World History Book
Pirates
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Provides a history of piracy, and covers piracy in the ancient and classical periods. This book also covers the `golden age` of piracy in the west, the Barbary corsairs, Chinese and Eastern piracy, and modern piracy. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005.
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Captives
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In this path-breaking book Linda Colley reappraises the rise of the biggest empire in global history. Excavating the lives of some of the multitudes of Britons held captive in the lands their own rulers sought to conquer, Colley also offers an int...
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Cambodia
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This account focuses on the impact of the U.S. and Vietnam on the history of contemporary Cambodia, or Kampuchea, from 1970 through the late 1990s. The author won a Pulitzer Prize for his articles on the region. A New York Times Notable Book for 1...
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Ancient Israel
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Immensely readable and digestible in just a few sittings, this book examines the complete history of ancient Israel?from Abraham to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D.
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Consumerism in World History
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The desire to acquire luxury goods and leisure services is a basic force in modern life. Consumerism in World History explores both the historical origins and world-wide appeal of this relatively modern phenomenon.
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The Greek and Persian Wars, 499-386 B.C
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This book covers one of the defining periods of European history.
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