Resultados para "1,000" en Mundial

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange.

In this magnificent synthesis of military, technological, and social history, William H. McNeill explores a whole millennium of human upheaval and traces the path by which we have arrived at the frightening dilemmas that now confront us. McNeill moves with equal mastery from the crossbow - banned by the Church in 1139 as too lethal for Christians to use against one another - to the nuclear missile, from the sociological consequences of drill in the 17th century to the emergence of the military-industrial complex in the 20th.

Die neue Hörbuchreihe "WISSEN - Reise durch die Weltgeschichte" zeigt Geschichte aus einer neuen Perspektive. Jeder Teil entführt die Hörer an vier packende Schauplätze einer Epoche. Vom vertrauten Europa geht die Reise zu verborgenen Kulturen im Orient, in den fernen Osten und ins Herz Afrikas. Alle Texte werden von erfahrenen Hörbuchautoren speziell für diese Reihe verfasst und machen die Hörbücher - umrahmt von passender Musik und Atmosphäre - zu einem besonderen Hörerlebnis

*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice* From celebrated Yale professor Valerie Hansen, a “vivid” and “astonishingly comprehensive account [that] casts world history in a brilliant new light” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and shows how bold explorations and daring trade...

Die Wikinger - Eroberer aus dem hohen Norden; Madagaskar; Arabische Hochkultur; Tibet.

Unveil the Extraordinary with Human History: 1000 Interesting Facts and 101 Weird Moments.

1000 Interesting Facts About Human History is an in-depth exploration of human history from 200,000 BCE to the present day. Discover how early humans migrated across landmasses, the inventions revolutionized society and helped propel humanity forward, the rise of powerful civilizations, and wars that changed our global landscape forever. This guide also covers other major events, such as the American Civil Rights Movement and the decolonization of Africa and Asia. This audiobook is chock-full of interesting information that will help you cement your knowledge of world history.