Author: History Brought Alive Publisher: History Brought Alive ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 107
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Puede que el Imperio Romano haya caído hace miles de años, pero las lecciones y el legado que dejó siguen vivos hasta el día de hoy. Empezando en un pequeño asentamiento a orillas del Río Tíber, Roma se convirtió en una fuerza colosal e imparable. En su apogeo, el Imperio dominaba el mundo desde Europa, Asia Occidental, el norte de África y muchos más territorios. Nunca más el mundo vería una potencia con tanta influencia. En esta narración épica, La Historia Vivida nos sumerge de manera intrigante en la historia romana, leyendas, hechos, mitos y mucho más. El estudio de la historia romana, que abarca miles de años, es amplio y complejo. Al igual que los propios antiguos romanos, para poder estudiarla hay que seguir una estructura y tener la mente abierta. Al hacerlo, podemos empezar a desvelar los secretos del Imperio Romano En la primera parte de este libro encontrarás; La cronología de la historia romana - ¿Cómo empezó todo? y ¿CY cómo terminó? Personajes - Cualquier estudio serio de Roma debe comenzar con una mirada a los emperadores, los gladiadores y los personajes que dieron forma a su destino. ¿Cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma? Luego, en la segunda parte y en adelante encontrarás; El ejército romano era uno de los más poderosos del mundo. ¿Cómo llegaron a serlo? La victoria y la derrota. Mitología - Adéntrate en el fascinante mundo de la mitología romana. La caída del Imperio ¡Todo esto y mucho, mucho más en un formato agradable de leer! Así que, si buscas una historia definitiva del Imperio Romano, ¡este es el libro!
Author: David A. Pharies Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022613413X Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 282
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“As in the first edition, Pharies debunks—in an engaging manner—a number of ‘linguistic myths’ about Spanish orthography, pronunciation, and grammar.” —Choice Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language’s Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin and evolution of Spanish, the historical and cultural changes that shaped it, and its spread around the world. A Brief History of the Spanish Language focuses on the most important aspects of the development of the Spanish language, eschewing technical jargon in favor of straightforward explanations. Along the way, it answers many of the common questions that puzzle native speakers and non-native speakers alike, such as: Why do some regions use tú while others use vos? How did the th sound develop in Castilian? And why is it la mesa but el agua? David A. Pharies, a world-renowned expert on the history and development of Spanish, has updated this edition with new research on all aspects of the evolution of Spanish and current demographic information. This book is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of Spanish and a desire to further explore its roots. It also provides an ideal foundation for further study in any area of historical Spanish linguistics and early Spanish literature. A Brief History of the Spanish Language is a grand journey of discovery, revealing in a beautifully compact format the fascinating story of the language in both Spain and Spanish America.
Author: Philippe Poirrier Publisher: Universitat de València ISBN: 8437089492 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 255
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Desde hace dos o tres décadas la historia cultural ocupa un lugar preferente en la escena historiográfica, aunque con desfases cronológicos y distintas modalidades dependiendo de las circunstancias nacionales y, en este sentido, se impone una aproximación comparativa. El presente volumen pretende inscribirse en esta perspectiva, preguntándose por la realidad de un «giro cultural» en la historiografía mundial. Los numerosos colaboradores han aceptado responder a un plan de trabajo en el que, partiendo de la situación historiográfica de cada país, se analicen las modalidades de surgimiento y de estructuración de la historia cultural. La meta buscada no es normativa y contempla un planteamiento que combina el análisis de las obras, las singularidades de las coyunturas historiográficas y la organización de los mercados universitarios.
Author: Geoffrey Blainey Publisher: Penguin Group Australia ISBN: 1742282830 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 615
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This new book from celebrated historian Geoffrey Blainey takes us on an incredible global journey through a tempestuous hundred years. His eye for detail and evocative style bring to vivid life many of the events that marked the 20th century: two world wars, the rise and fall of communist states, the worst economic slump in the world's history, the decline of European monarchies and empires, the ascent of the first female prime ministers, the resurgence of Asia, and the exploration of outer space. Yet it is not only through such grand markers that we come to know and understand our history. As ever, Blainey brings the past alive by recording the minutiae of daily life – nine-year-old mothers with puny babies, the whiff of chaff and manure, the bustle of crowded cities. It brilliantly evokes the excitement of the times, the triumphs and the tragedies of perhaps the most significant century of all.
Author: Jose Vasconcelos Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781019374238 Category : Languages : es Pages : 0
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Esta obra es una introducción a los principales temas de la historia mexicana desde la época prehispánica hasta la Revolución de 1910. Escrita con claridad y amenidad, Breve Historia de México se ha convertido en un clásico de la divulgación histórica en nuestro país. Este libro es una excelente opción para aquellos que deseen aprender sobre la historia de México de manera accesible y entretenida. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Allan Nevins Publisher: ACLS History E-Book Project ISBN: 9781628200522 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 546
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A narrative history of the United States up until the second World War, written for laypeople by the esteemed public historians Allan Nevins and Henry Steele Commager.
Author: Jose Vasconcelos Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press ISBN: 9780353174900 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 576
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Felipe Fernández-Armesto Publisher: Modern Library ISBN: 0812975545 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 258
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In this groundbreaking work, leading historian Felipe Fernández-Armesto tells the story of our hemisphere as a whole, showing why it is impossible to understand North, Central, and South America in isolation without turning to the intertwining forces that shape the region. With imagination, thematic breadth, and his trademark wit, Fernández-Armesto covers a range of cultural, political, and social subjects, taking us from the dawn of human migration to North America to the Colonial and Independence periods to the “American Century” and beyond. Fernández-Armesto does nothing less than revise the conventional wisdom about cross-cultural exchange, conflict, and interaction, making and supporting some brilliantly provocative conclusions about the Americas’ past and where we are headed.
Author: Thomas Baumert Publisher: ESIC Editorial ISBN: 8411920763 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 210
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In A History of Spanish Institutions the evolution of Spanish institutions from the first human settlements on the Peninsula to the present day is offered in a succinct and appropriately contextualised manner. To this end, each chapter combines a description of the historical context of a period with the description of its most characteristic institutions. These are complemented by an explanation of the main “symbols” of Spain and their history. The importance of institutions and their historical evolution as a determining factor in economic and socio-political development has been proved by numerous studies. Hence, the knowledge of the main national institutions from a historical, legal and economic perspective is essential for those who wish to operate in the Spanish market. The modular structure of the handbook, together with the differentiated presentation of the content according to its level of relevance,will allow the readers to adapt and combine the texts that make up this book according to their specific needs and interests, thus optimising the outcome of their study. This revised and expanded second edition has added a selection of empirical works to the introductory chapter, reflects the latest historiographical developments, updates the bibliography, includes new examples of symbols, and expands on the main historical milestones and their institutional impact up to the time of going to press. Table of Contents Foreword to the second edition.- Foreword to the first edition.- Preliminary note: On the structure and use of this handbook.- Introduction: Why institutions (and their history) matter.- Institutions of the origins of the historic age in Iberia (from the first human settlements on the Peninsula to the Celtiberian culture.- Phoenician, Greek and Roman institutions in Spain.- Institutions of Visigothic Spain.- Interlude: Muslim Spain and its institutions.- Institutions of Christian Medieval Spain.- Institutions of the Spanish Empire I: The major Habsburgs.- Institutions of the Spanish Empire II: The minor Habsburgs and the early Bourbons.- The long road to the Constitution I: Institutions and their development from 1808 to 1869.- The long road to the Constitution II: Institutions and their development from 1876 to 1936.- Institutions of Francoist Spain.- The Constitutional System of 1978.- Anex. The long road of Spanish Constitutionalism.- General references.
Author: History Brought Alive
Author: David A. Pharies
Author: Philippe Poirrier
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Author: Iván Molina Jiménez
Author: Jose Vasconcelos
Author: Allan Nevins
Author: Jose Vasconcelos
Author: Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Author: Thomas Baumert