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African History: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

par John Parker, Richard Rathbone ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent. ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent.
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Julius Caesar: A Life from Beginning to End

Military Biographies

par Hourly History ...

Collections series Military Biographies
A little over 2000 years ago a man named Julius Caesar changed the world. Even if you had never heard of him his lasting legacy has no doubt had an impact on your life. No doubt, even the very calendar that you use is based upon the system he created, with the month of July bearing his name. So who was this man that singlehandedly changed the course of history?Inside you will read about...The ... En savoir plus

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A little over 2000 years ago a man named Julius Caesar changed the world. Even if you had never heard of him his lasting legacy has no doubt had an impact on your life. No doubt, even the very calendar that you use is based upon the system he created, with the month of July bearing his name. So who was this man that singlehandedly changed the course of history?Inside you will read about...The
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Christina Queen of Sweden

The Restless Life of a European Eccentric

par Veronica Buckley ...

The groundbreaking biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, Christina Alexandra, Queen of Sweden.In 1654, to the astonishment and dismay of her court, Christina Alexandra announced her abdication in favour of her cousin, Charles. Instrumental in bringing the Thirty Years War to a close at the age of 22, Christina had become one of the ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

The groundbreaking biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, Christina Alexandra, Queen of Sweden.In 1654, to the astonishment and dismay of her court, Christina Alexandra announced her abdication in favour of her cousin, Charles. Instrumental in bringing the Thirty Years War to a close at the age of 22, Christina had become one of the
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Lost Worlds

How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World

par Patrick Wyman ...

"Lost Worlds convinces us of the value of slowing down to recognize the tremendous diversity of the human past. But he presses hard against the conclusion that there was any direction or pattern behind its complexity." —The Wall Street Journal“A spellbinding tour de force!” —Walter Scheidel, author of What Is Ancient History?“This is non-fiction storytelling at its finest.” <stron... ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

"Lost Worlds convinces us of the value of slowing down to recognize the tremendous diversity of the human past. But he presses hard against the conclusion that there was any direction or pattern behind its complexity." —The Wall Street Journal“A spellbinding tour de force!” —Walter Scheidel, author of What Is Ancient History?“This is non-fiction storytelling at its finest.” <stron...
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The Knight in History

par Frances Gies ...

Collections series Medieval Life
A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight“A carefully researched, concise, readable, and entertaining account of an institution that remains a part of the Western imagination.” —Los Angeles TimesBorn out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights ... En savoir plus

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A magisterial history of the origins, reality, and legend of the knight“A carefully researched, concise, readable, and entertaining account of an institution that remains a part of the Western imagination.” —Los Angeles TimesBorn out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages, the armored and highly mobile knight revolutionized warfare and quickly became a mythic figure in history. From the Knights
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Practicing History

Selected Essays

par Barbara W. Tuchman ...

Celebrated for bringing a personal touch to history in her Pulitzer Prize–winning epic The Guns of August and other classic books, Barbara W. Tuchman reflects on world events and the historian’s craft in these perceptive, essential essays.From thoughtful pieces on the historian’s role to striking insights into America’s past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Celebrated for bringing a personal touch to history in her Pulitzer Prize–winning epic The Guns of August and other classic books, Barbara W. Tuchman reflects on world events and the historian’s craft in these perceptive, essential essays.From thoughtful pieces on the historian’s role to striking insights into America’s past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara
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Rosa Parks

Civil rights movement

par Hourly History ...

Collections series Civil rights movement
Rosa Parks was a quiet, dignified African-American woman who, in the face of injustice, chose to politely defy a racist law. Her simple act of refusal—to give up her bus seat to a white passenger—ignited a powerful movement and galvanized a community whose "cup of endurance" had long since overflowed. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, during which 40,000 African-Americans peacefully ... En savoir plus

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Rosa Parks was a quiet, dignified African-American woman who, in the face of injustice, chose to politely defy a racist law. Her simple act of refusal—to give up her bus seat to a white passenger—ignited a powerful movement and galvanized a community whose "cup of endurance" had long since overflowed. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, during which 40,000 African-Americans peacefully
... En savoir plus
Battle of Waterloo: A History From Beginning to End

par Hourly History ...

The Battle of Waterloo has become synonymous with the word "defeat" but who lost, and why was it important?In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte left the island of Elba, and in a space of 100 days took power, and challenged the entire world to meet him on his terms. When that failed, he offered them a fight, one that would end at Waterloo, and left repercussions which can still be felt, even now, centuries ... En savoir plus

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The Battle of Waterloo has become synonymous with the word "defeat" but who lost, and why was it important?In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte left the island of Elba, and in a space of 100 days took power, and challenged the entire world to meet him on his terms. When that failed, he offered them a fight, one that would end at Waterloo, and left repercussions which can still be felt, even now, centuries
... En savoir plus
Lies Across America

What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong

par James W. Loewen ...

A fully updated and revised edition of the book USA Today called "jim-dandy pop history," by the bestselling, American Book Award–winning author"The most definitive and expansive work on the Lost Cause and the movement to whitewash history."—Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New OrleansFrom the author of the national bestseller Lies My Teacher Told Me, a completely updated—and more timely than ever ... En savoir plus

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A fully updated and revised edition of the book USA Today called "jim-dandy pop history," by the bestselling, American Book Award–winning author"The most definitive and expansive work on the Lost Cause and the movement to whitewash history."—Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New OrleansFrom the author of the national bestseller Lies My Teacher Told Me, a completely updated—and more timely than ever
... En savoir plus
The Book of Lists

The Original Compendium of Curious Information

par David Wallechinsky, Ira Basen, Jane Farrow, Amy D. Wallace ...

A new edition of the classic bestseller from the original authors, with additional material specifically prepared for Canadian readers by long-time This Morning CBC producer, Ira Basen, and Jane Farrow, the author of Wanted Words.In 1977, a publishing sensation was born. The Book of Lists, the first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, was published. Filled with intriguing ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

A new edition of the classic bestseller from the original authors, with additional material specifically prepared for Canadian readers by long-time This Morning CBC producer, Ira Basen, and Jane Farrow, the author of Wanted Words.In 1977, a publishing sensation was born. The Book of Lists, the first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, was published. Filled with intriguing
... En savoir plus
A History of Europe

From Pre-History to the 21st Century

par Professor Jeremy Black ...

A History of Europe is a masterful narrative, bringing together the continent's common threads of history from the end of the ice ages until the present day.Leading historian Professor Jeremy Black takes a journey through the vast sweep of European history, examining events as diverse as the rise of the Roman Empire, the brutal Viking raids, the cultural explosion of the Renaissance period, the ... En savoir plus

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A History of Europe is a masterful narrative, bringing together the continent's common threads of history from the end of the ice ages until the present day.Leading historian Professor Jeremy Black takes a journey through the vast sweep of European history, examining events as diverse as the rise of the Roman Empire, the brutal Viking raids, the cultural explosion of the Renaissance period, the
... En savoir plus
The Killer Book of Infamous Murders

Incredible Stories, Facts, and Trivia from the World's Most Notorious Murders

par Tom Philbin, Michael Philbin ...

Collections series The Killer Books
Spine-chilling tales of the ultimate evil deeds for all true crime fans!Murders have long made headlines, but only those with the most heartless betrayals, twisted lies, and gruesome crime scenes have earned a place in infamy. The Killer Book of Infamous Murders takes you behind the crime scene tape and into the heart of notorious and remorseless massacres.Uncover fascinating facts about killers' ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Spine-chilling tales of the ultimate evil deeds for all true crime fans!Murders have long made headlines, but only those with the most heartless betrayals, twisted lies, and gruesome crime scenes have earned a place in infamy. The Killer Book of Infamous Murders takes you behind the crime scene tape and into the heart of notorious and remorseless massacres.Uncover fascinating facts about killers'
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Jewish Wisdom

par Joseph Telushkin ...

When, if ever, should lying be permitted?If you've damaged a person's reputation unfairly, can the damage be undone?Is a person who sells weapons responsible for how those weapons are used?if the fetus is not a life, what is it? How, as an adult, can one carry out the command to honor one's parents when they make unreasonable demands?What are the nine biblical challenges a good person must meet ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

When, if ever, should lying be permitted?If you've damaged a person's reputation unfairly, can the damage be undone?Is a person who sells weapons responsible for how those weapons are used?if the fetus is not a life, what is it? How, as an adult, can one carry out the command to honor one's parents when they make unreasonable demands?What are the nine biblical challenges a good person must meet
... En savoir plus
California

A History

par Kevin Starr ...

Collections Livre 23 - Modern Library Chronicles
“A California classic . . . California, it should be remembered, was very much the wild west, having to wait until 1850 before it could force its way into statehood. so what tamed it? Mr. Starr’s answer is a combination of great men, great ideas and great projects.”—The EconomistFrom the age of exploration to the age of Arnold, the Golden State’s premier historian distills the entire sweep of ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

“A California classic . . . California, it should be remembered, was very much the wild west, having to wait until 1850 before it could force its way into statehood. so what tamed it? Mr. Starr’s answer is a combination of great men, great ideas and great projects.”—The EconomistFrom the age of exploration to the age of Arnold, the Golden State’s premier historian distills the entire sweep of
... En savoir plus
Death by Petticoat

American History Myths Debunked

par Mary Miley Theobald ...

This myth-busting compendium sets the record straight on American history, from famous-but-false legends to weird-but-true stories.American history is full of oft-repeated errors and outright fabrications—as well as truths that are stranger than fiction. Collaborating with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Mary Miley Theobald has uncovered the real stories behind many well-known myth ... En savoir plus

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This myth-busting compendium sets the record straight on American history, from famous-but-false legends to weird-but-true stories.American history is full of oft-repeated errors and outright fabrications—as well as truths that are stranger than fiction. Collaborating with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Mary Miley Theobald has uncovered the real stories behind many well-known myth
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Eating Viet Nam

Dispatches from a Blue Plastic Table

par Graham Holliday ...

A journalist and blogger takes us on a colorful and spicy gastronomic tour through Viet Nam in this entertaining, offbeat travel memoir, with a foreword by Anthony Bourdain.Growing up in a small town in northern England, Graham Holliday wasn’t keen on travel. But in his early twenties, a picture of Hanoi sparked a curiosity that propelled him halfway across the globe. Graham didn’t want to be a ... En savoir plus

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A journalist and blogger takes us on a colorful and spicy gastronomic tour through Viet Nam in this entertaining, offbeat travel memoir, with a foreword by Anthony Bourdain.Growing up in a small town in northern England, Graham Holliday wasn’t keen on travel. But in his early twenties, a picture of Hanoi sparked a curiosity that propelled him halfway across the globe. Graham didn’t want to be a
... En savoir plus
Histoire de France

par Jacques Bainville ...

Edition Complète de " Histoire de France - Jacques Bainville ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée.Histoire de France est l'oeuvre majeure de Bainville, parue en 1924, elle se vendit à plus de 160 000 exemplaires dans l'entre-deux guerres et fait encore aujourd'hui référence.D'où peut venir un tel succès quand l'écrivain n'est ... En savoir plus

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Edition Complète de " Histoire de France - Jacques Bainville ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée.Histoire de France est l'oeuvre majeure de Bainville, parue en 1924, elle se vendit à plus de 160 000 exemplaires dans l'entre-deux guerres et fait encore aujourd'hui référence.D'où peut venir un tel succès quand l'écrivain n'est
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What is History?

par E. H. Carr ...

Collections series Penguin Modern Classics
'Not only one of our most distinguished historians but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory' SpectatorIn formulating an answer to the question of 'What is History', Carr argues that the 'facts' of history are simply those which historians have chosen to focus on. All historical facts come to us as a result of interpretive choices by historians influenced by the standards ... En savoir plus

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'Not only one of our most distinguished historians but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory' SpectatorIn formulating an answer to the question of 'What is History', Carr argues that the 'facts' of history are simply those which historians have chosen to focus on. All historical facts come to us as a result of interpretive choices by historians influenced by the standards
... En savoir plus
The Core of an Onion

Peeling the Rarest Common Food—Featuring More Than 100 Historical Recipes

par Mark Kurlansky ...

An Eater Best Food Book of 2023**A Smithsonian Best Food Book of 2023From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cod and Salt,a delectable look at the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of one of the world's most beloved culinary staples-featuring original illustrations and recipes from around the world**-now in paperback.**As Julia Child once said, “It is hard to im... ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

An Eater Best Food Book of 2023**A Smithsonian Best Food Book of 2023From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cod and Salt,a delectable look at the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of one of the world's most beloved culinary staples-featuring original illustrations and recipes from around the world**-now in paperback.**As Julia Child once said, “It is hard to im...
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A People's History of Classics

Class and Greco-Roman Antiquity in Britain and Ireland 1689 to 1939

par Edith Hall, Henry Stead ...

A People’s History of Classics explores the influence of the classical past on the lives of working-class people, whose voices have been almost completely excluded from previous histories of classical scholarship and pedagogy, in Britain and Ireland from the late 17th to the early 20th century.This volume challenges the prevailing scholarly and public assumption that the intimate link between the ... En savoir plus

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A People’s History of Classics explores the influence of the classical past on the lives of working-class people, whose voices have been almost completely excluded from previous histories of classical scholarship and pedagogy, in Britain and Ireland from the late 17th to the early 20th century.This volume challenges the prevailing scholarly and public assumption that the intimate link between the
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The Heart of Islam

Enduring Values for Humanity

par Seyyed Hossein Nasr ...

As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered on distorted portrayals of its core values. Born of ignorance, such confusion feeds the very problem at hand.In The Heart of ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered on distorted portrayals of its core values. Born of ignorance, such confusion feeds the very problem at hand.In The Heart of
... En savoir plus
Medieval Horizons

Why the Middle Ages Matter

par Ian Mortimer ...

The essential introduction to the Middle Ages by the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval EnglandWe tend to think of the Middle Ages as a dark, backward and unchanging time characterised by violence, ignorance and superstition. By contrast we believe progress arose from science and technological innovation, and that inventions of recent centuries created the modern world.We ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

The essential introduction to the Middle Ages by the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval EnglandWe tend to think of the Middle Ages as a dark, backward and unchanging time characterised by violence, ignorance and superstition. By contrast we believe progress arose from science and technological innovation, and that inventions of recent centuries created the modern world.We
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Making History

The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past

par Richard Cohen ...

A “supremely entertaining” (The New Yorker) exploration of who gets to record the world’s history—from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns—and how their biases influence our understanding about the past.There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which accounts get told? And by whom? Is there even such a thing as “objective” history? In this “witty, wise, and elegant” ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

A “supremely entertaining” (The New Yorker) exploration of who gets to record the world’s history—from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns—and how their biases influence our understanding about the past.There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which accounts get told? And by whom? Is there even such a thing as “objective” history? In this “witty, wise, and elegant”
... En savoir plus
It All Adds Up

The Story of People and Mathematics

par Mickael Launay ...

Traduit par Stephen S. Wilson ...

‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTERFrom Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our best invention yet.From our ability to calculate the passing of time to the algorithms that control computers and ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTERFrom Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our best invention yet.From our ability to calculate the passing of time to the algorithms that control computers and
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