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  • The Rule of Laws: A 4,000-Year Quest to Order the World by Pirie, Fernanda
    Fernanda Pirie

    The Rule of Laws: A 4,000-Year Quest to Order the World

    From ancient Mesopotamia to today, an "exceptionally rich narrative" (Wall Street Journal) of how humans have used laws to forge civilizations Rulers throughout history have used laws to impose order. But laws were not simply instruments of power and social control. They also offered ordinary people a...
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  • The Janissaries and Sipahi: The History of the Elite Infantry and Cavalry that Fueled the Ottoman Empire's Expansion by Charles River
    Charles River

    The Janissaries and Sipahi: The History of the Elite Infantry and Cavalry that Fueled the Ottoman Empire's Expansion

    In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center...
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  • Agave's Ambrosia: A Spirited History of Tequila by Amparo, Frank
    Frank Amparo

    Agave's Ambrosia: A Spirited History of Tequila

    Unveiling the Spirit of Mexico: The Definitive History of Tequila from a True Connoisseur Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating world of tequila? Look no further! "Agave's Ambrosia: The Spirited History of Tequila" is the ultimate guide to...
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  • Mayan Kingdom by Kingston, A. J.
    A. J. Kingston

    Mayan Kingdom

    Introducing the "MAYAN KINGDOM" Book Bundle: Unveil the Enigma of Ancient Maya CivilizationUnlock the captivating secrets of the Mayan civilization with our exclusive "MAYAN KINGDOM" book bundle. Delve into the intricate tapestry of Mayan mythology, astronomy, cosmology, and religion that shaped the destiny of...
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  • The Carlist Wars: The History and Legacy of the Spanish Civil Wars in the 19th Century by Charles River
    Charles River

    The Carlist Wars: The History and Legacy of the Spanish Civil Wars in the 19th Century

    Thinking of Spain as a modern nation state today distorts the complicated reality that the Iberian Peninsula faced in the past. Spain was a nation in progress, consisting of regions united under the Spanish crown, but with strong regional identities based on different historical...
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  • The Decay and the Restoration of Civilization .. by Schweitzer, Albert
    Albert Schweitzer

    The Decay and the Restoration of Civilization ..

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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  • The Revolt Against Civilization: The Menace of the Under Man by Lothrop, Stoddard Theodore
    Stoddard Theodore Lothrop

    The Revolt Against Civilization: The Menace of the Under Man

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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  • The Olmec: Exploring The History & Culture Of The World's Greatest Civilizations: Olmec Civilization Inventions by Kuzyk, Chas
    Chas Kuzyk

    The Olmec: Exploring The History & Culture Of The World's Greatest Civilizations: Olmec Civilization Inventions

    The Olmec were the first major civilization in Mexico. They lived in the tropical lowlands on the Gulf of Mexico in the present-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco.This book comprehensively covers the history, culture, and lingering mysteries behind the Toltec, profiling their origins...
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  • Chakra for Beginners: Guide 2 Books in 1: Chakra Meditation, Healing to Expand Mind Power, Heal Your Body, Third Eye, Kundalini, Enhance Psy by Kapoor, Salman
    Salman Kapoor

    Chakra for Beginners: Guide 2 Books in 1: Chakra Meditation, Healing to Expand Mind Power, Heal Your Body, Third Eye, Kundalini, Enhance Psy

    2 Books in 1 Boxset★Awaken the Amazing Powers of Your Chakras★Do you want to understand Chakras and how they work to get health and positive energy in your life?Would you like to unlock the life-altering secret to wisdom and the truth of our existence?...
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  • Short History of Gardening and Agriculture: From Forest Gardens to the Modern Tractor by Wonning, Paul R.
    Paul R. Wonning

    Short History of Gardening and Agriculture: From Forest Gardens to the Modern Tractor

    Agriculture and Gardening HistoryGardening and agriculture are important pillars of our culture. Short History of Gardening and Agriculture relates the story of agriculture from Neolithic times until the emergence of modern agriculture.Neolithic RevolutionDuring the Neolithic Revolution that began around the end of the last...
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  • Saify Arsiwala

    Unperishable Humans: Why Humans Will Never Become Extinct

    Amongst all species created on this Earth, Humans are perhaps the only species who have survived for long. In the course of Evolution, many species got extinct. This book discusses the progress that Humans have made and how they remain Imperishable, and would never...
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  • The Origin of Intellect by Varga, Csaba
    Csaba Varga

    The Origin of Intellect

    The writer introduces you to finds, reminders of cultural products created in prehistoric times. Some archaeological finds contain drawings, writings, numerals made partially 20-30.000 years ago. We can see petrified human foot prints together wit that of dinosaurs. A three million years old human...
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  • Indian Origins of Ancient Civilizations: (Egyptian, Sumerian, Greek, Chinese, American) by Shah, Niranjan
    Niranjan Shah

    Indian Origins of Ancient Civilizations: (Egyptian, Sumerian, Greek, Chinese, American)

    Generally it is believed that the cradle of civilization is Mesopotamia. Importance is given to India's role also. Number of Western scholars have shown that India was the first civilization, from where elements of civilization went to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, China and to America....
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  • The Arabs - The Life Story of a People Who Have Left Their Deep Impress on the World by Bertram Thomas, Thomas
    Thomas Bertram Thomas

    The Arabs - The Life Story of a People Who Have Left Their Deep Impress on the World

    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Thomas Bertram Thomas, Bertram ThomasISBN-10:...
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  • Haider, Jelinek, and the Austrian Culture Wars by Rosellini, Jay Julian
    Jay Julian Rosellini

    Haider, Jelinek, and the Austrian Culture Wars

    Austria, a small country that was once part of a great empire, rarely makes an appearance in the US media. In the past few decades, only Kurt Waldheim (1918-2007), the former Secretary General of the UN accused of war crimes, J rg Haider (1950-2008),...
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  • The Age of Agade: Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia by Foster, Benjamin R.
    Benjamin R. Foster

    The Age of Agade: Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia

    The Age of Agade is the first book-length study of the Akkadian period of Mesopotamian history, which saw the rise and fall of the world's first empire during more than a century of extraordinary political, social, and cultural innovation. It draws together more than...
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  • City and Empire in the Age of the Successors: Urbanization and Social Response in the Making of the Hellenistic Kingdoms by Boehm, Ryan
    Ryan Boehm

    City and Empire in the Age of the Successors: Urbanization and Social Response in the Making of the Hellenistic Kingdoms

    In the chaotic decades after the death of Alexander the Great, the world of the Greek city-state became deeply embroiled in the political struggles and unremitting violence of his successors' contest for supremacy. As these presumptive rulers turned to the practical reality of administering...
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  • Between Empires: Arabs, Romans, and Sasanians in Late Antiquity by Fisher, Greg
    Greg Fisher

    Between Empires: Arabs, Romans, and Sasanians in Late Antiquity

    In Between Empires Greg Fisher tackles the problem of pre-Islamic Arab identity by examining the relationship between the Roman Empire and the Empire of Sasanian Iran, and a selection of their Arab allies and neighbours, the Jafnids, Nasrids, and Hujrids. Fisher focuses on the...
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  • Magus: The Art of Magic from Faustus to Agrippa by Grafton, Anthony
    Anthony Grafton

    Magus: The Art of Magic from Faustus to Agrippa

    In literary legend, Faustus is the quintessential occult personality of early modern Europe. The historical Faustus, however, was something quite different: a magus--a learned magician fully embedded in the scholarly currents and public life of the Renaissance. And he was hardly the only one....
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  • Sikh History: A Captivating Guide to the Story of Sikhism, From Spiritual Beginnings to Heroic Stands by History, Captivating
    Captivating History

    Sikh History: A Captivating Guide to the Story of Sikhism, From Spiritual Beginnings to Heroic Stands

    ���� Dive Into the Heart of Sikhism: Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding an Unyielding Faith & Fierce Warriors! ����Two manuscripts in one book: History of the Sikhs: A Captivating Guide to the Origins of Sikhism in India, the Sikh Empire, Colonialism, and Modern Times...
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  • Mexican History: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Mexico, from Its Ancient Civilizations, the Spanish Conquest, and War of Indepe by Wellman, Billy
    Billy Wellman

    Mexican History: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Mexico, from Its Ancient Civilizations, the Spanish Conquest, and War of Indepe

    Dive into the heart of Mexico's vibrant history with Mexican History!This book is your passport to understanding the forces that have shaped the fascinating nation of Mexico. From the dawn of civilizations to the challenges of the modern era, this compelling and comprehensive book...
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  • Vikings in England: An Enthralling Guide to the Great Heathen Army and the Viking Raids, Wars, and Settlement in Britain by Wellman, Billy
    Billy Wellman

    Vikings in England: An Enthralling Guide to the Great Heathen Army and the Viking Raids, Wars, and Settlement in Britain

    Embark on a gripping journey back in time with Vikings in England, a riveting narrative that brings the saga of Norse warriors on English soil to life.This meticulously researched guide delves into the heart of the Middle Ages, revealing the profound impact of Viking...
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  • Dialogangebote. Die Anrede Des Kaisers Jenseits Der Offiziellen Titulatur by Bisch-Meyer, Sophia
    Sophia Bisch-Meyer

    Dialogangebote. Die Anrede Des Kaisers Jenseits Der Offiziellen Titulatur

    Der Kaiser war der Bevkerung im Rischen Reich auf vielf舁tige Weise pr舖ent, durch Statuen auf fentlichen Pl舩zen, sein Bildnis auf M?zen oder seinen Namen in Inschriften. Dabei waren seine Untertanen nicht nur Rezipienten kaiserlicher Selbstdarstellung, sondern beteiligten sich auch aktiv an der Ausgestaltung der...
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  • From the Deep Woods to Civilization by Eastman, Charles A.
    Charles A. Eastman

    From the Deep Woods to Civilization

    ""From The Deep Woods To Civilization"" is a memoir written by Charles A. Eastman, a Native American who was born and raised in the deep woods of Minnesota in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Eastman's life, from his early childhood spent with his...
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  • Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt by Hawass, Zahi
    Zahi Hawass

    Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt

    Beautiful, mysterious, and tragic, Cleopatra remains one of the most mesmerizing women of all time--and here is her story, based on the latest archaeological research. Secrets unfold in the official companion book to the new exhibition cosponsored by National Geographic, opening in Philadelphia in...
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  • Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3: The Masters of History by Harari, Yuval Noah
    Yuval Noah Harari

    Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3: The Masters of History

    This third volume of the illustrated adaptation of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, Sapiens: A Graphic History--The Masters of History, tackles the question of the driving force of humanity's fate: is it empire, money, religion--or something else entirely--that unites us?Sometimes history seems like a laundry...
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  • How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays by Seeburg, Uta
    Uta Seeburg

    How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

    Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This...
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  • How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays by Seeburg, Uta
    Uta Seeburg

    How Would You Like Your Mammoth?: 12,000 Years of Culinary History in 50 Bite-Size Essays

    Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This...
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  • The New Basis Of Civilization (1907) by Patten, Simon Nelson
    Simon Nelson Patten

    The New Basis Of Civilization (1907)

    The New Basis of Civilization (1907) is a book written by Simon Nelson Patten, an American economist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. In this book, Patten argues that civilization is based on economic principles and that the progress of society depends on...
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  • Indus Script: Meluhha metalwork hieroglyphs by Kalyanaraman, S.
    S. Kalyanaraman

    Indus Script: Meluhha metalwork hieroglyphs

    Who were the ancient people who created the script and what purpose did it serve? 1. The creators of the script are Meluhhans, ancestors of present-day people of India. 2. The script catalogs Bronze Age metalwork and trade. 3. Indus Script inscriptions are the...
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  • Constantine and the Captive Christians of Persia: Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity Volume 57 by Smith, Kyle
    Kyle Smith

    Constantine and the Captive Christians of Persia: Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity Volume 57

    It is widely believed that the Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity politicized religious allegiances, dividing the Christian Roman Empire from the Zoroastrian Sasanian Empire and leading to the persecution of Christians in Persia. This account, however, is based on Greek ecclesiastical histories and Syriac...
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  • Peasants in World History by Vanhaute, Eric
    Eric Vanhaute

    Peasants in World History

    This is the first world history of peasants. Peasants in World History analyzes the multiple transformations of peasant life through history by focusing on three primary areas: the organization of peasant societies, their integration within wider societal structures, and the changing connections between local,...
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  • Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3: The Masters of History by Harari, Yuval Noah
    Yuval Noah Harari

    Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3: The Masters of History

    This third volume of the illustrated adaptation of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, Sapiens: A Graphic History--The Masters of History, tackles the question of the driving force of humanity's fate: is it empire, money, religion--or something else entirely--that unites us?Sometimes history seems like a laundry...
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  • Africa and the Discovery of America Hardcover by Wiener, Leo
    Leo Wiener

    Africa and the Discovery of America Hardcover

    This book is about an event in history that changed the world for all times. It is a sad story that did not have to be. What Africans and the indigenous Americans have given to the world is a part of total humanity that...
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  • The New Jerusalem by Chesterton, G. K.
    G. K. Chesterton

    The New Jerusalem

    The New Jerusalem is a philosophical travelog by G. K. Chesterton, a British author. This collection of essays is about Chesterton's visits to Jerusalem in 1919 and a eulogy on the Middle Ages and the true end of the Roman Empire. Here, the realities...
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  • The Shades Of The Wilderness A Story Of Lee'S Great Stand by Altsheler, Joseph A.
    Joseph A. Altsheler

    The Shades Of The Wilderness A Story Of Lee'S Great Stand

    "The Shades of the Wilderness" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a novel set during the American Civil War, specifically after the Battle of Gettysburg. Lee's army is retreating, wounded soldiers fill the wagons, and Harry Kenton, a young Confederate cavalryman, is sent to observe...
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  • The Sword Of Antietam A Story Of The Nation'S Crisis by Altsheler, Joseph A.
    Joseph A. Altsheler

    The Sword Of Antietam A Story Of The Nation'S Crisis

    The Sword of Antietam is a novel by Joseph A. Altsheler set during the American Civil War. The story follows three young Union lieutenants, Dick Mason, George Warner, and Frank Pennington, as they prepare for the Battle of Antietam. The opening chapter sees the...
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  • Chinese History: 500 Interesting Facts About Chinese History by Publications, Ahoy
    Ahoy Publications

    Chinese History: 500 Interesting Facts About Chinese History

    Discover the mysteries of Chinese history with 500 fascinating facts!Unlock the secrets of Chinese history with these five hundred interesting facts! Discover the incredible history of China and its people in this comprehensive book. With thirty-three chapters detailing eras from pre-imperial China to the...
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  • Native Americans: Osage, Mohican, Navajo, & Apache Nations by Kingston, A. J.
    A. J. Kingston

    Native Americans: Osage, Mohican, Navajo, & Apache Nations

    Discover the Rich Tapestry of Native American HeritageAre you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant cultures and profound histories of Native American nations? Introducing the "NATIVE AMERICANS: OSAGE, MOHICAN, NAVAJO, & APACHE NATIONS" book bundle, where you'll delve into the...
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  • Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty by Pellerin, Brigitte
    Brigitte Pellerin

    Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty

    This book tells the history of liberty from Magna Carta to the present day in Britain, Canada, the United States and the Anglosphere generally. It stresses the importance of institutions, but also of culture and of ideas.Author: Brigitte Pellerin, John RobsonISBN-10: 0978170636ISBN-13: 9780978170639Publisher: Bodkin...
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  • The Roman Empire: Roots Of Imperialism by Morley, Neville
    Neville Morley

    The Roman Empire: Roots Of Imperialism

    Over a millennium after the end of its unrivalled dominance, the spectre of Rome figures highly in western culture. This book explores what the empire meant to its subjects. The idea of Rome has long outlived the physical empire that gave it form, and...
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  • The New Humanity: A Compendium of the Ideals of Universal Civilization by Sohrab, Mirza Ahmad
    Mirza Ahmad Sohrab

    The New Humanity: A Compendium of the Ideals of Universal Civilization

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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  • Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation by Abraham, Joseph N.
    Joseph N. Abraham

    Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation

    - WINNER of 14 AWARDS -Conquest is murder & theft.Conquerors are vicious criminals.Vicious criminals become kings.Kings designed civilization....and we are the products of civilization.Right wing movements are rising around the globe, but our attention is misdirected. The problem is not the authoritarian leader, but...
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  • The Staircase of Life: The Story of the Origin and Evolution of Life and Humankind by Willighagen, Gerard Alexander
    Gerard Alexander Willighagen

    The Staircase of Life: The Story of the Origin and Evolution of Life and Humankind

    Even though we are all different in our own ways, we all have an underlying thread in common: our evolution, our history. However, only roughly 0.0001% of the Earth's whole history has been occupied by human beings with behaviorally contemporary traits. We are, in...
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  • Civilization by Mill, John Stuart
    John Stuart Mill

    Civilization

    Civilization is a philosophical work by John Stuart Mill that explores the concept of civilization and its impact on society. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of civilization. In the first part, Mill discusses the...
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  • Tall Ships and Tall Tales: A Life of Dancing with History by King, Jonathan
    Jonathan King

    Tall Ships and Tall Tales: A Life of Dancing with History

    Over the last 40 years, Jonathan King has brought history to life, re-enacting events such as the First Fleet's voyage across the high seas to Botany Bay, the mutiny against ship's captain William Bligh on the Bounty, Matthew Flinders' troubled circumnavigation of Terra Australis,...
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  • Imperium: Classics by Buckle, Nigel
    Nigel Buckle

    Imperium: Classics

    An asymmetric card-based civilization building game for 1-4 players, charting the rise and fall of some of the greatest civilizations from history and legend. Formidable adversaries are arrayed against you. Your people stand ready. History beckons. In your hands lies the destiny of one...
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  • Centers of Progress: Forty Cities That Changed the World by Follett, Chelsea
    Chelsea Follett

    Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World

    "In this superb book, Chelsea Follett takes the reader on a time-travel cruise through the great flash points of human activity to catch innovations that have transformed human lives." --From the foreword by bestselling author Matt Ridley (The Rational Optimist and The Evolution of...
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  • Japanese Ancient Origins: The Story of Civilisation by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Scienc
    Jake Leigh-Howarth

    Japanese Ancient Origins: Stories of People & Civilization

    Beautiful edition, and companion to Japanese Myths & Legends, exploring the ancient origins of Japanese state, society and culture. A gorgeous Collector's Edition covering the history of Japan from prehistoric times to the end of the Heian period. Japan has gripped the imagination of...
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  • The Oxford Handbook of the Modern Slum by Mayne, Alan
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    Alan Mayne

    The Oxford Handbook of the Modern Slum

    The modern slum is as prevalent as its stereotypes. Today, a slum is often understood to be a place of extreme poverty in the developing world-a place disordered, lacking the basic amenities of life, traumatized by violence, and perpetuated by dysfunctional families and disaffected...
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