A STUDY OF THE HEPHTHALITE HISTORY是同作者《嚈哒史研究》一书的英文版，是作者研究嚈哒史的专著。 嚈哒初是北亚一个弱小的游牧部族，四世纪七十年代迁往中亚，以后日益强大起来，开始了大规模的征服。极盛时期的嚈哒国幅员辽阔，除领有大部分中亚地区外，还一度占有波斯和印度的大片领土。从五世纪三十年代末嚈哒人占领今阿富汗北部，直至六世纪五十年代末嚈哒国家被突厥和波斯联盟灭亡，这一百二十年左右的时间在中亚史上称为嚈哒时代。嚈哒人的活动对中亚、北亚、南亚、西亚乃至欧洲的历史都产生了深远的影响。因此，嚈哒史研究是古代中亚史研究一个不可缺少的环节，也是中国西域史、波斯古代史和印度古代史研究的重要组成部分。也就是说，嚈哒史研究有其不容忽视的世界史意义。自十九世纪中叶起，各国学者纷纷发表有关嚈哒史研究的论文。20
《法兰西内战》是马克思全面总结巴黎公社的战斗历程和历史经验，阐发马克思主义关于阶级斗争、国家、无产阶级革命和无产阶级专政学说的重要著作。该书由马克思用英文撰写，最初于1871年在伦敦出版。本书收录了该书1871年英文版全文，以及《马克思恩格斯文库》新版第3卷以英、俄对照形式出版的《法兰西内战》 初稿 和 二稿 两个草稿的全文，以及马克思对巴黎公社时期法国报刊所作摘录的第一个笔记本。本次出版，希望能全面反映《法兰西内战》的历史面貌，为研究马克思这一经典著作提供重要的历史资料。
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》。本书和《两汉南北朝正史西域传要注》为姊妹篇。两书不仅为两汉魏晋南北朝正
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來，一直没有停止收集与嚈
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A STUDY OF THE RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN WORLD IN ANCIENT TIMES是同作者《两汉魏晋南北朝正史西域传
A STUDY OF THE KUSHāN HISRTORY是同作者《贵霜史研究》一书的英文版，是作者研究贵霜史的专著。贵霜帝国兴起于公元一世纪初，贵霜王朝与罗马、安息、东汉同时并存，其极盛时期的版图
A STUDY OF THE HEPHTHALITE HISTORY是同作者《嚈哒史研究》一书的英文版，是作者研究嚈哒史的专著。嚈哒很初是北亚一个弱小的游牧部族，四世纪七十年代迁往中亚，以后日益强大起
京师历史评论是北京师范大学历史学院主编的英文类历史学专业研究辑刊，是北京师范大学历史学院“双品质建设”的重要成果。主要发表中国史学界的很好原创成果，中国史与世界史并重，注重比较研究，涵盖历史学的各个分
Whether photographing avant-garde theatre, gypsies on thesteppes of Eastern Europe, resistance to Soviet guns and tanksadvancing on Prague, Josef Koudelka has consistently producedimages that provoke a connection to the larger questions of humanexistence. This book brings together panoramic photographs from oneof his most recent projects, the landscape of the Piedmont regionof northern Italy. As Giuseppe Culicchia says in his introductionto this superb collection, Todays Piedmont is a region that is bothwonderful and wounded. And here they are: the wonders and thewounds. Every one of Josef Koudelkas shots stirs up an emotionHumans are largely absent from Koudelkas images, because the booksmain protagonist is the land itself. This beautifully bound volumeis sure to have a powerful resonance for all lovers ofphotography.
Her enthusiasm for animals and travel has led her to visit many countries around the world where she can indulge her passion for watching and photographing wildlife. She is a[so author of Africa: Natural Spirit of the African Continent, Spirit of the Jungle, Spirit of the Elephant and Spirit of India in this series. Gill currently lives in a converted barn by the coast in Pembrokeshire with her graphic designer husband and three cats.
Now in paperback—the “amazing”( James Bradley, New York Timesbestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers) never-before-told storyof the greatest escape of the Second World War. In 1944 the OSS set out to recover more than 500 downed airmentrapped behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia. Classified for over halfa century for political reasons, the full account of thisunforgettable story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery is nowbeing told for the first time.
Native American History For Dummies introduces readers to the thousand-year-plus history of the first inhabitants of North America and explains their influence on the European settlement of the continent. Covering the history and customs of the scores of tribes that once populated the land, this friendly guide features vivid studies of the lives of such icons as Pocahontas, Sitting Bull, and Sacagawea; discusses warfare and famous battles, offering new perspectives from both battle lines; and includes new archaeological and forensic evidence, as well as oral histories that show events from the perspective of these indigenous peoples. The author worked in concert with Native American authorities, institutions, and historical experts to provide a wide range of insight and information.
The original and bestselling leadership book! Sun Tzu's ideas on survival and success have been read across theworld for centuries. Today they can still be applied to business,politics and life. The Art of War demonstrates how to win withoutconflict. It shows that with enough intelligence and planning, itis possible to conquer with a minimum of force and littledestruction. This luxury hardback edition includes an introduction by TomButler-Bowdon that draws out lessons for managers and businessleaders, and highlights the power of Sun Tzu's thinking in everydaylife.
Gerald of Wales was among the most dynamic andfascinating churchmen of the twelfth century. A member of one ofthe leading Norman families involved in the invasion of Ireland, hefirst visited there in 1183 and later returned in the entourage ofHenry II. The resulting "Topographia Hiberniae" is an extraordinaryaccount of his travels. Here he describes landscapes, fish, birdsand animals; recounts the history of Ireland's rulers; and tellsfantastical stories of magic wells and deadly whirlpools, strangecreatures and evil spirits. Written from the point of view of aninvader and reformer, this work has been rightly criticized for itsportrait of a primitive land, yet it is also one of the mostimportant sources for what is known of Ireland during the MiddleAges.
It is the biggest treasure hunt in history with contesting nations involved in a headlong race to locate the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 4500 years ago, a magnificent golden capstone sat at the peak of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was a source of immense power, reputedly capable of bestowing upon its holder absolute global power. But then it was divided into seven pieces and hidden, each piece separately, within the seven greatest structures of the age. Now it's 2006 and the coming of a rare solar event means it's time to locate the seven pieces and rebuild the capstone. Everyone wants it – from the most powerful countries on Earth to gangs of terrorists . . . and one daring coalition of eight small nations. Led by the mysterious Captain Jack West Jr, this determined group enters a global battlefield filled with booby-trapped mines, crocodile-infested swamps, evil forces and an adventure beyond imagining.
During the Second World War, Allied air forces dropped nearlytwo million tons of bombs on Germany, destroying some 60 cities,killing more than half a million German citizens, and leaving80,000 pilots dead. But the terrible truth is that much of thebombing was carried out against the expressed demands of theAllied military leadership, leading to the needless deaths ofhundreds of thousands of civilians. Focusing on the crucial period from 1942 to 1945, Fire andFury tells the story of the American and British bombingcampaign through the eyes of those involved: the military andcivilian command in America, Britain, and Germany, the aircrews inthe skies who carried out their orders, and civilians on the groundwho felt the fury of the Allied attacks. Here, for the first time,the story of the American and British air campaigns is told-and thecost accounted for...
A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures -- from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves -- this is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends!
In Battlegrounds, Michael Stephenson assembles an impressive roster of the world’s best military historians and writers, including Dr. David Chandler, Richard Holmes, John Warry, and Brendan Morrissey, to discuss the impact of geography on military strategy and history. This collection of essays, illustrated with vintage and modern maps, offers geographic adventure around the world, across centuries, and through every kind of terrain, shedding new light on famous battles and introducing less well-known—but nevertheless significant—moments in military history. Throughout military history, battles have often been determined by certain “geographic imperatives”—characteristics of the terrain that significantly affect the nature of the fighting. Confrontations, therefore, have essentially been decided by an army1/4s ability to adapt to geographical features, giving rivers, mountains, and beaches lead roles in the political shaping of the world. From Alexander the Great’s attack across the
Beatrice Forbes Manz uses the history of Iran under the Timurid ruler Shahrukh (1409-1447) to analyze the relationship between government and society in the medieval Middle East. She provides a rich portrait of Iranian society over an exceptionally broad spectrum - the dynasty and its servitors, city elites and provincial rulers, and the religious classes, both ulama' and Sufi. The work addresses two issues central to pre-modern Middle Eastern history: how a government without the monopoly of force controlled a heterogeneous society, and how a society with diffuse power structures remained stable over long periods. Written for an audience of students as well as scholars, this book provides the first broad analysis of political dynamics in late medieval Iran and challenges much received wisdom about civil and military power, the relationship of government to society, and the interaction of religious figures with the ruling class.
A unique look at the complex relationship between two ofAmerica?’s foremost World War II leaders The first book ever to explore the relationship between GeorgeMarshall and Dwight Eisenhower, Partners in Command eloquentlytackles a subject that has eluded historians for years. As MarkPerry charts the crucial impact of this duo on victory in World WarII and later as they lay the foundation for triumph in the ColdWar, he shows us an unlikely, complex collaboration at the heart ofdecades of successful American foreign policy?—and shatters many ofthe myths that have evolved about these two great men and theissues that tested their alliance. As exciting to read as it isvitally informative, this work is a signal accomplishment.
