1989: A Global History of Eastern Europe (Mark James)(Pevná vazba)

1989: A Global History of Eastern Europe (Mark James)(Pevná vazba)

The collapse of the Berlin Wall has come to represent the entry of an isolated region onto the global stage. On the contrary, this study argues that communist states had in fact long been shapers of an interconnecting world, with '1989' instead marking a choice by local elites about the form that

From Peoples Into Nations: A History of Eastern Europe (Connelly John)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe from the late eighteenth century to today In the 1780s, the Habsburg monarch Joseph II decreed that henceforth German would be the language of his realm. His intention was to forge a unified state from his vast and disparate possessions, but his action

Vodka: A Global History (Herlihy Patricia)(Pevná vazba)

Vodka is the most versatile of spirits. While people in Eastern Europe and the Baltic often drink it neat, swallowing it in one gulp, others use it in cocktails and mixed drinks bloody marys, screwdrivers, white russians, and Jell-O shots or mix it with tonic water or ginger beer to create a

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state

A Global History of Architecture (Ching Francis D. K.)(Pevná vazba)

The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this

Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and Eastern Europe (Hercules Olia)(Pevná vazba)

A celebration of the food, flavors, and heritage of Eastern Europe--from the Black Sea to Baku, Kiev to Kazakhstan--Mamushka features over 100 recipes for fresh, delicious, and unexpected dishes from this dynamic yet underappreciated region. Olia Hercules was born in Ukraine and lived in Cyprus for

Jewish Space in Central and Eastern Europe: Day-To-Day History (Lempertiene Larisa)(Pevná vazba)

This volume is a compilation of articles written by renowned scholars and promising young researchers, in which the Jewish space is revealed as diverse forms of life and relations that developed in the rich context of urbanism, social life, leisure and economic activities, and coexistence with the

Performance Art in Eastern Europe Since 1960 (Bryzgel Amy)(Paperback)

This is the first comprehensive academic study of the history of performance art in Eastern Europe. It is a comparative study that covers twenty-one countries across the region, highlighting the unique contribution of these artists to the genre of performance

Dining Out: A Global History of Restaurants (Rawson Katie)(Pevná vazba)

Saffron: A Global History (Ganeshram Ramin)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of

Yoghurt: A Global History (Hersh June)(Pevná vazba)

Yoghurt: A Global History is a fascinating look at the rich history of yoghurt, from its earliest awakenings in Neolithic times to the modern-day culinary phenomenon it has become. The book delves into its nutritious properties, analyzes worldwide consumption, and explores the new developments in

Families in Eastern Europe (Robila Mihaela)(Pevná vazba)

Eastern Europe has been recognized as a region that has experienced major socio-political and economic changes in the last decades. The impact of these transitions on families and their functioning has also been significant. Although understanding of families in different cultures in the last years

Soda and Fizzy Drinks: A Global History (Levin Judith)(Pevná vazba)

An effervescent exploration of the global history and myriad symbolic meanings of carbonated beverages. More than eighty years before the invention of Coca-Cola, sweet carbonated drinks became popular around the world, provoking arguments remarkably similar to those they prompt today. Are they

Youth Movements and Elections in Eastern Europe (Nikolayenko Olena)(Pevná vazba)

At the turn of the twenty-first century, a tide of nonviolent youth movements swept across Eastern Europe. Young people demanded political change in repressive political regimes that emerged since the collapse of communism. The Serbian social movement Otpor (Resistance) played a vital role in

2084 Report - A History of Global Warming from the Future (Powell James)(Pevná vazba)

The terrifying future of our world after climate change -- as predicted by a leading

Shortest History of England (Hawes James)(Pevná vazba)

Games People Played: A Global History of Sports (Vamplew Wray)(Pevná vazba)

Now in paperback, this first global history of sports offers all spectators and participants a reason to cheer--and to think. Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sports. The book shows how sports have been practiced, experienced, and made meaningful by players and fans

The Great Cauldron: A History of Southeastern Europe (Calic Marie-Janine)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping history of southeastern Europe from antiquity to the present that reveals it to be a vibrant crossroads of trade, ideas, and religions. We often think of the Balkans as a region beset by turmoil and backwardness, but from late antiquity to the present it has been a dynamic meeting place

The 1989 Revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe: From Communism to Pluralism (McDermott Kevin)(Paperback)

This book reassesses a defining historical, political and ideological moment in contemporary history: the 1989 revolutions in central and eastern Europe. Bringing together experts from a variety of disciplines, the volume examines the rapid dismantling of the communist regimes in the late 1980s and

Sicily '43: The First Assault on Fortress Europe (Holland James)(Pevná vazba)

A major new history of one of World War II's most crucial campaigns--the first Allied attack on European soil--by the acclaimed author of Normandy '44 and a rising star in military historyOn July 10, 1943, the largest amphibious invasion ever mounted took place, larger even than the Normandy

Experiencing Nirvana: Grunge in Europe, 1989 (Pavitt Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

'Experiencing Nirvana' is a photo journal, grunge rock micro-history, and an inside look into a crucial eight-day period in the touring life of Nirvana. In the last days of 1989, the young band goes from breaking up in Rome to winning over the influential British music press at Sub Pop s LameFest

A History of Australia (Peel Mark)(Pevná vazba)

A History of Australia weaves together a vivid, multi-dimensional history that considers key cultural, social, political and economic events and issues within the wider global context. Comprehensive and accessible, this is essential reading for all those seeking an authoritative overview of

East of Nowhere (Ponzio Fabio)(Pevná vazba)

In 1987, Fabio Ponzio embarked on a photographic odyssey across Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Starting in Istanbul, and making his way to Poland, Ponzio found little food in the shops and long lines to buy bread. With supplies dwindling in the shops and immense crowds to buy

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean