Oxford History of the British Empire Companion Series
This is the first major collaborative reappraisal of Australia's experience of empire since the end of the British Empire itself. The volume examines the meaning and importance of empire in Australia ... 続きを読む
Provides a wide-ranging introduction to modern Australia, examining its history, geography, and culture
Focuses on the distinctive features of Australian life by considering the historical perspe ... 続きを読む
Perpetually covered in ice and snow, the mountainous Antarctic Peninsula stretches southwardd towards the South Pole where it merges with the largest and coldest mass of ice anywhere on the planet. Ye ... 続きを読む
Provides a chronological survey of the origins and subsequent spread of Islam throughout the world
Demonstrates the cultural and religious diversity of Islamic societies
Explores the story, sou ... 続きを読む
Discusses the life of Muhammad from both a Muslim and Western historical perspective
Explains the importance of Muhammad in medieval and modern Islam
Includes a discussion of some of the contro ... 続きを読む
The 1820s to the 1860s were a foundational period in Australian history, arguably at least as important as Federation. Industrialization was transforming Britain, but the southern colonies were pre-in ... 続きを読む
Children in the Marshall Islands do many things that adults do not. They walk around half naked. They carry and eat food in public without offering it to others. They talk about things they see rather ... 続きを読む
Explores the scientific, historical, cultural, and political significance of one of the world's most remote regions, providing the background to the physical geography of the continent
Considers ... 続きを読む
Condenses interdisciplinary topics and broad themes about the Arctic to provide a concise introduction to the region
Provides insights into issues indigenous peoples face today
Investigates the ... 続きを読む
Condenses interdisciplinary topics and broad themes about the Arctic to provide a concise introduction to the region
Provides insights into issues indigenous peoples face today
Investigates the ... 続きを読む
