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An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, John Steele, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, Throughout time, from ancient Rome to modern Britain, the great empires built and maintained their domination through force of arms and political power. But not the United States. America has dominated the world in a new, peaceful, and pervasive way -- through the continued creation of staggering wealth. In this authoritative, engrossing history, John Steele Gordon captures as never before the true source of our nation's global influence: wealth and the capacity to create more of it.This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

The Japanese Consumer: An Alternative Economic History of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Francks, Penelope, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, By the late twentieth century, Japanese people were renowned as the world's most avid and knowledgeable consumers of fashion, luxury and quality, while the goods that embodied their tastes and lifestyle were becoming a part of global culture. Penelope Francks' book offers an alternative account of Japan's modern economic history from the perspective of the consumer. Tracing Japan's economy from the eighteenth century to the present, she shows how history has conditioned what Japanese people consume and compares their experiences with those of Europe and North America. In so doing the author presents a lucid and informed account of everyday life in Japan, exploring what people eat, how they dress, the household goods they acquire, and their preferred shopping and leisure activities. This beautifully illustrated book succeeds in making economic history palatable and entertaining. It will be a treat for students and all those interested in Japanese society and culture.

500 Nations, an Illustrated History of North American Indians. Not a book for the Emotional

500 NATIONS, By Alvin M.Josephy, jr An illustrated History of North American Indian nations. How they lived (and died). How the West was won, at the expense of almost every native tribe, from the Inca to the Inuit and almost every Plains and Desert dwelling tribe that occupied North America. Harrowing in many places, to read the documented accounts of how the numerous tribes were decimated by the invasion from the white man. Beautifully illustrated, with many archive publications depicting the primitive manner in which the tribes lived. Their own battles to survive, and the pacts that they formed. From Farmers to Warriors, this book has to be read from start to finish, in order to understand but a little of the harsh, yet wonderful lifestyles, that these ancient peoples endured. I found it difficult to put this book down once I started reading, and the picture really do bring the accounts to life, superbly written whilst maintaining a sense of accuracy from the research material used. With about 400 pages, it's difficult to know what to ask for such a work, I simply hope that whoever buys it will enjoy it as much as I, and be as impressed and emotionally humbled by the content as I was. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Empire of Shadows: The Epic Story of Yellowstone (Paperback)

“George Black rediscovers the history and lore of one of the planet’s most magnificent landscapes. ReadEmpire of Shadows,and you’ll never think of our first—in many ways our greatest—national park in the same way again.”—Hampton Sides,author of Blood and ThunderEmpire of Shadows is the epic story of the conquest of Yellowstone,Wyoming,a landscape uninhabited,inaccessible and shrouded in myth in the aftermath of the Civil

Folio Society x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN please. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN. Please search by area DA17 6LN to see all other books available. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Folio society, the history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire

FOLIO SOCIETY THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE I have the full 8book collection here for sale all in very good condition presented in two 4 book hard protective covers The price is £115 If you require delivery this is at an additional cost to you Collection is also welcome

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Edward Gibbon

The boxed set is in excellent condition. The are 8 volumes Folio Society Vol.1 The Turn of the Tide Vol.2. Constantine and Christian Empire Vol.3. The Revival and Collapse of Paganism Vol.4. The End of the Western Empire Vol.5. Justinian and Roman Law Vol.6. Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs Vol.7. The Norman's in Italy and the Crusades Vol.8. The Fall of Constantine and the Papacy in Rome Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Spartans. An Epic History

The Spartans. An Epic History. By Paul Cartledge. Illustrated Hardback non fiction. 285 pages. Good condition Ad ID:

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (ref b5b2 to b12b2) Volume I The Turn of the Tide - MCMLXXXIII - Volume II Constantine and the Christian Empire - MCMLXXXIV - Volume III The Revival and Collapse of Paganism - MCMLXXXV - Volume IV The End of the Western Empire - MCMLXXXVI - Volume V Justinian and the Roman Law - MCMLXXXVII - Volume VI Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs - MCMLXXXVIII - Volume VII The Normans in Italy and the Crusades - MCMLXXXIX - Volume VIII The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome - MCMXC - by Edward Gibbon The Folio Society Edited and with introductions by Betty Radice and Felipe Fernandez Armesto All hardbacks with slipcases All individual approximate sizes: 260mm's x 165mm's x 32mm's All individual approximate net weights: 940 grams Condition: Books - all fine / slipcases all fine with the exception of Volume I which has a split on the lower rear edge about 32mm's long Description: Taken from the introduction, Volume I - After two hundred years the reputation of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire still stands high. For Hugh Trevor-Roper it remains 'the greatest historical work in our language'. The grandeur of its theme ranges over nearly fourteen hundred years of western history, from the Antonine emperors of AD A100 to the fall of Constantinople to the Turks in . Woven into its texture are the history of the Early Church, the dispersal of the Germanic peoples, the rise of Islam, the Dark Ages of Europe and the Crusades, all of which Gibbon saw as elements in a continuous process of change and development. Additional information / pictures given on request Postage rates are free for any address within the United Kingdom only - rates for elsewhere are not shown and depending on carrier may vary. Delivery costs are based on gross weight. There is no additional charge for packaging. Prices and carriers to be agreed by mutual consent. Every effort is made to provide clear and accurate information - returns are not accepted other than at the sellers discretion, allowing for good condition as received by the purchaser and in the original packaging. Read More

Folio Society Books - 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Collection only from DA17 6LN please, no postal requests. Final reduction before it goes to the charity shop on Saturday. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Folio Society Books - 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire

Folio Society Books - Set x 8 Books - Edward Gibbon, The History Of The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire - The Turn Of The Tide, Constantine & The Christian Empire, The Revival & Collapse Of Paganism, The End Of The Western Empire, The Justinian & The Roman Law, Mohammed & The Rise Of The Arabs, The Normans in Italy & The Crusades, The Fall Of Constantinople & The Papacy In Rome. Cash on collection from DA17 6LN Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

300: Rise of an Empire: The Art of the Film (Hardcover)

The action adventure 300: Rise of an Empire is the highly anticipated follow-up to the international blockbuster 300. Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes,300: Rise of an Empire is produced by Gianni Nunnari,Mark Canton,Zack Snyder,Deborah Snyder and Bernie Goldmann,and directed by Noam Murro from a screenplay by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad. Told in the breathtaking visual style of 300 this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh b

The Republic of Nature: An Environmental History of the

New in paperbackThe Republic of Nature reframes standard accounts of American history based on the simple but radical premise that historical events are shaped by natural circumstances. From the natural philosophy of the founding fathers to the environmental forces behind Brown v. Board of Education,the book's focus on nature reveals a powerful new perspective on the most familiar icons of U.S. history.Mark Fiege is an associate professor of history at Colorado State University,

Congo: The Epic History of a People (Hardcover)

Hailed as "a monumental history... more exciting than any novel" (NRC Handelsblad),David van Reybrouck’s rich and gripping epic,in the tradition of Robert Hughes'The Fatal Shore,tells the extraordinary story of one of the world's most devastated countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo.Epic in scope yet eminently readable,penetrating and deeply moving,David van Reybrouck'sCongo: The Epic History of a People traces the fate of one of the world's most critical,

Economic History of India, (Paperback)

This book presents a comprehensive account of the structural changes in India's economy initiated by colonial rule and globalization. It provides an understanding of the country's political and economic transition as it evolved into a stable democratic state. Capturing a crucial time span of 90 years,it attempts to connect present-day economic trends in India in the context of the country's economic history. The book broadly covers: transition to colonialism-impact on education,law,business organi

The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mike Leonard, PUBLISHER: Books On Tape, Mike Leonard is a lucky man. It's not everyone who gets parents like Jack and Marge. At eighty-seven, Jack is a pathological optimist with an inexhaustible gift of gab. Marge, Jack's bride of sixty years, though cut from the same rough bolt of Irish immigrant cloth, is his polar opposite-pessimistic and proud of it. What was their son, Mike, thinking when he took a sabbatical from his job with NBC News so he could pile these two world-class originals along with three of his grown kids and a daughter-in-law into a pair of rented RVs and hit the road for a month? Mike was thinking that he wanted to give his parents the ultimate family reunion. And so, one February morning, three generations of Leonards set out on their journey under the dazzling Arizona sky. Thirty minutes later, one of the humongous recreational vehicles has an unplanned meeting with a concrete island at a convenience store. Thus begins the adventure of a lifetime-and an absolute gem of a book. In the course of their humorous, often poignant cross-country tour, from the desert Southwest to the New England coastline, the Leonards reminisce about their loves, their losses, and their rich and heartwarming (and sometimes heartbreaking) lives, while encountering a veritable Greek chorus of roadside characters along the way. The home stretch finds the clan racing back to Chicago, hoping to catch the arrival of the next generation, Jack and Marge's first great-grandchild. Through it all, Mike pieces together acentury of family lore and lunacy-and discovers surprising sides to his parents that allow him to see them in a whole new light. Mike Leonard has captivated millions of television viewers with his wry and witty feature stories for NBC's Today. Now he brings that same engaging charm and keen insight to the foibles and passions of his own blessedly unique family. By turns uproariously funny and deeply moving, The Ride of Our Lives delivers a lifetime of laughs, lessons, and priceless memories. "From the Hardcover edition."

The Movies - An Illustrated History Of The Silver Screen

Lovely book. Large softbound 256 pages with over 320 colour & black & white photos,some full page photo's. Great reference source.Stars include Rita Hayworth (as photo),Bette Davis,Joan Crawford,Jayne Mansfield,Dustin Hoffman,Ava Gardner,Clark Gable,Greta Garbo,Marilyn Monroe, Gina Lollobrigida,James Dean,Ingrid Bergman,Barbara Stanwyck & many more. Very good condition,only for sale due to lack of space! Email or phone only please. Texts won't be replied to. Ad ID:

Economic and Social History of England,

Economic and Social History of England, By Richard Benjamin Jones Published by Longmans Cover has some wear but otherwise the condition is very good Read More

Economic and Social History of England,

Economic and Social History of England, By Richard Benjamin Jones Published by Longmans Cover has some wear but otherwise the condition is very good Read more

The Line Upon a Wind: An Intimate History of the Last and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mostert, Noel, PUBLISHER: Vintage, An Intimate History of the Last and Greatest War Fought at Sea Under Sail: . Following his acclaimed Frontiers, Noel Mostert's new book chronicles the first true "world war." In February , France declared war on Britain and Holland. The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars that raged for the next twenty-two years saw European powers manoeuvering for mercantile and political advantage in a complex and ever-changing web of alliances and coalitions. By , the world was a different place; age-old certainties were shattered, established dynasties and kingdoms overthrown, the United States emerged as a world power, and a new age was dawning. This was to be the longest, hardest and cruelest war ever fought at sea, on a scale comparable only with the Second World War. Methods of battle under sail, little changed for centuries, would be forced to adapt at an unprecedented pace that brought with it the fearsome power of rockets, torpedoes and submarines. The Line Upon a Wind is also the story of the daily lives of the sailors on board the fighting ships, the blood and guts ferocity of engagement in an age of gentility, the struggle of ships' surgeons to repair broken bodies and the daily struggle to keep the men fed and free of disease. It is a story of ordinary men and extraordinary bravery. The Great War, as it was known to contemporaries, spanned generations and continents. Noel Mostert has achieved a work of unparalleled research, rousing descriptions and illuminating analysis -- maritime history at its very best. "From the Hardcover edition." Buy Now

The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American

Known for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship,Alan Brinkley's best-selling program for the U.S. survey course invites students to think critically about the many forces that continually create the Unfinished Nation that is the United States. In a concise but wide-ranging narrative,Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and our understanding of its history--one that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspec

The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers,Flyboys,andThe Imperial Cruise,a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books,James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the s,Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium tra

The Romans: Builders of an Empire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reece, Katherine E., PUBLISHER: Rourke Publishing (FL), - Follows State Social Studies Standards - Prepares students for high stakes testing - Fact-filled sidebars on many pages

The Settlers - Rise of an Empire

Ubisoft classic - Settlers in perfect condition with serial number. Game has rarely been played, clearing out all my old games. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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