The new century, widely heralded as an era of great change, is already fulfilling that promise. From America to Russia, new political leaders have now taken office. Britain itself has been overshadowed by a crucial general election. Meanwhile, developments in countries from the Balkans to the Pacific Rim are changing the face of world politics. In the turbulent world of finance, the new economy with its advanced technology and global markets is transforming the lives of ordinary people.
Ranging from the onset of the Dark Ages and the rise of Islam to the closing decade of the 20th century, this dictionary provides compact definitions for hundreds of historical terms chosen from every epoch of modern world history
The Routledge Companion to Modern European History since 1763 offers a comprehensive overview of key events from the ancient regime to the Cold War. It covers topics like the Enlightenment, nationalism, the World Wars, and social changes, featuring a glossary, biographies, bibliography, and maps, making it essential for studying modern European history.
This accessible reference work explores Europe's transformation from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, covering the Reformation, imperialism, and shifts in governance. With chronologies, tables, family trees, and maps, it serves as an essential resource for students and teachers of early modern history.
The quintessentially British almanac, Pears' Cyclopaedia continues to inform and intrigue generations of readers with its unique mix of solid facts and fascinating gems. Now reaching its 125th edition, this ultimate volume offers clear and concise information on such wide-ranging subjects as global events, Norse mythology and modern cinema. Updated regularly by editor Chris Cook and his panel of experts, this handy and beautiful edition includes new entries for all major events from 2016-17 and all the traditional favourites - from public figures and celebrities, through medical matters and classical mythology, to a gazetteer of the British Isles and the latest tax advice. This is a world of knowledge rolled into one must-have volume - the Swiss army knife of reference books.
This is an account of British political history from 1945 to the present day, dealing with Britain's postwar role in international affairs as well as with domestic political developments.
The Routledge Companion to Britain in the Nineteenth Century, 1815-1914 is a comprehensive guide to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It includes chronologies, maps, glossaries, biographies, and covers key political, economic, and social developments, as well as themes like sexuality, leisure, and imperialism, making it a valuable resource for students and educators.
Who won the Men's Singles at Wimbledon in 1992? How many times has Tom Hanks won the Oscar for Best Actor? What's a single person's personal tax allowance? How many labours did Hercules have to perform? What is the World Debt? All of these questions, and more, are answered in the 109th edition of the Pears Cyclopaedia . This useful reference source is updated annually by a team of experts. Each of the 12 sections is arranged alphabetically, chronologically or has a detailed Table of Contents. Short, concise entries inform the reader about major cultural, religious, scientific, political, geographic and religious figures, terms or events. The book includes specialised in-depth entries, Special Topics, on such subjects as Modern Molecular Biology, Renaissance Art and Latin American Music. Pears Cyclopaedia 2000-2001 includes a plethora of subjects, from the changing political world, current economic and environmental issues and debates, Prominent People and the cinema, to buying a house and tax issues, among many other topics. From the crisis in Zimbabwe, GM Crops and Endangered Species, to Black Writers in Britain and Alzheimer's Disease, Pears Cyclopaedia 2000-2001 provides easily accessible information in an affordable way, making it a recommended addition to any respectable bookshelf. -- Aruna Vasudevan
A one-volume reference book containing a broad range of background information, alphabetical reference and articles on topics of special interest. Extensively revised every year, the 107th edition includes essays on the tiger economies of the Far East, the world of wine and the genius of Hitchcock, and the annual update of all regular sections.
A one-volume reference book containing a broad range of background information, alphabetical reference and articles on topics of special interest. Extensively revised every year, the 107th edition includes essays on the tiger economies of the Far East, the world of wine and the genius of Hitchcock, and the annual update of all regular sections.
"...the first book to provide a comprehensive and authoritative summary of world-wide military history since the end of the Second World War. Starting with the defeat of the Axi powers in Europe and the Pacific, it examines the Cold War era, the wars of the decolonization of Africa and elsewhere, the Middle East conflicts, the wars in southeast Asia, and important new phenomena such as the growth of international terrorism. In addition it analyses the changing weaponry of war from the most sophisticated fighter aircraft to the infantryman's rifle." ~ from the book's inner jacket
La primera parte está dedicada por entero a la nomenclatura musical técnica. La segunda sección está consagrada a los compositores e intérpretes que han dejado huella en la historia de la música. La última parte incluye las principales obras de repertorio -más de cuatrocientas- que suelen interpretarse en las salas de conciertos o representarse en los escenarios de ópera.
