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* A short history of the world from 1500 to the present.

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In this revised version of his dissertation (at the U. of Toronto), Kochavi analyzes the motives and mindset behind John F. Kennedy's policy in China, the larger history of Chinese-American relations, and the Kennedy policy as an example of conflict management. The legacy of Eisenhower and policy ag

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The dramatic and compelling rescue of the Danish Jews from the hands of the Nazis, told through firsthand accounts and personal stories

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America and Russia were both willing to live with the status quo in Europe. What then could have generated the kind of conflict that might have led to a nuclear holocaust This book focuses on the central question of how a stable international system came into being during the Cold War period.

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An illuminating social and political history describes how mass consumption and the pursuit of prosperity transformed American life during the second half of the 20th century, detailing the rise of political activism through the civil rights and consumer movements and more.

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A burgeoning city is built on the dreams of the American gold rush. In 1906 the dreams of this city, came crashing down beneath the rippling wave of a horrifying earthquake. This story delves beneath the surface of the earth, and explains why the world moves as it does. It portrays the lives of the people who suffered and survived the devastation.

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Taipei is a gourmets destination where people buy fresh produce almost every morning of the year; where weddings are celebrated with streetside banquets; and where baristas craft cups of world-class coffee. Crook and Hung invite readers to learn more about the citys fascinating foodways and the diverse culture behind them.

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This volume explores the span of human history-and plenty of prehistory-searching out prominent and fascinating examples of cities or broader civilizations that shifted from a position of influence to a lack thereof.

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The encyclopedia that comes after the list of entries contains brief, alphabetically arranged articles for performers, military personnel, theologians, composers, critics, educators, explorers, historians, industrialists, inventors, authors, artists, physicians, scientists, sculptors, and numerous events and creative works.

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Presents an assessment of animal cultures from 2500 BC to 1000 AD, describing how animals were an intrinsic part of the spiritual life of ancient society, how they were hunted, domesticated and used for entertainment, and the roles animals played in ancient science and philosophy.

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A thematic overview of how animals were seen and used in the period from 2500 BC to 1000 AD, covering symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.

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Explores the cultural position of animals in the period from 1800 to 1920. This title presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy and art.

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The period of the enlightenment saw great changes in the way animals were seen. This title presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy and art.

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A thematic overview of how animals were seen and used in the period from 1600 to 1800, covering symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.

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Investigates the changing roles of animals in medieval culture, economy and society in the period 1000 to 1400. This title presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy and art.

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A thematic overview of how animals were seen and used in the period from 1000 to 1400, covering symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.

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Human culture is now more dangerous to nonhuman animals than ever before. This title presents an overview of the period and continues with essays on the position of animals in contemporary symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy and art.

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A thematic overview of how animals were seen and used in the period from1920 to the present day, covering symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.

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Presents an overview of the changing role of animals in the economy, culture and thinking of the period. Covering the period 1400 to 1600, this title explores a wide range of topics, including the symbolic role of birds in early modern writing; hunting rites and animal rights; the domestication of animals; and the popularity of performing animals.

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A thematic overview of how animals were seen and used in the period from 1400 to 1600, covering symbolism, hunting, domestication, sports and entertainment, science, philosophy, and art.