Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789290546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century European Union.
The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789290546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century European Union.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789290546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century European Union.
The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks
Author: Emma Marriott
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179296
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Here's your chance to introduce yourself to the full spectrum of world history.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179296
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Here's your chance to introduce yourself to the full spectrum of world history.
The History of Science in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Nicola Chalton
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789291771
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Discover the fascinating history of science in simple, bite-sized chunks: from key scientific discoveries to the remarkable minds in each scientific field.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789291771
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Discover the fascinating history of science in simple, bite-sized chunks: from key scientific discoveries to the remarkable minds in each scientific field.
The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Colin Stuart
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782438661
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The whole cosmos in your hands, The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks is your one-stop guide to everything you ever wanted to know about space and our place in it.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782438661
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The whole cosmos in your hands, The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks is your one-stop guide to everything you ever wanted to know about space and our place in it.
One Bloody Thing After Another
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179180
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Moving chronologically, this horrifying guide explores the world's bloodiest battles and most murderous queens, as well as delving into some of the more unusual aspects of history.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179180
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Moving chronologically, this horrifying guide explores the world's bloodiest battles and most murderous queens, as well as delving into some of the more unusual aspects of history.
The History of Europe in Bite-Sized Chunks
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781789294163
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century, The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks details the events, personalities, ideas and disasters that have shaped the European continent. The book is broken down into six easily digestible chapters: Classical Antiquity (2600 BCE to 600 CE); Medieval (600-1500); Reform and Enlightenment (1500-1780); Age of Revolutions (1780-1914); the Wars (1914-45); and the Making of Contemporary Europe (1945 to present). It begins with the first ancient culture to emerge in Europe: the Minoans. It then proceeds chronologically to the present day, taking in not just significant historical events but also overarching social, technological and cultural trends and their impact. Throughout the book there are mini-biographies of notable individuals (such as Julius Caesar, Catherine the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte) who have been most significant in European history. It is also packed with amazing facts, details and maps that will give the reader a vivid understanding of Europe's past.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781789294163
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century, The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks details the events, personalities, ideas and disasters that have shaped the European continent. The book is broken down into six easily digestible chapters: Classical Antiquity (2600 BCE to 600 CE); Medieval (600-1500); Reform and Enlightenment (1500-1780); Age of Revolutions (1780-1914); the Wars (1914-45); and the Making of Contemporary Europe (1945 to present). It begins with the first ancient culture to emerge in Europe: the Minoans. It then proceeds chronologically to the present day, taking in not just significant historical events but also overarching social, technological and cultural trends and their impact. Throughout the book there are mini-biographies of notable individuals (such as Julius Caesar, Catherine the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte) who have been most significant in European history. It is also packed with amazing facts, details and maps that will give the reader a vivid understanding of Europe's past.
A Short History of Europe
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541788532
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
A sweeping, illustrated history of Europe--a continent whose imperial ambitions, internal clashes, and existential threats are as vital today as they were during the conquests of Alexander the Great In just a few hundred years, a modest peninsula off the northwest corner of Asia has seen the rise and fall of several empires; served as the crucible for scientific dynamism, cultural innovation, and economic revolution; and witnessed cataclysms and bloodshed that have almost destroyed it several times over. This is Europe: a continent whose identity emerged not so much by virtue of geographic or ethnic continuity, but by a long and storied struggle for power. Studded with infamous figures--from Caesar to Charlemagne and Machiavelli to Marx--Simon Jenkins's history of Europe travels briskly from the Roman Empire, the Dark Ages, and the Reformation through the French Revolution, the World Wars, and the fall of the USSR. What emerges in this thrilling and expansive telling is a continent as defined by its continually clashing cultural identities and violent crises as it is by its tireless drive for a society based on the consent of the governed -- which holds true right up to the present day.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541788532
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
A sweeping, illustrated history of Europe--a continent whose imperial ambitions, internal clashes, and existential threats are as vital today as they were during the conquests of Alexander the Great In just a few hundred years, a modest peninsula off the northwest corner of Asia has seen the rise and fall of several empires; served as the crucible for scientific dynamism, cultural innovation, and economic revolution; and witnessed cataclysms and bloodshed that have almost destroyed it several times over. This is Europe: a continent whose identity emerged not so much by virtue of geographic or ethnic continuity, but by a long and storied struggle for power. Studded with infamous figures--from Caesar to Charlemagne and Machiavelli to Marx--Simon Jenkins's history of Europe travels briskly from the Roman Empire, the Dark Ages, and the Reformation through the French Revolution, the World Wars, and the fall of the USSR. What emerges in this thrilling and expansive telling is a continent as defined by its continually clashing cultural identities and violent crises as it is by its tireless drive for a society based on the consent of the governed -- which holds true right up to the present day.
Empires at War
Author: Francis Pike
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0857719408
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 891
Book Description
As the major geopolitical power bloc, Asia - with 4 billion people, two-thirds of the world's population, a huge land-mass and the fastest-growing economies - has shifted the global political balance. "Empires at War" gives a dramatic narrative account of how 'Modern Asia' came into being. Ranging over the whole of Asia, from Japan to Pakistan, the modern history of this important region is placed in the context of the struggle between America and the Soviet Union. Francis Pike shows that America's domination of post-war Asia was a continuation of a 100-year competition for power in the region. He also argues cogently that, contrary to the largely 'Western-centric' viewpoint, Asian nations were not simply the passive and biddable entities of the superpowers, but had a political development which was both separate and unique, with a dynamic that was largely independent of the superpower conflict. And, in conclusion, the book traces the unwinding of American influence and the end of its Empire - a crucial development in international history which is already having repercussions throughout the world.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0857719408
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 891
Book Description
As the major geopolitical power bloc, Asia - with 4 billion people, two-thirds of the world's population, a huge land-mass and the fastest-growing economies - has shifted the global political balance. "Empires at War" gives a dramatic narrative account of how 'Modern Asia' came into being. Ranging over the whole of Asia, from Japan to Pakistan, the modern history of this important region is placed in the context of the struggle between America and the Soviet Union. Francis Pike shows that America's domination of post-war Asia was a continuation of a 100-year competition for power in the region. He also argues cogently that, contrary to the largely 'Western-centric' viewpoint, Asian nations were not simply the passive and biddable entities of the superpowers, but had a political development which was both separate and unique, with a dynamic that was largely independent of the superpower conflict. And, in conclusion, the book traces the unwinding of American influence and the end of its Empire - a crucial development in international history which is already having repercussions throughout the world.
We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782430911
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The examples in this book show how words can be used to inspire, to comfort, to move, or to enthuse even the most seemingly hard-bitten of listeners.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782430911
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The examples in this book show how words can be used to inspire, to comfort, to move, or to enthuse even the most seemingly hard-bitten of listeners.
The Most Dangerous Woman in Europe
Author: Terence Jenkins
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1785893181
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This is the sixth of Terence Jenkins' successful series of idiosyncratic books about London and its inhabitants. The retired teacher, journalist and ex-London guide, gives another entertaining and informative collection of bite-sized chunks, which are perfect for a leisurely stroll around the capital. You may discover a London you never knew and meet people who will widen your horizons. Who was the Queen whose funeral was attended by thousands? What was one of the greatest of American crime-writers doing in SE 19? And who was one of Hitler's greatest fears? Read. Explore. Enjoy.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1785893181
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This is the sixth of Terence Jenkins' successful series of idiosyncratic books about London and its inhabitants. The retired teacher, journalist and ex-London guide, gives another entertaining and informative collection of bite-sized chunks, which are perfect for a leisurely stroll around the capital. You may discover a London you never knew and meet people who will widen your horizons. Who was the Queen whose funeral was attended by thousands? What was one of the greatest of American crime-writers doing in SE 19? And who was one of Hitler's greatest fears? Read. Explore. Enjoy.