In this book, you will learn about the Batavian Republic, William of Orange, the Eighty Years' War, the Unification of Germany, the Weimar Republic, Otto von Bismarck, the Dutch East-Indian Trading Company, and their
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Dukhiye Maan-Put

Duleep Singh Da Janam

par Giani Sohan Singh Seetal ...

Lu par Harpreet kaur ...

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5 heure 59 min

Dukhiye Maan-Put by Giani Sohan Singh SeetalIn this book, Giani Sohan Singh Seetal tells the story of the deep pain and suffering faced by Maharani Jind Kaur and her son, Maharaja Duleep Singh. It talks about their struggles after the British took control of Punjab, including the emotional distress of being separated from each other. The book shows how they endured great hardships, especially ... En savoir plus

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Dukhiye Maan-Put by Giani Sohan Singh SeetalIn this book, Giani Sohan Singh Seetal tells the story of the deep pain and suffering faced by Maharani Jind Kaur and her son, Maharaja Duleep Singh. It talks about their struggles after the British took control of Punjab, including the emotional distress of being separated from each other. The book shows how they endured great hardships, especially
... En savoir plus
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Napoleon Bonaparte

English Edition

par Santiago Machain ...

Lu par Santiago Machain ...

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4 heure 58 min

This book traces the life of Napoleon Bonaparte from his peripheral origins to his final downfall, following not only the great military and political events but also the man behind the myth. Throughout this work, it shows how a young officer without lineage became emperor, how he reformed France and transformed Europe, and how his decisions – brilliant and fatal – built a power as modern as it ... En savoir plus

$25.19 CAD

This book traces the life of Napoleon Bonaparte from his peripheral origins to his final downfall, following not only the great military and political events but also the man behind the myth. Throughout this work, it shows how a young officer without lineage became emperor, how he reformed France and transformed Europe, and how his decisions – brilliant and fatal – built a power as modern as it
... En savoir plus
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The Invention of Murder

How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime

par Judith Flanders ...

Lu par Judith Flanders ...

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18 heure 11 min

A deeply engaging and completely original book about nineteenth-century Britain’s fascination with good quality murder.Murder in nineteenth-century Britain was ubiquitous – not necessarily in quantity but in quality. This was the era of penny-bloods, early crime fiction and melodramas for the masses. This was a time when murder and entertainment were firmly entwined.In this meticulously researched ... En savoir plus

$43.19 CAD

A deeply engaging and completely original book about nineteenth-century Britain’s fascination with good quality murder.Murder in nineteenth-century Britain was ubiquitous – not necessarily in quantity but in quality. This was the era of penny-bloods, early crime fiction and melodramas for the masses. This was a time when murder and entertainment were firmly entwined.In this meticulously researched
... En savoir plus
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House of Abraham

Lincoln and the Todds, a Family Divided by War

par Stephen Berry ...

Lu par Michael Prichard ...

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10 heure 3 min

For all the talk of the Civil War "pitting brother against brother," until now there has never been a single book that traces the story of one family ravaged by that conflict. And no family could better illustrate the personal toll the war took than Lincoln's own. Mary Todd Lincoln was one of fourteen siblings who were split between the Confederacy and the Union. Three of her brothers fought, and ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

For all the talk of the Civil War "pitting brother against brother," until now there has never been a single book that traces the story of one family ravaged by that conflict. And no family could better illustrate the personal toll the war took than Lincoln's own. Mary Todd Lincoln was one of fourteen siblings who were split between the Confederacy and the Union. Three of her brothers fought, and
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The Age of Capital

1848-1875

par Eric Hobsbawm ...

Lu par Hugh Kermode ...

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13 heure 52 min

In this book, Eric Hobsbawm chronicles the events and trends that led to the triumph of private enterprise and its exponents in the years between 1848 and 1875. Along with Hobsbawm's other volumes, this book constitutes an intellectual key to the origins of the world in which we now live.Although it pulses with great events—failed revolutions, catastrophic wars, and a global depression—The Age of ... En savoir plus

$30.79 CAD

In this book, Eric Hobsbawm chronicles the events and trends that led to the triumph of private enterprise and its exponents in the years between 1848 and 1875. Along with Hobsbawm's other volumes, this book constitutes an intellectual key to the origins of the world in which we now live.Although it pulses with great events—failed revolutions, catastrophic wars, and a global depression—The Age of
... En savoir plus
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Colonialism

A Global History

par Lorenzo Veracini ...

Lu par Stewart Crank ...

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8 heure 54 min

Colonialism: A Global History interprets colonialism as an unequal relationship characterized by displacement and domination and reveals the ways in which this relationship has been constitutive of global modernity.The volume focuses on colonialism's dynamism, adaptability, and resilience. It appraises a number of successive global colonial 'waves', each constituting a specific form of colonial ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

Colonialism: A Global History interprets colonialism as an unequal relationship characterized by displacement and domination and reveals the ways in which this relationship has been constitutive of global modernity.The volume focuses on colonialism's dynamism, adaptability, and resilience. It appraises a number of successive global colonial 'waves', each constituting a specific form of colonial
... En savoir plus
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How Asia Found Herself

A Story of Intercultural Understanding

par Nile Green ...

Lu par Rick Adamson ...

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17 heure 37 min

A pioneering history of cross-cultural knowledge that exposes enduring fractures in unity across the world's largest continentThe nineteenth century saw European empires build vast transport networks to maximize their profits from trade, and it saw Christian missionaries spread printing across Asia to bring Bibles to the colonized. The unintended consequence was an Asian communications revolution: ... En savoir plus

$30.79 CAD

A pioneering history of cross-cultural knowledge that exposes enduring fractures in unity across the world's largest continentThe nineteenth century saw European empires build vast transport networks to maximize their profits from trade, and it saw Christian missionaries spread printing across Asia to bring Bibles to the colonized. The unintended consequence was an Asian communications revolution:
... En savoir plus

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