John Roberts Livres

Over 2,500 entries cover terms, places, and personalities significant in the study of ancient Greece and Rome.

The book delves into the complex histories of Cuba's revolutions, exploring their causes, key figures, and the socio-political impacts on the nation. It examines the interplay of ideologies, the struggles for power, and the quest for social justice that defined these pivotal moments in Cuban history. Through detailed narratives and analyses, it sheds light on the transformative effects of these revolutions on the Cuban people and their ongoing legacy in contemporary society.

A systematic treatment of the economics of the modern firm, this book draws on the insights of a variety of areas in modern economics and other disciplines, but presents a coherent, consistent, innovative treatment of the central problems in organizations of motivating people and coordinating their activities.

This new title reproduces two complete sets (1916 and 1936) of official Admiralty plans .

This book of stories reveals how placemaking has evolved since the 1960s and 1970s to embed values of equity, inclusiveness, community-building, and ecological sustainability within the common physical environment, offering a beacon of hope for the future.

A mafia insider and former head smuggler for the Medellin cartel describes his violent relationships with criminal powers, his alliance with the U.S. government, and his role in reshaping the nation's war on drugs.

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.

In this highly topical book, John Michael Roberts employs a political economy perspective to explore the relationship between financial neoliberal capitalism and digital publics. He offers an indispensable guide to understanding the relationship between the state, new media activism and neoliberal practices.

"It has been said that the twenty-first century will be China's century. Such a remark highlights the importance of being informed about China's long and tumultuous history. J.A.G. Roberts traces the main course of that history, from the earliest times, through the centuries of imperial government, to the present day. Chapters on China's imperial history identify the main political and economic changes, whilst introducting key social themes. Turning to the modern period, Roberts then traces the dramatic evenuts of the Opium Wars, the 1911 Revolution and the Republican era. The book ends with a detailed discussion of China under Communist rule and a wide-ranging review of new developments, including China's economic achievements and its costs. Thoroughly revised and expanded in the light of the latest research, and now featuring a helpful chronology, this up-to-date, authoritative overview of China's past is ideal for students and general readers alike"--Provided by publisher.

Exploring the evolution of conceptual art, this study delves into the works of influential artists like Duchamp and Warhol, examining how their creations reflect and interact with capitalist society. It highlights the transformative role of art in shaping cultural and economic narratives, offering a critical perspective on the interplay between artistic expression and market forces. This comprehensive analysis reveals the complexities of art's relationship with capitalism, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of contemporary art movements.