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Southeast Asian Affairs 2022"Southeast Asian Affairs, first published in 1974, continues today to be required reading for not only scholars but the general public interested in in-depth analysis of critical cultural, economic and political issues in Southeast Asia. In this annual review of the region, renowned academics...
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Without Equal: The Clocks of Abner Jones of Bloomfield, New YorkThe huge, flamboyant, unique clocks made by Abner Jones at Bloomfield, NY, in the period 1818-41 have emerged over time as most intriguing to the upstate New York clock cognoscenti. Beyond the clocks, however, Jones the man and maker has remained an enigma. Where...
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The Secret Founding of America [16 Pt Large Print Edition]The widely accepted story of the founding of America is that The Mayflower delivered the first settlers from Plymouth to the New World in 1620. Yet thirteen years earlier, in 1607, the Jamestown settlers became the first English - speaking outpost to survive. And...
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All the Queen's Jewels, 1445-1548: Power, Majesty and DisplayFrom Margaret of Anjou to Katherine Parr, All the Queen's Jewels examines the jewellery collections of the ten queen consorts of England between 1445-1548 and investigates the collections of jewels a queen had access to, as well as the varying contexts in which queens...
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Evan The Strangler Lewis: The Most Feared Wrestler of the 19th CenturyPowerfully built, skilled at submissions and vicious, Evan "The Strangler" Lewis earned his reputation as the most feared professional wrestler of the 19th Century. Even a squad of Buffalo Police Officers could not stop Lewis' vicious attacks. This book takes a detailed look at...
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Who Saved the Parthenon?: A New History of the Acropolis Before, During and After the Greek RevolutionIn this magisterial book, William St Clair unfolds the history of the Parthenon throughout the modern era to the present day, with special emphasis on the period before, during, and after the Greek War of Independence of 1821-33. Focusing particularly on the question of...
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The Wonder of JazzThe Wonder of Jazz not only shares the history, influences, and impact of jazz music but explores its true origins, development and impact on out culturak, historical, art, fashion, societal and political outlooks. Jazz has influenced us in ways we may not realise -...
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Redwood National Park Activity Book: Puzzles, Mazes, Games, and More About Redwood National ParkLearn about Redwood National Park and have fun at the same time! Activity book for kids ages 8 to 11.Encourage young nature lovers to learn about Redwood National Park. This book is filled with fun and educational activities like mazes, mad libs, word games,...
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The Art of Teaching Physics with Ancient Chinese Science and TechnologyDedication.- Preface.- Cover.- Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- Magnetism ( Cíxué).- Spherical Mirrors Qiúmiànjìng.- Metals J?nsh?.- Experimental Section.- Compass Zh?nánzh?n.- Copper Mining Tóngkuàng K?ic?i.- Author Biography.Author: Matt MaronePublisher: SpringerPublished: 08/31/2020Pages: 184Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.39dISBN: 9783031009600This title is not returnable
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Gendering Roman ImperialismRoman imperialism has historically been viewed as displays of masculine power and agency. This volume explores the intersection of imperialism and gender to deepen our understanding of systems of power to provide a gendered history of Roman imperialism.Author: Hannah CornwellPublisher: BrillPublished: 10/27/2022Pages: 284Binding Type:...
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Battle Of The Alps 1940: Italian Invasion Of FranceThe favourite weapon of Benito Mussolini was a bluff calculated for the intimidation of adversaries to force them to yield according to his will. This game of appearances the Italian dictator also practised in the military field. In order not to remain groundless, in...
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Pakistan, Regional Security and Conflict Resolution: The Pashtun 'Tribal' AreasThis book explains how colonial legacies and the postcolonial state of Pakistan negatively influenced the socio-political and cultural dynamics and the security situation in Pakistan's Pashtun 'tribal' areas, formerly known as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It offers a local perspective on peace...
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The Creation of Scientific PsychologyWith an emphasis on developments taking place in Germany during the nineteenth century, this book provides in-depth examinations of the key contributions made by the pioneers of scientific psychology. Their works brought measurement and mathematics into the study of the mind. Through unique analysis...
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Perspectives on Environmental History in East Asia: Changes in the Land, Water and AirThis edited volume engages with some of the most dynamic themes in current research on East Asian environmental history, including agricultural science, war and the environment, imperial forestry, oceanic history, and the history of energy. Chapters in this book supply an overview of environmental...
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Tales of the Crusaders - Remembering the Crusades in Britain: Engaging the Crusades, Volume SixEngaging the Crusades is a series of volumes which offer windows into a newly emerging field of historical study: the memory and legacy of the crusades. Together these volumes examine the reasons behind the enduring resonance of the crusades and present the memory of...
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Silent Coup of the Guardians: The Influence of U.S. Military Elites on National SecurityGrowing political radicalization and polarization in American government has created a scarcity of civilian leadership, knowledge, expertise, and power. Political rivals and adversaries, too busy combating each other, have abandoned the helm of the ship of state, setting reason, compromise, intellectual curiosity, and effective...
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Zola's PaintersAs the author of the twenty-volume Rougon-Macquart series, Émile Zola enjoys a reputation as one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century: but his essays on painting, and in particular his early championing of Manet, mark him out also as one of the...
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Behind the Spanish BarricadesFirst published in 1936, Behind the Spanish Barricades chronicles the early months of the Spanish Civil War through the eyes of John Langdon-Davies, a seasoned journalist who was already well acquainted with Spanish and Catalan cultures. Having crossed the border on a second-hand motorbike,...
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One Hell of a Ride II: From the French Connection to Operation Southern ComfortThis is the Life Story of Pierre Charette, who became a key figure in the War on Drugs in the United States and Europe. His adventures span a heart-pounding, 33 years as a police officer, Undercover Detective, Federal DEA Agent. It includes some of...
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Natur Und Kunst Bei Claudian: Poetische >Concordia DiscorsMillennium transcends boundaries - between epochs and regions, and between disciplines. Like the Millennium-Jahrbuch, the journal Millennium-Studien pursues an international, interdisciplinary approach that cuts across historical eras. Composed of scholars from various disciplines, the editorial and advisory boards welcome submissions from a range of...
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