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Vendor: Simon Winchester
The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind
New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style.What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires affecting large...- $22.99
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Vendor: James P. Patterson
The Architecture of Obedience
What made Sparta one of the most disciplined military societies in ancient history?The answer was not legend. It was structure.In The Architecture of Obedience, James P. Patterson examines the Spartan military system not as myth, but as deliberate design. Sparta did not simply produce...- $12.99
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Vendor: Jugal Singh
SPQR Explained: A Reader's Guide to Ancient Rome's Rise and Power
Rome was not built on peace it was built on balance.Before emperors, before marble cities, before global domination, Rome was a fragile experiment struggling to survive internal conflict. This book uncovers how four letters SPQR created the most resilient political system in ancient history.SPQR:...- $12.99
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Vendor: Reverend Rachel Love
Dreams Across the World: How Cultures Sleep and See
Dreams Across the World: How Cultures Sleep and SeeBy Reverend Rachel Love, Ph.D.Every night, as consciousness softens and the world grows quiet, a vast landscape of dreams unfolds - rich with symbols, stories, and ancestral echoes. In Dreams Across the World, Reverend Rachel Love,...- $16.99
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Vendor: History Titans
Denisovans: The Archaic Humans of the Paleolithic Period
Even with all our modern technology and advanced science, we still know relatively little about the origins of our fascinating species. We have an idea about the natural processes that have led to the emergence of Homo sapiens as we know ourselves today as...- $9.99
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Vendor: Robert Ziehe
Time is a Lie - Resetting Reality
Time is a Lie - Resetting RealityWhat if everything you believe about time is wrong?We live by clocks and calendars, convinced that history flows in a straight line. But what if that timeline was manipulated, reset, rewritten, not once, but many times? What if...- $21.99
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Vendor: Allen Zagarell
The Prehistory of the Northeast Bahtiyari Mountains, Iran: The Rise of a Highland Way of Life
Author: Allen ZagarellISBN-10: 3882261404ISBN-13: 9783882261400Publisher: Dr Ludwig Reichert VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1982Pages: 224Format: Paperback- $87.00
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Vendor: Falko Daim
Byzantium as Bridge Between West and East: Proceedings of the International Conference, Vienna, 3rd -5th May, 2012
The international conference Byzantium as Bridge between West and East (3rd-5th May 2012) at the Austrian Academy of Sciences underlined the mediation role of Byzantium between the cultures in the West and East as well as of its own culture to the neighboring nations....- $99.00
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Vendor: Coralie Mills
Life on the Edge: Human Settlement and Marginality
Throughout history some areas have been less attractive for living and farming than others. These areas are identified as marginal because of environmental, economic or socio-political factors. How can we recognise marginality in the archaeological record? How particularly can environmental remains be interpreted? And...- $55.00
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Vendor: Josiah Warren
Practical Applications Of The Elementary Principles Of True Civilization To The Minute Details Of Every Day Life: And The Facts And Conclusions Of For
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,...- $13.95
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Vendor: Penny Crofts
Technology: New Trajectories in Law
Placing contemporary technological developments in their historical context, this book argues for the importance of law in their regulation. Author: Penny Crofts,Honni Van RijswijkISBN-10: 0367230461ISBN-13: 9780367230463Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2021Pages: 106Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d- $72.99
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Vendor: William O'Brien
Prehistoric Copper Mining in Europe, 5500-500 BC
This volume examines prehistoric copper mining in Europe, from the first use of the metal eight thousand years ago in the Balkans to its widespread adoption during the Bronze Age. The history of research is examined, as is the survival of this mining archaeology...- $145.00
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Vendor: Musa Güner
History of Zaza People: The Origin of the Zaza People Based on DNA
This work is dedicated to the history of the Zaza people, the third largest ethnic group in Turkey. The compilation table presents average values of the estimated ethnicity distribution of the Zaza candidates for different DNA testing companies. DNA is the tree of the...- $44.95
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Vendor: Markéta Preininger
The Magical Body: Embodiment in Coptic Magical Papyri
The lived experience of individuals from Late Antique and Early Islamic Egypt is the subject of this study. By focusing on Christian ritual texts for private use written in Coptic, this book gives voice to those whose lives the ancient manuscripts reflect, revealing how...- $118.00
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Vendor: Billy Wellman
History of Prussia: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events and Figures in Prussian History
The Rise, Glory, and Fall of a Forgotten PowerhousePrussia used to matter a lot. For centuries, it helped steer Europe's future, and its leaders, armies, and ideas left a mark that's still felt in the modern world. Yet today, the name barely rings a...- $24.99
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Vendor: Christine Goodrich
Bagpipes and Kilts Scotland Journey to America
Before there was America in their story, there was Scotland.From the mist-covered Highlands and the aftermath of Culloden to the harsh realities of the Highland Clearances and industrial upheaval, this book traces the powerful forces that pushed thousands of Scots to leave their homeland....- $9.99
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Vendor: Dennis I. King
The Ancient Egypt: Exploring dynastic rule, religious thought, monumental architecture, and daily life.
What you're about to discover will change how you see one of the greatest civilizations in human history.For over three thousand years, Ancient Egypt stood as a symbol of power, mystery, and endurance. Yet behind the pyramids and pharaohs lies a deeper story of...- $12.99
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Vendor: Victor G. Johnson
History of Fiji: How Early Mariners Formed an Island Civilization
The story of Fiji did not begin on its shores. It began on the open ocean. Few people know that the roots of Fijian civilization were shaped by daring voyages across vast, unforgiving seas, guided by faith, memory, and mastery of the natural world....- $9.99
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Vendor: Sarah Lambert
Scramble for Africa: How the Berlin Conference Redrew a Continent, Ignited Resistance, and Shaped Modern History
What if the real story of Africa was never lost, only buried? From the heart of ancient kingdoms to the cold negotiation tables of Berlin, this powerful book pulls back the curtain on one of the most defining moments in world history. Scramble for...- $9.99
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Vendor: J. F. Yates
Empire Autopsy: The Persian Empire
Empire Autopsy: The Rise and Fall of the Persian EmpireA groundbreaking analysis of thirteen centuries of Persian imperial governance and its enduring lessons for contemporary political systemsIn this masterful work of historical analysis, Empire Autopsy conducts a forensic examination of one of history's most...- $33.99
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Vendor: Sidney K. Torbert
The Hittites: From Hattusa to Kadesh: The Untold History of an Ancient World Power
They ruled in shadows, vanished in silence, and returned through stone and dust-the forgotten masters of the ancient world. For over three thousand years, the name of the Hittites was lost to time. Once the rivals of Egypt and Babylon, their empire crumbled, their...- $10.99
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Vendor: Carl Kerényi
Dionysos: Archetypal Image of Indestructible Life (Archetypal Images in Greek Religion, Volume 2)
A landmark account of the Dionysos myth as an archetypal expression of indestructible life No other god of the Greeks is as widely present in the monuments and ritual practices of antiquity as Dionysos. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historian of religion Carl...- $39.95
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Vendor: Ahoy Publications
1000 European History Facts and 50 True Tales: A Journey Through Europe's Defining Moments and Figures
Explore Europe's Amazing Past! Interesting Facts & Real Stories for Kids, Teens, Adults and FamiliesDive into the incredible history of Europe! This book is packed with two parts that make learning about Europe's past easy and fun for everyone.Two Manuscripts in One: 1. European...- $22.29
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Vendor: Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. 5 & 6 (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket): Volumes 5 and 6
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Volumes 5 & 6 At its height, the Roman Empire ruled the known world-but even the greatest empires are not invincible. What begins as a tale of power and triumph soon unravels into a gripping account of political...- $59.99
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Vendor: Julius Oppert
Expédition Scientifique En Mésopotamie: Exécutée Par Ordre Du Gouvernement de 1851 À 1854 Par MM. Fulgence Fresnel, Félix Thomas, Et Jules Oppert
Born in Hamburg to Jewish parents, Julius Oppert (1825-1905) later moved to France, where he established a reputation as a remarkably gifted Assyriologist, making significant contributions to the decipherment of cuneiform Akkadian. Between 1851 and 1854, he accompanied the orientalist Fulgence Fresnel (1795-1855) on...- $64.00
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Vendor: Julius Oppert
Expédition Scientifique En Mésopotamie: Exécutée Par Ordre Du Gouvernement de 1851 À 1854 Par MM. Fulgence Fresnel, Félix Thomas, Et Jules Oppert
Born in Hamburg to Jewish parents, Julius Oppert (1825-1905) later moved to France, where he established a reputation as a remarkably gifted Assyriologist, making significant contributions to the decipherment of cuneiform Akkadian. Between 1851 and 1854, he accompanied the orientalist Fulgence Fresnel (1795-1855) on...- $64.00
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Vendor: Spencer Savage
Ancient Near East: A Narrative Journey Through Early Cities, Writing Systems, and the Forces Behind the Bronze Age Collapse
Before empires ruled the world, something far more powerful was being built... What you're about to discover will change how you see civilization itself. Long before modern nations, the Ancient Near East gave birth to the first cities, the first writing systems, and the...- $9.99
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Vendor: Elliot H. Caldwell
The History of Phoenician Civilization: Secrets, Trade, and the Seafaring Empire That Shaped the Ancient World
Long before the rise of Rome, before empires carved their names into stone, a remarkable civilization mastered the seas and quietly transformed the ancient world-the Phoenicians. Emerging from the coastal cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos, the Phoenicians were not conquerors in the traditional...- $12.99
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Vendor: Dorothy Mills
The Book of the Ancient Romans
"The Book of the Ancient Romans" provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the history and civilization of Rome, from its legendary beginnings to its eventual decline. Written by Dorothy Mills, this work is designed to bring the world of the Romans to life,...- $26.95
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Vendor: Sandy Jeremiah James
The History of A. Lange & Söhne Watches: Craftsmanship, Innovation, and the Rebirth After the Berlin Wall
The History of A. Lange & Söhne Watches Precision, resilience, and artistry-this is the extraordinary story of A. Lange & Söhne, one of the most revered names in fine watchmaking. From its founding in the small Saxon town of Glashütte in 1845, A. Lange...- $13.99
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Vendor: Simon Sebag Montefiore
The World: A Family History of Humanity
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A magisterial world history unlike any other that tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families - From the author of The Romanovs A Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker,...- $35.00
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Vendor: Mark Brake
The Science of History: Ingenious Inventions from the Ancient Romans to Pirates, Vikings, Cowboys, Samurais, and More
We may think of ancient cultures as rudimentary - but in reality, the humans living hundreds and even thousands of years ago were remarkably savvy, establishing the foundations of the same science that we use today. From early Mesopotamia to the Stone Age, through...- $24.95
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Vendor: William Chase Greene
The Achievement of Greece: A Chapter in Human Experience
"The Achievement of Greece; A Chapter in Human Experience" is a profound exploration of the enduring legacy and cultural triumphs of ancient Greek civilization. Written by esteemed classicist William Chase Greene, this work delves into the various facets of Greek life-ranging from its political...- $24.95
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Vendor: Mathijs Deen
Down Old Roads
A cultured, engaging collection of historical vignettes ranging from prehistoric times to the early 20th century - all focused on the ancient roads, tracks and pathways of Europe For a million years people have been traveling throughout Europe. From the mysterious homo antecessor which...- $30.00
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Vendor: Izidqi Shah
Did You Know? A Brief History of Islam
Offering a complete introduction to early Islamic history, this book covers key events from the Prophet's life, the Hijrah, and the challenges of establishing a state to the subsequent caliphates and the global spread of Islam. With clear explanations of governance and foreign policy,...- $17.99
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Vendor: Mark Kurlansky
Salt: A World History
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A must-have for any serious cook or foodie." -ANTHONY BOURDAIN"This is a "wow!" book: roving, startling, engaging." -Washington Post A Mark Kurlansky fan favorite: The unlikely history of the world through a grain of salt-now with a new foreword by...- $29.99
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Vendor: Tony L. Scott
The Cause of Empire Colonization, Civilization, Extermination - The Echoes That Built Our World
The Cause of Empire Colonization, Civilization, Extermination - The Echoes That Built Our WorldInspired by the documentary by Raoul Peck, Exterminate All the Brutes: A Historical Reckoning. What if the story of "civilization" is not one of progress but of power? What if the...- $24.00
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Vendor: Ezi World
Entire History of Human Civilization: The History of the entire human civilization from Ancient to Modern
History is not just a record of dates and kings-it is the story of us. From the first spark of fire in prehistory to the digital age of the 21st century, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through the rise and fall...- $15.99
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Vendor: Xenophon
Hellenics
"Hellenics, Books I and II" offers a compelling firsthand account of ancient Greece, penned by Xenophon, a soldier and historian who lived through many of the events he describes. Detailing the tumultuous period following the Peloponnesian War, Xenophon's narrative provides invaluable insights into the...- $32.95
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Vendor: Juan Rodulfo
Asylum Seekers
In 2013 was launched the movie Elysium with Matt Damon and Jodie Foster: "In 2154, the Earth is overpopulated and polluted. Most of Earth's citizens live in poverty, on the brink of starvation, and with little technology and health care. The rich and powerful...- $29.99
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Vendor: Usama Bajwa
Harmony Out of Discord: Reuniting a Splintered World
Are you ready to understand and solve the deep-rooted divisions that disrupt our world today? "Harmony Out of Discord: Reuniting a Splintered World" offers a profound exploration into the forces driving discord and the pathways to unity. This book is crafted for policymakers, educators,...- $14.99
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Vendor: Usama Bajwa
Harmony Out of Discord: Reuniting a Splintered World
Are you ready to understand and solve the deep-rooted divisions that disrupt our world today? "Harmony Out of Discord: Reuniting a Splintered World" offers a profound exploration into the forces driving discord and the pathways to unity. This book is crafted for policymakers, educators,...- $19.99
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Vendor: Alice Louise Slotsky
Tallies and Trends: The Late Babylonian Commodity Price Lists
This volume grew out of a collaborative study of the eighteen mostly unpublished Late Babylonian commodity price-only tablets in the British Museum. The purpose of this project was two-fold. First, to prepare text editions of all the preserved tablets in the corpus; second, to...- $60.00
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Vendor: Nicolae Iorga
Byzantium After Byzantium
Although Constantinople fell to the Turks in 1453, bringing an end to the Eastern Roman Empire--which had survived its predecessor in the West by nearly one thousand years--this important book argues that Byzantium did not die, but continued to influence European history all the...- $29.99
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Vendor: Andrew Linklater
Violence and Civilization in the Western States-Systems
Andrew Linklater's The Problem of Harm in World Politics (Cambridge, 2011) created a new agenda for the sociology of states-systems. Violence and Civilization in the Western States-Systems builds on the author's attempts to combine the process-sociological investigation of civilizing processes and the English School...- $56.00
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Vendor: C. C. Furnas
The Storehouse Of Civilization
The Storehouse of Civilization is a comprehensive exploration of the history of human civilization. Written by C.C. Furnas, this book delves into the origins of human society and the many factors that have contributed to its development over time.Beginning with the earliest human civilizations,...- $45.95
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Vendor: F. J. Foakes Jackson
An Outline Of Christianity, The Story Of Our Civilization V2: The Builders Of The Church
""An Outline of Christianity: The Story of Our Civilization Volume 2: The Builders of the Church"" by F.J. Foakes Jackson is a comprehensive account of the history of Christianity and its impact on the development of Western civilization. The book focuses on the period...- $46.95
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Vendor: Francis Sydney Marvin
The Unity of Western Civilization
Explore the foundations of Western society in "The Unity of Civilization," a compelling exploration of social development and cultural unity. This historical text examines the forces that have shaped civilization, offering insights into the shared heritage of the West. Delve into the history that...- $20.95
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Vendor: Edmund Janes 1842-1902 Cleveland
The Genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland Families. An Attempt to Trace, in Both the Male and Female Lines, the Posterity of Moses Cleveland ... [
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