History - Civilization

This Companion whose contributions come from an outstanding array of experts deals exclusively with the military campaigns of Philip II and his son Alexander the Great and the forces that fought in them. In addition to discussions of the strategy and tactics of the...

Author: Billy WellmanISBN-13: 9798887654720Publisher: Billy WellmanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/30/2024Pages: 130Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

From a leading authority on population genetics, a deep dive into ancestry and origins in the Middle East that interrogates culture, identity, migration, and ethnicity to reframe what it means to be indigenous to any land. In recent years, as companies like 23andMe and...

Dogs became companions.Wheat fed booming populations.Cattle gave us meat and milk.Corn fueled the growth of empires.Potatoes brought feast and famine.Chickens inspired new branches of science.Rice promised a golden future.Horses gave us strength and speed.Apples allowed harvestable sweetness.Humans tamed them all--while also steering our own...

Written by Sigmund Freud, Civilization and Its Discontents was first published in German in 1929. Originally published as 'Das Unbehagen in der Kultur, this brilliant work seeks to answer several questions fundamental to human society and its organization. In this book, Freud questions man's...

Discover the surprising side of American history-stories of mistakes that helped shape our country and teach us important lessons.This book takes you through some of the biggest blunders in American history, from the early days of our nation to more recent challenges. These aren't...

The 15,000-year story of how grass seduced humanity into being its unwitting labor force--and the science behind it. Domesticated crops were not human creations, and agriculture was not simply invented. As Robert N. Spengler shows, domestication was the result of an evolutionary process in...

Unlock the Chronicles of East Asia: Over 1,000 Captivating Facts on Chinese and Japanese HistoryTwo manuscripts in one book: Chinese History: 500 Interesting Facts About ChinaJapanese History: 500 Interesting Facts About JapanDive deep into the ancient and modern intricacies of China and Japan with...

How rhetorical training influenced deeds as well as words in the Roman Empire The assassins of Julius Caesar cried out that they had killed a tyrant, and days later their colleagues in the Senate proposed rewards for this act of tyrannicide. The killers and...

An epic analysis of ancient origins and beliefs, this first volume of Ancient Egypt elaborates how the first humans, who emerged in Africa, created thought. In the second volume Massey examines the Precession of the Equinoxes and the old Kamite sources of Christianity.Author: Gerald...

The Fear and the Freedom is Keith Lowe's follow-up to Savage Continent. While that book painted a picture of Europe in all its horror as World War II was ending, The Fear and the Freedom looks at all that has happened since, focusing on...

"[This is] a subject of such relevance and importance that one wonders why nobody else dealt with it in book form before."--Dr. Wilfried HofmannMuslim civilization has experienced a decline during the last five centuries after previously having undergone a long period of prosperity and...

From Himalayan legends to modern democracy: Explore the amazing story of Nepal!Nepal may be a small country, but it has a very rich and exciting history. This book takes you on a journey from the early days of Nepal's first settlers to modern times,...

The Assyrians: Builders of the First Great EmpireAre you ready to discover the story of one of the world's most powerful empires? The Assyrians built a mighty civilization over five thousand years ago that ruled the Middle East. Learn how they rose to power...

Discover the Exciting World of Ancient Greece-Perfect for Teens!Did you know the Olympic Games, modern medicine, and democracy all started in ancient Greece? This book, designed for teens, takes you on an exciting journey through Greece's history, from its early days to its most...

Imagine kicking back with a cup of coffee and flipping through time itself-well, almost. "Civilization: An Introduction to Human History - From Stone Age to Iron Age" is your shortcut to the past in a fun, no-fuss way to explore the world's earliest civilizations.Packed...

A vast and unprecedented survey of societal collapse--stretching from the Bronze Age to the age of silicon--that digs through the roots of past crises to understand what causes societies to fall apart, what are the impacts, and what it means for our uncertain future...

MK-ULTRA is one of the most controversial and secretive projects in the history of the United States. The project, which was conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from the 1950s to the early 1970s,Author: Carter A. SullivanISBN-13: 9798336908053Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2024Pages: 86Format:...

The Classic History of Rome's Fall From Glory inan Unparalleled Abridgment and Reintroduction Few historical works encompass the pathos, drama, and meticulous detail of Edward Gibbon's extraordinary record of Rome's demise, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, which the...

Even if you do not share the same surname as me, or even if your ancestors did not come from Ireland as mine did, you can still learn a lot from this book about searching for your own relatives. This book details the step-by-step...

Discover the surprising side of American history-stories of mistakes that helped shape our country and teach us important lessons.This book takes you through some of the biggest blunders in American history, from the early days of our nation to more recent challenges. These aren't...

A century ago, between the uneasy aftermath of the First World War and the chaos of the Russian Revolution, an elite group of Russian intellectuals announced the discovery of a new continent they called "Eurasia", a sprawling landmass wedged between Europe and Asia fated...

Dive into the rich tapestry of the British Isle's past with G.K. Chesterton's A Short History of England. From ancient civilizations to modern monarchy, Chesterton offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the evolution of his native land, illuminating key events, personalities and cultural...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The history of science, especially that of Mathematics, has functioned objectively, that is, regardless of the intentions of historians, in a way that indirectly affects existing patterns, as well as the direction of general developments. It is therefore the dominant narrative about the past...

The Olmec were the first major civilization in Mexico. They lived in the tropical lowlands on the Gulf of Mexico in the present-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco.This book comprehensively covers the history, culture, and lingering mysteries behind the Toltec, profiling their origins...

Author: Ronald L. Jr. MurphyISBN-13: 9798652966676Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/15/2020Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

The Story of Sodom and Gomorrah is known throughout the whole world today were the emphasis are stress more on Sodom. This book will expound on the history of the activities in Gomorrah given the reading a clear understanding on perversion, injustice, and the...

Much of our perception of Babylon in the West is filtered through the poignant echoes of loss and longing that resonate in the Hebrew Bible. The lamenting exiles of Judah craved a return to their lost homeland after the sack of Jerusalem in 587...

This book provides the first comprehensive evaluation of Britain's food laws from the 1860s to 1930s and the first analysis of the Victorian anti-adulteration legislation for 25 years.Author: Michael French, Jim PhillipsISBN-10: 0719081289ISBN-13: 9780719081286Publisher: Manchester University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2009Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.21h x...

The author reviews history from Sumerian days to the present time to show that throughout its course, East and West have alternately been dominant, the periodic decline of one civilization creating a cultural vacuum that was filled by the adjacent rising culture.Author: James ColemanISBN-10:...

Conventional narratives of empires and globalization focus on oceans and coasts, supposing that global connections are seaborne and that historical change proceeds inward from port cities into continental expanses. This book offers a new perspective, examining key inland areas around the world to show...

Author: Billy WellmanISBN-13: 9798887654591Publisher: Billy WellmanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/12/2024Pages: 106Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Author: Victor TorvichISBN-13: 9798218313340Publisher: Yury TomashevichLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2024Pages: 474Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d

For as long as humanity has ventured on the seas, naval warfare has been an integral part of their activities and the focal point for many histories and ideas of heritage. This book presents a rarely explored aspect: the long-term impact of those battles...

This groundbreaking volume explores Plutarch's unique survival in the argument that animals are rational and sentient, and that we, as humans, must take notice of their interests. Exploring Plutarch's three animal-related treatises, as well as passages from his ethical treatises, Stephen Newmyer examines arguments...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This volume contains a selection of articles based on papers presented at an international workshop held at Frankfurt am Main, Germany from the 27th to the 28th of October, 2012. The workshop was organized by members of the Research Training Group 1576.Author: Federico BuccellatiISBN-10:...

Follow in the footsteps of Canadian historical icons and discover their inspiring stories that changed the world!Fascinating photographs and excerpts from their work are included. Inside, you will find a biography section for each figure, the challenges they faced, and stories of how they...

Buenos Aires and Cairo, London and Tokyo are known for being the epicenters of their nations, but what about Enugu, Jolo, Quetzaltenango, or Xinjing? Why did these once vibrant cultural, economic, and political centers fade from prominence? What does their experience tell us about...

From one of today's most innovative ancient historians, a provocative new vision of why ancient history matters--and why it needs to be told in a radically different, global way It's easy to think that ancient history is, well, ancient history--obsolete, irrelevant, unjustifiably focused on...

Explore the rich tapestry of Egypt's ancient civilization in Egyptian Myth and Legend by Donald Mackenzie. Delving deep into the religion, history, and culture of Egypt, this book provides a comprehensive overview of a civilization that spans millennia. Mackenzie takes readers on a journey...

Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi's sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent's extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective."Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30 countries, it brings the...

Human History: 1000 Interesting Facts About Humans from Ancient Times to the PresentImmerse yourself in an extensive exploration of human history, covering the vast timeline from 200,000 BCE to the present day. Discover the remarkable migrations, inventions, civilizations, and wars that have forever altered...

Landscapes of Movement and Predation is a global study of times and places where people were subject to brutality, displacement, and loss of life, liberty, livelihood, and possessions. Extensive landscapes of predation emerged in the colonial era when Europeans expanded across much of the...

Discover the mysteries of Inca history with 500 fascinating facts!Come along with us as we explore Inca history, from the rise of the Inca civilization in the 1200s to its decline in the 1500s.Discover the inner workings of their political and social structures, their...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The prime concern of this volume is the scale and type of contact between the societies of these two areas and the people of the Uruk culture which lay to the south. Indications of this contact are found in the material record: analogous building...

In Family and Civilization, the distinguished Harvard sociologist Carle Zimmerman demonstrates the close and causal connections between the rise and fall of different types of families and the rise and fall of civilizations, particularly ancient Greece and Rome, medieval and modern Europe, and the...