SOURCES ON THE HEPHTHALITE HISTORY是同作者《嚈哒史料辑注》一书的英文版，是作者对中外嚈哒史相关史料的全面辑注。 作者自1979年开始研究嚈哒史以来，一直没有停止收集与嚈哒史直接有关的资料。他将已收集到者结集，编成《嚈哒史料辑注》。除汉语的若干篇外，计有希腊 拉丁语的11种、亚美尼亚语3种、叙利亚语2种、梵语10种、阿拉伯语3种、波斯语3种和藏语1种。采录入书者，除1种系法语外，其余均为英译。作者谦逊地认为，之所以不考虑汉译之，盖英译出诸各语文专家之手，译文与原文几乎是等值的，若转译为汉语，这本史料集的价值势必大打折扣。至于古汉语资料，为了和全书保持一致，作者转译成英语。

"Compelling." (New York Times) "Impressive and moving." (Los Angeles Times) From the first surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the emotionalaftermath of World War II's final victory, this rich and powerfultapestry of voices offers firsthand memories of a nationunited... "[An] endlessly surprising personal history." (United PressInternational) "Hoopes interviewed nearly 200 Americans for this oral history ofthe home front. Many of them speak wonderingly of an almostinnocent exhilaration triggered by World War II [that] showedAmericans something larger than themselves. This collection ofmemories ranges over wartime Washington, the transformation ofindustries, the families stumbling around in blacked-outhouses...hundreds of nostalgic oddments...Such a collage has aneffect of Whitmanesque tenderness." (Time Magazine)

THIS UNIQUE TIMECHART CELEB RATES THE 100 YEAR LEGEND OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES 11-foot foldout chronological Timechart showing a full color illustrated history of Harley-Davidson.

A Washington Post Best Book Of The Year "A riveting investigation of the world's most notorious weapons dealer, Viktor Bout, whose post–Cold War arms network has stoked violence worldwide." —THE WASHINGTON POST "A page-turner that digs deep into the amazing, murky story of Viktor Bout. Farah and Braun have exposed the inner workings of one of the world's most secretive businesses—the international arms trade." —Peter Bergen, author of The Osama bin Laden I Know "Braun and Farah have crafted an impressive and damning dossier on this mysterious figure, a raw capitalist at work in an anarchical world." —Mark Bowden, author of Guests of the Ayatollah "Viktor Bout is like Osama bin Laden: a major target of U.S. intelligence officials who time and again gets away. Farah and Braun have skillfully documented how this noto

The book itself includes subject review chapters that address the topics covered on the exam, plus it includes 4 full-length practice exams with detailed answer explanations. Your complete guide to a higher score on the * AP U.S. History exam CliffsNotes are fast, effective, and interactive! Bonus CD-ROM includes: Searchable PDFs of the book's content Exams in timed and untimed modes Number-correct score and number-incorrect score Complete answers and explanations About the Book: Introduction Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions Hints for tackling the essay questions Part I: Subject Area Reviews Covers all subject areas you'll be tested on Includes sample questions and answers for each subject Part II: AP U.S. History Practice Tests 4 full-length practice tests that simulate the actual test Answers and complete explanations

In this revealing and often shocking book, Professor Mitamura hides nothing, presenting the sordid and macasbre details of a political system built upon and glorifying human emasculation and degradation. The book traces the history eunuchism from its bvery early days until november 5, 1924. when the system was finally banned and hundreds of eunuchs, "crying pitifully in high-pitched feminine voices," were expelled from Tzu Chin (Guzheng) Palace, thus ending a system that had endured over 2,000 years and through 25 dynasties.

Praise for In Peace and War "A comprehensive, balanced, and compelling history of a first-class educational institution, and of the complex history it services." —Sean T. Connaughton, Esq., Kings Point '83, Maritime Administrator "A great read . . . an accurate and absorbing depiction of an institution I was proud to lead for seven years. The authors truly grasped the unique character of the Academy." —Rear Admiral Thomas A. King, Kings Point '42, sixth Superintendent of Kings Point "Evokes memories of the earliest challenges in establishing a maritime institution where future success embodies the Academy's motto acta non verba." —Rear Admiral Lauren S. McCready, Kings Point Professor and Head of Engineering, 1942–1975 "Much more than an institutional history . . . a fascinating and informed portrait of the individuals and philosophies behind Kings Point." —Captain Warren G. Leback, Kings Point '44, past Maritime Administrator

In India, at the birth of thclast century, an infant is brought howling into the world, his remarkable paleness marking him out from his brown-skinned fellows. Revered at first, he is later cast out from his wealthy home when his truc parentage is revealed. So begins Pran Nath's odyssey of self-discovery - a journey that will take him from the streets of Agra, via the red light district of Bombay, to the brick cloisters of Oxford and beyond - as he struggles to understand who he really is.

This epic book completes the richest and fullest study yet made of the Nazis' persecution of the Jews. Based on a vast scholarly literature, it also incorporates original research and personal letters, diaries, etc. Acclaim for Volume 1: "This will be the standard work for many years to come" (Daniel Johnson, The Times) "There have been many books about Nazism's persecution of the Jews, but none as magisterial or comprehensive as this" (Richard Evans, Sunday Telegraph) "The merits of this work are many; it is easily the best book of a distinguished historian. It is based on a great variety of sources, published and unpublished, and the judgement of the author cannot be faulted on any major issue...This is a very good, very important book. It needed to be written before the last historians disappear who, because of the date and place of their birth and their personal experience, know certain things in their bones about the period of the Holocaust." (Walter Lacquer, Los Angeles Times) "Saul Friedlander is

The 750-year epic tale of the extraordinary Backenroth family, this is at the same time an engaging, scrupulously researched narrative history of Jewish life since the Middle Ages. Throughout this time span, the Backenroths could be found at some of the most important events in Jewish history: the migration of their community from western to eastern Europe, the creation of the Hasidic movement, the birth of Zionism, and the loss of so many of their family during the Holocaust. As they struggle to survive, the Backenroths marry, find their fortune in oil, and spawn families with last names that are still widely known. This sweeping family saga is shaped by real people -- talented and creative women and men swept by the dramatic tides of the history into distant regions and complex situations, where they were forced to display resourcefulness and courage in order to survive. Time and time again they slid from prosperity and opulence to profound poverty and distress, and time after time they managed

The Canadian escort group C 2 was comprised of the RCN destroyers Gatineau and Chaudiere, the frigate St. Catharines, the Corvettes Chilliwack and Fennel, and the RN destroyer Icarus. these six and the RN corvette Kenilworth castle combined to sing U-744 in the North Atlantic in a prolonged drama on March 5 and 6, 1944. At 32 hours, this the second-longest successful hunt of the war. Chilliwack able seaman Ralph Chartrand recalls the action: When the sub started to surface, everything that could shoot went into action and we fired all we could. While the crew of U-744 was jumping out of the conning tower, St. Catharines was closing in, but our captain outmanoeuvred Chilliwack in front to make sure that this was our sub. He gave the order "Prepare to ram," but soon the sub was empty, so we didn't ram. We lowered a lifeboat with a boarding party and they proceeded to U-744. While the lifeboat was tied to the sub, some members boarded the sub. then a big wave hit our lifeboat and flipped the crew i

Only two guests were invited to what was arguably the most elegant, sumptuous, and important dinner party that Thomas Jefferson ever hosted. Each course was prepared and laid out in advance so that no servants would enter the dining room to disrupt conversation and overhear random remarks, which they might later repeat to others. Privacy was imperative. Jefferson believed that the very future of the United States of America depended on convincing Alexander Hamilton to agree to a compromise he and Madison were proposing on two surging issues that threatened to tear the young republic apart. Plying his guests with fine wine and exquisite cuisine that only a former ambassador to France could provide, Jefferson set the stage for a compromise that enabled the federal government to pay its debts, both domestic and foreign, and make the American dollar "as good as gold." In Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's, you'll discover the little-known story behind this pivotal evening in American history, complete with w

From its mythical foundation in 753 BC to its sack in thefifth century AD, the city of Rome had an impact on the world thatit would be hard to overestimate. At its height the empire which itbuilt up stretched from northern Britain to the deserts of Arabia.In this new history an international team of historians,archaeologists and classicists presents a vision of the world'smost famous imperial power based on the most up-to-date researchand discoveries. Chapters and box-features present grippingaccounts of Roman history and literature and deal with themesranging from medicine to warfare. They are supported by a rich setof illustrations of sites, monuments and works of art from acrossthe Empire. Read together, these build up a fascinating picture ofa civilization permeated by its imperial role, and of the colossalcosts as well as the gains of empire.

Founded in New York City when Thomas Jefferson was president, Wiley has been a significant player in the publishing industry for two centuries. Now, on the occasion of Wiley's bicentennial, a distinguished team of authors brings Wiley's rich history to life, showing how the company has reacted to trends within the publishing industry as well as to larger economic, social, and cultural forces. Knowledge for Generations sheds light on the long-term strengths and weaknesses of Wiley's business, illuminates the continuities and changes over time, and shows how family ownership has influenced the company's strategies, values, and corporate culture. Drawing on unrestricted access to company archives and interviews with key executives, the authors capture a story of sustained business success, intriguing personalities, and dramatic changes in the industry. Illustrated throughout with illuminating photographs and graphics, Knowledge for Generations is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of publishing.

Olaudiah Equiano's 1789 narrative tells the remarkable story of his childhood in Africa, his kidnapping and subsequent years as a slave and seaman, and his eventual road to freedom in the Caribbean and in England. The text reprinted here is that of the 1789 first edition. It is accompanied by explanatory annotations, textual notes, and a map of Equiano's travels. "Contexts" provides essential related public writings on the work by James Tobin, Gustavus Vassa (Olaudiah Equiano), and Samuel Jackson Pratt; general and historical background by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Eav Beatrice Dykes, Wylie Sypher, Charles H. Nichols, Nathan I. Huggins, and David Dabydeen; related travel and scientific literature by Anthony Benezet, John Matthews, and John Mitchell; eighteenth-century works by African authors James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, John Marrant, and Quobna Ottabah Cugoano; and English debates about the slave trade by Thomas Clarkson, John Wesley, and William Wilberforce, as well as antislavery verse by Thomas Day a

The text of this edition is based on the Wessex Edition of 1912, which was revised and corrected by the author. It has been collated with the Mellstock Edition of 1920, for which Hardy submitted final corrections. "Backgrounds and Contexts" provides new and invaluable source material on Victorian Dorset and, in particular, Dorchester, Hardy’s native home and the town upon which Casterbridge is based. Included are six of Hardy’s nonfiction writings, notably excerpts from his essay "The Dorsetshire Laboure" (1883), in which he frankly comments on the social changes he has witnessed in the county. Hardy’s Wessex is further examined in an essay by Michael Millgate, by maps of Casterbridge and Wessex, and by a key to local place names. Christine Winfield discusses the novel’s manu* and its complicated history. "Criticism" collects seventeen wide-ranging assessments of the novel-six new to the Second Edition-from both contemporary and modern critics, including Virginia Woolf, Albert J. Guerard,

A unique guide to every UNESCO World Heritage site. The global list has proved a valuable tool in the battle to preserve the world's heritage. Managed by the World Heritage Committee with strict criteria, only the world's most spectacular and extraordinary sites making it onto the List. Major sites Details of all 878 UNESCO sites including!.the remarkable Dazu Rock Carving of China!!the last substantial expanse of monsoon forest in Thailand, the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex!.Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania which contains the highest mountain in Africa one of the largest volcanoes in the world!.one of the greatest Mayan temples Tikal in Guatemala!the legendary Acropolis in Athens!..the ancient Nabataean city of Petra in Jordan!.the unique ecosystem of the Serengeti, Tanzania. / Over 650 colour photographs / De*ions of 878 UNESCO World Heritage sites / Location map for every 878 site Background The World Heritage List includes properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the

Harry Potter lives in a world that is both magical andhistorical. Hogwarts pupils ride an old-fashioned steam train toschool, notes are taken on parchment with quill pens, and Mugglelegends come to life in the form of werewolves, witches, andmagical spells. This book is the first to explore the real historyin which Harry's world is rooted. Did you know that bezoars and mandrakes were fashionableluxury items for centuries? Find out how Europeans first developedthe potions, spells, and charms taught at Hogwarts, from AvadaKedavra to love charms. Learn how the European prosecution ofwitches led to the Statute of Secrecy, meet the real NicholasFlamel, see how the Malfoys stack up against Muggle Englisharistocrats, and compare the history of the wizarding world toreal-life history. ?Gives you the historical backdrop to Harry Potter'sworld ?Covers topics ranging from how real British boardingschools compare to Hogwarts to how parchment, quills, and scrollsused in the wizarding world were made

A masterpiece of historical writing, Thucydides' account Y of the war fought in the fifth century B.C. between the Athenian and Spartan alliances established a paradigm for the war monograph. The complete text appears here in a new and spirited translation by Walter Blanco. Jennifer Boberts's introduction and annotations provide vital background information. Thucydides' military and diplomatic acumen, his understanding of human psychology, and his narrative skill have shaped the writing of history for over two thousand years. "Backgrounds and Contexts" provides supplementary selections from Xenophon, Herodotus, Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, and twentieth-century journalist Walter Karp. "Interpretations" includes richly varied assessments of Thucydides by Theodor Gomperz, Francis M. Cornford, Charles N. Cochrane, B. G. Collingwood, Albert Cook, Cynthia Farrar, Adam Parry, Glen Bowersock, Robert Gilpin, Michael Doyle, and Gregory Crane. The edition also includes fourteen maps, a chronology, a glossary

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize. Acrossthe Wide Missouri tells the compelling story of the climax anddecline of the Rocky Mountain fur trade during the 1830s. More thana history, it portrays the mountain fur trade as a way of businessand a way of life, vividly illustrating how it shaped the expansionof the American West.

The Great Pyramid's eerily precise architecture has forcenturies both astounded and puzzled archaeologists and has givenrise to numerous modern fantasies concerning the so-called 'Mysteryof the Pyramids'. Sweeping away centuries of myth and confusion,John Romer describes for the first time exactly how the GreatPyramid was designed and built. He argues that the pyramid makersworked from a single plan whose existence has long been doubted andeven denied by scholars. Moreover, the Great Pyramid's uniquearchitecture is integral to the way it was built, and for itsbuilders the tasks of construction and design were not separate asthey are now. By placing this awesome monument in its genuinecontemporary context, this book underlines the extraordinarytalents and the originality of the ancient Egyptians at the time ofKing Khufu. Describes for the first time exactly how the Great Pyramid wasdesigned and built ? A product of the most recent research anddecades of personal study by an author who is very well

This directory is a landmark work of scholarship, uncovering an extraordinary amount of detail on the diverse foreign community of old Shanghai, from the 1840s when it was established as a foreign treaty port, through to and beyond the Communist victory in 1949. Information is included on more than 2,000 foreign and Chinese clubs, societies and associations, along with many thousands of named individuals, providing a unique resource for the study of old Shanghai, and an invaluable insight into a vitally important and much-neglected part of China's modern history. 作者简介： Nenad Djordjevic was born in Belgrade in 1970. He studied history in Stockholm and Belgrade and earned a master's degree at Belgrade University in 1994. He worked as a diplomat in Beijing from 2002 to 2006, when he was appointed Consul-Gerant of Serbia in Shanghai. His passion for Shanghai's history and culture has manifested itself in a quest to explore the nature of expatriate and Chinese clubs in Shanghai, from the ear

In a second edition of their successful Concise History ofModern India, Barbara Metcalf and Thomas Metcalf explore India'smodern history afresh and update the events of the last decade.These include the takeover of Congress from the seeminglyentrenched Hindu nationalist party in 2004, India's huge advancesin technology and the country's new role as a major player in worldaffairs. From the days of the Mughals, through the British Empire,and into Independence, the country has been transformed by itsinstitutional structures. It is these institutions which havehelped bring about the social, cultural and economic changes thathave taken place over the last half century and paved the way forthe modern success story. Despite these advances, poverty, socialinequality and religious division still fester. In response tothese dilemmas, the book grapples with questions of caste andreligious identity, and the nature of the Indian nation.