wyszukanych pozycji: 32
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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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68,94 |
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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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414,96 |
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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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197,11 |
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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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315,37 |
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Iraq War
ISBN: 9780816081912 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. "The war is defined as the three-week military campaign beginning in March 2003 and ending with the capture of Baghdad in April 2003. Introductory chapters discuss events leading up to the invasion, going back to the breakup of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Saddam Hussein's rise to power and the origins of the Baath Party, the Persian Gulf War of 1991, and September 11 and the subsequent actions in Afghanistan. The book concludes with a discussion of the occupation as of May 2003."--Amazon.com.
"The war is defined as the three-week military campaign beginning in March 2003 and ending with the capture of Baghdad in April 2003. Introductory cha...
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177,40 |
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St. Augustine in History
ISBN: 9781561646814 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. St. Augustine, America s oldest continuously occupied city, is a unique and enchanting travel destination. This book presents more than 70 sites in their historical context. From the famed Fountain of Youth to the Castillo de San Marcos, from the Old City Jail to Henry Flagler s three beautiful hotels, from the Oldest House to Ripley s Believe It or Not Museum, St. Augustine has 500 years of history waiting to be explored. Arranged in chronological order, this book offers a digestible description of each of the city s main time periods, from 1513 to the present, and then describes associated...
St. Augustine, America s oldest continuously occupied city, is a unique and enchanting travel destination. This book presents more than 70 sites in th...
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61,98 |
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The Art of Florida: A Guide to the Sunshine State's Museums, Galleries, Arts Districts and Colonies
ISBN: 9781683342588 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. |
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98,50 |
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America at War Set
ISBN: 9780816083466 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. |
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2473,68 |
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Afghanistan War
ISBN: 9780816081196 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 958 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This volume discusses the history, cultural background, and events of 9/11 that led to the Afghanistan war.
This volume discusses the history, cultural background, and events of 9/11 that led to the Afghanistan war.
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177,40 |
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Persian Gulf War
ISBN: 9780816081929 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The Persian Gulf War was the first war that the United States was officially involved in as a combatant after the Vietnam War. It was a war in which many new technological, strategic, political, and economic elements came together for the first time, making the war a particularly unique experience for American soldiers and those at home. The colorful Persian Gulf War, Revised Edition is a complete reference for students, teachers, war historians, war history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern U.S. history. Engaging sidebars, suggestions for further research, and an informative...
The Persian Gulf War was the first war that the United States was officially involved in as a combatant after the Vietnam War. It was a war in which m...
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177,40 |
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Supplying the Nuclear Arsenal: American Production Reactors, 1942-1992
ISBN: 9781421435909 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Although the history of commercial-power nuclear reactors is well known, the story of the government reactors that produce weapons-grade plutonium and tritium has been shrouded in secrecy. In the first detailed look at the origin and development of these production reactors, Rodney Carlisle and Joan Zenzen describe a fifty-year government effort no less complex, expensive, and technologically demanding than the Polaris or Apollo programs-yet one about which most Americans know virtually nothing. Carlisle and Zenzen describe the evolution of the early reactors, the atomic weapons...
Although the history of commercial-power nuclear reactors is well known, the story of the government reactors that produce weapons-grade plutonium and...
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245,08 |
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Handbook to Life in America Set
ISBN: 9780816077854 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Offers students, researchers, and general readers a glimpse into the social history of the nation. This title covers such topics as: cities and urban life; crime and violence; education; entertainment and sports; family and daily life; labor and employment; material culture; military and wars; population trends and migration; and, religion.
Offers students, researchers, and general readers a glimpse into the social history of the nation. This title covers such topics as: cities and urban ...
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1769,03 |