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The Economic Transformation of America: 1600 to the Present

ISBN: 9780155055308

477,24 PLN (BRUTTO)
This extraordinary text offers a proven combination of scholarship from an insightful economist and a renowned American historian. It recounts the development of capitalism and the age of machines through the voices of business leaders, working people, inventors, and an unusual cast of presidents, generals, and patriots. Unlike other books in the field of economic history, this text tells a story. While not ignoring statistics and percentages, this narrative focuses on the fact that America's economic trans
Sources of the Past: Primary Documents for Murrin's Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People, Volume I: To 1877 (with Infotrac and A

ISBN: 9780155060746

203,12 PLN (BRUTTO)
Sources of the Past: Primary Documents, Volume II for Murrin et al.'s Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People

ISBN: 9780155061248

203,12 PLN (BRUTTO)
Geography Workbook, Volume II for Hollister/McGee/Stokes' the West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization

ISBN: 9780155062030

145,85 PLN (BRUTTO)
A Civilization Primer

ISBN: 9780155063181

350,41 PLN (BRUTTO)
This proven supplement for the introductory Western civilization course is designed to help history students develop their knowledge of core social science concepts and terminology. This text defines and clarifies the basics of history, culture, religion, government, economics, and geography.
An Age of Conflict

ISBN: 9780155063587

415,87 PLN (BRUTTO)
AN AGE OF CONFLICT contains a variety of excerpts from historians writing about turmoil in twentieth-century Europe. These 53 readings demonstrate how different historians interpret the same events. The authors include readings on a variety of conflicts in modern European history.
Life in Riverfront: A Middle Western Town Seen Through Japanese Eyes

ISBN: 9780155064218

223,58 PLN (BRUTTO)
LIFE IN RIVERFRONT is a unique case study that offers a fresh approach to ethnography because it looks at American culture as seen through the eyes of Japanese anthropologists. Every cultural anthropology student is introduced to papers on the "Nacirema," a very foreign culture with many daily rituals and a fanaticism for cleanliness, especially as they prepare themselves for work in the morning. In truth, the "nacirema" is American (spelled backwards), and the lessons learned from seeing one's own culture
Revolutions: Theoretical, Comparative, and Historical Studies

ISBN: 9780155066793

464,97 PLN (BRUTTO)
From the American Revolution to the conflicts in Afghanistan, revolutions have played a critical role in the course of history. Insight into the causes of revolutions and the factors that shape their outcomes is critical to understanding politics and world history--and REVOLUTIONS is a reader designed to address this need. Part One offers a combination of classic treatises and late-breaking scholarship that develops students' theoretical understanding of revolutionary movements. Part Two shows students how
These Yet to Be United States: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in America Since 1945

ISBN: 9780155069893

244,04 PLN (BRUTTO)
Mixing aspects of social, political, and institutional history, authors Athan and Jeanne Theoharis survey the quest for equal rights and social justice in the last half-century. This text shows how individuals have sought to affect civil rights and liberties at the grassroots level, and how government has reacted to these individuals' attempts to affect change. In particular, the authors discuss the problematic status of civil liberties, civil rights, and civil dissent during the Cold War era--providing a v
A Bagful of Locusts and the Baboon Woman: Constructions of Gender, Change, and Continuity in Botswana

ISBN: 9780155070387

215,40 PLN (BRUTTO)
Not since the publication of Lee's case study on the Dobe Ju/'Hoansi and Turnbull's case study on the Mbuti Pygmies, has there been such an interesting addition to the African cases of the Spindler Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology series. Set in the subSaharan Africa in a contemporary context, this ethnography represents over 12 years of field research that focuses on the popular twin themes of culture change and gender roles amongst the BaKgatla of Botswana.
Ancient Greece: Ancient History Series, Volume II

ISBN: 9780155073838

477,24 PLN (BRUTTO)
ANCIENT GREECE is the second volume in a new three-volume series on ancient civilizations. This study of ancient Greece brings together the findings of historians, archaeologists, linguists, geographers, art historians, scientists, and other specialists. The thought-provoking book does not shy away from controversial issues and topics. Volume II on the ancient Greeks follows Volume I, THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST, and precedes Volume III, ANCIENT ROME.
A Survey of French History V2

ISBN: 9780155073869

129,69 PLN (BRUTTO)
The American West Since 1945

ISBN: 9780155074200

317,68 PLN (BRUTTO)
THE AMERICAN WEST chronicles one of the most dynamic regions in the United States, focusing on the people who developed it in the half century after 1945. The book treats both the many accomplishments and the major problems that developed during that 50 years of growth.
A Nation on Wheels: The Automobile Culture in America Since 1945

ISBN: 9780155075429

264,49 PLN (BRUTTO)
This brief text examines the central role of the automobile in American life in the late twentieth-century. Synthesizing and discussing the most insightful monographs written about the automobile, Mark Foster provides students with an enlightening history of one of America's most recognizable contributions to industrialized society. This volume is part of the AMERICA SINCE 1945 series--a collection of brief texts that seek to define the ways in which the United States has changed in the last 50 years.
Classics of Western Thought Series: The Ancient World, Volume I

ISBN: 9780155076822

477,24 PLN (BRUTTO)
Originally published under the General Editorship of Thomas H. Greer, the series emanated from the Humanities Department of Michigan State University. The books remain today perhaps the best sources available for the comprehensive study in one volume of every subject area which might be included in the umbrella of humanities. Most major literary forms are represented: essay, poem, short story, play, novel, memoir, epigram, scientific discourse, philosophical treatise, political manifesto, and religious proc
Classics of Western Thought Series: Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation, Volume II

ISBN: 9780155076839

477,24 PLN (BRUTTO)
Originally published under the General Editorship of Thomas H. Greer, the series emanated from the Humanities Department of Michigan State University. The books remain today perhaps the best sources available for the comprehensive study in one volume of every subject area which might be included in the umbrella of humanities. Most major literary forms are represented: essay, poem, short story, play, novel, memoir, epigram, scientific discourse, philosophical treatise, political manifesto, and religious proc
Classics of Western Thought Series: The Modern World, Volume III

ISBN: 9780155076846

477,24 PLN (BRUTTO)
Originally published under the General Editorship of Thomas H. Greer, the series emanated from the Humanities Department of Michigan State University. The books remain today perhaps the best sources available for the comprehensive study in one volume of every subject area which might be included in the umbrella of humanities. Most major literary forms are represented: essay, poem, short story, play, novel, memoir, epigram, scientific discourse, philosophical treatise, political manifesto, and religious proc
The Other Side of Western Civilization, Volume I

ISBN: 9780155078512

464,97 PLN (BRUTTO)
This successful history reader is an ideal complement for Introduction to Western civilization or European history courses. The book consists of secondary readings with a strong social history focus. It provides students with exposure to the latest issues in European social history and to the nature of history research. At the same time, the articles themselves are easily linked to mainstream developments in their time periods.
America Since 1941: A History

ISBN: 9780155078598

456,78 PLN (BRUTTO)
One of the most authoritative texts on modern America, this concise, readable survey text has been a reliable source for more than twenty years. The text has evolved from a book which primarily covered political and diplomatic history to one which devotes considerable space to areas of special interest such as African American history, women's history, urbanization, the role of ethnic groups, changing sexual mores, the power of corporations and the conflict of economic groups, and trends in regional and nat
America in the Twentieth Century: A History

ISBN: 9780155078604

559,07 PLN (BRUTTO)
One of the most authoritative texts on modern America, this concise, readable survey of twentieth century American history has been a reliable source for more than twenty years. The text has evolved from a book which primarily covered political and diplomatic history to one which devotes considerable space to areas of special interest such as African American history, women's history, urbanization, the role of ethnic groups, changing sexual mores, the power of corporations and the conflict of economic group
The French Revolution

ISBN: 9780155078666

509,97 PLN (BRUTTO)
This classic work on the French Revolution and Napoleonic era has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent scholarship on a magnificently complex epoch. Appropriate for upper-level French Revolution and Napoleonic era courses, this text's primary purpose is to give students the generally accepted "story" of the era and to furnish them with the basic knowledge to put in context the more sophisticated works listed in the bibliography.
America Transformed: A History of the United States Since 1900

ISBN: 9780155080461

559,07 PLN (BRUTTO)
This comprehensive narrative traces the transformation of popular cultures across the canvas of the twentieth century. Covering the rise of movies, jazz, the comics, cable television, and the Internet, this concise book contains coverage of recent social and cultural events, as well as information on traditional political, economic, and military affairs.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization

ISBN: 9780155081178

972,29 PLN (BRUTTO)
THE WEST TRANSFORMED is a comprehensive introductory Western civilization or European history textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses traditional topics via its strong narrative. The development of civilization in the West is presented as a series of cultural, technological, social, and political transformations. This strong unifying theme focuses on the tensions between continuity and change in human affairs.
Study Guide, Volume I for Hollister/McGee/Stokes' the West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization

ISBN: 9780155081246

338,14 PLN (BRUTTO)
To accomplish your course goals, use this study guide to enhance your understanding of the text content and to be better prepared for quizzes and tests. This convenient manual helps you assimilate and master the information encountered in the text through the use of practice exercises and applications, comprehensive review tools, and additional helpful resources.
Study Guide, Volume II for Hollister/McGee/Stokes' the West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization

ISBN: 9780155081253

338,14 PLN (BRUTTO)
To accomplish your course goals, use this study guide to enhance your understanding of the text content and to be better prepared for quizzes and tests. This convenient manual helps you assimilate and master the information encountered in the text through the use of practice exercises and applications, comprehensive review tools, and additional helpful resources.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Volume A, to 1500

ISBN: 9780155081260

661,35 PLN (BRUTTO)
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses traditional topics and a strong narrative. The development of civilization in the West is presented as a series of cultural, technological, social, and political transformations. A strong unifying theme focuses on the tensions between continuity and change in human affairs.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Volume B, 1300-1815

ISBN: 9780155081277

661,35 PLN (BRUTTO)
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses traditional topics and a strong narrative. The development of civilization in the West is presented as a series of cultural, technological, social, and political transformations. A strong unifying theme focuses on the tensions between continuity and change in human affairs.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Volume C, Since 1789

ISBN: 9780155081284

661,35 PLN (BRUTTO)
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses traditional topics and a strong narrative. The development of civilization in the West is presented as a series of cultural, technological, social, and political transformations. A strong unifying theme focuses on the tensions between continuity and change in human affairs.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Volume I, to 1715

ISBN: 9780155081291

726,81 PLN (BRUTTO)
Contains chapters 1-17 of the comprehensive text.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Volume II, Since 1648

ISBN: 9780155081307

726,81 PLN (BRUTTO)
Contains chapters 16-32 of the comprehensive text.
The West Transformed: A History of Western Civilization, Alternate Volume, Since 1300

ISBN: 9780155081314

820,91 PLN (BRUTTO)
The West Transformed is a comprehensive, mainstream introductory Western Civilization or European History textbook. It covers a variety of fields of history including social history, but stresses traditional topics and a strong narrative. The development of civilization in the West is presented as a series of cultural, technological, social, and political transformations. A strong unifying theme focuses on the tensions between continuity and change in human affairs.
Those United States, Volume I

ISBN: 9780155082588

436,33 PLN (BRUTTO)
Organized chronologically, the book's nontraditional approach presents American history in an international context, from the viewpoints of international (as well as American) writers. The text includes the voices of people who lived during the time periods covered, as well as the work of some present-day international scholars.
Those United States: International Perspectives on American History, Volume II

ISBN: 9780155082595

436,33 PLN (BRUTTO)
Organized chronologically, the book's nontraditional approach presents American history in an international context, from the viewpoints of international (as well as American) writers. The text includes the voices of people who lived during the time periods covered, as well as the work of some present-day international scholars.
Voices from the Reconstruction Years, 1895-1877

ISBN: 9780155084568

370,87 PLN (BRUTTO)
VOICES FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION YEARS, 1865-1877 is a collection of twenty-seven first-hand accounts from those who lived through this turbulent period in American history. Newspaper articles, personal letters, and diary entries bring the reader into direct contact with some of the Americans who were deeply affected by the Reconstruction era. Chronologically arranged and framed with invaluable commentary and biographical sketches, this text offers unique insight into the heroic personalities and devistating
The Alger Hiss Espionage Case

ISBN: 9780155085602

215,40 PLN (BRUTTO)
Part of the American Stories Series, THE ALGER HISS ESPIONAGE CASE follows this famous espionage case from the time Whittaker Chambers, appearing before a congressional committee, accused Alger Hiss of being a member of the Communist Party to Hiss's conviction for perjury in 1950. The whole affair was arguably the most dramatic verification that Soviet espionage indeed had penetrated the U.S. government and thus gave impetus to that early Cold War phenomenon of McCarthyism. Each book in the American Stories
Insights on American History: Volume 2

ISBN: 9780155414464

192,08 PLN (BRUTTO)
Modern China and Japan: A Brief History

ISBN: 9780155598706

235,85 PLN (BRUTTO)
Season in Paradise

ISBN: 9780156001335

80,66 PLN (BRUTTO)
Breytenbach's first visit to South Africa, after thirteen years in exile, is more than just a dazzling travelogue. He is searching for a "paradise" that coincides with the geography, mysticism, and mythologies of Africa, but in reality his homeland is an often hellish region of racial discrimination and bigotry. Introduction by Andre Brink. Translated by Rike Vaughan.
Israel, Palestine and Peace: Essays

ISBN: 9780156001922

58,27 PLN (BRUTTO)
An important testimony as well as a moving portrait of a divided land is revealed in this collection of provocative essays and speeches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (variously composed before and after the peace initiatives). Preface by the Author. Translated by Nicholas de Lange. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Silver Rights

ISBN: 9780156004794

66,67 PLN (BRUTTO)
This "sure-to-be-classic account of 1960s desegregation" (Los Angeles Times) tells the inspiring story of the Carters, black Mississippi sharecroppers who sent their children to integrate an all-white school system. "Silver Rights is pure gold " (Julian Bond). Introduction by Marian Wright Edelman.
Dixie Rising: How the South Is Shaping American Values, Politics, and Culture

ISBN: 9780156005500

83,46 PLN (BRUTTO)
In "one of the best portrayals of the South in years" (Washington Post), the Atlanta bureau chief of the New York Times travels from catfish farms and neo-Confederate gatherings to casinos and country music festivals and examines the reasons behind the region's growing influence. Index.
In Light of India

ISBN: 9780156005784

57,98 PLN (BRUTTO)
"One of the most brilliant and original essayists in any language" (Washington Post Book World) reflects on the six years he spent in India as Mexican ambassador-and reveals how the people and culture of that extraordinary land changed his life. Translated by Eliot Weinberger.
Shades of Blue and Gray

ISBN: 9780156005906

83,46 PLN (BRUTTO)
With its penetrating analyses and masterly synthesis of current scholarship, this "wonderfully clear and concise" book gives readers "the best brief military history of the Civil War available" (George Rable, author of The Confederate Republic and Civil Wars). Black-and-white photographs; maps.
Traitors Among Us

ISBN: 9780156011174

86,26 PLN (BRUTTO)
As director of the elite Foreign Counterintelligence Activity, author Stuart Herrington was the U.S. Army's top counterintelligence officer. In this thrilling and informative account he details one of the most damaging and delicate cases of espionage ever committed against the United States. Between 1972 and 1988, thousands of highly classified documents were sold to the Soviet Union and her Warsaw pact surrogates. They were secrets so sensitive that had war broken out in Central Europe, our ability to defe
Storm Over the Land: A Profile of the Civil War (Taken Mainly from Abraham Lincoln: The War Years

ISBN: 9780156011297

86,40 PLN (BRUTTO)
Taken mainly from Abraham Lincoln: The War Years. 60 halftones from photographs; 98 drawings, maps, and sketches.
A Better War: The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of America's Last Years in Vietnam

ISBN: 9780156013093

60,56 PLN (BRUTTO)
Neglected by scholars and journalists alike, the years of conflict in Vietnam from 1968 to 1975 offer surprises not only about how the war was fought, but about what was achieved. Drawing from thousands of hours of previously unavailable (and still classified) tape-recorded meetings between the highest levels of the American military command in Vietnam, A Better War is an insightful, factual, and superbly documented history of these final years. Through his exclusive access to authoritative materials, award
The Best of Times: The Boom and Bust Years of America Before and After Everything Changed

ISBN: 9780156027014

64,01 PLN (BRUTTO)
We were awash in money and spellbound by celebrity and scandal. It was a time of breathtaking strides in science and unprecedented possibility. A time of squandered opportunities and grave distraction. A time of tragic complacency and belief in our invulnerability.
In"The Best of Times," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Haynes Johnson looks back on the decade that defied anyone's expectations, for better or worse. With a sharp eye for the quote or detail that perfectly captures a moment in time, Johnso
The Stones of Florence

ISBN: 9780156027632

55,40 PLN (BRUTTO)
This is a unique tribute to Florence, combining history, artistic description, and social observation. A memorable portrait of the Florentine spirit and of those figures who exemplify this spirit, such as Dante, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Machiavelli.
Heaven's Command

ISBN: 9780156027748

128,25 PLN (BRUTTO)
The opening volume of Morris's "Pax Britannica Trilogy," this richly detailed work traces the rise of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837 to the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire

ISBN: 9780156028011

125,45 PLN (BRUTTO)
This centerpiece of the trilogy captures the British at the height of their vigor and self-satisfaction, imposing their traditions and tastes, their idealists and rascals, on diverse peoples of the world. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

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