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The Story of Philosophy: A His...The Story of Philosophy sees philosophy for what it is: a passionate, exhilara... The Story of Philosophy sees philosophy for what it is: a passionate, exhilarating quest for human understanding that cannot be reduced to dry categories or simple definitions.It`s a story with plot twists, a murder, accidental discoveries, disastrous... moreDetails
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The Western Front: A History o...”A tour de force of scholarship, analysis and narration... Lloyd is well on th... ”A tour de force of scholarship, analysis and narration... Lloyd is well on the way to writing a definitive history of the First World War” The Times”This well-researched, well-written and cogently argued new analysis . . . will undoubtedly now take... moreDetails
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Western Armenian Dictionary an...Western Armenian is the language spoken by most of the seven million Diaspora ... Western Armenian is the language spoken by most of the seven million Diaspora Armenians who live outside their historic homeland. Its speakers form the majority of Armenians in the United States and the Middle East. Armenian is written in its own... moreDetails
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France: A Short HistoryArtists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: France`s dramatic history fascinates... Artists, martyrs, kings, revolutionaries: France`s dramatic history fascinates the world and attracts millions each year to visit its chateaux and cathedrals, boulevards and vineyards. Jeremy Black succinctly narrates how France`s past has created its... moreDetails
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London: A Short History (Roman...The structure of the book is chronological, with digressions. From Roman and t... The structure of the book is chronological, with digressions. From Roman and then Norman London, we move on to Chaucer`s London - the city of the Peasants Revolt, Dick Whittington and the great Livery Companies. In Tudor and Stuart London many believed... moreDetails
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India: A Short HistoryIndia has had many histories. To pilgrims from ancient China, India was the bi... India has had many histories. To pilgrims from ancient China, India was the birthplace of the Buddha; to Alexander the Great it was a land of clever naked philosophers and indomitable, elephantine armies. At the height of the Mughal empire, India... moreDetails
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A Short History of China: From...The turbulent and chequered past of the world`s most populous country is one o... The turbulent and chequered past of the world`s most populous country is one of the most fascinating in world history, and relatively little known in the west. From the beginnings of Chinese prehistory right through to internet censorship with the... moreDetails
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Turkey: A Short HistoryFrom the eminent historian Norman Stone, who has lived and worked in the count... From the eminent historian Norman Stone, who has lived and worked in the country since 1997, comes this concise survey of Turkey’s relations with its immediate neighbours and the wider world from the 11th century to the present day. Stone deftly... moreDetails
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Russia: A Short HistoryDistinguished Professor Abraham Ascher offers an impressive blend of engaging ... Distinguished Professor Abraham Ascher offers an impressive blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this perennially popular introduction to Russia.Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, Russia: A Short History... moreDetails
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Short History of Laos - The La...Laos, perhaps the least known country in mainland Southeast Asia, stands at th... Laos, perhaps the least known country in mainland Southeast Asia, stands at the region`s crossroads. This small ”land in between” is surrounded by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Burma - countries that, in pre-modern times, provided Lao kings... moreDetails
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A Really Short History of Near...Bill Bryson’s A Really Short History of Nearly Everything is a fun and fact-fi... Bill Bryson’s A Really Short History of Nearly Everything is a fun and fact-filled illustrated children’s version of his best-selling adult title Short History of Nearly Everything. Bryson’s story-telling makes the ‘How?’ and the ‘Who?’ of scientific... moreDetails
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A Short History of the World A...”This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari`s `Sapiens`. It`s ... ”This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari`s `Sapiens`. It`s every bit as fascinating and is surely destined to be just as successful” Julian NortonFrom the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia,... moreDetails
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Egypt - A Short HistoryThis is a sweeping, colorful, and concise narrative history of Egypt from the ... This is a sweeping, colorful, and concise narrative history of Egypt from the beginning of human settlement in the Nile River valley 5000 years ago to the present day. Accessible, authoritative, and richly illustrated, this is an ideal introduction and... moreDetails
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A Short History of the Vietnam...This is the definitive story of one of the longest and most controversial conf... This is the definitive story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history.Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative history of the Vietnam War examines the key figures and events of the... moreDetails
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Thailand - A Short HistoryThis highly acclaimed book, the standard history of Thailand for almost twenty... This highly acclaimed book, the standard history of Thailand for almost twenty years, has been completely revised, and the author David Wyatt has also added new sections examining the social economic changes that have transformed Thailand since 1980. moreDetails
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Short History Of Europe: A Poc...What is Europe? Firstly, of course, it is a continent made up of countless dis... What is Europe? Firstly, of course, it is a continent made up of countless disparate peoples, races and nations, and governed by different ideas, philosophies, religions and attitudes. Nonetheless, it has a common thread of history running through it,... moreDetails
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A Short History of China and S...China, the world`s most populous nation, has always exerted great influence on... China, the world`s most populous nation, has always exerted great influence on the traditional kingdoms and modern states of Southeast Asia. Today, history and culture continue to shape the modern relationship. In this concise volume, Martin Stuart-Fox... moreDetails
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A Short History Of The Middle ...Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded... Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all had their genesis in the region but with them came not just civilization and religion,... moreDetails
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A Really Short History of Near...Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, th... Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between! Ever wondered how we got from nothing to... moreDetails
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A Short History of SeafaringFor more than 5,000 years, the sea has challenged, rewarded, and punished the ... For more than 5,000 years, the sea has challenged, rewarded, and punished the brave sailors who set forth to explore it.This history of the sea and sailing tells the remarkable story of those individuals–whether they lived to tell the tale themselves... moreDetails
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A Short History of Spaghetti w...THE MYTHS SURROUNDING THE WORLD`S FAVOURITE DISH, DEBUNKEDDid Marco Polo bring... THE MYTHS SURROUNDING THE WORLD`S FAVOURITE DISH, DEBUNKEDDid Marco Polo bring pasta back from China, or is that a myth? How did the Neapolitan ”macharoni” turn into the ubiquitous spaghetti?Is it even an Italian dish? Hundreds of shapes and thousands... moreDetails
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A Short History of AfricaAfrica. The cradle of civilisation. From the dawn of human time in prehistoric... Africa. The cradle of civilisation. From the dawn of human time in prehistoric Africa to the so-called `Arab Spring` of 2011, this is a comprehensive introduction to the sprawling history of this enormous continent. It charts the origins of the human... moreDetails
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Telescope - A Short HistoryAs an instrument of science and navigation the telescope was at the forefront ... As an instrument of science and navigation the telescope was at the forefront of discovery. Even today it is vital to modern understanding of space and the origins of matter. The story of its development is a fascinating narrative of scientific... moreDetails
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A Short History of Europe: Fro...The first short narrative history of the continent, from the author of the bes... The first short narrative history of the continent, from the author of the bestselling `A Short History of England`Europe is an astonishingly successful place. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author Simon Jenkins grippingly tells the story of... moreDetails
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A Short History of Polar Explo...This pocket book tells the memorable stories of the men and women who have ris... This pocket book tells the memorable stories of the men and women who have risked their lives by challenging the Arctic and the Antarctic.With tales of famous explorers such as Scott, and Shackleton, this book also looks at the hold that these regions... moreDetails
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A Short History Of The Anglo-s...In July, 2009 amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert made an incredible disco... In July, 2009 amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert made an incredible discovery. He was searching a field in Staffordshire with his metal detector when he stumbled upon the single greatest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silverwork ever found. His... moreDetails
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A Short History of the WorldFrom hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern tim... From hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times, this book provides a short introduction to the world`s history. Lively text introduces historical concepts such as civilization, empires, revolutions, religion and... moreDetails
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Short History Of The Vietnam W...A Short History of the Vietnam War explains how the United States became invol... A Short History of the Vietnam War explains how the United States became involved in its longest war, a conflict that, from the outset, many claimed it could never win. It details the escalation of American involvement from the provision of military... moreDetails
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A Short History of Tractors in...”A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian” is bestselling author Marina Lewyck... ”A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian” is bestselling author Marina Lewycka`s hilarious and award winning debut novel. `Two years after my mother died, my father fell in love with a glamorous blonde Ukrainian divorcee. He was eighty-four and she... moreDetails
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A Short History of ByzantiumIn 330 AD, the first Christian Emperor, Constantine the Great, moved his capit... In 330 AD, the first Christian Emperor, Constantine the Great, moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople. This concise book, an abridged version of the author`s acclaimed three-volume history, uses character sketches and... moreDetails
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