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Natural Disasters in a Global Environment is a transnational, global and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters. Detailed case studies of past and present events are presented in a historical narrative, making use of the most recent scholarship. Examines a range of disasters including volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, famines, and more Highlights the role of science in studying natural disasters and describes the mechanisms responsible for them Features a range of case studies which can be used in conjunction with one another or as standalone examples Covers scientific material in a lucid and accessible style suited to undergraduate students or those outside of scientific disciplines Traces the transition of our understanding of disasters, from religious and superstitious explanations to contemporary scientific accounts

A systematic survey of archaic Greek society and culture which introduces the reader to a wide range of new approaches to the period. The first comprehensive and accessible survey of developments in the study of archaic Greece Places Greek society of c.750-480 BCE in its chronological and geographical context Gives equal emphasis to established topics such as tyranny and political reform and newer subjects like gender and ethnicity Combines accounts of historical developments with regional surveys of archaeological evidence and in-depth treatments of selected themes Explores the impact of Eastern and other non-Greek cultures in the development of Greece Uses archaeological and literary evidence to reconstruct broad patterns of social and cultural development

In Homes and Homecomings an international group of scholars provide inspiring new historical perspectives on the politics of homes and homecomings. Using innovative methodological and theoretical approaches, the book examines case studies from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. Provides inspiring new historical perspectives on the politics of homes and homecomings Takes an historical approach to a subject area that is surprisingly little historicised Features original research from a group of international scholars The book has an international approach that focuses on Africa, Asia, the Americas and East and West Europe Contains original illustrations of homes in a variety of historical contexts

Sexuality in modern western culture is central to identity but the tendency to define by sexuality does not apply to the premodern past. Before the 'invention' of sexuality, erotic acts and desires were comprehended as species of sin, expressions of idealised love, courtship, and marriage, or components of intimacies between men or women, not as outworkings of an innermost self. With a focus on c. 1100–c. 1800, this book explores the shifting meanings, languages, and practices of western sex. It is the first study to combine the medieval and early modern to rethink this time of sex before sexuality, where same-sex and opposite-sex desire and eroticism bore but faint traces of what moderns came to call heterosexuality, homosexuality, lesbianism, and pornography. This volume aims to contribute to contemporary historical theory through paying attention to the particularity of premodern sexual cultures. Phillips and Reay argue that students of premodern sex will be blocked in their understanding if they use terms and concepts applicable to sexuality since the late nineteenth century, and modern commentators will never know their subject without a deeper comprehension of sex's history.

Empire, State, and Society assesses the external and internal forces behind Britain's transformation from global superpower to its current position in the twenty-first century. The authors provide an accessible and balanced introduction, which is thoughtfully organized for ease of use for both students and teachers. Offers a crucial comparative dimension which sets the experience of Britain alongside that of twenty-first-century superpower, the United States of America Draws on recent scholarship to provide a highly current perspective Organised to allow professors to assign readings with more or less depth as student abilities and course lengths allow Written in a style that is wholly accessible and exciting for undergraduates in both the US and the UK

Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State explores the breadth of Ohio’s past, tracing the course of history from its earliest geological periods to the present day in an accessible, single-volume format. Features the most up-to-date research on Ohio, drawing on material in the disciplines of history, archaeology, and political science Includes thematic chapters focusing on major social, economic, and political trends Amply illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs Receipient of the Ohio Geneological Society's Henry Howe Award in 2014

A Companion to World War II brings together a series of fresh academic perspectives on World War II, exploring the many cultural, social, and political contexts of the war. Essay topics range from American anti-Semitism to the experiences of French-African soldiers, providing nearly 60 new contributions to the genre arranged across two comprehensive volumes. A collection of original historiographic essays that include cutting-edge research Analyzes the roles of neutral nations during the war Examines the war from the bottom up through the experiences of different social classes Covers the causes, key battles, and consequences of the war

A Companion to American Legal History presents a compilation of the most recent writings from leading scholars on American legal history from the colonial era through the late twentieth century. Presents up-to-date research describing the key debates in American legal history Reflects the current state of American legal history research and points readers in the direction of future research Represents an ideal companion for graduate and law students seeking an introduction to the field, the key questions, and future research ideas

Произведение является прозаическим переложением народного эпоса «Манас». События, описанные в книге, по утверждению профессоров М. О. Ауэзова и А. Н. Бернштам, происходили в VII–IX веках нашей эры. Кыргызы изгнаны из своих родных земель, разделены на отдельные части и оказались на чужбине, терпят притеснения со стороны жунгарских и калмыцких завоевателей. Объединение разбросанного народа и возвращение в родные земли становятся заветной мечтой каждого кыргыза. Они ждут появления среди них богатыря, который мог бы объединить народ и противостоять гнету захватчиков, чтобы вернуться в родные земли. В произведении описывается рождение и детство такого богатыря с именем Манас.

В этой книге война в Камбодже, известная в основном по рассказам о зверствах Пол Пота, предстает в совершенно ином облике. Из перехваченных по радио сообщений, из ежедневных газетных публикаций, малоизвестные события длинной кампучийской войны снова встают перед читателями.

После гибели любимого мужа, князя Игоря, Ольга желала одного – мести древлянам. Жажда расплаты и крови поглотила ее. Княгиня и не догадывалась, как сильно полюбил ее верный воин Ясмуд. Он почти заменил отца маленькому Святославу. Шли годы, княжич возмужал, прослыл могучим и беспощадным воином. Тем временем император Константинополя именовал Ольгу правительницей Руси. Да только Святославу, жаждущему власти, не по душе такое покровительство. Он хочет править единолично, избавившись от Ольги. Но на пути у княжича встанет верный Ясмуд…

Сибирь. Территория населена народами – бурятами. В повести рассказывается о событиях 13 века, времен Чингисхана. Войны и мирная жизнь. История молодого человека по имени Илотан и его друзей. Любимая девушка и жизнь в Илотах. Грозные и исторические события войн между народами, населявшими Сибирь и монголами кагана Чингисхана.