wyszukanych pozycji: 27
Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries: All the Milestones in Ingenuity--From the Discovery of Fire to the Invention of the Microwave Oven
ISBN: 9780471244103 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 502 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the ""invention"" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special...
A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected impri...
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164,22 zł |
Native America from Prehistory to First Contact
ISBN: 9781851098293 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The first title in ABC-CLIO's groundbreaking series Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories delves into the history of North America before European contact. There is much classroom literature on Native Americans after first contact; there is little on the history before. This work fills that gap, detailing the thousands of years before Europeans arrived. Climate changes, major battles, technology, and settlement patterns--all played a part in shaping the pre-Columbian history of North America. This book takes eight key points in history, presents the facts as they happened, and... The first title in ABC-CLIO's groundbreaking series Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories delves into the history of North America before ... |
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410,29 zł |
Sovereignty at Sea: U.S. Merchant Ships and American Entry Into World War I
ISBN: 9780813066028 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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409,52 zł |
Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories: A House Divided During the Civil War Era
ISBN: 9781851098811 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 254 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. In colorful, readable prose, this volume provides a full history of the Civil War--including John Brown's raid; the story of the Confederate States of America; the battles of Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg; Sherman's March to the Sea; the Emancipation Proclamation; the Thirteenth Amendment; Lincoln's assassination; Reconstruction; and Andrew Johnson's impeachment. But more importantly, it offers a range of essays on how events could have turned out differently--militarily, politically, and culturally. It challenges students and general readers alike to remember that the course of... In colorful, readable prose, this volume provides a full history of the Civil War--including John Brown's raid; the story of the Confederate States... |
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437,64 zł |
Forts of Florida: A Guidebook
ISBN: 9780813040127 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. A quick and accurate tour guide to Florida's military past "This comprehensive book of Florida forts will shock readers with its historical insight and depth. A must-read for anyone planning a vacation to any of Florida's iconic historical landmarks."--Matthew J. Clavin, author of Toussaint Louverture and the American Civil War "Florida's military past is multi-layered and few books can match this one in demonstrating the complexity of its dimensions."--Joe Knetsch, author of Fear and Anxiety on the Florida Frontier Because of its extensive coastline--the... A quick and accurate tour guide to Florida's military past "This comprehensive book of Florida forts will shock readers with its historical i... |
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90,11 zł |
Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories: Colonial America from Settlement to the Revolution
ISBN: 9781851098279 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This entry in ABC-CLIO's exciting series Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories covers the development of the original 13 states, from first European contact up to the Revolutionary War. Using the fascinating tool of alternate history--postulating the course of events, had one key fact been different--the book engages students' imaginations and critical thinking skills. This critical period in American history is particularly suited to the alternative history approach: The population of the colonies was small, so the import of individual actions, or of singular events, was... This entry in ABC-CLIO's exciting series Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories covers the development of the original 13 states, from firs... |
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410,29 zł |
Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories: Manifest Destiny and the Expansion of America
ISBN: 9781851098330 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This volume poses "what if" questions about ten crucial "tipping points" in the history of U.S. expansionism between 1800 and the Civil War. It not only describes what happened--in the case of Lewis and Clark, the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, railroads and telegraphs, the Mexican War, the gold rush, the Compromise of 1850--it also offers alternative scenarios, essays on what "could" have happened. In this exciting and imaginative approach to history, students not only develop analytical skills by tracing the causes and effects of crucial events; they are empowered by the knowledge... This volume poses "what if" questions about ten crucial "tipping points" in the history of U.S. expansionism between 1800 and the Civil War. It not... |
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410,29 zł |
Tallahassee in History: A Guide to More Than 100 Sites in Historical Context
ISBN: 9781683340485 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. |
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65,59 zł |
Sovereignty at Sea: U.S. Merchant Ships and American Entry Into World War I
ISBN: 9780813037622 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "A compelling account based on exhaustive primary research that re-creates the mindset of politicians, the press, and other policymakers as they make the momentous decision to go to war in 1917. Many know the maritime military dimensions of warfare--here is a story that shows the maritime dimensions of diplomacy and how the rights of American merchant marines mattered in the minds of those in charge."--Timothy G. Lynch, California Maritime Academy
"Scholarly yet accessible, a nice piece of research, especially in primary documents. This is a highly original book on a relatively neglected... "A compelling account based on exhaustive primary research that re-creates the mindset of politicians, the press, and other policymakers as they make ...
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149,71 zł |
The Civil War and Reconstruction : Life in America
ISBN: 9780816082452 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. A thorough examination of the Civil War and Reconstruction. The period from 1860 to 1876 presented a great challenge to a still young national government. Yet despite the turmoil surrounding slavery, a burgeoning industrial economy began to transform the
A thorough examination of the Civil War and Reconstruction. The period from 1860 to 1876 presented a great challenge to a still young national governm...
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92,73 zł |
Encyclopedia of Play in Today′s Society
ISBN: 9781412966702 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 1032 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 |
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1818,95 zł |
World War I
ISBN: 9780816060610 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 454 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. From the highly acclaimed "Eyewitness History" series, "World War I" examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the social, cultural, military, and political impacts of this war on American society, as well as the role the United States played in the conflict. Unlike other references on the subject, this new volume discusses World War I's place in American history as the catalyst for World War II and the cold war, as well as explores its influences in today's world. Highlighting its historical connections to such timely topics as terrorism, the impact of...
From the highly acclaimed "Eyewitness History" series, "World War I" examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the so...
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437,64 zł |
The Gilded Age: 1870 to 1900
ISBN: 9780816071777 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Often referred to as the 'Gilded Age', the period spanning from 1870 to 1900 encompassed both extravagant wealth and dire poverty in America. The Panic of 1893 caused an economic downturn and a major shift in electoral politics in the 1896 presidential race, leading to the nomination and victory of Republican William McKinley.
Often referred to as the 'Gilded Age', the period spanning from 1870 to 1900 encompassed both extravagant wealth and dire poverty in America. The Pani...
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273,25 zł |
Where the Fleet Begins: A History of the David Taylor Research Center, 1898 - 1998
ISBN: 9781410206589 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 680 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Where the Fleet Begins -A History of the David Taylor Research Center chronicles the first hundred years (1898-1998) of the Center which provides research and testing in the development and design of the U.S. Navy fleet of warships and submarines. Today, the Center continues to design ships and test models using precisely built towing tanks and computer simulation. The book describes the research, people and institutional culture which have brought, during periods of war and of peace, cutting-edge science and technology to the Navy's fleet. The book, with over 100 illustrations, was...
Where the Fleet Begins -A History of the David Taylor Research Center chronicles the first hundred years (1898-1998) of the Center which provides rese...
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160,70 zł |
Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories: The Reagan Era from the Iran Crisis to Kosovo
ISBN: 9781851098859 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 259 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. "The Reagan Era" explores a time that saw the rise of the political conservatism that has dominated U.S. politics in recent years, as well as the end of the Cold War, which drove American foreign policy for nearly a half century. What if Jimmy Carter had successfully navigated the energy shortage and the Iranian hostage crisis? What if the assassination attempt on Reagan had succeed? What if Iran-Contra had not become a scandal? These are among the specific topics examined in the book, which looks at 11 crucial events and speculates on the effects of alternative outcomes. By showing... "The Reagan Era" explores a time that saw the rise of the political conservatism that has dominated U.S. politics in recent years, as well as the e... |
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410,29 zł |
Encyclopedia of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
ISBN: 9780765680686 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 814 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. From references to secret agents in The Art of War in 400 B.C.E. to the Bush administration's ongoing War on Terrorism, espionage has always been an essential part of state security policies. This illustrated encyclopedia traces the fascinating stories of spies, intelligence, and counterintelligence throughout history, both internationally and in the United States. Written specifically for students and general readers by scholars, former intelligence officers, and other experts, Encyclopedia of Intelligence and Counterintelligence provides a unique background perspective for viewing history...
From references to secret agents in The Art of War in 400 B.C.E. to the Bush administration's ongoing War on Terrorism, espionage has always been an e...
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1013,41 zł |
Postwar America 1950 to 1969
ISBN: 9780816071814 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The period following WW II was marked by great social change as a result of the civil rights movement, the feminist movement, and the youth opposition to the Vietnam War. The threat of nuclear annihilation and the cold war created a widespread sense of fear for many Americans, defining this as one of America's most tumultuous historical periods.
The period following WW II was marked by great social change as a result of the civil rights movement, the feminist movement, and the youth opposition...
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273,25 zł |
Civil War and Reconstruction
ISBN: 9780816063475 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The Civil War is considered the most devastating war in the history of the United States in terms of the number of Americans killed and wounded. In addition to the tremendous loss of life, a young nation and its residents were left to rebuild and reconsider the problems that led them to war in the first place. Through the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the United States emerged from a loose and fragile confederation of sovereign states to a single nation with greatly enhanced federal powers. The Civil War was a central turning point in the history of our country, as it...
The Civil War is considered the most devastating war in the history of the United States in terms of the number of Americans killed and wounded. In ad...
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437,64 zł |
The Great Depression and World War II: 1929 to 1949
ISBN: 9780816071807 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 287 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Two major historical events dominated the period from 1929 to 1949: the Great Depression and World War II. When the stock market crashed in October of 1929, economic hardship struck many American citizens. Meanwhile, World War II dominated the political arena.
Two major historical events dominated the period from 1929 to 1949: the Great Depression and World War II. When the stock market crashed in October of...
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273,25 zł |
Turning Points--Actual and Alternate Histories: America in Revolt During the 1960s and 1970s
ISBN: 9781851098835 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This volume in the Turning Points--Actual and Alternative Histories series looks at a tumultuous recent era in American history, a time when pivotal, often tragic, world-changing events seemed to be happening at an alarming rate. "America in Revolt during the 1960s and 1970s" looks at 12 significant events, from the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the passage of the Civil Rights Act, from the student killings at Kent State to Richard Nixon's resignation. Drawing on the concepts of alternative history, the book portrays each event as it happened, then considers some plausible... This volume in the Turning Points--Actual and Alternative Histories series looks at a tumultuous recent era in American history, a time when pivota... |
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410,29 zł |