The Age of Empires
Editat de Robert Aldrichen Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 ian 2020
The Age of Empires frames the era of empires with maps of explorations, chronologies of voyages, records of settlers and administrators, the balance sheets of commerce, and other records that made up the Age of Empires. This account incorporates research from across the globe and vivid illustrations to tell a story full of conflict, cruelty, great journeys, and influence.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780500295496
ISBN-10: 0500295492
Pagini: 376
Ilustrații: 3 x 8pp colour plates sections; 30 Illustrations, color
Dimensiuni: 126 x 194 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10: 0500295492
Pagini: 376
Ilustrații: 3 x 8pp colour plates sections; 30 Illustrations, color
Dimensiuni: 126 x 194 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Thames & Hudson
Notă biografică
Robert Aldrich is Professor of European History at at the University of Sydney. He is the author of several other books, including (as editor) Gay Life and Culture: A World History and Gay Life Stories, both published by Thames & Hudson.
Cuprins
Introduction: Imperial Overview . 1. The Ottoman Empire: A Diverse Society . 2. Spain: The Genealogy of Modern Colonialism . 3. Portugal Overseas: Asia and America . 4. The Enrichment of the Netherlands: Dutch Colonial Rule and Its Aftermath . 5. Scandinavia: An Outsider in European Imperialism . 6. Britain: The Empire of Good Intentions . 7. France: Empire and the Mère-Patrie . 8. The Two Russian Empires: Tsarist and Soviet . 9. The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy: Re-inventing Central Europe . 10. The Belgian Colonial Empire: Free State or 'Heart of Darkness'? . 11. The German Empire as Colonial Power: The Latecomer . 12. Italy: The Last Empire . 13. The United States: Empire or Way of Life?
Descriere
The story of thirteen Empires, showing their key role in the foundation of today's global civilization.