A house of many mansions: The history of Lebanon reconsidered

Today Lebanon is one of the world's most divided countries - if it remains a country at all. But paradoxically the faction-ridden Lebanese, both Christians and Muslims, have never shown a keener consciousness of common identity. How can this be? The Lebanese historian Kamal S. Salibi examines, in the light of modern scholarship, the historical myths on which his country's warring communities ha…

The history of Norway: From the ice age until today

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ISBN/ISSN

978-82-8071-161-8

Deskripsi Fisik

183 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

948.1 Ste h

China railway express: Great arteries of the silk road

This book brings an international perspective to his review of the ancient Silk Road's long history and to his exploration of the New Silk Road. Through its lively text, lavish illustrations, documentation and interviews, the book looks into the inception and development of services, the problems and the promises. It is an exciting account of this trans-Eurasia venture undertaken by China Railw…

The State of Africa: A history of Fifty years of independence

The State of Africa: A history of Fifty years of independence Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of n…

100 Key events in Ukrainian history

The history of Ukraine resembles a half-uncharted map. This is not a mere coincidence, but the result of the deliberate public policy. Hundreds of various people serving their mother countries have been working hard on those blank spots for centuries. So this book is an attempt to collect the events that have shaped the Ukraine we know today and will promote its further development. This wo…

China: Confucius in the shadows

The book is a study of Confucius and the Confucian philosophy of being non-confrontationist, benevolent and with values such as filial piety and harmony. It covers an array of themes including Qufu: Confucius Country, Music and Poetry across China, Chinese Foreign Policy, Philosophy and China’s Legal System.

Uzbekistan on the threshold of the twenty-first century

This new study by its president of Uzbekistan's special opportunities and challenges as it faces the 21st century will be of interest to strategists, politicians and students of the post-Soviet climate. Contents: Part I : Threats to security Part II : Conditions of stability and guarantess for progress.

Awesome Kyiv: Interesting things you need to know

Exploding with culture, Kyiv has become a hot travel destination. Across Kyiv’s numerous squares, locals debate politics, play chess and gossip. Its layered history, lush parks and hidden islands along the wide Dnipro provide for endless exploration. Its tree-lined promenades entice lovers to stroll, and revelers to gawk. It’s a city of flaneurs, of poets, of politics. Our Kyiv travel guide…

The gates of Europe : A history of Ukraine

Located at the western edge of the Eurasian steppe, Ukraine has long been the meeting place of empires - Roman to Ottoman, Habsburg to Russian - and they all left their imprint on the landscape, the language and the people living within these shifting borders. In this authoritative book, Harvard Professor and acclaimed author of Chernobyl, Serhii Plokhy traces the history of Ukraine from the ar…

Peru beyond Machu Picchu

This book is unique in that it encapsulates more than fifty years of intelligent observation by a German-Peruvian, or alternatively a Peruvian-German, who has spent virtually all his productive life among Peruvians. Kurt Schultze-Rhonhof describes himself as a bridge between two worlds: the old and the new, the developed and the developing. Like its author, "Peru: beyond Machu Picchu" is an …