Brief history

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Long before the United States was a nation, it was a set of ideas, projected onto the New World by European explorers with centuries of belief and thought in tow. From this foundation of expectation and experience, America and American thought grew in turn, enriched by the bounties of the Enlightenment, the philosophies of liberty and individuality, the tenets of religion, and the doctrines of republicanism and democracy. Crucial to this development were the thinkers who nurtured it, from Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Waldo Emerson, W.E.B. DuBois to Jane Addams, and Betty Friedan to Richard Rorty. The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History traces how Americans have addressed the issues and events of their time and place, whether the Civil War, the Great Depression, or the culture wars of today. Spanning a variety of disciplines, from religion, philosophy, and political thought, to cultural criticism, social theory, and the arts, Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen shows how ideas have been major forces in American history, driving movements such as transcendentalism, Social Darwinism, conservatism, and postmodernism. In engaging and accessible prose, this introduction to American thought considers how notions about freedom and belonging, the market and morality - and even truth - have commanded generations of Americans and been the cause of fierce debate. Features Summary Drawing on a variety of discourses, from religion, philosophy, and political thought, to cultural criticism, social theory, and the arts,The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History shows how ideas have been major forces in American history... Author Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20190119 Pages 216 ISBN 0-19-062536-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-062536-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This brief, best-selling Western civilization text has helped thousands of students learn about the world they live in by exploring the story of its past. Jack Spielvogel's engaging, chronological narrative and extensive inclusion of primary source documents, weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. While the single-author narrative makes it easy for students to follow the story of Western civilization, Spielvogel's use of maps and primary sources--including official documents, poems, and songs--truly enlivens the past while introducing students to the challenges involved in interpreting history. And now, an optional robust interactive eBook is available to bundle with the text or use stand-alone. Students will have access to online practice tests, interactive maps, primary sources, MP3 chapter summaries, and more. WESTERN CIVILIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY, Seventh Edition (Chapters 1-30), ISBN: 0495802255; Volume I: To 1715, Seventh Edition (Chapters 1-16), ISBN: 0495802263; Volume II: Since 1500, Seventh Edition (Chapters 13-30), ISBN: 0495802271. Features Summary A work from Cengage Learning on Western Civilization. Author Jackson J Spielvogel Publisher Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Release date 20100101 Pages 432 ISBN 0-495-80226-3 ISBN 13 978-0-495-80226-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders. This new edition includes updates from Stephen Hawking with his latest thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal and offers new information about dark energy, the information paradox, eternal inflation, the microwave background radiation observations, and the discovery of gravitational waves. It is published to accompany the launch of a new app, Stephen Hawking's Pocket Universe. Features Summary Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? This book examines these questions. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein... Author Stephen Hawking Publisher Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group) Release date 20110818 Pages 240 ISBN 0-85750-100-3 ISBN 13 978-0-85750-100-4

The World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century - Thomas L. Friedman - Farrar, Strauss & Giroux - 2006 - 600pp, indexed - hardcover with dustcover in good condition - Internally clean and tightly bound. The World Is Flat is Thomas L. Friedman's account of the great changes taking place in our time, as lightning-swift advances in technology and communications put people all over the globe in touch as never before--creating an explosion of wealth in India and China, and challenging the rest of us to run even faster just to stay in place. This updated and expanded edition features more than a hundred pages of fresh reporting and commentary, drawn from Friedman's travels around the world and across the American heartland--from anyplace where the flattening of the world is being felt. In The World Is Flat, Friedman at once shows "how and why globalization has now shifted into warp drive" (Robert Wright, Slate) and brilliantly demystifies the new flat world for readers, allowing them to make sense of the often bewildering scene unfolding before their eyes. With his inimitable ability to translate complex foreign policy and economic issues, he explains how the flattening of the world happened at the dawn of the twenty-first century; what it means to countries, companies, communities, and individuals; how governments and societies can, and must, adapt; and why terrorists want to stand in the way. More than ever, The World Is Flat is an essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents, powerfully illuminated by one of our most respected journalists.

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Please check images for condition. The Bechuanalands. A brief history of the countries and their postal services 1836 - 1895 A A Jurgens (1946?) Postal system inc. rates. Dies, plates, stamps, forgeries, rarieties. Period photos, shows many cancels & markings. No. 6 of 200 subscriptions. Signed and numbered Foxing, age toning. There is tape residue, and the where some pages are attached at the spine the glue is brittle and splitting.  Some insect damage to covers. bumping to boards.       Conditions: Please read conditions before bidding. NON PAYING WINNING BIDDERS - Please do not bid on an item unless you intend on completing the transaction. NEGATIVE feedback will be posted for non paying winning bidder Postage will be quoted according to the size of the item. Please do not make a cash deposit at the bank. If you must, please add on R50 for the deposit fee. If more than one item has been ordered, postage may be reduced. Books will be posted after payment has cleared in my bank account. Once an item is posted I will not be held accountable for the item, but will help where I can. Items sent and not collected at the Post Office and that are sent back to me will have to pay postage again. if this is not done with 1 month the item will be relisted Overseas buyers to have postage quoted. Please note I do not have PayPal or credit card facilities.

A Brief History of Government House and Natal Training College By: T. B. Frost A first edition softcover published by The Training College in 1979 Picture cover boards are lightly agecoloured, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions Postage within South Africa R30.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation abe #

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE by E M Tappan Hard cover NO d/wrapper  175x122 mm “ George G Harrap & Co Enlarged Edition 1950 Reprint. 338 pages  index included “ mini-portraits/sketches/drawings/etc Good cond. u/l/spine bumped; tightly bound; slightly cocked; spine discoloured; some unintrusive stains; pencil notes, markings in margins on many pages, but complete.

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Part One: The History (What do we know?) This brief historical introduction to William Tyndale explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the original context of his life and writings, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received. What was his impact on the world at the time and what were the key ideas and values connected with him? Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?) This second part explores the intellectual and cultural `afterlife' of William Tyndale, and considers the ways in which his impact has lasted and been developed in different contexts by later generations. Why is he still considered important today? In what ways is his legacy contested or resisted? And what aspects of his legacy are likely to continue to influence the world in the future? The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back. Features Summary Concise historical introduction to William Tyndale and his continuing influence on the world and how we see it. Author Melvyn Bragg Publisher Spck Publishing Release date 20171019 Pages 144 ISBN 0-281-07713-4 ISBN 13 978-0-281-07713-7

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A thrilling, ambitious, intense novel that explores the attempted assassination of Bob Marley in the late 1970s. Softcover. English. Oneworld. 2015. ISBN: 9781780746357. 688pp. Good condition in softcover. Book No: 49282

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, BRIEF EDITION, is a mainstream world history text that masterfully uses the theme of movement--the journeys of peoples, ideas, and goods--to help the reader make sense of the overwhelming range of people, places, and events throughout history. Each chapter begins with, and is framed around, the story of a person who traveled within the time period and region of the chapter. Readers will enjoy the stories and will also learn to critically evaluate the traveler's observations and attitudes. VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY includes a primary source feature called "Movement of Ideas," which helps the reader to analyze original sources by providing multiple explanations of significant ideas throughout history. Features Summary Using the theme of movement - the journeys of peoples, ideas, and goods - this title helps the reader make sense of a range of people, places, and events in the history... Author Kenneth R. Curtis (Author), Valerie Hansen (Author) Publisher Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Release date 20111216 Pages 496 ISBN 1-111-35235-6 ISBN 13 978-1-111-35235-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days THE BRIEF AMERICAN PAGEANT, International Edition presents a concise and vivid chronological narrative, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history. Colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations, and the text's trademark wit keep readers engaged. Focus questions, chapter outlines and summaries, marginal glossaries, and links to additional online study aids ensure that readers understand and retain the material. Features Summary Presents a chronological narrative, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history. Author David M Kennedy (Author), Lizabeth Cohen (Author), Mel Piehl (Author) Publisher CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing Release date 20110101 Pages 800 ISBN 1-111-34295-4 ISBN 13 978-1-111-34295-1

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Heroes of the Hour - Brief moments of military glory - by Brian Perett. Hard cover with dust cover, 224 pages. Mint condition. 13 heroes - forgotten by time. These men changed the course of history with their valor and larger-than-life actions, yet few  today remember their triumphs. Some were honorable, others not, but their contemporaries regarded them with pride. Most were  professional soldiers, like Lieutenant Walter Hamilton, who fought the Kabul mob to the death and took 600 of the enemy with  him. Another, Major General Lew Wallace, though primarily a lawyer and politician, commanded a division at the Battle of  Shiloh; today most people know him as the author of Ben Hur. Written by a best-selling author of military history, every true  story has as much excitement and wartime thrills as any work of fiction.