A Dictionary Of Book History

Author : Anne Kerr,Edmund Wright
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191044786

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A Dictionary of World History by Anne Kerr,Edmund Wright Pdf

This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise entries include biographies of key figures in world history (living and dead), separate entries for every country in the world (summarising key historical events), and in-depth entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and major conflicts and events and their after-effects. For this new edition, existing entries have been revised and updated to reflect the very latest global events including changes in leadership, wars, political situations, and the statistical information given for each country (population counts, currency, languages, religions). New entries have been included for key figures who have recently come to prominence and world events. The book also contains twenty-five detailed maps linked to key historical events and topics. These include the African slave trade, the Black Death, and the Normandy campaign. Also included are over 200 country maps. The dictionary is enhanced by entry-level web links which are accessed via a dedicated companion website. Encyclopedic in scope, this ambitious A to Z provides an excellent overview of world history both for students and anyone with an interest in the subject.

Author : John Feather
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Bibliography
ISBN : UCSC:32106009497543

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A Dictionary of Book History by John Feather Pdf

Author : Anne Kerr,Thomas Edmund Farnsworth Wright,Edmund Wright
Publisher : Oxford Quick Reference
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199685691

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A Dictionary of World History by Anne Kerr,Thomas Edmund Farnsworth Wright,Edmund Wright Pdf

As well as over 4000 clear and concise entries, this dictionary also contains biographies of key figures in world history. Other useful features include, subject entries on religious and political movements, maps, and full international coverage.

Author : Kenneth J. Panton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 783 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538124208

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Historical Dictionary of the United States by Kenneth J. Panton Pdf

The evolution of the United States from a late-18th century coalition of rebel British colonies to a 21st century global superpower was shaped by several forces. As the nation expanded its boundaries after the Treaty of Paris confirmed independence from Great Britain in 1783, it acquired a rich variety of resources – coal, fertile soils, forests, iron ore, oil, precious metals, space, and varied climates as well as extensive tracts of territory. Technological innovations, such as the cotton gin and steam power, enabled entrepreneurs to exploit those resources and create wealth. Federal and state legislators provided environments in which the economy could flourish, and military strategists kept the country safe from external attack. Diplomats negotiated commercial agreements with foreign governments and cultivated multinational alliances that strengthened freedoms. Through its focus on the people and places that shaped the country’s economic and political development and its detailed accounts of the processes that enabled the U.S. to expand across the continent Historical Dictionary of the United States contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the United States.

Author : Thomas L. Purvis
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1577180992

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A Dictionary of American History by Thomas L. Purvis Pdf

This book is concise, easy -to-use guide to the individuals, peoples, parties, movements, events, decisions and wars that have shaped the history of the United States.

Author : T. Desmond Alexander,David W. Baker
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 977 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830817818

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Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch by T. Desmond Alexander,David W. Baker Pdf

Exploring the major themes and issues of the Pentateuch, this encyclopedic work offers authoritative overviews, detailed examinations and new insights from the world of the ancient Near East. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker.

Author : Anton Sebastian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351469999

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A Dictionary of the History of Medicine by Anton Sebastian Pdf

This is a unique, extensively illustrated dictionary of terms, people, events, and dates spanning the entire history of medicine. It is a monumental work of scholarship totaling some 700 double-column pages with a large number of rare and exceptional illustrations from many original sources painstakingly compiled over years of far-searching inquiry involving more than 5,000 books and hundreds of journals. It is a major resource of hard-to-find information about notable medical figures, instruments, conditions, procedures, and dates and a storehouse of captivating anecdotes and background material. The book contains a wealth of material for concise historical introductions to a broad range of subjects and is the sine qua non authority on both well and little known facts of medical history. With this single volume-an unprecedented tour de force representing more than 7,000 hours of exhaustive research-clinicians and researchers from all fields of medicine can quickly and easily find authoritative, detailed definitions and descriptions, with dates, of medical terms and of the people and events contributing to the development of medicine from earliest times to the present day. The entries range widely from such as abacterial pyuria to zygote, including Latin and Greek origins of terms, compact biographies with dates, eponymic information of all kinds, and rarely seen drawings and photographs of antique medical instruments and little-known conditions.

Author : Bill T. Arnold,Hugh Godfrey Maturin Williamson
Publisher : IVP
Page : 1060 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1844740943

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Dictionary of the Old Testament by Bill T. Arnold,Hugh Godfrey Maturin Williamson Pdf

"The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books presents articles on numerous historical topics as well as major articles focused on the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah. Other articles focus on the Deuteronomistic History as well as the Chronicler's History, the narrative art of Israel's historians, innerbiblical exegesis, text and textual criticism, and the emergence of these books as canonical. One feature is a series of eight consecutive articles on the periods of Israel's history from the settlement to the postexilic period, which forms a condensed history of Israel within the DOTHB.". "Syro-Palestinian archaeology is surveyed in one article, while significant archaeological sites receive focused individual treatment. Other articles delve into the histories and cultures of the great neighboring empires - Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia and Persia - as well as lesser peoples, such as the Ammonites, Edomites, Moabites, Philistines and Phoenicians. In addition there are articles on architecture, agriculture and animal husbandry, roads and highways, trade and travel, and water and water systems."--Dust jacket.

Author : Kenneth Henshall
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810878723

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Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 by Kenneth Henshall Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 spans the entire period from the earliest evidence of human habitation in Japan through to the end of the Pacific War. It includes substantial topics such as cultural and literary history, with entries ranging from aesthetics to various genres of writing. Other branches of history also feature, such as economic history, industrial history, political history, and so forth. And of course there are the makers of Japanese history, ranging from emperors and shoguns to politicians and extremists – as well as foreign arrivals. The early history of Japan is told through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, activities, and events. The Historical Dictionary of Japan to 1945 will appeal to both academics and the general public who have an interest in Japan, particularly those who want reliable information quickly and easily.

Author : Francesca Sterlacci,Joanne Arbuckle
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781442239098

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Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry by Francesca Sterlacci,Joanne Arbuckle Pdf

From the first animal skin body coverings, to today’s high fashion collections, fashion has held an important role in the evolution of mankind. The fashion industry has, and continues to make, major contributions to our cultural and social environment. It is an industry that responds to our inherent longing for tribal belonging, our socio-economic needs, individual lifestyles, status stratification and profession apparel requirements. The fashion industry is fast-paced, complex and ever changing, in response to consumer needs. Throughout the world, vast numbers of people contribute to this industry, each with the shared goal of supplying an end product of a particular price point directed at a target consumer. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,400 cross-referenced entries on designers, models, couture houses, significant articles of apparel and fabrics, trade unions, and the international trade organizations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the fashion industry.

Author : John Ashton Cannon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1087 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780191580222

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A Dictionary of British History by John Ashton Cannon Pdf

When was the first motorway opened? What did the Levellers believe in? What was the book of sports? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? What prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? How long did the Hundred Years War last? When was the treaty of Worms for?Drawing on from the highly acclaimed Oxford Companion to British History, published in 1997, The Dictionary of British History published in the very popular OPR series first in 2001 and now reissued for 2003 is a handy and invaluable reference work essential for anyone with an interest in British history and in need for a compact reference source.

Author : Sylvia Ellis
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810862975

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Historical Dictionary of Anglo-American Relations by Sylvia Ellis Pdf

Anglo-American relations have been a crucial factor in international relations for over two centuries. For most of that time dealings between Britain and the United States have remained co-operative, cordial, and supportive. In the beginning, however, relations were confrontational and discordant: the two nations waged war against each other twice_in the War of Independence and in the War of 1812_and have often disagreed over trade, finance, and foreign policy. This volume demonstrates the changing nature of Anglo-American relations and focuses, in particular, on the strengths and fragilities of the 'special relationship' that developed in the aftermath of the WWII and continues to the present day. The Historical Dictionary of Anglo-American Relations surveys Anglo-American relations from 1607 to the present and covers key events, individuals, and issues that have played a part in its history. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced entries_with an emphasis on the political and economic relationship between Britain and the United States but also featuring the cultural links between the two_this comprehensive and easily accessible reference tool will delight those interested in the history of these two countries.

Author : Thomas L. Purvis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:845547081

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A Dictionary of American History by Thomas L. Purvis Pdf

Author : Stephen Azzi,Barry M. Gough
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of the
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 153812033X

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Historical Dictionary of Canada by Stephen Azzi,Barry M. Gough Pdf

"Considerably expanded edition"--Foreword.

Author : Jan Palmowski
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199295678

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A Dictionary of Contemporary World History by Jan Palmowski Pdf

This authoritative dictionary includes country entries for every country in the world (with maps and historical summaries) as well as coverage of military conflict, major world events, and key political and cultural figures. Essential reading for all with an interest in history and current affairs.