A revised edition of an illustrated history of the world, with expanded coverage of China, Japan, southeast Asia, and the United States, from early civilizations to the present day, with a glossary detailing key figures and developments throughout history.
Revised and updated (2nd ed. was 1984) visual narrative world history from the earliest times to the present. Planned for general readers as well as students, the Atlas contains some 600 maps and illustrations, and an authoritative narrative-text. A splendid job. 101/2x141/4". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
"No one is likely to underrate the importance for the rest of Europe--and, indeed, for world history--of the German reaction, beginning in the days of Bismarck, to the crisis of modern industrial capitalism," writes Professor Barraclough, "but the peculiar character of that reaction is only comprehensible in the light of Germany's past. Factors deeply rooted in German history . . . constituted an iron framework, a mold within which were cast all German efforts, from 1870 to 1939, to cope with the problems of modern capitalist society."
A Discussion About the Perception of Reality
Exploring the concept of fate and personal destiny, this book invites readers to reflect on their life choices and the underlying energy vibrations that guide them. It emphasizes that every event is purposeful and not a mere coincidence, urging readers to recognize their own role in shaping their experiences. The text encourages a mindset that embraces limitless potential, suggesting that decisions made in the moment are inherently aligned with one’s current life path. Trusting one's instincts is presented as a key theme throughout the journey.
Die Geschichte des Christentums ist eine der spannendsten Geschichten überhaupt. Entstanden als religiöse Sekte in Palästina, erlebte sie ihre erste Blüte in Kleinasien, wurde schließlich im Römischen Reich zur Staatsreligion erhoben und prägt bis heute die gesamte abendländische Kultur. In zwölf Kapiteln schildern kompetente Autoren die Entwicklung des Christentums in den letzten beiden Jahrtausenden, die wechselvollen Beziehungen zwischen Religion und Gesellschaft zwischen Kirche und Kultur, angefangen von den ersten christlichen Gemeinschaften bis in unsere säkularisierte Gegenwart, die das Christentum vor neue Herausforderungen stellt. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und Karten veranschaulichen die Welt des Christentums und dokumentieren ihre bewegte Geschichte
