La Espaňa Imperial : 1469-1716
- 454 páginas
- 16 horas de lectura






(cinco estudios sobre sus precondiciones y precipitantes)
Let the People See explores and evokes the full story of murder that transfixed and transformed the nation
A comparative portrait of Richelieu and Olivares, as personalities and as statesmen, drawn through study of their policies and their mutual struggle. This book also offers insights into 17th-century Europe and the nature of power and statesmanship.
This Collection Marks The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Founding In 1958Of The Foreign Correspondents&Rsquo; Association Of South Asia (Fca)&Mdash;Renamed The Foreign Correspondents&Rsquo; Club (Fcc) In 1991.South Asia Is A Specially Favoured Assignment For Foreigncorrespondents Because Of The Immensity Of The Story. It Is A Placewhere Politics And Major Events Unfold On The Streets, Not Just In Closedrooms. This Book, With Its Collection Of Reportage, Comment Andphotographs, Reflects This Story. It Does Not Seek To Cover Every Eventin The Decades Since 1947, But Focuses Instead On Good Writing Andhistoric Moments That Give A Picture Of How Foreign Correspondentshave Reported South Asia Over The Last Fifty Years.Peter Kann&Rsquo;S Pulitzer Prize-Winning Account Of The Fall Of Dacca In1971 And Barbara Crossette&Rsquo;S Eyewitness Report Of Rajiv Gandhi&Rsquo;Sassassination Are Two Justly Celebrated Pieces, But All The Contributionsbring To Life Subjects As Diverse As Tiger Hunts, Religious Fanaticism Andthe Indian Enthusiasm For P.G. Wodehouse. This Illustrated Anthology Of Great Reportage, Analysis, Writing Andstories That Demand Your Attention, Is A Vivid And Valuable &Lsquo;Draft Report&Rsquo;.
A brilliant study of the sudden rise of a barren and isolated country to be the greatest power on earth, and of its equally sudden decline.
Exploring the transformative effects of the discovery of America on European thought, J. H. Elliott examines how traditional European beliefs about geography, theology, and humanity were challenged. The influx of gold and silver from the New World altered global trade dynamics and shifted political power beyond European borders. This reissued classic, coinciding with the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage, includes a foreword that highlights its relevance for contemporary readers, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the Old and New Worlds.
Introduction to basic accountancy conepts and practice in the English needed to understand and discuss them
California's north state watershed of the Sacramento Valley is a hidden gem, showcasing diverse natural wonders such as stunning waterfalls, unique wildflowers, and ancient botanical zones. The region features stark mountain ridges and volcanic activity, alongside rich gold rush history. The book details trails for exploring notable sites like Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and Lassen Volcanic National Park, as well as prime birdwatching locations and extensive trail systems throughout Redding and the surrounding areas.