An accessible and graphic account of the development of the world we live in since the 1750s. Useful illustrations, charts, and colour maps are included throughout. Contributors include Geoffrey Barraclough, G.R. Elton and William McNeill.
Esmond Wright Ordre des livres (chronologique)
Esmond Wright était un historien anglais spécialisé dans les États-Unis. Son œuvre se caractérisait par une profonde compréhension de l'histoire et de la politique américaines. Wright était également connu pour son leadership académique et sa présence publique. Ses essais et ses analyses ont contribué de manière significative à la compréhension du développement américain.
This fully comprehensive guide to everything the visitor will want to know when coming to Britain consists of an extensive and illustrated introduction, and a detailed A-Z gazetteer. All the main towns and villages of Britain, as well as many places 'off the beaten track' are described in the gazetteer, with full colour photographs and town plans. Of particular interest to the motorist are the suggested tours through the lovely lush countryside of such areas as Shakespeare's Country, the Cheviot Hills or Dartmoor. Special feature articles highlight areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales, as well as features on such well known personalities as Sir Walter Scott, George Washington, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald. This well researched, highly illustrated guide will prove a fascinating read as well as an invaluable aid to anyone interested in finding out more about the famous and not-so-famous places of Britain.
History of the World
Prehistory to the Renaissance - This edition produced exclusively for WHSMITH
- 648pages
- 23 heures de lecture
Traces the history of humanity up to the sixteenth century and examines the contributions of Western and Eastern civilizations
The Modern World
A History of Civilizations from Napoleon to the Present Day
- 384pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Book by Wright, Esmond, ed.
Expanding World
- 384pages
- 14 heures de lecture
A study of world history from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries focuses on the wars of religion, the changing pattern of Europe, Russia of the Romanovs, the struggle for supremacy, exploration and colonization, and the age of revolutions
The Ancient World
- 319pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Describes the history and civilization of the ancient world by examining the awakening of man, the world of the Egyptians, the triumph of the Greeks, the dominance of Rome, and ancient Persia, India, and China
The Medieval and Renaissance World
- 384pages
- 14 heures de lecture
A profusely illustrated review of history, including the Middle Ages in Europe, the rise of the Maya, Incas, and Aztecs in the Americas, the Mongols, and Ming dynasty in China
Age of Revolution
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Hardcover. Remains of sticker on front board's upper leading corner. Leading corners are slightly worn. No jacket. Gilt tooling to red buckram covers
