Social And Cultural History – Bücher, CDs, Diverse und mehr, Seite 2

Seth Alexander Thévoz
London Clubland

A fascinating, exhaustive guide to London's private members' clubs - both old and new - and their culture.In this comprehensive tour of London's clubs, every question you've ever had about Clubland will b…

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A Cultural History of Furniture in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

The Middle Ages were marked by dramatic social, economic, political, and religious changes. Diverse regional and local conditions, and varied social classes - including peasant, artisan, merchant, clergy,…

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Katrina Quisumbing King
Enduring Empire

"In 1898 the United States became a formal overseas empire and claimed sovereignty over the Philippine islands, justifying its rule in explicitly racial terms. Less than fifty years later, in 1946, P…

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Garrett Ryan
Leaky Aqueducts, Battle Pigeons, and Mystery Cults

Could a Roman bridge carry a modern freight train? How much would it cost to build the Colosseum today? What if the Romans had grown potatoes?In a series of fast-paced essays, Leaky Aqueducts, Battle Pige…

lieferbar ab 16.6.2026.

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Madeline Y Hsu
Asian American History

Very Short Introductions : Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringAsians have migrated to North America for centuries, in search of opportunities and conveyed by increasingly dense, international circuits of trade, l…

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Katrina Quisumbing King
Enduring Empire

"In 1898 the United States became a formal overseas empire and claimed sovereignty over the Philippine islands, justifying its rule in explicitly racial terms. Less than fifty years later, in 1946, P…

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Emotions, Affect, and Narrative in Korean History and Culture

This collection of eleven essays explores emotions and affect in Korean culture across a broad temporal span, from the Koryŏ dynasty (918--1392) to the present. Drawing on a diverse array of sources---inc…

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Emotions, Affect, and Narrative in Korean History and Culture

This collection of eleven essays explores emotions and affect in Korean culture across a broad temporal span, from the Koryŏ dynasty (918--1392) to the present. Drawing on a diverse array of sources---inc…

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Nick Rees-Roberts,
Failure

Fashion thrives on fame and success, capitalism and culture. But beneath the luster and hype, fashion is also inevitably about failure - an essential part of its history and evolution. In his contribution…

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The Cultural Foundations of Early South American Societies

The Cultural Foundations of Early South American Societies examines the remarkable transformation of the Central Andes and the tropical Amazon beginning around 7000 BCE, when the Indigenous inhabitants be…

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A Cultural History of Insects in Antiquity

A Cultural History of Insects in Antiquity covers the period from 1000 BCE to 500 CE. As different cultures expanded so did their interactions with insects, largely seen as vectors of disease and as agric…

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Madeline Potter
The Roma

"A spellbinding tale of resilience and survival in the face of widespread bigotry and violence." ---Boston GlobeA unique, deeply personal portrait of the nomadic Romani people and their on-going…

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Caitlin Blackwell Baines
How to Build a Haunted House

A cultural history of the phenomenon of the 'haunted house' as seen through art, architecture, and ghost stories.What makes a house haunted? Why do some buildings conjure up a reputation for being particu…

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Jeff Hobbs
Seeking Shelter

Named a Best Book of the Year by The New YorkerIn the tradition of Evicted and Invisible Child, a "remarkably vivid...deeply empathetic" (Los Angeles Times ) story that follows a single mother o…

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A Cultural History of Insects in the Medieval Age

A Cultural History of Insects in the Medieval Age covers the period from 500 to 1300, a time when the uses and value of insect products greatly increased. Silk, in particular, created economies and led to…

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A Cultural History of Furniture in the Age of Empire and Industry

The 19th century in Western culture was a time of both confidence and turbulence. Industrial development produced a growing middle class as well as efficiency, convenience, and innovation across a range o…

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Della A Scott-Ireton, Jennifer F McKinnon
The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks

Uncovering America's past through the archaeology of its shipwrecksThe Archaeology of American Shipwrecks highlights the essential role of watercraft in United States history and demonstrates how the stud…

lieferbar ab 21.7.2026.

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Adrienne Edgar,
Intermarriage and the Friendship of Peoples

В отличие от своих соперников по холодной войне, Советский Союз прославлял смешанные браки среди разнообразных этнических групп как знак нерушимой дружбы народов и скорого появления единого 'советского на…

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Venner
The Lost Voices of Pompeii

Award-winning ancient historian, archeologist, and social media sensation Dr. Jess Venner (@lifeinthepastlane_) brings the citizens of Pompeii back to life through a vibrant account of their final day bef…

lieferbar ab 12.5.2026.

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Lisa Westwood
An Introduction to Space Archaeology

An engaging, accessible account of humanity's heritage beyond EarthSpace exploration has produced a rich material record that forms part of our cultural heritage. From abandoned launch sites and decommiss…

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