Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook, Paperback - Ebrey, Patricia Buckley

Reducere. Chinese Civilization sets the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses. With newly expanded material, personal documents, social...

The Western world's views on China are filled with prejudices and misunderstandings caused by the ignorance of the history and current situation of...

Reducere. Who was Cleopatra? Who is Cleopatra? Viewed as both goddess and monster even in her own lifetime, she has become through the ages saint and sinner,...

An invaluable compendium of sources relating to the Great Exhibition -- .

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The original edition of Pompeii: A Sourcebook was a crucial resource for students of the site. Now updated to include material from Herculaneum, th...

This book collects, for the first time, primary documents associated with the Jack Cade Rebellion that have been translated into Present-Day Englis...

This book, the second of the two volumes that make up Religions of Rome, presents a wide range of documents illustrating religious life in the Roma...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Katherine McDonaldIllustration(s): 49 Halftones, black and white; 9 Tables, black and white; 49 Illustrat...

The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period was the defining moment for modern European history. Using primary texts, this volume explains the u...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Editor: James W. HeisigEditor: Thomas P. KasulisEditor: John C. MaraldoWith Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook, readers of English c...

Engages students in mathematical discovery through fun and approachable problems that reveal deeper mathematical ideas. Each chapter starts with a ...

Reducere. This sourcebook provides the first systematic overview of witchcraft laws and trials in Russia and Ukraine from medieval times to the late nineteen...

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Reducere. Associations in the Greco-Roman World provides students and scholars with a clear and readable resource for greater understanding of the social, cu...

Medieval Political Philosophy: A Sourcebook, edited by Ralph Lerner and Muhsin Mahdi, has been a classroom favorite since its publication in 1963. ...

Conversion to Islam is a phenomenon of immense significance in human history. At the outset of Islamic rule in the seventh century, Muslims constit...

Amid growing interest in food and drink as an academic discipline in recent years, this volume is the first to provide insight into eating and drin...

The new edition of this bestselling book builds on the author's extensive administrative and consulting experience as well as scholarship on facult...

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & CoAuthor(s): Brian K. HarveyIllustration(s): 46Number of pages: 296Publication date: 2016Dimensions: 154 x ...

Reducere. Who founded China? Are Chinese people religious? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The accessible and fun Understanding Chi...

Reducere. The Revised Edition of A Source Book of Ancient Chinese Bronze Inscriptions offers English translations and commentary on over eighty-two important...

A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy is a milestone along the complex and difficult road to significant understanding by Westerners of the Asian peo...

Reducere. DescriptionIn a culture where the supernatural possessed an immediacy now strange to us, magic was of great importance both in the literary and myt...

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Reducere. DescriptionIf you want to discover the captivating history of ancient China, then keep reading... To understand present-day China, its politics, so...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient China, then keep reading...To understand present-day China, its politics, society, and c...

Like fellow Dubliner, Lorna Byrne, the author is a down-to-earth mystic. From as early as she can remember, she took for granted that she could spe...

Reducere. With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations, this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of...

In the late 1960s, thousands of young people all over America left their homes and headed to the West Coast. They drove in vans, hitchhiked, and ro...

Reducere. A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-d...

Features a crystal directory, organised by colour, covers the properties of over 200 stones, as well as their common and historical uses.Publisher:...

Reducere. DescriptionAncient China has a history very rich in culture and traditions. It has gone through leaders and dynasties, and all of these transformed...

Offers a concise introduction to political, cultural, and intellectual history. This eleventh edition retains many popular features, including comp...

Ever since the attacks of 11th September, western leaders have described a world engaged in 'a fight for civilization'. Sweeping in its scope and c...

Reducere. Making sense of our universe...It's an age-old practice that transcends cultures and generations. From our vantage point, the larger than life Maya...

A guide to US intelligence community source material. It includes expert legal commentary with special contributions on the Ethics of National Secu...

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A vibrant new history of twentieth-century Europe - covering everything from war and politics to social, cultural, and economic developments in a p...

Publisher: MIT Press LtdAuthor(s): Francesca BrayIllustration(s): 48 figuresNumber of pages: 356Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 152 x 228 x 21Cov...

Featuring wonderfully expressive text and illustrations, My First Bilingual Book - Gratitude is a perfect way for young children to explore languag...

Featuring wonderfully expressive text and illustrations, My First Bilingual Book - Emotions is a perfect way for young children to explore language...

The diary of one of Lebanon's best-selling authors in the year of the explosion that stunned the world. Majdalani's reportage through the months of...