A STUDY OF THE EARLY LITERATURES ON THE SILK ROAD是同作者《早期丝绸之路文献研究》一书的英文版，是作者对早期丝绸之路考证研究的专着。 《早期丝绸之路文献研究》对东方和西方的有关丝绸之路的古代文献资料进行了细致的考证、研究，求得不同语种文献的相互印证，从而确认古代东西交流的史实。全书分上卷、下卷、附卷三部分，对于《穆天子传》、《西域图记》、《历史》、《地理志》等中外古籍均有详实的考证和独到的比较研究。
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.
A remarkable and engrossing account of medieval England's epicconflict with France. From 1337 to 1453 England repeatedly invaded France on thepretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. Though itwas a small, poor country, England for most of those "hundredyears" won the battles, sacked the towns and castles, and dominatedthe war. The protagonists of the Hundred Years War are among themost colorful in European history: Edward III, the Black Prince;Henry V, who was later immortalized by Shakespeare; the splendidbut inept John II, who died a prisoner in London; Charles V, whovery nearly overcame England; and the enigmatic Charles VII, who atlast drove the English out. Desmond Seward's critically-acclaimedaccount of the Hundred Years War brings to life all of theintrigue, beauty, and royal to-the-death-fighting of that legendarycentury-long conflict. "Mr. Seward shows us all the famous sights of those roaring times. . . and illuminates them with an easy scholarship, a nice senseof
Orwell's classic satire "Animal Farm" continues to be aninternational best seller. For the first time ever, "Orwell andPolitics" brings this major work together with the author's otherworks exploring the nature of politics and the Second WorldWar.
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.
Following the enormous success of "Hitler: Hubris" this booktriumphantly completes one of the great modern biographies. Nofigure in twentieth century history more clearly demands a closebiographical understanding than Adolf Hitler; and no period is moreimportant than the Second World War. Beginning with Hitler'sstartling European successes in the aftermath of the Rhinelandoccupation and ending nine years later with the suicide in theBerlin bunker, Kershaw allows us as never before to understand themotivation and the impact of this bizarre misfit. He addresses thecrucial questions about the unique nature of Nazi radicalism, aboutthe Holocaust and about the poisoned European world that allowedHitler to operate so effectively.
A valuable contribution to the growing field of historical research on immigra-ion...oncentrating on the demographics and everyday lives of immigrants to America in three periods: colonial times, 1820-1924, and the modern era A solid volume for readers in search of their roots. Perhaps the most authoritative and readable single-volume history of immigra-tion yet written. Nationality by nationality, Daniels traces the migration of refugees to this country as far back as the year 1500.Substantial, impressive. This book provides the first comprehensive history of immigration to the United States in twenty years [Coming to America] utilizes nearly all the existing scholarship on the topic to create a readable synthesis. It provides a quick reference source for nonspecialists and general readers From almost every comer of the globe, in numbers great and small, America has drawn people whose contributions are as varied as their origins. Historians have spent much of the tgeneration investigating the
The Battle of New Orleans was the climactic battle ofAmerica's "forgotten war" of 1812. Andrew Jackson led his ragtagcorps of soldiers against 8,000 disciplined invading Britishregulars in a battle that delivered the British a humiliatingmilitary defeat. The victory solidified America's independence andmarked the beginning of Jackson's rise to national prominence.Hailed as "terrifically readable" by the Chicago Sun Times , The Battle of New Orleans is popular American history at itsbest, bringing to life a landmark battle that helped define thecharacter of the United States.
Tanks and armored fighting vehicles have dominated the battlefield in all conflicts all over the world. Their amazing firepower, armor, and mobility has lead to most countries maintaining a fleet of these versatile and fearsome machines. Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles features the best of these vehicles.Entries are listed chronologically from 1915 to the present day. Each entry is accompanied by a de*ion of its development and service record, and a full specification table is included, detailing all the essential data:armament, crew, dimensions, speed,range, engine types, and power utput. Specifications are given with both imperial and metric measures listed. Among the vehicles featured in the volume are the British Mk I tank of World War I, the German Panther, and the American M4 Sherman of World War II, and the MI Abrams seen in battle today. All of the major manufacturers in the US, UK, Germany, France, and Russia are covered, alongside the smaller nations to present a global commentary on the
Propelled by the discovery of an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters, a young woman plunges into a labyrinth where the secrets of her family's past connect to an inconceivable evil: the dark reign of Vlad the Impaler and a time-defying pact that may have kept his awful work alive through the ages. The search for the the truth becomes an adventure of monumental propportions, taking us from monasteries and dusty libraries to the captitals of Eastern Europe - in a feat of storytelling so rich, so exciting, so suspenseful that it has enthralled readers around he world.
A CONCISE COMMENTARY ON MONOGRAPHS ON THE WESTERN REGIONS IN THE OFFICIAL HISTORY BOOKS OF THE WESTERN EASTERN HAN, WEI, JIN, SOUTHERN NORTHERN DYNASTIES是同作者《两汉魏晋南北朝正史西域传要注》一书的英文版，是作者为两汉魏晋南北朝正史西域传有关西域的记载提供的一个系统的注解。 作者长期研究西域史和古代中外关系史、塞种、贵霜、嚈哒以及两汉魏晋南北朝与西域关系史，在此基础上，作者就各篇西域传所见西域文化、宗教、习俗、制度，以及人种、语言、文字作了分门别类的研究，结集而成《两汉魏晋南北朝正史西域传研究》，再依据研究的结论，撰写了《两汉魏晋南北朝正史西域传要注》一书，为两汉魏晋南北朝正史西域传有关西域的记载提供的一个系统的注解。
A STUDY OF THE RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN WORLD IN ANCIENT TIMES是同作者《古代地中海和中国关系史研究》一书的英文版，是作者研究希腊、罗马世界和中国关系的文献资料的辑录和成果集结。 部分辑录和诠释中国史籍所载古代地中海世界及其与中国中原王朝关系的资料。第二部分讨论古代地中海世界与中国北方游牧诸族的关系。公元六世纪之前，中国中原王朝对地中海世界的了解非常模糊，传说盛行。大部分传说竟出诸中国人自己的想象。这表明当时中国人对地中海世界是多么向往！反过来，希腊、罗马史家对中国中原王朝的了解同样十分模糊。同一时期，地中海世界与中国北方游牧诸族之间关系却比较密切。所谓草原之路至迟在公元前7世纪已经形成，商人、使者的往来，尤其是部落的迁徙，不仅加深了彼此的了解，也架起了沟通东西文明的桥梁。游牧诸族没
A riveting exploration of the world's most highly trainedmilitary units, from the ancient Spartans to modern-day US NavySEALs, this is the definitive guide to the world's special militaryforces.
On January 30, 1889,at the champagne-splashed height of the Viennese Carnival, theHandsome and charming Crown Prince Rudolf fired a revolver at histeenaged mistress and them himself. The two shots that rang out atMayerling in the Vienna Woods echo still.
LIFT AND LOOK EGYPT lift the flaps to change the picture！ Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt。What’s going on in the Egyptian temple？What have the priests hidden inside the pharaoh’s tomb，and what happens at an Ancient Egyptian party？Discover lots of amazing facts and lift the flaps to change the picture！ Written by pam Beasant ，Illustrated by Mike phillips，Designed by lain Ashman
With a flaming holographic cover, the new GWR 2011 edition explodes with new and updated records. There's 100% new photography and hot new categories and features including TV's 75th anniversary, eye popping 3-D cinema, the historic Space Shuttle and a 270 city record-breaking GPS World Tour.
This is the first book exclusively devoted to demonic possession amd exorcism in early modern England. It offers, for the first time, modernised versions of the most significant texts on nine cases of demonic possession from the period 1570 to 1650. The nine stories of demonic possession were all written by eye-witnesses or were derived from eye-witness reports. The modernised texts and critical Introductions are placed within the context of an Introduction to demonic possession in England across the period 1550 to 1700.
A military leader of legendary genius, Caesar was also a greatwriter, recording the events of his life with incomparableimmediacy and power. "The Civil War" is a tense and grippingdepiction of his struggle with Pompey over the leadership ofRepublican Rome - a conflict that spanned the entire Roman world,from Gaul and Spain to Asia and Africa. Where Caesar's own accountleaves off in 48 BC, his lieutenants take up the history,describing the vital battles of Munda, Spain and Thapsus, and theinstallation of Cleopatra, later Caesar's mistress, as Queen ofEgypt. Together these narratives paint a full picture of the eventsthat brought Caesar supreme power - and paved the way for hisassassination only months later.
The Yellow River valley of China, during the period ca. 7000-1500, saw the transformation of egalitarian societies into stratified chiefdoms giving rise to early states. This book examines that transformation, emphasising the interplay of many factors affecting these processes, such as climatic fluctuation, population movements, inter-group competition, warfare, and long-distance exchange of valuables. This book contains detailed archaeological data and general theoretical paradigms. It offers a comprehensive reconstruction of developmental trajectories toward social complexity during the Neolithic period, and locates prehistoric China within a global framework of social evolution.
This book draws on the writings of Max Weber and Jürgen Habermas to trace the relationship of law and democracy in three configurations of the European state: the liberal state（or Rechtsstaat）, the welfare state（Sozialstaat）, and the emerging supranational polity represented by the European Union. John P. McCormick exposes the tendency of social and political theorists to reach back unreflectively to the past and outlines a new, more appropriate normative-empirical model, the supranational Sektoralstaat, for evaluating prospects for constitutional and social democracy in the EU.
