HISTORY -- Reference

1001 ideas that changed the way we think

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"A comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative thoughts from the finest minds in history. Ranging from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Plato to today's cutting-edge thinkers, it offers a wealth of stimulation and amusement for everyone with a curious mind."--…

Recalling deeds immortal: Florida monuments to the civil war

by Lees, William B., Gaske, Frederick P.

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One hundred and fifty years ago, Florida was shaken by battle, blockade, economic deprivation, and the death of native sons both within and far outside its borders. Today, tributes to the valor and sacrifice of Florida's soldiers, sailors, and civilians can be found from the Pan…

Immigration and national identities in Latin America

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"Between the mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, an influx of Europeans, Asians, and Arabic speakers indelibly changed the face of Latin America. While many studies of this period focus on why the immigrants came to the region, this volume addresses how the newcomers hel…

The Routledge sourcebook of religion and the American Civil War: a history in documents

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"In recent years, the intersection of religion and the American Civil War has been the focus of a growing area of scholarship. However, primary sources on this subject are housed in many different archives and libraries scattered across the U.S., and are often difficult to find.…

David Gorlæus (1591-1612): an enigmatic figure in the history ofphilosophy a…

by Lüthy, Christoph Herbert

fromHistory of science and scholarship in the Netherlands

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"When David Gorlaeus (1591-1612) passed away at 21 years of age, he left behind two highly innovative manuscripts. Once they were published, his work had a remarkable impact on the evolution of seventeenth-century thought. However, as his identity was unknown, divergent interpre…

David Gorlæus (1591-1612): an enigmatic figure in the history of philosophy …

by Lüthy, Christoph Herbert

fromHistory of science and scholarship in the Netherlands

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"When David Gorlaeus (1591-1612) passed away at 21 years of age, he left behind two highly innovative manuscripts. Once they were published, his work had a remarkable impact on the evolution of seventeenth-century thought. However, as his identity was unknown, divergent interpre…

Mummies around the world: an encyclopedia of mummies in history, religion, …

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"Perfect for school and public libraries, this is the only reference book to combine pop culture with science to uncover the mystery behind mummies and the mummification phenomena"-- "Please see the attached text file"--

Mummies around the world: an encyclopedia of mummies in history, religion, …

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"Mortality and death have always fascinated humankind. Civilizations from all over the world have practiced mummification as a means of preserving life after death - a ritual which captures the imagination of scientists, artists, and laypeople alike. This comprehensive encyclope…

Quellen der Messkunst: zu Mass und Zahl, Geld und Gewicht

by Haustein, Heinz-Dieter

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This volume offers a comprehensive presentation of 5,000 years of measures and measuring. The sources cited stem from a wide variety of origins - e.g. Indogermanic, Anglo-saxon, Romanic, Babylonian, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Greek, Roman, Arabic, Jewish.

Encyclopedia of the world's nations and cultures

by Kurian, George Thomas

fromFacts On File library of world history

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Comprising an extensive overhaul of the original Encyclopedia of the World's Nations, this edition provides concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world. It features 193 country-by-country surv…

Colonial America: an encyclopedia of social, political, cultural, a…

by Zuckerman, Michael, Ciment, James

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''No era in American history has been more fascinating to Americans, or more critical to the ultimate destiny of the United States, than the colonial era. Between the time that the first European settlers established a colony at Jamestown in 1607 through the signing of the Decla…

Historians without borders: new studies in multidisciplinary history

fromRoutledge approaches to history

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This text explores a variety of themes developed from successive years of the University of California, Davis, multidisciplinary graduate conference. It draws out connections on a wide array of topics among the arts, humanities, and sciences in history for multidisciplinary stud…

The Great Depression and the New Deal: key themes and documents

by Olson, James Stuart, Gumpert, Mariah

fromUnlocking American history

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"Intended for AP-focused American history high school students, this book supplies a complete quick reference source and study aide on the Great Depression and New Deal in America, covering the key themes, events, people, legislation, economics, and policies. Represents an inval…

The Great Depression and the New Deal: key themes and documents

by Olson, James Stuart, Gumpert, Mariah

fromGale virtual reference library

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"Intended for AP-focused American history high school students, this book supplies a complete quick reference source and study aide on the Great Depression and New Deal in America, covering the key themes, events, people, legislation, economics, and policies. Represents an inval…

You could look it up: the reference shelf, from ancient Babylon to Wiki…

by Lynch, Jack, (John T.)

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"Today we think of Wikipedia as the source of all information, the ultimate reference. Yet it is just the latest in a long line of aggregated knowledge--reference works that have shaped the way we've seen the world for centuries. You Could Look It Up chronicles the captivating s…