In putting extraterritoriality into practice in the treaty ports, the British state did not simply withdraw rights from the Chinese state; it inhabited the space made by extraterritoriality by building institutions and engaging in practices which had consequences for the development of the treaty ports, and which ne...

First edition, Winner of the Arthur J. Viseltear Prize, American Public Health Association With an emphasis on the American West, Eugenic Nation explores the long and unsettled history of eugenics in the United States. This expanded second edition includes shocking details demonstrating that eugenics continues to in...

An award-winning economic journalist on why the US dollar is positioned to maintain global primacyーand what that means for America and the world Prophecies that the dollar will lose its status as the world’s dominant currency have echoed for decadesーand are increasing in volume. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts claim th...

A follow-up to the author's highly regarded history of British 'Town' class cruisers, this book takes the same approach, combining coverage of the development, design details and career highlights of the original class as well as the Uganda, Minotaur and Tiger designs that were derived from them. Often called the 'C...

Few if any 20th century warships were more justly acclaimed than the destroyers of the U.S. Navy's Fletcher class. Admired as they were for their advanced and rakish design, it was their record as workhorses of the Pacific War that placed them among the most battle-tested and successful fighting ships of all time. T...

本書は、山川出版社発行の日本史教科書『詳説日本史(日B309)』を英訳したものです。読みごたえのある英語で日本の歴史を学ぶことができます。 『詳説日本史』は、国内でもっとも定評がある高校日本史教科書であり、その日本通史の詳細な記述を活かして、丁寧でわかりやすい英語に翻訳しています。 本文中の歴史用語には、日本語表記も並記し...

一翻開就停不下來！最有創意的圖解攻略 ▋宇宙首創 ▋ 地表超狂視覺版《三十六計》 （附．36幅超傳神 來源典故示意圖） ★一圖勝千言！複雜的文言文兵書→最易懂的計謀圖解攻略！ ★與《孫子兵法》並稱世界軍事史上「雙璧」奇書 【適用】✔商業談判 ✔國際關係分析 ✔個人職涯規劃 ✔領導管理 ✔創業啟發 ✔《三十六計》書迷 作者運用獨創的視覺思維，把...

Immerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa’s true place in world history, written and authenticated by experts of African heritage. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’...

In recent years, the plurality of values of culture has been increasingly recognized in practical, academic, and policymaking contexts. Beyond its traditional intrinsic valuesーlinked to aesthetics, authenticity, and excellenceーits capacity to contribute to well-being, to promote identity and belonging and toleranc...

What if you could travel back in time and witness the most incredible moments in Japanese history? Well, now you can. Your child will journey through over 2,000 years of incredible history, meeting legendary figures who shaped one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. From the mysterious Jomon people who li...

Depuis leur réinvention à Paris et à Athènes à la fin du xixe siècle, les Jeux olympiques semblent refléter la marche du monde. En fait, ils progressent à leur propre rythme, quadriennal, et ils ne sont jamais qu’un interlude posé dans les interstices des États, des sociétés et des économies. Faire l’histoire de leu...

★ 英國暢銷 Podcast 節目實體精選 ★ 每則故事皆為真實事件，即使荒唐得令人難以置信 歷史從來沒這麼好玩！ 真正會說故事的歷史大咖登場了ーー 從亞歷山大大帝到瑪麗蓮夢露，穿越時空亂入歷史現場！英國最受歡迎歷史Podcast《The Rest Is History》雙主持人──歷史學者湯姆．荷蘭徳與多米尼克．桑徳布魯克，帶你遊走歷史裡最爆笑、最血腥、最不...

A superbly illustrated history of the Royal Navy's World War II monitors – gunboats armed with a single, large-calibre gun turret – and their roles and battles around the world. When World War II broke out, the Royal Navy possessed a sizeable fleet of battleships and battlecruisers. However, these formed the core of...

Na quarta capa de Casa Grande & Senzala, obra-prima de Gilberto Freyre publicada pela Global Editora, Darcy Ribeiro diz que este livro é uma "façanha da cultura brasileira". Tal elogio pode parecer exagerado para quem não conhece a importância do autor, mas lendo outros textos sobre a obra, não lhe faltam outros elo...

Victory belongs to those who understand strategy before the battle begins. Written over two thousand years ago, The Art of War distills warfare into clear, powerful principles of strategy, discipline, and foresight. Sun Tzu teaches how to assess strength, exploit advantage, master timing, and outthink opponentsーoft...

This volume reflects the latest historiographical discussion about the decline, transformation, heritagisation, and re-invention of industrial cities in Europe during the late 20th century. It argues that the notion of “mediation” as it has been used in the history of technology helps to shed new light on the proces...