Kategoria BISAC: Social Science >> Regional Studies

This 5 volume set brings together research into the Sudan, works both modern and classic. Two works examine the Sudan of the late nineteenth century, a time when Anglo-Egyptian domination was enforced on the country; two works detail the Sudan of the twentieth century, looking at its politics, economy and society; and a last work traces the roots of modern Sudan through the historic tribes of the region.

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The scholar and diplomat Sir Ernest Satow was the best-known Westerner who lived in Meiji Japan. Although he rose to become British Minister to Japan, the most interesting part of his career was the start of it, when he witnessed, and in a small way influenced, the fall of the Bakufu and the Meiji Restoration.

This volume of his diaries continues the story up to the time when Satow leaves Japan for subsequent appointments in Bangkok, Montevideo and Tangier, before returning to Tokyo as Envoy...

This work is comprised of narratives by the most distinguished nineteenth-century travellers. It is embellished with fine engravings on steel by Buttre, and illustrated by over forty wood engravings by Orr, with thirteen authentic maps by Schonberg. It is a facsimile reprint of the revised and enlarged edition published in two volumes by Moore, Wilstach, Keys in New York in 1860.

Published in 1860, this is one of the very early encyclopedias on the history of travel and travel writings.

Compiled by Bayard Taylor, popular travel writer and journalist in late nineteenth-century...

These are the original records of the First Congress of Religions, an epoch-making event in the history of religions. Organized by the Parliament of Religions to coincide with the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago, it provided the very first encounter of Asian religions with the West. Reprinted here is the full record of the Congress published by the Official Publishers of the World s Columbian Exposition Catalogue in 1893. It includes nearly 150 black-and-white pictures."

There is a growing interest in the French Japonism movement of the late nineteenth century, and academic research in the subject is developing in both quantity and quality. However, much of this scholarly activitiy is confined to the area of art history and, apart from some work on leading authors like Pierre Loti or Judith Gautier, very little scholarship has emerged from the field of French literature. Indeed, many works produced by popular French authors during this period have long been forgotten, even in France.

Addressing the absence of source material for those studying...

This latest eighteenth edition of South America, Central America and the Caribbean is scrupulously revised and updated, bringing you impartial and comprehensive coverage of this vast area.

Key Features:

• an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region
• includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.

General Survey

Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by...

• A facsimile collection of six books which are extracts and/or collection of cartoons from the Victorian satirical magazine FUN published during its peak time in the 1870s and 80s.
• Decribed as 'Funch' or 'the poor man's Punch', FUN became the most successful rival of Punch, and gained popularity among the people in the lower-middle class.
• Important source of information for any researchers and students interested in the Victorian social life and the media history.