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Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany / Kitchen, Martin 1996  Book
Kitchen, Martin Book
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Publication New York, Cambridge University Press, 1996.
Description 352pBrown Spine
Series Cambridge Illustrated History
Summary/Abstract Provides an account of German history from earliest time to today, presented both chronologically and thematically.
Contents Introduction The beginnings of German history From the Ottonians to the Salians The Hohenstaufen and the late Middle Ages The Reformation The Counter-Reformation and the Thirty Years War The Eighteenth Century Reform, Restoration and Reaction The Unification of Germany The German Empire The Weimar Republic National Socialist Germany Germany since 1945 The Reunification of Germany Conclusion Reference Guide Picture Acknowledgements Index
Standard Number 0521453410 Hb.
Key Words IGCSE  ;  Germany - History 
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Cambridge illustrated history of religions / Bowker, John (ed.) 2002  Book
Bowker, John (ed.) Book
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Publication Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Description 336pBlue spine
Series Cambridge Illustrated History
Summary/Abstract The Cambridge illustrated history of religions provides a comprehensive survey of world religions from pre-history to the present day. Each religion is treated in depth, with text written by an acknowledged academic expert supported by lavish illustration. Images have been carefully chosen to complement the text. There are special box features and spreads. The religions covered include Jainism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Hindu religions, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, along with smaller sections on Zoroaster and Parsis, Greece and Rome, Egypt and Mesopotamia, aboriginal religions, Shamanism, and modern religions such as Bahai. The book includes a substantial bibliography, a full chronology for each section, a general chronology giving the most significant dates from all religions, and information on religious phenomena such as festivals and calendars. This is an authoritative reference book in an attractive format which will appeal equally to students of religion, teachers, and general interested readers.
Contents Introduction / John Bowker Indian religions and the Hindu tradition / Gavin Flood Jainism / Paul Dundas Sikhism / Eleanor Nesbitt Buddhism: India and Southeast Asia / David Gosling Tibetan Buddhism / Adrian Abbott Chinese Buddhism / Roger Corless Japanese Buddhism / Paul Ingram Korean Buddhism / Youngsook Pak Chinese religion / Yao Xinzhong Korean religion / James Huntley Grayson Japanese religions / Jay Sakashita Judaism / Jonathan Magonet Zarathustra and the Parsis / John Bowker Mediterranean religions: Greece and Rome / David Bowker Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia / John Bowker Christianity / David Edwards [including: Norse Religion / David Bowker] Islam / Penelope Johnstone New religions / John Bowker Chronologies
Standard Number 052181037X Hb.
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Cambridge illustrated history of surgery / Ellis, Harold 2001  Book
Ellis, Harold Book
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Edition 2009
Publication UK, Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Description xiv, 274pPink Spine
Series Cambridge Illustrated History
Summary/Abstract A fascinating introduction to the history of surgery and its development over the ages. Heavy illustrated in colour, it highlights the key advances and is essential reading for surgeons and medical historians.
Contents Furthur reading Surgery in prehistoric times The early years of written history - Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India Surgery in ancient Greece and Rome The Dark Ages and the Renaissance The age of the surgeon-anatomist : Part I - From the mid 16th century to the end of the 17th century The age of the Surgeon - Anatomist : Part 2 - From the beginning of the 18th century to the mid 19th century The advent of anasthesia and antisepsis The birth of modern surgery - From Lister to the 20th century The surgery of warfare Orthopaedic surgery Breast tumours Cutting for the stone Thyroid and parathyroid Thoracic and vascular surgery Organ transplantation Envoi - today and tomorrow Index
Standard Number 9780521720335 Pb.
Key Words IGCSE  ;  Surgery - History 
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