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...

In recent decades, scholars have uncovered the vital contributions made by non-elite figures, including women, artisans, and indigenous peoples, to the development of early modern natural philosophy. This Palgrave Pivot argues that children, too, quite literally played a decisive role in seventeenth-century experime...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year "A remarkable book . . . an important bookーone that challenges, stimulates and entertains. Anyone who does not believe there are lessons to be learned from history should start right here."ー The Economist Sometime around 1750, English entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding...

Diaspora transformed the urban terrain of colonial societies, creating polyglot worlds out of neighborhoods, workplaces, recreational clubs, and public spheres. It was within these spaces that communities reimagined and reshaped their public identities vis-à-vis emerging government policies and perceptions from othe...

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...

The frontier reality of confronting new conditions, adapting cultural inclinations, and dealing with a volatile environment in an effort to establish and nurture new communities is central to the western Canadian experience. It has shaped many aspects of our heritage, and it is within that context the essays assembl...

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...

Enjoy all of Jane Austen's beloved novels in one complete collection, featuring timeless stories of love, society, and personal growth. Known for her wit, charm, and keen social observation, Austen's novels continue to delight readers across generations. A definitive edition for fans of romance, classic fiction, and...

This authoritative collection from The Cambridge Modern History series presents a comprehensive exploration of modern historical development. Edited by renowned historian J. B. Bury, these volumes offer detailed, reliable scholarship covering political, cultural, and social transformation. Ideal for students, histor...

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...

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...

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...