historia

In the summer of 1914 Europe exploded into a frenzy of mass violence. The war that followed had global repercussions, destroying four empires and costing millions of lives. Even the victorious countries were scarred for a...

By representing their experience of modernity as different from the West in their respective Olympic Games, Asian nations reveal much about the ambitions and anxieties of being an Asian host in the continuing western Olympic...

Drawn from a wide range of perspectives and showcasing a variety of primary source materials, Brian Ward’s The 1960s: A Documentary Reader highlights the most important themes of the era.

A vivid account of the year 1967 and the impact it made on the Middle East and the rest of the world.

What is the meaning of 1968, a year which figures large in the social imaginary? This volume brings together leading social theorists as well as promising younger scholars to examine the phenomenon of '1968' from a number...

Serving as a reference work in this area, this three-volume set describes and makes college credit recommendations for more than 8,000 courses offered by various service branches and the Department of Defense.

Written by leading international scholars, Twentieth Century Britain investigates key moments, themes and identities in the past century. Engaging with cutting-edge research and debate, the essays in the volume combine discussion...

This is the first comprehensive account of the progression of the Second Lebanese War, from the border abduction of an Israeli soldier on the morning of July 12, 2006, through the hasty decision for an aggressive response

500 amazing facts about the people, places, and things of the ancient world. Youall never again be short of a fascinating fact to stun your friends and impress your family and teachers! DO YOU KNOW . . .# that Viking helmets...