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Modern Histories
- Author: Francis Owtram
- 01 Jan 2004
- Hardback
- Price: £42.00
The discovery of oil in Oman in 1932 increased its strategic importance and set the path for the remainder of the 20th century. This study of British influence in Oman is based on state documents from Europe, USA, Japan and the Arab world covering Oman and Western geopolitical policy.
- Author: Jill Hedges
- 30 Jun 2011
- Hardback
- Price: £29.50
In this book, Jill Hedges analyses the modern history of Argentina from the adoption of the 1853 constitution until the present day, exploring political, economic and social aspects of Argentina's recent past in a study which will be invaluable for anyone interested in South American history and politics.
- Author: Michael Dillon
- 30 Jul 2010
- Hardback
- Price: £45.00
Explores how China's many different communities have a myriad of histories and traditions, races and ethnicities, and religions (or none) and languages. Weaving together the central themes of social, economic, religious and cultural history, this book provides a narrative history with many original ideas and insights.
- Author: Steve Yui-Sang Tsang
- 30 Jul 2007
- Paperback
- Price: £16.99
A history of Hong Kong which tells the story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism.
- Author: Anita Prazmowska
- 30 Jun 2010
- Hardback
- Price: £40.00
Polish independence following the end of World War I marked a new era for a nation which had endured centuries of foreign partition. This book offers an introduction to a nation which, often at the epicentre of European political history, has nevertheless sometimes struggled to define its national identity.
- Author: Allen James Fromherz
- 30 Jan 2012
- Hardback
- Price: £29.95
With this groundbreaking modern history, Allen Fromherz presents a full portrait which analyses Qatar's growing regional influence within a broader historical context. He offers a multi-faceted picture of the political, cultural, religious, social and economic make-up of modern Qatar, its significance within the GCC states and the wider region.
- Author: David Commins
- 30 Mar 2012
- Hardback
- Price: £40.00
Focusing primarily on economic, cultural, religious and social themes from the 14th century to the present, 'The Gulf States' covers key topics of the region's history, from the influence of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of Arab dynasties, to oil wealth, modern prosperity and the formation of the Gulf States as we know them today.
- Author: Erik Jan Zurcher
- 25 Jun 2004
- Hardback | Paperback
- Price: £65.00 | £15.99
Building upon and updating its twin themes, this revised edition of "Turkey: A Modern History" focuses on Turkey's continuing incorporation into the capitalist world and the modernization of state and society.