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This book analyses western maps made between the 13th to 17th centuries and shows them to be copies of maps made by ancient explorers going back as far as 5000 years. Thirteenth through fifteenth century Portolan Charts of the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa reflect geography going back 5000 years and are as accurate as a Mercator Projection. Sixteenth and seventh century maps of North America, South...
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Get the Summary of Robert Kaplan's The Loom of Time in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Loom of Time" by Robert Kaplan delves into the complex history and future of the Greater Middle East, a region stretching from Europe to China, known for its arid climate, political upheaval, and lack of consistent ruling authority. The book examines the region's history of tribalism and religious divisions, the establishment...
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The Dutch Century: Domination of the Spice Trade at Any Cost is the second of three books about the remarkable 17th century, primarily owned by the Netherlands. It reveals-as historical fiction-the adventures, trials, risks, accomplishments, conflicts, atrocities, and crimes, of the Dutch and specifically of the Seagoing Van Brakel family.
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Dieses Buch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise durch Geschichte und Gegenwart der Sonnenallee – jener Magistrale, die das quirlige Kreuzkölln mit dem beschaulichen Treptow verbindet. Auf einer Strecke von fünf Kilometern trifft hier orientalischer Lebensstil auf Berliner Schnauze, schmiegen sich hässliche Plattenbauten an sanierte Gründerzeithäuser, eilen hippe Coffeetogotrinker an Bettlern und Gestrandeten vorbei. In feinfühligen...
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El estudio de las prácticas de hidráulica agraria desarrolladas durante la Edad Media ha mostrado que no nos hallamos ante fenómenos puramente «etnográficos» o soluciones universales sin valor histórico. En esta obra colectiva se ofrecen, por un lado, trabajos representativos de regiones donde se inicia la expansión agraria en el marco de la cristalización del sistema feudal (Cataluña Vieja, Languedoc, Borgoña) y, por otro, varios estudios...
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Die Künstlerkolonie in der Nähe des Breitenbachplatzes ist seit den 1920er¬Jahren Heimstatt für viele Künstler, Schriftsteller und Intellektuelle. Der Liedermacher Manfred Maurenbrecher wohnt dort seit Jahrzehnten begibt sich in diesem Buch auf eine historische Spurensuche, die viel über das Zusammenleben der Bewohner und den Zusammenhang zwischen Architektur und Lebensform verrät. Der Spaziergang durch die Geschichte der Künstlerkolonie ist...
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Christopher Columbus brought some cattle with him when he discovered the New World, and some of them escaped and ran wild as early as 1493. They ran wild on the Texas plains and multiplied for about four centuries. They were massive herds by the time that Jim and his team of cowboys discovered them and started trail breaking them to herd them north to Abilene.
A team of cowboys who were veterans of the Civil War forms up and decides to go to West...
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Grenada Uncovered distinguishes Grenada-a 120 Square-mile tropical, Caribbean island, beyond the obvious notion that it is a tourist's paradise. It is the pictorial representation of an island with a rich history, pristine natural habitat, unmistakable developmental potential, and a people boldly desirous of progress. It reveals tidbits, as simple as the appropriateness of names used in present-day Grenada and as complex as the meaning of the word,...
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Follow the comical adventures of Harper, Scarlet and their family as they expore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and get up to all sorts of mischief. A unique souvenir of the city for both children and adults. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a multi award-winning author, historian and former tour guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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Este libro analiza el surgimiento de negocios, así como los planes y la preparación para enfrentar eventos climáticos (p. ej., incendios, inundaciones, tormentas y huracanes) y nuevas tendencias (p. ej., sequías) por parte de compañías líderes en sectores estratégicos: tecnología, telecomunicaciones, alimentos, banca y seguros.
La tabla de contenido de este libro, a través del perfil de cada una de las compañías analizadas, refleja los...
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Get enchanted with Great Wall history and its remarkable events. Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book today to learn the inspiring history behind Great Wall! This is the perfect book for history fans for all kids to enjoy. The Great Wall of China was constructed as protection against the invaders...
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"In the frozen wilderness of Antarctica, the Naufragé de l'Antarctique, the castaways of the Endurance, embarked on an epic journey of survival. Led by the unwavering Sir Ernest Shackleton, they endured a relentless battle against the elements, stranded for months in a frozen sea and ultimately abandoning their beloved ship, the Endurance. Through sheer determination and unbreakable camaraderie, they overcame unimaginable hardships, including a treacherous...
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Extrait : "Il n'y a plus de Pyrénées ! Mot célèbre ; mot ingrat de la part d'un homme qui avait envoyé son petit duc du Maine aux eaux de Barèges ; surtout, mot prématuré, le contraire de la vérité, et fait pour mettre hors d'eux les futurs alpinistes ou pyrénéistes. A le risquer hardi, le mot vrai eût été : Il n'y a pas encore de Pyrénées."
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4 videodiscs (approximately 7 hrs.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Why don't people from New England pronounce their 'R's? How come some Pennsylvania Amish use cell phones? How did Northern Californians get so liberal? The clues are right on the map. Brian Unger hits the road, makes irreverent observations about how people think, speak, and act, and discovers their surprising connections to geography. With its crooked lines and odd breaks, the outline of America is a puzzle to be solved. Includes the acclaimed special...
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This book is a new perspective on the history of Ukraine. It is about naval attacks and epic battles. About Scythian barrows and Viking raids.Among many other unique or little-known facts, the book provides a clue on who controlled Crimea 1,000 years ago which can be helpful to better understand the reasons for the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. The book provides insights into the literary masterpiece The Song of Igor's Campaign, and the difference...
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History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Berlin Wall to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Berlin Wall was the concrete manifestation of the Iron Curtain, which signified the profound ideological difference between the capitalist, democratic Western powers and the socialist, communist Soviet Union. After WWII ended, the Allied Powers carved up defeated Germany into four blocks. They did...
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THE object of this work is to represent Galilee as it was in the time of our Lord. To do this will be, the author feels, a special service to many who are desirous of learning all that can be known of the earthly-life of Christ. In fairness to the reader, it should be stated that the substance of this volume appeared as an Essay in 1874, which met with a very flattering reception in England, Germany, and America. The text for the present edition has...
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This book covers delightful, interesting, and thrilling journey to Amarnath Cave in Himalayas.
Also useful tips for travelers to Amarnath are added.
Many colorful photos are included to make the readers have a good time to relish.
Amarnath trek map and guide map included for the benefit of all tourists.
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NOAH (Indra) Nuh in Islam, a prophet, same as the Indian Manu, the Law giver
The Civilisation at the Time of Noah had achieved a very high standard of living and is nowadays known as ATLANTIS, that world that Atlas carried on his Back. At that time a Comet Fell onto the Earth and caused a Polar Shifting.
People of Noah had become BIG Sinners, God ordered him to build an ARK and to take his family, his followers, and two or three pairs of Every kind...
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