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Автор: Clark, Gillian
Название: Late Antiquity: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199546207 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199546206
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Описание: The time known as Late Antiquity (c.300-c.800) was a fascinatingly diverse and important period which saw the `Fall of Rome` and the growth of Christianity and Islam. Gillian Clark explores its historical controversies, introducing the main characters and themes, and demonstrating the transition between the medieval and ancient.

Автор: Rubin Miri
Название: The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199697299 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199697298
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Описание: The Middle Ages (c.500-1500) includes a thousand years of European history. In this Very Short Introduction Miri Rubin tells the story of the times through the people and their lifestyles. Including stories of kingship and Christian salvation, agriculture and trade, Rubin demonstrates the remarkable nature and legacy of the Middle Ages.

Автор: Smith Stephen
Название: Taxation: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199683697 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199683697
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Описание: Tax revenues pay for many public services, including roads, health care, and education. However, it has become a contentious political issue of public debate. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith explains its history and its main principles; arguing that we`d all benefit from an understanding of the role of taxation in society.

Автор: Gidley Jennifer
Название: The Future: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198735286 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198735281
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Описание: Can we ever truly influence, predict, and direct our own futures? Are there multiple futures or only one awaiting us? Jennifer Gidley explains our innate fascination with the unknown future, and considers the role of the human consciousness in embracing multiple future possibilities, and creating a world of our choices.

Автор: English Richard
Название: Modern War: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199607893 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199607891
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Описание: In this accessible and authoritative Very Short Introduction, Richard English considers what modern warfare is and what it achieves. Addressing our assumptions about war in the modern period, and drawing upon direct accounts of warfare, he considers its impact on society, culture, economics, as well its future.

Автор: Hosking, Geoffrey
Название: Russian History: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199580987 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199580989
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Описание: Spanning the divide between Europe and Asia, Russia is a multi-ethnic empire with a huge territory. In this Very Short Introduction, Geoffrey Hosking discusses all aspects of Russian history, from the struggle by the state to control society, Russia`s relationship with the West/Europe, the Soviet experience, and the post-Soviet era.

Автор: Sarris Peter
Название: Byzantium: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199236119 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199236114
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Описание: From the fourth to the fifteenth century AD the Byzantine Empire flourished as a powerful economic, cultural, and military force, whose influence stretched from Spain to Egypt. Peter Sarris explores the fusion of Greek and Roman civilization at the heart of the Byzantine Empire, and charts its struggle for survival against external challenges.

Автор: Bull Anna
Название: Modern Italy: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198726511 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198726517
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Описание: This Very Short Introduction considers the history of Italy from the Risorgimento (the movement leading to Italian Unification in 1861) to the present. It also discusses Italy`s political system and style of government; economic modernisation; emigration, internal migration and immigration; and the modern Italian culture and lifestyle.

Автор: Cronin Mike
Название: Sport: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199688346 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199688340
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Описание: Sport is one of the largest industries in the world and the global reach of major sporting events is enormous. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Cronin explores the historical development of sport. Exploring a variety of activities from rugby and cricket to tennis, athletics, and skiing, he considers the central role it plays in modern society.

Автор: Morgan, Kenneth
Название: Australia: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199589933 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199589937
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia; examining the main features of its history, geography, and culture and drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian life and its indigenous population and culture.

Автор: Kenny Kevin
Название: Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199858586 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199858583
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Описание: Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction examines the origins of diaspora as a concept, its changing meanings over time, its current popularity, and its utility in explaining human migration. The book proposes a flexible approach to diaspora based on examples drawn mainly from Jewish, African, Irish, and Asian history.

Автор: Allen, Robert C.
Название: Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199596654 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199596652
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Описание: The gap between the rich and the poor can be vast. Robert C. Allen considers the main factors that contribute to this gap, looking at the interconnections between economic growth, culture, technology, and income distribution. Exploring the historical processes that have created the unequal world of today, he takes a global look at wealth worldwide.