All History - historia - alibi251 - Chomikuj.pl, Strona 19

350 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Will Fowler - Santa Anna of Mexico (2007).jpg

Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794–1876) is one of the most famous, and infamous, figures in Mexican history. Six times the country’s president, he is consistently depicted as a traitor, a turncoat, and a tyrant—the exclusive cause of all of Mexico’s misfortunes following the country’s independence from Spain. He is also, as this biography makes clear, grossly misrepresented.

Drawing on seventeen years of research into the politics of independent Mexico, Will Fowler provides a revised picture of Santa Anna’s life, with new insights into his activities in his bailiwick of Veracruz and in his numerous military engagements. The Santa Anna who emerges from this book is an intelligent, dynamic, yet reluctant leader, ingeniously deceptive at times, courageous and patriotic at others. His extraordinary story is that of a middle-class provincial criollo, a high-ranking officer, an arbitrator, a dedicated landowner, and a political leader who tried to prosper personally and help his country develop at a time of severe and repeated crises, as the colony that was New Spain gave way to a young, troubled, besieged, and beleaguered Mexican nation.

Deconstructing the myths surrounding Santa Anna’s life, the book offers a fresh view of a critical chapter in Mexico’s history.

zachomikowany

2,7 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Will Fowler - Santa Anna of Mexico (2007).pdf

zachomikowany

358 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Merrick Posnansky - Africa and Archaeology; Empowe ring an Expatriate Life (2009).jpg

In this stimulating account of his life’s experiences, renowned scholar and pioneer Africanist archaeologist Merrick Posnansky takes his readers on an unusual journey across the world, from his origins in a small Jewish community in Manchester to his adventures on archaeological sites in the villages of Africa before finally settling down to teach in Los Angeles.
A Jewish British expatriate in an African social world, Posnansky struggled to establish his racial identity in the British colonial world where Jewish communities were rare. He crossed racial and religious boundaries by marrying a Christian woman from Uganda, a highly unusual step at that time.
Written in a refreshing, candid style, these memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the changes taking place in modern Africa. Africa and Archaeology is a first hand account of the racial and religious prejudices of the twentieth century.

zachomikowany

16 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Rebecca Knuth - Burning Books and Leveling Librari es; Extremist Violence and Cultural Destruction (2 006).jpg

Whether the product of passion or of a cool-headed decision to use ideas to rationalize excess, the decimation of the world's libraries occurred throughout the 20th century, and there is no end in sight. Cultural destruction is, therefore, of increasing concern. In her previous book Libricide, Rebecca Knuth focused on book destruction by authoritarian regimes: Nazis, Serbs in Bosnia, Iraqis in Kuwait, Maoists during the Cultural Revolution in China, and the Chinese Communists in Tibet. But authoritarian governments are not the only perpetrators. Extremists of all stripes--through terrorism, war, ethnic cleansing, genocide, and other forms of mass violence--are also responsible for widespread cultural destruction, as she demonstrates in this new book. Burning Books and Leveling Libraries is structured in three parts. BLPart I is devoted to struggles by extremists over voice and power at the local level, where destruction of books and libraries is employed as a tactic of political or ethnic protest. BLPart II discusses the aftermath of power struggles in Germany, Afghanistan, and Cambodia, where the winners were utopians who purged libraries in efforts to purify their societies and maintain power. BLPart III examines the fate of libraries when there is war and a resulting power vacuum. The book concludes with a discussion of the events in Iraq in 2003, and the responsibility of American war strategists for the widespread pillaging that ensued after the toppling of Saddam Hussein. This case poignantly demonstrates the ease with which an oppressed people, given the collapse of civil restraints, may claim freedom as license for anarchy, construing it as the right to prevail, while ignoring its implicit mandate of social responsibility. Using military might to enforce ideals (in this case democracy and freedom) is futile, Knuth argues, if insufficient consideration is given to humanitarian, security, and cultural concerns.

zachomikowany

1,1 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Rebecca Knuth - Burning Books and Leveling Librari es; Extremist Violence and Cultural Destruction (2 006).pdf

zachomikowany

240 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Gerard Lynch - The History of Gauged Brickwork; Co nservation, Repair and Modern Application (2007).jpg

This book takes a look at the history and use of cut, rubbed and gauged brickwork; the use of tools and equipment and the differences between historic and contemporary bricks with a view to inform conservation and restoration decisions.
The book uses case studies from England, Ireland and the US to illustrate the use of different materials and techniques on buildings ranging in age.

Written by Dr. Gerard Lynch, the leading authority in this subject area, this book will be of particular interest to architectural historians, architects working on historic buildings and building conservators.

* In-depth look at the history and conservation of gauged brick work set in context through illuminating case studies
* Author's hands-on experience makes the book relevant to current practices today
* Clearly shows how skills and techniques can inform conservation and restoration decisions

zachomikowany

17,0 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Gerard Lynch - The History of Gauged Brickwork; Co nservation, Repair and Modern Application (2007).pdf

zachomikowany

276 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

David H. Kelley, Eugene F. Milone - Exploring Anci ent Skies; An Encyclopedic Survey of Archaeoastron omy (2004).jpg

Exploring Ancient Skies brings together the methods of archaeology and the insights of modern astronomy to explore the science of astronomy as it was practiced in various cultures prior to the invention of the telescope. The book reviews an enormous and growing body of literature on the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, the Far East, and the New World (particularly Mesoamerica), putting the ancient astronomical materials into their archaeological and cultural contexts.

The authors begin with an overview of the field and proceed to essential aspects of naked-eye astronomy, followed by an examination of specific cultures. The book concludes by taking into account the purposes of ancient astronomy: astrology, navigation, calendar regulation, and (not least) the understanding of our place and role in the universe. Skies are recreated to display critical events as they would have appeared to ancient observers - events such as the supernova of 1054, the 'lion horoscope' or the 'Star of Bethlehem.'

Exploring Ancient Skies provides a comprehensive overview of the relationships between astronomy and other areas of human investigation. It will be useful as a reference for scholars and students in both astronomy and archaeology, and will be of compelling interest to readers who seek a broad understanding of our collective intellectual history.

zachomikowany

18,6 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

David H. Kelley, Eugene F. Milone - Exploring Anci ent Skies; An Encyclopedic Survey of Archaeoastron omy (2004).pdf

zachomikowany

200 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Magnier - Pedro de Valencia and the Catholic Apolo gists of the Expulsion of the Moriscos (2010).jpg

The Spanish Moriscos, Muslims forcibly converted to Christianity, were expelled by Philip III between 1609 and 1614. Subsequently, writers known as Catholic Apologists wrote justifying the event. Pedro de Valencia, humanist, biblical scholar, jurist and royal Chronicler, condemned expulsion. Both Apologists and Pedro de Valencia made their case by invoking Divine Providence: the former contended that millenarian prophecies and apocalyptic visions were signs of divine warning beforehand and of approval afterwards; Valencia urged Philip III to act as a shepherd king, arguing that Divine Providence would punish monarchs who put political expediency before moral rectitude. Drawing on unpublished source material, the book juxtaposes the ideals of Valencia, a Christian humanist, with the bigotry, superstition and racism of the Apologists.

zachomikowany

14 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

David Ricardo - Pamphlets and Papers 1809-1811 VOL 3 (2004).jpg

This volume focuses on Ricardo's shorter essays printed in the Morning Chronicle, which deal exclusively with his thoughts on the inflationary monetary policy of the Bank of England and Britain's consequent Bullion Crises. In these essays, the genesis of Ricardo's theory of "hard money" emerges as a tool to hedge against inflation using metallic currency. The Bullion Committee, created by the House of Commons in 1819, subsequently adopted his recommendations. His writings here gave rise to the currency school of hard money.

zachomikowany

1,5 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

David Ricardo - Pamphlets and Papers 1809-1811 VOL 3 (2004).pdf

zachomikowany

156 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Donald Albers - Mathematical People; Profiles and Interviews (2008).jpg

This unique collection contains extensive and in-depth interviews with mathematicians who have shaped the field of mathematics in the twentieth century. Collected by two mathematicians respected in the community for their skill in communicating mathematical topics to a broader audience, the book is also rich with photographs and includes an introduction by Philip J. Davis.

zachomikowany

8,6 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Donald Albers - Mathematical People; Profiles and Interviews (2008).pdf

zachomikowany

52 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Richard J. Evans - The Coming of the Third Reich ( 2005).jpg

This is the first volume in a projected three-volume history of Nazi Germany. Cambridge history professor Evans states clearly that this is a work aimed at general readers who hope to gain a fuller and deeper understanding of the course and causes of the Nazi rise to power. Although he breaks no new ground, Evans has written a highly readable and comprehensive account. Thankfully, he does not fall into the trap of looking for proto-Nazis as far back as Luther; however, Evans credibly asserts that the roots of National Socialism can be uncovered in the Germany of Bismarck, which had all of the stresses and tensions of a rapidly modernizing society. While acknowledging that strains of virulent nationalism and anti-Semitism were prevalent in other European nations, Evans shows that these tendencies combined with other vulnerabilities in Germany in an especially volatile mix. This is a first-rate narrative history that informs and educates and may inspire readers to delve even deeper into the subject.

zachomikowany

107 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Louis B. Boudin - Socialism and war (1916).jpg

The six lectures contained in the volume which is herewith offered to the public at large were first delivered at Arlington Hall, New York City, on the six Thursdays beginning with Thursday, November 17, 1914. It was intended from the first that they should not only be delivered orally, but published in book form so as to give them a larger audiene. Owing to some untoward incidents, however, the work of publication was delayed ; so that their appearance in print will occur almost exactly one year after the oral delivery of the first lecture.

zachomikowany

11,2 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Louis B. Boudin - Socialism and war (1916).pdf

zachomikowany

319 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Cao Dawei - China's History (2010).jpg

China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and more importantly the only ancient civilization in human history without any interruption. This book outlines the unique historical trajectory of Chinese civilization, covering a period that starts with the early Paleolithic Period about 2 million years ago and extends all the way to 2008 when China successfully hosted the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing. It sums up the characteristics of Chinese civilization and attempts to uncover the secrets behind the continuity and vitality of this densely populated ancient civilization despite thousand years of vicissitudes.

Table of Contents :
1. The Origin of Chinese Culture.
2. The Xia, Shang, and Western Zhou Dynasties: Early States and Bronze Civilization.
3. The Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods: States Contend for Power, Control, and Social Reform.
4. The Qin and Han Dynasties: Establishment and Development of a Great Unified Country.
5. The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties: Regime Division and Ethnic Concentration.
6. The Sui and Tang Dynasties: A Prosperous and Open Age.
7. The Song and Yuan Dynasties: Cultural Collision and Fusion and Socioeconomic Advances.
8. The Ming and Qing Dynasties (before the Opium War): Prosperity of the Farming Civilization and Crisis before Modern Times.
9. The Decline and Struggle of Modern China.
10. The People s Republic of China: In Search of Socialist Modernization.
Appendix: Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties.

This title is part of The Sinopedia Series that includes:
01. China's Culture
02. China's Diplomacy
03. China's Economy
04. China's Environment
05. China's Ethnic Groups and Religions
06. China's Geography
07. China's History
08. China's Legal System
09. China's National Defense
10. China's Political System
11. China's Science, Technology, and Education
12. China's Social Development

zachomikowany

314 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

South African public relations and information off ice - South Africa at War (1943).jpg

A pamphlet about (pre-apartheid) South Africa's contribution to the Allied war effort

zachomikowany

37,4 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

South African public relations and information off ice - South Africa at War (1943).pdf

zachomikowany

71 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Douglas Haig - Features of the war (1919).jpg

On verso of t.-p.: War department. Document, no. 952. Office of the adjutant general

zachomikowany

2,8 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Douglas Haig - Features of the war (1919).pdf

zachomikowany

123 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Simon C. Smith - Reassessing Suez 1956 (2008).jpg

The nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956 triggered one of the gravest international crises since the Second World War. The fiftieth anniversary of the Suez crisis in 2006 presented an ideal opportunity to revisit and reassess this seminal episode in post-war history. Although much has been written on Suez, this study provides fresh perspectives by reflecting the latest research from leading international authorities on the crisis and its aftermath. By drawing on recently released documents, by including previously neglected aspects of Suez, and by reassessing its more familiar ones, the volume makes a key contribution to furthering research on - and understanding of - the crisis.The volume explores the origins of the crisis, the crisis itself and the aftermath all from a broad perspective. An introduction by the editor presents the current state of the historiography and provides an overview of the debates surrounding the crisis, while the conclusion by Scott Lucas not merely draws the themes of the book together, but also explores the crisis in its regional and international context.Within the overall context of focussing on the international and military facets of the crisis, is an explicit decision to embody in the contributions the multifaceted nature of Suez. Although Britain, as in many ways the principal actor, is strongly represented, there are also highly original chapters on both the regional and international dimensions to the crisis, and crucially the interaction between the two. As well as exploring the role of the main protagonists, essays also deal with American, Jordanian and Turkish reactions to the invasion. The overall result is an innovative, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging reassessment of Suez and its aftermath, which at a time when the Middle East once again holds the world's attention, is particularly appropriate.

zachomikowany

159 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Eilidh Garrett - Infant mortality; A continuing so cial problem (2006).jpg

George Newman's Infant Mortality set an agenda for the resolution of that ''most intricate of problems'' in 1906. A century later, these fascinating micro-studies reveal just how intricate the problem was and continues to be. This illumination in small of broad historical strands is demographic history at its finest.' Anne Hardy, University College London Commemorating 100 years since the publication of Sir George Newman's 'infant Mortality: A Social Problem', this volume evaluates Newman's critical contribution, reviews current understandings of the history of infant and early childhood mortality and discusses modern approaches to infant health as a continuing social problem. It also proposes new ways of defining and tackling the problem of persistent mortality differentials. In 1906, Sir George Newman's 'Infant Mortality: A Social Problem', one of the most important health studies of the twentieth century, was published. To commemorate this anniversary, this volume brings together an interdisciplinary team of leading academics to evaluate Newman's critical contribution, to review current understandings of the history of infant and early childhood mortality, especially in Britain, and to discuss modern approaches to infant health as a continuing social problem. The volume argues that, even after 100 years of health programmes, scientific advances and medical interventions, early childhood mortality is still a significant social problem and it also proposes new ways of defining and tracking the problem of persistent mortality differentials.

zachomikowany

3,5 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Eilidh Garrett - Infant mortality; A continuing so cial problem (2006).pdf

zachomikowany

391 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Walter Ford - Belgian Africa's total war (1942).jpg

Concerns Belgian Congo's economic contribution to the war effort

zachomikowany

28,5 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Walter Ford - Belgian Africa's total war (1942).pdf

zachomikowany

196 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

Richard Thurlow - Fascism in Britain; A History, 1 918-1945 (1998).jpg

This is the first paperback edition of the most comprehensive history of fascist movements in Britain. It investigates fascist activities in the period of turmoil leading to the Second World War, and raises disturbing questions: how far was the British establishment involved? What were the links with Nazi Germany? What were the plans for the future of British Jews? How much did the British Secret Service know? Despite the revelation of the horrors of Nazi Germany, British Fascism survived 1945. The author discusses the organization, aims and techniques behind British Fascism, including the formation of the National Front. This revised edition analyzes the period from 1984 to the present, including the effect of the end of the Cold War and the collapse of Communism in Russia and Europe, the disturbing of illiberal nationalism and the growth of neo-fascism, anti-Semitism and racialism expressed in, for example, anti-immigrant agitation and policies.

zachomikowany

1,1 MB
16 gru 11 2:49

Richard Thurlow - Fascism in Britain; A History, 1 918-1945 (1998).pdf

zachomikowany

10 KB
16 gru 11 2:49

J. Eric Thompson - Maya History and Religion (1990 ).jpg

Chapter listing: Putun [Chontal Maya] Expansion in Yucatan and the Pasion Drainage, The Maya Central Area at the Spanish Conquest and later: A Problem in Demography, The Eastern Boundary of the Maya Area: Placements and Displacements, Tobacco Among the Maya and Their Neighbors, Trade Relations Between Maya Highlands and Lowlands, Lowland Maya Religion: Worship, Lowland Maya Religion: The Major Gods, Lowland Maya Religions: Less Known and Alien Gods, Maya Creation Myths, The Discovery of Maize, Sun as Culture Hero: Deception and Death of Old Woman, References and Index.

Illustrations: 17 Plates, 10 Figures, 3 Maps: The Maya Area, Entrada to Delores 1695,The Eastern Boundary of the Maya Area.

zachomikowany