Author: Francesc Xavier Hernández Cardona Publisher: Nowtilus ISBN: 8497637542 Category : History Languages : es Pages : 173
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"El libro cuenta la evolución histórica en lo que se refiere a tácticas y tecnología (armamento) desde la Edad Moderna " toma de Constantinopla por los turcos en 1453 " hasta el 11-S y el derrocamiento de Sadam Hussein en Irak. La obra se divide en 6 capítulos, muy bien estructurados, y en los que siempre se habla de las armas, tácticas e incluso algunas estrategias de los tiempos estudiados." (Blog Mr. Gorsky) "En cualquier caso, su lectura resulta muy recomendable pues permite comprender y analizar de forma mucho más certera determinadas claves de las relaciones internacionales en las últimas centurias, a la par que es una obra de consulta muy adecuada para el análisis de cualquier conflicto bélico." (Revista de Historia Online, No 24, 2011) Un recorrido de seis siglos, de las primeras armas de fuego a la bomba atómica, que da cuenta de las relaciones entre industria, diplomacia y destrucción. La entrada de los países europeos en la modernidad no es ajena, como ningún proceso histórico, al desarrollo armamentístico y militar: los imperios de españoles, portugueses, británicos u holandeses se consiguieron y se administraron con pólvora. Breve Historia de la Guerra Moderna nos descubrirá la evolución del armamento y de las tácticas bélicas comenzando en la toma de Constantinopla, en 1453, y concluyendo en los atentados del 11-S y en la posterior Guerra de Irak que concluirá con el derrocamiento de Sadam Hussein. Veremos a lo largo de este recorrido, el proceso mediante el cual la guerra y el armamento se van incorporando como herramienta diplomática en las complejas relaciones internacionales del S. XX.
Author: Publisher: José Paulo Borges Neto ISBN: 8554090004 Category : Languages : en Pages : 119
Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. ISBN: 1615355162 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 2982
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The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.
Author: Ana Rita Ferreira Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1443855707 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 430
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The “great dichotomy” between left and right has been a feature of pluralist politics since its emergence in modern times. Left and right are also central to the understanding of the political history of the twentieth century and may be gaining renewed visibility in the context of the current economic crisis, both in Europe and beyond. Should scholars think, once again, with and within the dichotomy, or can they think better beyond its strictures? The contributions to this volume provide answers to these and other questions in ways that are theoretically sound and empirically informed.
Author: Francisco J. Tapiador Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030189074 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 518
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This book is the latest and most comprehensive reference to the regional geography of Spain, taking into account emergent issues such as biodiversity, climate change and nationalism. It appeals to scientists as well as to students and instructors and all fields of geography, regional, environmental and cultural studies, and business related disciplines. It covers the whole range of topics from the physical to the human geography of Spain and provides detailed insights into all 17 autonomous communities. Dozens of GIS maps and hundreds of photographs and images including remote sensing imagery make this volume a must have for every geography department.
Author: Torcuato Di Tella Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351515500 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 238
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The general perception of modern Latin American political institutions emphasizes a continuing and random process of disorder and crisis, continually out of step with other regions in their progress toward democracy and prosperity. In "History of Political Parties in Twentieth-Century Latin America," Torcuato S. Di Tella demonstrates that this common view lacks context and comparative nuance, and is deeply misleading. Looking behind the scenes of modern Latin American history, he discerns its broad patterns through close analysis of actual events and comparative sociological perspectives that explain the apparent chaos of the past and point toward the more democratic polity now developing. Di Tella argues that although Latin America has peculiarities of its own, they must be understood in their contrasts - and similarities - with both the developed centers and undeveloped peripheries of the world. Latin American societies have been prone to mass rebellions from very early on, more so than in other regions of the world. He analyzes, as well, such significant exceptions to this pattern as Chile, Colombia, and, to a large extent, Brazil. Turning to the other side of the social spectrum, he shows how the underprivileged classes have tended to support strongman populist movements, which have the double character of being aggressive toward the established order, but at the same time repressive of public liberties and of more radical groups. Di Tella provides here a necessary examination of the concept of populism and divides it into several variants. Populism, he maintains, is by no means disappearing, but its variants are instead undergoing important changes with significant bearing on the region's near-term future. "History of Political Parties in Twentieth-Century Latin America" is rich in historical description, but also in its broad review of social structures and of the strengths and weaknesses of political institutions. Choice commented that "this heavily documented volume with an extensive bibliography would prove valuable to researchers and advanced students of Latin America.
Author: Saurabh Dube Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0429648693 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 342
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In this volume well-known scholars from India and Latin America – Enrique Dussel, Madhu Dubey, Walter D. Mignolo, and Sudipta Sen, to name a few – discuss the concepts of modernity and colonialism and describe how the two relate to each other. This second edition to the volume comes with a new introduction which extends and critically supplements the discussion in the earlier introduction to the volume. It explores the vital impact of the colonial pasts of India, Mexico, China, and even the Unites States, on the processes through which these countries have become modern. The collection is unique, as it brings together a range of disciplines and perspectives. The topics discussed include the Zapatista movement in Southern Mexico, the image of the South in recent African-American literature, the theories of Andre Gunder Frank about the early modernization of Asian countries, and the contradictions of the colonial state in India.
Author: Francisco García Fitz Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351778862 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 371
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War in the Iberian Peninsula, 700–1600 is a panoramic synthesis of the Iberian Peninsula including the kingdoms of Leon and Castile, Aragon, Portugal, Navarra, al-Andalus and Granada. It offers an extensive chronology, covering the entire medieval period and extending through to the sixteenth century, allowing for a very broad perspective of Iberian history which displays the fixed and variable aspects of war over time. The book is divided kingdom by kingdom to provide students and academics with a better understanding of the military interconnections across medieval and early modern Iberia. The continuities and transformations within Iberian military history are showcased in the majority of chapters through markers to different periods and phases, particularly between the Early and High Middle Ages, and the Late Middle Ages. With a global outlook, coverage of all the most representative military campaigns, sieges and battles between 700 and 1600, and a wide selection of maps and images, War in the Iberian Peninsula is ideal for students and academics of military and Iberian history.
Author: Francesc Xavier Hernández Cardona
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Author: Ana Rita Ferreira
Author: Francisco J. Tapiador
Author: Torcuato Di Tella
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