Fragmented Democracy, Michener Jamila

Автор: Michener, James A.
Название: The Source
ISBN: 0375760385 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780375760389
Издательство: Random House (USA)
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Цена: 1931.00 р.
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Описание: Now for the first time in trade paperback, Michener`s magnificent and spellbinding expedition through the history of the Holy Land, the source of Western religious and cultural heritage.

Автор: Michener, James A
Название: Texas
ISBN: 0375761411 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780375761416
Издательство: Random House (USA)
Цена: 2023.00 р.
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Описание: Spanning four and a half centuries, James A. Michener's monumental saga chronicles the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors to its current reputation as one of America's most affluent, diverse, and provocative states. Among his finely drawn cast of characters, emotional and political alliances are made and broken, as the loyalties established over the course of each turbulent age inevitably collapse under the weight of wealth and industry. With Michener as our guide, Texas is a tale of patriotism and statesmanship, growth and development, violence and betrayal--a stunning achievement by a literary master.
Praise for Texas
"Fascinating."--Time
"A book about oil and water, rangers and outlaws, frontier and settlement, money and power . . . James A. Michener] manages to make history vivid."--The Boston Globe
"A sweeping panorama . . . Michener] grapples earnestly with the Texas character in a way that Texas's own writers often don't."--The Washington Post Book World

"Vast, sprawling, and eclectic in population and geography, the state has just the sort of larger-than-life history that lends itself to Mr. Michener's taste for multigenerational epics."--The New York Times

Автор: Michener, James A.
Название: Caribbean
ISBN: 0812974921 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780812974928
Издательство: Random House (USA)
Цена: 1839.00 р.
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Описание: In this acclaimed classic novel, James A. Michener sweeps readers off to the Caribbean, bringing to life the eternal allure and tumultuous history of this glittering string of islands. From the 1310 conquest of the Arawaks by cannibals to the decline of the Mayan empire, from Columbus's arrival to buccaneer Henry Morgan's notorious reign, from the bloody slave revolt on Haiti to the rise of Cuba's Fidel Castro, Caribbean packs seven hundred dramatic years into a tale teeming with revolution and romance, authentic characters and thunderous destinies. Through absorbing, magnificent prose, Michener captures the essence of the islands in all of their awe-inspiring scope and wonder.
Praise for Caribbean
"Michener is a master."--Boston Herald
"A grand epic . . . James A. Michener] sympathizes with the struggles of the region's most oppressed, and succeeds in presenting the Caribbean in its rich diversity."--The Plain Dealer
"Remarkable and praiseworthy . . . utterly engaging."--The Washington Post Book World

"Even American tourists familiar with some of the serene islands will find themselves enlightened. . . . In Caribbean, there appears to be a strong aura of truth behind the storytelling."--The New York Times

Автор: Michener James A.
Название: Poland
ISBN: 0812986709 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780812986709
Издательство: Random House (USA)
Цена: 1839.00 р.
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Описание: Many recent studies argue that domestic factors such as corruption, nepotism, and Confucian traditions of government and society prevented the industrial enterprises initiated by China from 1870 to 1911 from achieving success. Dr. Thomas takes a different view, showing that foreign intervention had more influence than purely domestic concerns on the nation`s industrialization efforts.