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Drawing on 28 original essays, A Companion to the Early Middle Ages takes an inclusive approach to the history of Britain and Ireland from c.500 to c.1100 to overcome artificial distinctions of moder …

Covering the lively, even raucous, history of Louisiana from before First Contact through the Elections of 2012, this sixth edition of the classic Louisiana history survey provides an engaging and co …

Fiorello La Guardia was an ambitious man who wanted great success for himself–but he also wanted to advocate on behalf of the poor and forgotten. Through hard work and perseverance he managed to ach …

Examines Shanghai both as a real city and an imaginary locale, from diverse cultural and disciplinary perspectives. Revealing/Reveiling Shanghai provides international and interdisciplinary perspecti …

An authoritative and extensive resource for British and Irish history Quickly access basic information on the history of the British Isles from this reliable resource. A Dictionary of British and Iri …

What are the origins of slavery and race-based prejudice in the mainland American colonies? How did the Atlantic slave trade operate to supply African labor to colonial America? How did African-Ameri …

From the long-stemmed pipe to snuff, the water pipe, hand-rolled cigarettes, and finally, manufactured cigarettes, the history of tobacco in China is the fascinating story of a commodity that became …

This book gives you an overview of the Kazakh nation – its traditions and customs. It will help you understand the Kazakh people. It is good for those, who are interested in travelling and learning a …

It is widely known that such Western institutions as the museum, the university, and the penitentiary shaped Japan’s emergence as a modern nation-state. Less commonly recognized is the role played by …

Over 60 Japanese Swords in gallery format covering 1000 years of technological development. The Yume Collection is a reference and educational guide into the world of Japanese swords. It takes years, …