A Brief History of Slavery: A New Global History (Brief Histories) 1849016895, 9781849016896

A thought-provoking and important book that raises essential issues crucial not only for understanding our past but also

635 43 1MB

English Pages 336 Year 2011

A Brief History of Slavery: A New Global History (Brief Histories)
1849016895, 9781849016896

Most violent jihadi movements in the twentieth century focused on removing corrupt, repressive secular regimes throughou

154 27 3MB Read more

227 121 9MB Read more

In A Brief History of History, acclaimed historian Jeremy Black seeks to reinvigorate and redefine our ideas about histo

572 146 2MB Read more

169 85 10MB Read more

Werewolves and Wernher von Braun, Stonehenge and the sex lives of sea corals, aboriginal myths, and an Anglican bishop:

372 94 6MB Read more

This engaging book examines the shared history of people and bears. Hopscotching through history, literature, and scienc

243 127 4MB Read more

Want to learn more about history, but don’t think you have the time? Think again. ‘Alcatraz: A Very Brief History’ is a

189 23 146KB Read more

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748619993); An introductory survey of the history of the principles and pr

206 98 2MB Read more

1,088 113 1MB Read more

A new edition of the best-selling work from one of the most forward-thinking and important philosophers of our time. Joi

812 151 486KB Read more