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Perilous Glory : The Rise of Western Military Power (Paperback)

A major new history of war that challenges our understanding of military dominance and how it is achieved This expansive book surveys the history of warfare from ancient Mesopotamia to the Gulf War in search of a deeper understanding of the origins of... more

Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power (Paperback)

A bestselling historian shows how the British Empire created the modern world in a book lauded as a rattling good tale (Wall Street Journal) and popular history at its best (Washington Post) The British Empire was the largest in all history: the... more

Western Power in Asia : Its Slow Rise and Swift Fall 1415-1999 9780470824894 Used / Pre-owned

For centuries the major poweres of the West were seduced by the allure of the countries of the Far East . Spices textiles silk and tea were the staples of East West trade. But competition between Western traders eventually caused military intervention... more

Pre-Owned Perilous Glory: The Rise of Western Military Power (Paperback) by John France

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Hired Swords : The Rise of Private Warrior Power in Early Japan (Paperback)

Tracing the evolution of state military institutions from the seventh to the twelfth centuries this book challenges much of the received wisdom of Western scholarship on the origins and early development of warriors in Japan. more

Dio s Roman History (Hardcover)

This comprehensive history of ancient Rome is a true tour de force. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources Dios provides a detailed account of Rome s rise to power and its eventual decline. From the reign of Augustus to the fall of the Western Empire... more

The Rise of The Nazi Party How Hitler Used The Power of Propaganda And Mass Communication to Rise to Power (Paperback)

The Nazi party s rise to power in Germany during the 1930s is widely attributed to its leaders strategic use of propaganda most notably Adolf Hitler. Propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion and manipulating the masses to support... more

Pre-Owned The Rise of the Global South: The Decline of Western Christendom and the Rise of Majority (Paperback 9781610979702) by Elijah J F Kim

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Pre-Owned The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome: An Illustrated Military and Political History of the World s Mightiest Power from the Rise of the Republic and the Growth of Paperback

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Conrad: Eastern and Western Perspectives: Joseph Conrad and Material Culture: From the Rise of the Commodity Transcendent to the Scramble for Africa (Hardcover)

Joseph Conrad and Material Culture offers a fresh approach to Conrad s work especially his African fictions by grounding its discussion in the importance of material culture and its role in shaping the literary art form in modernity. Opening with the... more

Pre-Owned When China Rules the World: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World (Paperback) 0140276041 9780140276046

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A Narrative of the Indian Wars in New-England from the First Planting in 1607 to 1677. with a Relation of the Occasion Rise and Progress of the War with the Indians in the Southern Western Eastern and Northern Parts of the Country (Paperback)

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution Gale initiated a revolution... more

On the Road to Victory: The Rise of Motor Transport with the Bef on the Western Front (Hardcover)

The Great War produced many innovations in particular the spectacular development by the British and French armies of motor transport. The age-old problem of moving soldiers and their supplies was no different in 1914 than it had been some 2 400 years... more

Pre-Owned The Rise of Western Christendom : Triumph and Diversity 200-1000 AD 9780631221388

New edition of popular account of the first 1000 years of Christianity. Thoroughly rewritten with extensive new preface of author s current thinking. Includes new maps substantial bibliography and numerous chronological tables. . CONDITION – USED:... more

The Western Hemisphere idea: its rise and decline 1954 [Leather Bound]

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Slavery: From the Rise of Western Civilization to the Renaissance 0402141210 (Unbound - Used)

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Pre-Owned The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity 200-1000 AD (Making of Europe) Paperback

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Development of Western Civilization The Decline of Rome and the Rise of Medieval Europe (Hardcover)

This work presents a brief narrative of the title subject interweaving deft evaluations of the critical points of historical thought. more

Pre-Owned Rise Of The Feudal Monarchies - Development Of Western Civilization Series BWB21506534

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Pre-Owned Religion and the Rise of Western Culture: The Classic Study of Medieval Civilization Paperback

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A sketch of modern history : from the destruction of the western empire A.D. 476 to the close of the year 1818 : together with a concise view of the rise and progress of the arts and sciences and o

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Pre-Owned Lawyers and the Rise of Western Political Liberalism: Europe and North America from the Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries (Oxford Socio-Legal Studies) Paperback

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A sketch of modern history : from the destruction of the western empire A.D. 476 to the close of the year 1818 : together with a concise view of the rise and progress of the arts and sciences and

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The Cambridge Medieval History. Vol. 2 The Rise of the Saracens and the Foundation of the Western Empire (1913) Volume 2 [Leather Bound]

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America: Or A General Survey of the Political Situation of the Several Powers of the Western ... 1827 [Leather Bound]

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University of Cambridge Oriental Publica State and Locality in Mughal India: Power Relations in Western India C.1572-1730 Book 61 (Hardcover)

This examination of the interaction between state and society greatly contributes to our understanding of medieval India. The Mughal empire one of the most powerful states in pre-British India with an impressive administrative structure and an... more

Insights: Critical Thinking on International Affairs: War Time : Temporality and the Decline of Western Military Power (Paperback)

Perceptions of time contributed to recent Western military failings The decline of the West is once again a frequent topic of speculation. Often cited as one element of the alleged decline is the succession of prolonged and unsuccessful wars--most... more

Western Africa: Masquerades in African Society: Gender Power and Identity (Hardcover)

Explores the dynamics of African masquerades and mask performances on the continent linking performative expressions to societal characteristics. What is the meaning of masks and masquerades in African traditions and how can we understand their role in... more

Poland and the Western Powers 1938-1939 BWB21600854 Used / Pre-owned

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Pre-Owned The Formation of a Persecuting Society: Power and Deviance in Western Europe 950 - 1250 (Paperback 9780631171454) by Robert I Moore

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Pre-Owned Hannibal s Dynasty: Power and Politics in the Western ISBN 9780415359580

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China and the powers; chapters in the history of Chinese intercourse with western nations by Alleyne Ireland. 1902 [Leather Bound]

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Pre-Owned Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power (The Lamar Series in Western History) (Spare) Paperback

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Pre-Owned Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power (The Lamar Series in Western History) Paperback

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China and the Powers; Chapters in the History of Chinese Intercourse With Western Nations (Paperback)

This book provides a detailed history of China s interactions with Western nations. It includes information on diplomatic relations trade and cultural exchange. The book is an excellent resource for historians policymakers and anyone interested in... more

Intensive powers on the western slopes by Lemuel Cal Barnes. (1922) [Leatherbound]

Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1922 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are... more

Pre-Owned Lakota America: A New History of Indigenous Power (The Lamar Series in Western History) Paperback

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Naval Powers in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific (Hardcover)

A vital component of the interdependent global economy maritime transit routes are nowhere more critical than those traversing the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. Previously areas of the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific have been viewed as... more