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The Israel of the Alps: A Complete History of the Waldenses of Piedmont, and their Colonies

Vol. II

By: Alexis Muston

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The Israel of the Alps: A Complete History of the Waldenses of Piedmont, and their Colonies

Vol. II

By: Alexis Muston

Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.

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The Israel of the Alps. A Complete History of the Waldenses and their Colonies

Vol. 2

By: Alexis Muston

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The Israel of the Alps. A Complete History of the Waldenses and their Colonies

Vol. 2

By: Alexis Muston

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

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Political Power and Corporate Control

The New Global Politics of Corporate Governance

By: Peter Alexis Gourevitch,James Shinn

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Political Power and Corporate Control

The New Global Politics of Corporate Governance

By: Peter Alexis Gourevitch,James Shinn

Why does corporate governance--front page news with the collapse of Enron, WorldCom, and Parmalat--vary so dramatically around the world? This book explains how politics shapes corporate governance--how managers, shareholders, and workers jockey for advantage in setting the rules by which companies are run, and for whom they are run. It combines a clear theoretical model on this political interaction, with statistical evidence from thirty-nine countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America and detailed narratives of country cases. This book differs sharply from most treatments by explaining differences in minority shareholder protections and ownership concentration among countries in terms of the interaction of economic preferences and political institutions. It explores in particular the crucial role of pension plans and financial intermediaries in shaping political preferences for different rules of corporate governance. The countries examined sort into two distinct groups: diffuse shareholding by external investors who pick a board that monitors the managers, and concentrated blockholding by insiders who monitor managers directly. Examining the political coalitions that form among or across management, owners, and workers, the authors find that certain coalitions encourage policies that promote diffuse shareholding, while other coalitions yield blockholding-oriented policies. Political institutions influence the probability of one coalition defeating another.

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Princeton University Press

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0691122911

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The French Revolution and Napoleon

Including Key Works of the Enlightenment that Inspired the Revolution: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, The Social Contract, The State of Society in France & The Spirit of the Laws

By: Charles Downer Hazen,Jean-Jacques Rousseau,Alexis de Tocqueville,Montesquieu

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The French Revolution and Napoleon

By: Charles Downer Hazen,Jean-Jacques Rousseau,Alexis de Tocqueville,Montesquieu

The French Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under Napoleon who brought many of its principles to areas he conquered in Western Europe and beyond. Inspired by liberal and radical ideas, the Revolution profoundly altered the course of modern history, triggering the global decline of absolute monarchies while replacing them with republics and liberal democracies. Contents: The Old Regime in Europe The Old Regime in France Beginnings of the Revolution The Making of the Constitution The Legislative Assembly The Convention The Directory The Consulate The Early Years of the Empire The Empire at Its Height The Decline and Fall of Napoleon Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen The Social Contract The Spirit of the Laws The State of Society in France Before the Revolution

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Lonely Planet Rome

By: Lonely Planet,Duncan Garwood,Alexis Averbuck,Virginia Maxwell

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Lonely Planet Rome

By: Lonely Planet,Duncan Garwood,Alexis Averbuck,Virginia Maxwell

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at some of Rome's most spectacular works of art at the Museo e Galleria Borghese, experience the awe-inspiring amphitheatre that is the Colosseum, and walk one of the world's oldest roads: the Appian Way - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Rome: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers: Centro Storico, Tridents, Trevi, the Quirinale, the Vatican City, Borgo, Prati, Monti, Esquilino, San Lorenzo, Trastevere, Gianicolo, San Giovanni, Testaccio, Villa Borghese. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Rome is our most comprehensive guide to Rome, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1788686780

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The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789

The Cause of Revolution

By: Alexis de Tocqueville

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The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789

The Cause of Revolution

By: Alexis de Tocqueville

The book I now publish is not a history of the French Revolution; that history has been written with too much success for me to attempt to write it again. This volume is a study on the Revolution. The French people made, in 1789, the greatest effort which was ever attempted by any nation to cut, so to speak, their destiny in halves, and to separate by an abyss that which they had heretofore been from that which they sought to become hereafter. For this purpose, they took all sorts of precautions to carry nothing of their past with them into their new condition; they submitted to every species of constraint in order to fashion themselves otherwise than their fathers were; they neglected nothing which could efface their identity.

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8026899407

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The Old Regime and the Revolution, Volume I

The Complete Text

By: Alexis de Tocqueville

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The Old Regime and the Revolution, Volume I

The Complete Text

By: Alexis de Tocqueville

The Old Regime and the Revolution is Alexis de Tocqueville's great meditation on the origins and meanings of the French Revolution. One of the most profound and influential studies of this pivotal event, it remains a relevant and stimulating discussion of the problem of preserving individual and political freedom in the modern world. Alan Kahan's translation provides a faithful, readable rendering of Tocqueville's last masterpiece, and includes notes and variants which reveal Tocqueville's sources and include excerpts from his drafts and revisions. The introduction by France's most eminent scholars of Tocqueville and the French Revolution, Françoise Mélonio and the late François Furet, provides a brilliant analysis of the work.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226805298

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On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to France

The Complete Text

By: Gustave de Beaumont,Alexis de Tocqueville

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On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to France

The Complete Text

By: Gustave de Beaumont,Alexis de Tocqueville

This book provides the first complete, literal English translation of Alexis de Tocqueville’s and Gustave de Beaumont’s first edition of On the Penitentiary System in the United States and Its Application to France. The work contains a critical comparison of two competing American penitentiary disciplines known as the Auburn and Philadelphia systems, an evaluation of whether American penitentiaries can successfully work in France, a detailed description of Houses of Refuge as the first juvenile detention centers, and an argument against penal colonization. The work provides valuable insights into understanding Tocqueville as a statesman, as well as a comparative look at civic engagement in early American and French penal reform movements. The Translator’s Introduction provides historical context for understanding Tocqueville’s work in French penal reform and the major themes of the report. The book thus fills a void in Tocquevillian studies and extrapolates the roots of American and French criminal justice systems in the nineteenth century.

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331970799X

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Lonely Planet France

By: Lonely Planet,Nicola Williams,Alexis Averbuck,Oliver Berry,Jean-Bernard Carillet,Kerry Christiani,Gregor Clark,Catherine Le Nevez,Christopher Pitts,Daniel Robinson

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Lonely Planet France

By: Lonely Planet,Nicola Williams,Alexis Averbuck,Oliver Berry,Jean-Bernard Carillet,Kerry Christiani,Gregor Clark,Catherine Le Nevez,Christopher Pitts,Daniel Robinson

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Grab a cafe creme at a Parisian sidewalk cafe, take in glacial panoramas above Chamonix or explore the Champagne-soaked city of Reims; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's France Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine Free, convenient pull-out Paris map (included in print version), plus over 130 colour maps Covers Paris, Lille, Flanders, the Somme, Normandy, Brittany, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Lyon, the French Alps, Basque Country, the Pyrenees, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Corsica and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet France, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Paris? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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178701021X

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Lonely Planet Best of Rome 2020

By: Lonely Planet,Nicola Williams,Alexis Averbuck,Duncan Garwood,Virginia Maxwell

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By: Lonely Planet,Nicola Williams,Alexis Averbuck,Duncan Garwood,Virginia Maxwell

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Best of Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Imagine the roar of the crowds in the Colosseum, crane your neck at the Sistine Chapel, and sample every single flavour of pizza and gelato the city offers - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Rome and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Rome: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, architecture, food, wine, sport, politics Covers Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi, Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo, Prati, Trastevere, Gianicolo, Monti, Esquilino, San Lorenzo, San Giovanni, Testaccio, Villa Borghese, and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Rome is filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Rome's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Powering the Dream

The History and Promise of Green Technology

By: Alexis Madrigal

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Powering the Dream

The History and Promise of Green Technology

By: Alexis Madrigal

Few today realize that electric cabs dominated Manhattan's streets in the 1890s; that Boise, Idaho, had a geothermal heating system in 1910; or that the first megawatt turbine in the world was built in 1941 by the son of publishing magnate G. P. Putnam--a feat that would not be duplicated for another forty years. Likewise, while many remember the oil embargo of the 1970s, few are aware that it led to a corresponding explosion in green-technology research that was only derailed when energy prices later dropped. In other words: We've been here before. Although we may have failed, America has had the chance to put our world on a more sustainable path. Americans have, in fact, been inventing green for more than a century. Half compendium of lost opportunities, half hopeful look toward the future, Powering the Dream tells the stories of the brilliant, often irascible inventors who foresaw our current problems, tried to invent cheap and energy renewable solutions, and drew the blueprint for a green future.

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Da Capo Press, Incorporated

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030681885X

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9780306818851

Selected Letters on Politics and Society

By: Alexis de Tocqueville

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Selected Letters on Politics and Society

By: Alexis de Tocqueville

Correspondence by the eminent nineteenth-century French historian documents his polical views, his careers as a writer and politician, and his complex personality

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0520057511

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The Dundurn Arctic Culture and Sovereignty Library

Pike's Portage/Death Wins in the Arctic/Arctic Naturalist/Arctic Obsession/Arctic Twilight/Arctic Front/Canoeing North Into the Unknown/Arctic Revolution/In the Shadow of the Pole/Voices From the Odeyak

By: Michael Posluns,Bruce W. Hodgins,S.L. Osborne,Kerry Karram,Ken S. Coates,P. Whitney Lackenbauer,William R. Morrion,Greg Poelzer,Anthony Dalton,Alexis S. Troubetzkoy,John David Hamilton,Claudia Coutu Radmore

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The Dundurn Arctic Culture and Sovereignty Library

This special bundle is your essential guide to all things concerning Canada’s polar regions, which make up the majority of Canada’s territory but are places most of us will never visit. The Arctic has played a key role in Canada’s history and in the history of the indigenous peoples of this land, and the area will only become more strategically and economically important in the future. This bundle provides an in-depth crash course, including titles on Arctic exploration (Arctic Obsession), Native issues (Arctic Twilight), sovereignty (In the Shadow of the Pole), adventure and survival (Death Wins in the Arctic), and military issues (Arctic Front). Let this collection be your guide to the far reaches of this country. Arctic Front Arctic Naturalist Arctic Obsession Arctic Revolution Arctic Twilight Death Wins in the Arctic In the Shadow of the Pole Pike’s Portage Voices From the Odeyak

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1459729560

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9781459729568

Man, the Unknown

By: Alexis Carrell

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Man, the Unknown

By: Alexis Carrell

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, Dr. Alexis Carrel, one of the greatest scientists who ever lived, tells us what man is in terms of mental and physical composition and how he can become the true master of his universe if he learns to use his incredible God-given powers wisely. "The wisest, deepest, and most valuable book I have come across in American literature of our century." - Will Durant, author of History of Philosophy "Meaningful, candid, courageous, and genuinely sincere." -New York Times "Provocative and thought-provoking." -Saturday Review "A work of genius...the breadth, the variety of perspectives, the courageous disregard for currently accepted beliefs that characterize great books." -New York Herald Tribune

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Book's by Alexis de Winter

The Israel of the Alps: A Complete History of the Waldenses of Piedmont, and their Colonies

The Israel of the Alps: A Complete History of the Waldenses of Piedmont, and their Colonies

The Israel of the Alps. A Complete History of the Waldenses and their Colonies

The Israel of the Alps. A Complete History of the Waldenses and their Colonies

Political Power and Corporate Control

Political Power and Corporate Control

The French Revolution and Napoleon

The French Revolution and Napoleon

Lonely Planet Rome

Lonely Planet Rome

The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789

The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789

The Old Regime and the Revolution, Volume I

The Old Regime and the Revolution, Volume I

On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to France

On the Penitentiary System in the United States and its Application to France

Lonely Planet France

Lonely Planet France

Lonely Planet Best of Rome 2020

Lonely Planet Best of Rome 2020

Powering the Dream

Powering the Dream

Selected Letters on Politics and Society

Selected Letters on Politics and Society

The Dundurn Arctic Culture and Sovereignty Library

The Dundurn Arctic Culture and Sovereignty Library

Man, the Unknown

Man, the Unknown

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