In recent years,more and more foreing personnel are showing a concern about Tibet.In order to meet their needs,we have compiled this book based on the academic monorgraph Comments on the Historical Status of Tibet published in 1995 by the Nationalities Press. Comments on the Historical Staqtus of Tibet expounds upon the close relations between the region fo Tibet and ancient China making use of rich and accurate historical materials,especially those showing that Tiber has been a part of Chinese territory since the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).It forcefully denies the entire ideological system of "Tibetan independence"and,for the first time,systematically answers the theories put forward by the Dalai clique.The Chinese edition of this work has attracted great attention in China and was granted the 1996 Excellent Book Award in China.

Just what you've always wanted: history at a glance-clearly and understandably presented. A diagram of knowledge It happens to all of us: we come across a term, a name, an epoch. We have already heard it before, but do not know exactly how or where to place it. This is where a flipguide comes in handy: by providing a detailed overview, it enables us to see connections clearly and to grasp the movement of entire epochs. Back to the basics-without losing sight of the whole:The concept is simple: a flip guide organizes important events, epochs, works of art and architecture chronologically and thus illustrates important historical relationships. It creates a whole new world of insight and enables the readers to understand causes and effects,transitions and parallel developments in art and history as never before.

On April 29, 1968, the North Vietnamese Army is spotted lessthan four miles from the U.S. Marines’ Dong Ha Combat Base. Intensefighting develops in nearby Dai Do as the 2d Battalion, 4thMarines, known as “the Magnificent Bastards,” struggles to ejectNVA forces from this strategic position. Yet the BLT 2/4 Marines defy the brutal onslaught. Pressingforward, America’s finest warriors rout the NVA from theirfortress-hamlets–often in deadly hand-to-hand combat. At the end oftwo weeks of desperate, grinding battles, the Marines and theinfantry battalion supporting them are torn to shreds. But againstall odds, they beat back their savage adversary. The MagnificentBastards captures that gripping conflict in all its horror, hell,and heroism. “Superb . . . among the best writing on the Vietnam War . . .Nolan has skillfully woven operational records and oral historyinto a fascinating narrative that puts the reader in the thick ofthe action.” –Jon T. Hoffman, author of Chesty “

More than 100 compelling, true stories of personal heroismand valor– in a special expanded edition honoring courage in theface of war Here are dramatic accounts of the fearless actions thatearned American soldiers in Vietnam our highest militarydistinction–the Medal of Honor. Edward F. Murphy, head of the Medalof Honor Historical Society, re-creates the heroic acts ofindividual soldiers from official documents, Medal of Honorcitations, contemporary accounts, and, where possible, interviewswith survivors. Complete with a list of all Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients, thisbook offers a unique perspective on the war–from the early days ofU.S. involvement through the return home of the last soldiers. Itpays a fitting tribute to these patriotic, selfless souls.

In the wake of Lonuis WIV's death,France's governm teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.Enter the reformern in the unlikely guise of John Law-a supremely charming and attractive Scot whose brilliant financial mind had thus far served only to make himself rich at the gaming talbles. In one of the great image makovers of all gime,John Lam recharged a devastated French Economy,making him one of the most successful men in Europe.When Law founded a New World reports of the riches to be made in France's vast holdings in America sent the price of its shares throuth the roof.Investors drunk o dreams of instant wealth gave birth to the first boom-and-bust cycle-one that created such vast wealth for shareholders that a new term was coined to describe them…millionaires. 作者简介：JANET GLEESON,anthor of The Arcanum,has worked in the Impressionist Paintings Department at Sotheby's was an art and antiques correspondent for House Garden for seven years,and has written for The Antiques Collector and many other

Grade 5-8?The emphasis in these books is on cultural history. However, the early chapters give rundowns of the political conditions in their respective countries. Both titles feature discussions of daily life and religious concerns, as well as major artists and writers. This makes for an effective presentation, enhanced by colorful illustrations and graphics. In some cases, the main text is set off by full-page sidebars that give further information on related topics. For example, Cervantes is briefly mentioned in the section on Spanish literature, but he is given more coverage in a nearby box. Of the two, England is the stronger as Spain, which covers a period from roughly Columbus's discovery of America to about 1700, suffers from some redundancies. Overall, however, these are both excellent choices for libraries in need of materials dealing with European cultural history.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

No one in Vietnam had to tell door gunner and gunship crewchief Al Sever that the odds didn’t look good. He volunteered forthe job well aware that hanging out of slow-moving choppers overhot LZs blazing with enemy fire was not conducive to a long life.But that wasn’t going to stop Specialist Sever. From Da Nang to Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta, Sever spentthirty-one months in Vietnam, fighting in eleven of the war’ssixteen campaigns. Every morning when his gunship lifted off, oftento the clacking and muzzle flashes of AK-47s hidden in the dawnfog, Sever knew he might not return. This raw, gritty,gut-wrenching firsthand account of American boys fighting and dyingin Vietnam captures all the hell, horror, and heroism of thattragic war.

The First Battle is a graphic account of the first major clashof the Vietnam War. On August 18, 1965, regiment fought regiment onthe Van Tuong Peninsula near the new Marine base at Chu Lai. On theAmerican side were three battalions of Marines under the command ofColonel Oscar Peatross, a hero of two previous wars. His opponentwas the 1st Viet Cong Regiment commanded by Nguyen Dinh Trong, aveteran of many fights against the French and the South Vietnamese.Codenamed Operation Starlite, this action was a resounding successfor the Marines and its result was cause for great optimism aboutAmerica's future in Vietnam. Those expecting a book about Americansin battle will not be disappointed by the detailed de*ions ofhow the fight unfolded. Marine participants from private to colonelwere interviewed during the book's research phase. The battle isseen from the mud level, by those who were at the point of thespear. But this is not just another war story told exclusively fromthe American side. In researching the book, t

He's silent, invisible. He lies in one position for days, barelytwitching a muscle, able to control his heartbeat and breathing.His record has never been matched: 93 confirmed kills. This is thestory of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, Marine sniper, legend ofmilitary lore. **MASS MARKET PAPER**