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  • The History of India

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series Understanding India
    Because of its natural wealth, India has long been a tempting prize for invaders, yet foreign forces such as the Mughal Empire and the British did not destroy India’s vibrant spirit. Rather, external influences often became absorbed into the mix of different peoples, languages, religions, and regional traditions, creating a lasting culture of great depth. This book recounts the history of India ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Explorers in the 20th and 21st Centuries

    From Auguste Piccard to James Cameron

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Adventurers
    Technological advances—including pressurized cabins for hot air balloons, rocketry that powers spacecraft, and deep-sea diving gear—have changed the face of exploration. What hasn’t changed since ancient times, however, is the bravery and inquisitiveness of intrepid individuals at the forefront of modern-day exploration and adventure. Those who have challenged conventional thinking, and sought to ... Read more

    $42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Explorations That Changed the Modern World

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series Turning Points in History
    There was a time when every voyage contained an element of the unknown. Today, however, the world spreads out before us carefully mapped and plotted. One must credit explorers with this transformation. Readers will devour these tales of explorers who have pushed geographic and personal boundaries, leaving virtually no corner of the globe off limits. ... Read more

    $53.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of China

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series Understanding China
    China’s unmatched ability to reinvent itself over the centuries is perhaps its most timeless asset. Even in the wake of violent civil wars, Mongol invaders, and turbulent governance, China has endured and, in recent times, achieved a level of prosperity rivaled by few other countries in the world. The events that transformed China from an imperial nation to a superpower are chronicled in this ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Age of Exploration

    From Christopher Columbus to Ferdinand Magellan

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Adventurers
    The Age of Exploration, which spanned roughly from 1400 to 1550, was the first time in history that European powers—eyeing new trade routes to the East or seeking to establish empires—began actively looking far past their own borders to gain a better understanding of the world and its many resources. The individuals who set out on behalf of the countries they represented came from a variety of ... Read more

    $42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Nineteenth-Century Explorers

    From Lewis and Clark to David Livingstone

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Adventurers
    Although the once-fuzzy outlines of the global map had largely been defined by the 19th century, much had yet to be learned. As some explorers continued to search either for resources or for unknown regions, others increasingly embraced a new kind of discovery—that of scientific knowledge. Readers will journey alongside a host of notable explorers, accompanying Lewis and Clark on their famous ... Read more

    $42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Geography of India

    Sacred and Historic Places

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series Understanding India
    With a landscape as diverse as the multitude of people that inhabit it, India hosts a wide range of communities, from remote villages nestled in the Himalayas to thriving urban centers. In many ways, it is a land of contrasts, as reflected in its geography—shaped as much by the annual monsoon season as the arid deserts that punctuate the nation. In this volume, readers will experience a juxtaposed ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Geography of China

    Sacred and Historic Places

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series Understanding China
    With its flourishing metropolises, China has come to be identified with urban life and rapid technological advancement. Yet much of its landscape also boasts communities sustained by wondrous natural resources, which contribute to the scenic and spiritual beauty of the nation as well as its economic productivity. Within these pages, readers are invited to tour China’s cities, villages, and ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Explorers of the Late Renaissance and the Enlightenment

    From Sir Francis Drake to Mungo Park

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Adventurers
    As the Age of Exploration came to a close, the world seemed to be a significantly smaller place than it once was, with more major landmasses identified on the global map. Yet questions and unknowns remained and details had yet to be filled in. Armed with greater knowledge and better equipment than their predecessors, explorers in the late Renaissance and Enlightenment eras took up the reins, with ... Read more

    $42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Explorers of Antiquity

    From Alexander the Great to Marco Polo

    by Kenneth Pletcher ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Explorers and Adventurers
    Crossing geographic and cultural boundaries at a time when much of the world remained uncharted was a challenge faced by ancient explorers. Long before the Golden Age of Exploration, an assortment of travellers ventured into the unknown, uncovering untapped riches of land and resources in the process. Readers will become familiar with the lives and journeys of these early explorers, whose number ... Read more

    $42.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Exploring the Disillusionment of Lost Souls in Post-War Europe

    by Ernest Hemingway ...
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