Hugh Kennedy 
Armies of the Caliphs [PDF ebook] 

"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy …

During the past two decades, the surge of religious fundamentalism in the United States and in the Muslim world has resulted in many studies of the status of women and other family issues. This volum …

An intelligent and thought-provoking narrative of Manchester United exploring its cultural history within the broader cultural framework of globalization, working class traditions, mythology and the …

Like most societies Vietnam has seen marked changes in family structures and dynamics this century. For Vietnam however these changes have been especially radical. After decades of French acculturati …

By studying the development of Italy’s penal system, Pires Marques provides valuable insights into the wider political culture of European society. Focusing on the rise of fascism in Spain and Portug …

In response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on the second of August 1990, a small group of air power advocates in the Pentagon proposed a strategic air campaign – 'Operation Desert Storm’ designed to …

First Published in 2005. This book has been written as an outline history of the development of Japanese business. A good deal of literature exists on some aspects, and some periods, but this is the …

Provides an international history of urban development, from its origins to the industrial revolution. This well established book maintains the high standard of information found in the previous two …

A popular concise guide – one of the clearest available on the Russian Revolution. …

In this volume, Helmut Kohl”s leadership and legacy are assessed, and contributors analyse the chancellor”s goals and governing style, including his part in promoting European integration; and his …