A Concise History of the Caribbean (Higman B. W.)(Paperback)

A Short History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean (McPherson Alan)(Paperback)

A Short History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean presents a concise account of the full sweep of U.S. military invasions and interventions in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean from 1800 up to the present day. Engages in debates about the economic, military,

A Concise History of the Middle East (Goldschmidt Arthur Jr.)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day, it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, modernization efforts in the Middle East, the

Focus: Music of the Caribbean (Hutchinson Sydney)(Paperback)

Focus: Music of the Caribbean presents the most important issues of Caribbean musical history and current practice, discussing thought-provoking questions in a student-friendly fashion. It uses current ethnomusicological research on Caribbean music to tell the stories of Caribbean history-those of

History Of The African & Caribbean Communities In Britain (Adi Hakim)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating look at the history of African and Caribbean communities in

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar (Wade Graham)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar by Graham Wade, one of the foremost international writers on the guitar, explores the history of the instrument from the 16th century to the present

Caribbean Rum: A Social and Economic History (Smith Frederick H.)(Paperback)

'The most significant contribution to the history of Caribbean rum since John McCusker's Rum and the American Revolution. . . . It adds significantly to McCusker's work by analyzing the Caribbean environment in greater depth and by bringing the story forward by two centuries.'--Anthony P. Maingot,

A Concise History of Romania (Hitchins Keith)(Paperback)

Spanning a period of 2000 years from the Roman conquest of Dacia to the present day, A Concise History of Romania traces the development of a unique nation situated on the border between East and West. In this illuminating new history, Keith Hitchins explores Romania's struggle to find its place

Island People - The Caribbean and the World (Jelly-Schapiro Joshua)(Paperback / softback)

A highly topical and accessible exploration of the Caribbean Islands, their history and

A Concise History of History (Woolf Daniel)(Paperback)

This short history of history is an ideal introduction for courses on the historian's craft, historical theory and method, and historiography. It spans the earliest known forms of historical writing in the ancient near East right through to the present and covers developments in Europe, Asia,

Sri Lanka in the Modern Age - A History of Contested Ideas (Nira Wickramasinghe)(Paperback / softback)

Concise history of the Sri Lankan

A History of Ethiopia (Marcus Harold G.)(Paperback)

In this eminently readable, concise history of Ethiopia, Harold Marcus surveys the evolution of the oldest African nation from prehistory to the present. For the updated edition, Marcus has written a new preface, two new chapters, and an epilogue, detailing the development and implications of

A Concise History of Mexico (Hamnett Brian R.)(Paperback)

This concise history provides a broad thematic history of Mexico from political, economic, and cultural perspectives. In this third edition, Hamnett adds new material on changes in the twenty-first century, including the Mexican drug war between government officials and gangs, and the immigration

A Short History of the Vietnam War (Kerr Gordon)(Paperback)

A concise, accessible history of one of the most important and fascinating conflicts of the 20th centuryOn March 8, 1965, 3,500 U.S. Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade made an amphibious landing at Da Nang on the south central coast of South Vietnam, marking the beginning of a conflict

Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn (Gordis Daniel)(Paperback)

Winner of the Jewish Book of the Year AwardThe first comprehensive yet accessible history of the state of Israel from its inception to present day, from Daniel Gordis, 'one of the most respected Israel analysts' (The Forward) living and writing in Jerusalem.Israel is a tiny state, and yet it has

Concise History of the Arabs (McHugo John)(Paperback / softback)

New and updated edition covering fourteen centuries of Arab history, from the rise of Islam to the aftermath of the Arab uprisings. Well received this is an accessible introduction to the history of the Arab world for the general reader. Contains nine maps, glossary, notes, bibliography,

A Concise American History (Brown David)(Paperback)

Expertly steering readers through the often tumultuous and exhilarating history of the United States, from its early modern Native American roots to twenty-first-century neoliberalism and the shifting political climate of the past decade, this highly readable textbook provides a compelling overview

British Lorries 1900-1945 (Stevens-Stratten S. W.)(Paperback / softback)

A concise history of more than forty lorry manufacturers and their products from the first half of the twentieth

A Concise History of Buddhism (Skilton (Sthiramati) Andrew)(Paperback)

An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - a writer on and practitioner of Buddhism - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism during its 2,500 years of history and describes its varied developments in India, Buddhism's homeland, as well as its spread

A Short History of the United States (Remini Robert V.)(Paperback)

A much-needed, concise history of the United States of America by National Book Award winner Robert V. ReminiThis accessible and lively volume contains the essential facts about the discovery, settlement, growth, and development of the American nation. Beginning with the earliest travelers to

A Brief History of the Mediterranean: Indispensable for Travellers (Black Jeremy)(Paperback)

A wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor -- or indeed, anyone compelled to stay at home.'The grand object of travelling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean.'Samuel Johnson, 1776 The Mediterranean has always

History of Finland (Meinander Henrik)(Paperback / softback)

A Concise history of Finland, from its part in the Swedish kingdom to autonomous nation

A Concise History of Brazil (Fausto Boris)(Paperback)

A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000 (Gibney John)(Paperback)

A brisk, concise, and readable overview of Irish history from the Protestant Reformation to the dawn of the twenty-first century Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. John Gibney proceeds from the beginning of Ireland's modern period and continues

Myths and Realities of Caribbean History (Reid Basil A.)(Paperback)

This book seeks to debunk eleven popular and prevalent myths about Caribbean history. Using archaeological evidence, it corrects many previous misconceptions promulgated by history books and oral tradition as they specifically relate to the pre-Colonial and European-contact periods. It informs