The Last Embassy: The Dutch Mission of 1795 and the Forgotten History of Western Encounters with China (Andrade Tonio)(Pevná vazba)

The Last Embassy: The Dutch Mission of 1795 and the Forgotten History of Western Encounters with China (Andrade Tonio)(Pevná vazba)

From the acclaimed author of The Gunpowder Age, a book that casts new light on the history of China and the West at the turn of the nineteenth century George Macartney's disastrous 1793 mission to China plays a central role in the prevailing narrative of modern Sino-European relations. Summarily

The Gunpowder Age: China, Military Innovation, and the Rise of the West in World History (Andrade Tonio)(Paperback)

A first look at gunpowder's revolutionary impact on China's role in global historyThe Chinese invented gunpowder and began exploring its military uses as early as the 900s, four centuries before the technology passed to the West. But by the early 1800s, China had fallen so far behind the West in

The Cambridge History of China: Volume 1, the Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 BC-AD 220 (Twitchett Denis)(Pevná vazba)

This volume begins the historical coverage of The Cambridge History of China with the establishment of the Ch'in empire in 221 BC and ends with the abdication of the last Han emperor in AD 220. Spanning four centuries, this period witnessed major evolutionary changes in almost every aspect of

The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795: Light and Flame (Butterwick Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Richard Butterwick tells the compelling story of the last decades of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth--one of Europe's largest and least understood polities. Butterwick shows how before its destruction it overcame the stranglehold of Russia and briefly regained sovereignty--the crowning success

The Complete Illustrated History of World War I: A Concise Authoritative Account of the Course of the Great War, with Analysis of Decisive Encounters (Westwell Ian)(Pevná vazba)

A highly readable history of the military and political events of World War One, this wide-ranging book begins with the state of Europe before the war then embarks on four major chapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Major battles are interspersed with sections detailing the weapons used,

China, Trade and Power: Why the West's Economic Engagement Has Failed (Paterson Stewart)(Pevná vazba)

From a Western point of view, the policy of economic engagement with China has

Painting the Dream: A History of Dreams in Art, from the Renaissance to Surrealism (Bergez Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

The first-ever history of the representation of dreams in Western painting, illustrated with works by more than 130 artists Organized by period, from the Middle Ages to the present, this engaging book shows how the idea of the dream, and its depictions, have shifted throughout history, from the

First and Last: How I Made European History with Hibs (Plenderleith Jackie)(Pevná vazba)

First and Last is the amazing story of Jackie Plenderleith, the only surviving player from the first British side to compete in the European Cup. The ex-Scotland star describes what it was like in 1955 for a 17-year-old coal miner's son to witness the awkward birth of the global phenomenon now

Military Anthropology - Soldiers, Scholars and Subjects at the Margins of Empire (McFate Montgomery)(Pevná vazba)

A candid reassessment of the role of anthropologists in mediating encounters between Western armies and non-Western

The Apocalypse and the End of History: Modern Jihad and the Crisis of Liberalism (Schneider Suzanne)(Pevná vazba)

How the political violence of modern jihad echoes the crises of western liberalism In this authoritative, accessible study, historian Suzanne Schneider examines the politics and ideology of the Islamic State (better known as ISIS). Schneider argues that today's jihad is not the residue from a less

The British & Irish Lions: The Official History (Thomas Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Authorative, comprehensive, all encompassing and the last word on the history of the British & Irish Lions - this book is essential reading for dedicated followers of the team that best represents the spirit of rugby - The British & Irish Lions is one of the most storied teams in rugby history -

Last of the Wooden Walls - An Illustrated History of the Ton Class Minesweepers and Minehunters (Ton Class Association)(Pevná vazba)

A Kick in the Belly: Women, Slavery and Resistance (Dadzie Stella Abasa)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the enslaved West Indian women in the struggle for freedom The forgotten history of women slaves and their struggle for liberation. Enslaved West Indian women had few opportunities to record their stories for posterity. In this riveting work of historical reclamation, Stella Dadzie

Ireland's Forgotten Past: A History of the Overlooked and Disremembered (Bunbury Turtle)(Pevná vazba)

Ireland is approximately the size of the state of Indiana, yet this small country boasts an extensive, rich, and fascinating history. Ireland's Forgotten Past is an alternative history that covers 13,000 years in 36 stories that are often left out of history books. Among the characters in these

Island at the Center of the World - The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America (Shorto Russell)(Paperback / softback)

A richly nuanced portrait of the unknown history of New York

Chinese Architecture: A History (Steinhardt Nancy)(Pevná vazba)

An unprecedented survey of the origins and evolution of Chinese architecture, from the last millennia BCE to today Throughout history, China has maintained one of the world's richest built civilizations. The nation's architectural achievements range from its earliest walled cities and the First

The Forgotten Battle of the Kursk Salient: 7th Guards Army's Stand Against Army Detachment Kempf' (Zamulin Valeriy)(Pevná vazba)

Using the Russian Ministry of Defense's archives and Western sources, the author has produced a companion work to his masterful study of II SS Panzer Corps' offensive and the culminating clash at Prokhorovka. He lays out the German and Soviet plans for the battle; the forces arrayed for it and the

Last Futures: Nature, Technology and the End of Architecture (Murphy Douglas)(Pevná vazba)

Whatever happened to the last utopian dreams of the city? In the late 1960s the world was faced with impending disaster: the height of the Cold War, the end of oil and the decline of great cities throughout the world. Out of this crisis came a new generation that hoped to build a better future,

Auricula: History, Cultivation and Varieties (Guest Allan)(Pevná vazba)

A guide to the history, development and cultivation of the Auricula with descriptions of more than 200 varieties both old and

El Norte - The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America (Gibson Carrie)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping saga of the Spanish history and influence in North America over five centuries, from the acclaimed author of Empire's

Secrets of the Force: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Wars (Gross Edward)(Pevná vazba)

From the authors of The Fifty-Year Mission and So Say We All, comes the first and only comprehensive oral history of the Star Wars movie franchise. For the past four decades, no film saga has touched the world in the way that Star Wars has, capturing the imaginations of filmgoers and filmmakers

The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China (Wasserstrom Jeffrey N.)(Pevná vazba)

This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China during a period of dramatic shifts and surprising transformations, from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present day. The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China promises to be essential reading for anyone

A New History of Western Philosophy (Kenny Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

The individual volumes of Sir Anthony Kenny's acclaimed History of Western Philosophy have been hailed as 'wonderfulauthoritativehugely rewarding' (Times Higher Education Supplement) and 'genial and highly accessible' (London Review of Books). Now these four splendid books have been combined into

The Journey Within: Exploring the Path of Bhakti (Swami Radhanath)(Pevná vazba)

With illuminating references to Western religions and ideologies, The Journey Within invites readers from all backgrounds to discover the simple truths that unite us. The mysteries of the soul have evaded mystics, sages, and gurus for centuries. Humanity has long yearned to discover the answer to