The Ever-Changing Past: Why All History Is Revisionist History, Hardcover - James M. Banner

An experienced, multi-faceted historian shows how revisionist history is at the heart of creating historical knowledge "A rallying cry in favor of ...

Reducere. Based on the author's more than 50 years of experience as a professional historian in academic and other capacities, Being a Historian is addressed...

A philosophical and spiritual defense of the premodern world, of the tragic view, of physical courage, and of masculinity and self-sacrifice in an ...

DescriptionThe name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are oth...

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Drawing on cutting-edge research this book demonstrates the brain's ability to change, rewire and heal, from the internationally bestselling author

DescriptionBefore Darwin . . . before Lewis and Clark . . . there was Alexander von Humboldt. Explorer. Naturalist. All-around genius. Lost hero of...

Reducere. Although scholars have for centuries primarily been interested in using the study of ancient Israel to explain, illuminate, and clarify the biblica...

DescriptionSince the Second World War, Arab armed forces have consistently punched below their weight. They have lost many wars that by all rights ...

DescriptionAcross the globe, history has gone public. With the rise of the internet, family historians are now delving into archives continents apa...

A pictorial history of Mansfield then and now

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An new and exciting digital film project from one of the world's best-loved filmmakers. Having now reached 80, Roeg has decided to pass on to the n...

Publisher: Rutgers University PressAuthor(s): Eike ExnerIllustration(s): 10 colour, 50 black & white imagesNumber of pages: 270Publication date: 20...

A book of 100 original puzzles based on the popular board game. The Catan Puzzle Book provides a narrative adventure allowing you to discover the m...

Reducere. This book outlines the thrilling story of the onward march of the Church of Christ from the earliest times to the end of the nineteenth century. It...

Reducere. DescriptionIn the eighteenth century, naturalist and artist William Bartram traveled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and spent time documenting both pl...

At the heart of relativity theory, quantum mechanics, string theory, and much of modern cosmology lies one concept: symmetry. In Why Beauty Is Trut...

Reducere. Our two Alabama counties, Colbert & Lauderdale, are blessed with a rich history, some of which is preserved in historical markers placed throughout...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

History of prominent black people in the UK and elsewherePublisher: i2i PublishingAuthor(s): Sally Penni MBEIllustration(s): Numerous illustrations...

Reducere. Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the worst fires in American hist...

Reducere. James Morris Webb (born 1874) was a Christian preacher from USA who was active ca 1910-1930, related to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, whi...

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Marnie (Australian National University, Australia) Hughes-WarringtonIllustration(s): 2 Line drawings, bla...

Reducere. In this bold and uncompromising book, George G. M. James argues that the "Greek philosophy" in which nearly all of Western culture has its roots ac...

DescriptionIn this classic text, James Elkins communicates the experience of painting beyond the traditional vocabulary of art history. Alchemy pro...

Reducere. The past, a host of lies, and a pair of earrings may not be the only barriers between Adelaide Anson and the truth about her parents' deaths.Adelai...

When did the British Government become the world's largest drugs pusher? What tree is frequently used to treat cancer? Which everyday condiment is ...

All Things History includes hundreds of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions that provide an opportunity for re...

Blues history is steeped in Chicago's sidewalks; it floats out of its restaurants, airport lounges and department stores. It is a fundamental part ...

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