An accessible and graphic account of the development of the world we live in since the 1750s. Useful illustrations, charts, and colour maps are included throughout. Contributors include Geoffrey Barraclough, G.R. Elton and William McNeill.
Esmond Wright Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Esmond Wright was een Engelse historicus gespecialiseerd in de Verenigde Staten. Zijn werk kenmerkte zich door een diepgaand begrip van de Amerikaanse geschiedenis en politiek. Wright stond ook bekend om zijn academische leiderschap en publieke aanwezigheid. Zijn essays en analyses hebben aanzienlijk bijgedragen aan het begrip van de Amerikaanse ontwikkeling.
This fully comprehensive guide to everything the visitor will want to know when coming to Britain consists of an extensive and illustrated introduction, and a detailed A-Z gazetteer. All the main towns and villages of Britain, as well as many places 'off the beaten track' are described in the gazetteer, with full colour photographs and town plans. Of particular interest to the motorist are the suggested tours through the lovely lush countryside of such areas as Shakespeare's Country, the Cheviot Hills or Dartmoor. Special feature articles highlight areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales, as well as features on such well known personalities as Sir Walter Scott, George Washington, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald. This well researched, highly illustrated guide will prove a fascinating read as well as an invaluable aid to anyone interested in finding out more about the famous and not-so-famous places of Britain.
History of the World
Prehistory to the Renaissance - This edition produced exclusively for WHSMITH
- 648bladzijden
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Traces the history of humanity up to the sixteenth century and examines the contributions of Western and Eastern civilizations
The Modern World
A History of Civilizations from Napoleon to the Present Day
- 384bladzijden
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Book by Wright, Esmond, ed.
Expanding World
- 384bladzijden
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A study of world history from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries focuses on the wars of religion, the changing pattern of Europe, Russia of the Romanovs, the struggle for supremacy, exploration and colonization, and the age of revolutions
The Ancient World
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Describes the history and civilization of the ancient world by examining the awakening of man, the world of the Egyptians, the triumph of the Greeks, the dominance of Rome, and ancient Persia, India, and China
The Medieval and Renaissance World
- 384bladzijden
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A profusely illustrated review of history, including the Middle Ages in Europe, the rise of the Maya, Incas, and Aztecs in the Americas, the Mongols, and Ming dynasty in China
Age of Revolution
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Hardcover. Remains of sticker on front board's upper leading corner. Leading corners are slightly worn. No jacket. Gilt tooling to red buckram covers
