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Philip of Spain

By: Henry Kamen

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Philip of Spain

By: Henry Kamen

Reassesses King Philip II's reputation as narrow-minded tyrant, describes the major events of his reign, and presents a more rounded depiction of his personality

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Yale University Press

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0300078005

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9780300078008

Spain, 1469-1714

A Society of Conflict

By: Henry Kamen

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This volume shows how Spain achieved world power in the 16th, 17th and early 18th centuries by examining crucial political events and foreign policy during the reigns of each of the nation's rulers, from Ferdinand and Isabella at the end of the15th century to Philip V at the beginning of the 18th century.

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Pearson Education

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0582784646

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9780582784642

Empire

How Spain Became a World Power, 1492-1763

By: Henry Kamen

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Empire

How Spain Became a World Power, 1492-1763

By: Henry Kamen

From the late-fifteenth to the mid-eighteenth century, Spain was the most extensive empire the world had seen, stretching from Naples and the Netherlands to the Philippines. This provocative work of history attributes Spain's rise to power to the collaboration of international business interests, including Italian financiers, German technicians, and Dutch traders. At the height of its power, the Spanish Empire was a global enterprise in which non-Spaniards -- Portuguese, Basque, Aztec, Genoese, Chinese, Flemish, West African, Incan, and Neapolitan -- played an essential role. Challenging, persuasive, and unique in its thesis, Henry Kamen's Empire explores Spain's complex impact on world history with admirable clarity and intelligence.

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Harper Collins

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0060932643

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9780060932640

The Spanish Inquisition

A Historical Revision

By: Henry Kamen

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The Spanish Inquisition

A Historical Revision

By: Henry Kamen

In this completely updated edition of Henry Kamen's classic survey of the Spanish Inquisition, the author incorporates the latest research in multiple languages to offer a new-and thought-provoking-view of this fascinating period. Kamen sets the notorious Christian tribunal into the broader context of Islamic and Jewish culture in the Mediterranean, reassesses its consequences for Jewish culture, measures its impact on Spain's intellectual life, and firmly rebuts a variety of myths and exaggerations that have distorted understandings of the Inquisition. He concludes with disturbing reflections on the impact of state security organizations in our own time"--

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Yale University Press

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0300180519

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9780300180510

Early Modern European Society

By: Henry Kamen

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Early Modern European Society

By: Henry Kamen

A new edition of a seminal work--one that explores crucial changes within Europe from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century The early modern period was one of profound change in Europe. It was witness to the development of science, religious reformation, and the birth of the nation state. As Europeans explored the world--looking to Asia and the Americas for new peoples and lands--their societies grew and adapted. Eminent historian Henry Kamen explores in depth the issues that most affected those living in early modern Europe--from leisure, work, and migration to religion, gender, and discipline--and the way in which population change impacted the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie, and the poor. The third edition of this pioneering study includes new and updated material on gender, religion, and population movement. Richly illustrated, this is essential reading for all those interested in early modern European society.

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Yale University Press

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0300250517

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9780300250510

The Spanish Inquisition

An Historical Revision

By: Henry Kamen

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The Spanish Inquisition

An Historical Revision

By: Henry Kamen

A valuable work, scholarly, readable and suggestive, which helps to place the Inquisition in the society of whose transformation it was once the creature and defender' Hugh Trevor-Roper, New Statesman.

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Phoenix

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1842122053

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9781842122051

The Duke of Alba

By: Henry Kamen

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The Duke of Alba

By: Henry Kamen

An engrossing biography that attempts to fathom the motivations of an infamous sixteenth-century Spanish general Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo, the third duke of Alba (1507-82), is known to history as "the butcher of Flanders." The general who carried out Philip II's repressive policies in the Netherlands, he was responsible for the massacre of thousands of men, women, and children, considering it better to lay waste an entire country than leave it in the hands of heretics. Alba came to represent for contemporaries as well as for future generations the unacceptable face of Spanish imperialism. In this intriguing re-evaluation, Henry Kamen narrates the duke's personal history, looking beyond the conventional image to reveal motives and to explain rather than simply to condemn. Kamen examines the early years of Alba's life, his travels over the whole of Europe, and the complex military and political career that made him Spain's leading general of the imperial age. Drawing on the duke's rich and expressive surviving correspondence, Kamen explores Alba's beliefs and considers his infamous actions within the contexts of his time and of the monarchs--Emperor Charles V and King Philip II of Spain--whom he served.

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Yale University Press

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0300102836

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9780300102833

Who's Who in Europe 1450-1750

By: Henry Kamen

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Who's Who in Europe 1450-1750

By: Henry Kamen

Between 1450 and 1750 Europe underwent tremendous political, religious and cultural change - change which laid the foundations for the Europe we know today. Henry Kamen has compiled an accessible biographical guide to Europe in this most exciting of periods - the time of the Renaissance and the Reformation, the time of da Vinci and Erasmus, Elizabeth I and Oliver Cromwell. In over a thousand entries, which cover the whole of Europe and include politics, culture, religion and science, Professor Kamen and his international contributors, all experts in their field, shed new light on the key players in this extraordinarily rich and formative period of history.

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Routledge

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1134755473

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9781134755479

Philip V of Spain

The King who Reigned Twice

By: Henry Kamen

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Philip V of Spain

The King who Reigned Twice

By: Henry Kamen

Philip V, who reluctantly assumed the Spanish throne in 1700, was the first of the Bourbon dynasty which continues to rule Spain today. His 46-year reign, briefly curtailed in 1724 when he abdicated in favour of his short-lived son, Louis I, was one of the most important in the country's history. This account is the first biography of Philip V in English. Drawing on contemporary opinion and fresh archival sources, Kamen discusses Philip's character, decisions and policies. He offers a new assessment of the king's illness (which led earlier historians to view Philip as mad) and re-evaluates the role of his two wives. Kamen's account of Philip as king also provides an essential introduction to the study of early eighteenth-century Spain and the Bourbon monarchy.

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Yale University Press

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0300087187

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9780300087185

The Disinherited

The Exiles Who Created Spanish Culture

By: Henry Kamen

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The Disinherited

The Exiles Who Created Spanish Culture

By: Henry Kamen

Spain has had a long history of exiles. Since the destruction of the last Muslim territories in Granada in 1492, wave after wave of its people have been driven from the country. The Disinherited paints a vivid picture of Spain’s diverse exiles, from Muslims, Jews and Protestants to Liberals, Socialists and Communists, artists, writers and musicians. Kamen describes the ways in which many of these expelled citizens have shaped Spanish culture – or impoverished it by leaving – and enriched their adopted homes through their creative responses to exile and to encounters with new worlds, Picasso, Miró, Dali and Buñuel among them. Henry Kamen’s compelling and sympathetic account tells the story of their incalculable impact on the world.

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Penguin UK

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0141903619

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9780141903613

The Phoenix and the Flame

Catalonia and the Counter Reformation

By: Henry Kamen

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The Phoenix and the Flame

Catalonia and the Counter Reformation

By: Henry Kamen

It is commonly assumed that the Counter-Reformation touched Spain only lightly, affecting the religious institutions but not the ordinary Spaniards. Henry Kamen now challenges this view by providing an intimate look at what life was like in one small but distinctive rural Spanish community from the mid-sixteenth to mid-seventeenth centuries. By examining the Catalan village of Mediona as a microcosm of Spanish society, Kamen shows that in fact the Counter Reformation led to powerful changes in the daily lives, beliefs, and customs of the common people of Catalonia and Spain. Kamen portrays the popular culture of Mediona, studying the shifting habits revealed by its administrative reforms during the Counter Reformation; the place of religious belief within the community; the attempts to change popular festivities and celebrations; the far-reaching innovations in marriage and sexuality; the role of the Inquisition and of the Jesuits; the problem of witchcraft, and the impact of books from the expanding presses of France, Italy, and the Netherlands on local language and ideas. Kamen concludes that the Counter Reformation was in some instances liberating rather than repressive in Mediona and the broader Mediterranean society of which it was part. By contemplating popular religion and culture as it was practiced by ordinary citizens, he offers new insights into an epoch normally studied only in the light of great political events, and he presents a wholly original vision of culture and society in Spain's Golden Age.

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Yale University Press

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0300054165

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9780300054163

501 German Verbs, Sixth Edition

By: Henry Strutz

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501 German Verbs, Sixth Edition

By: Henry Strutz

Choose Barron’s for language learning–a trusted resource for over 50 years! This brand-new edition of 501 German Verbs provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common German verbs–in all tenses and moods! Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form–one verb per page along with its English translation. Follow the clear, concise instruction, then take your language fluency to the next level with an online activity center. This comprehensive guide also includes: Updated example sentences for every verb accompanied by the English translation The popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the trickiest German verbs Hundreds of verb practice drills with detailed answer explanations Numerous reference sections, including an explanation of German pronunciation, special verb uses, frequently used expressions, and much more Online content includes: Audio program modeling native speaker rhythms and pronunciation Four practice quizzes to help you practice German sentence completion, conversational dialogue, and word completion exercises Answer explanations for all questions plus a timed test option and scoring

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Simon and Schuster

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150628647X

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9781506286471

501 German Verbs, Seventh Edition

By: Henry Strutz

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501 German Verbs, Seventh Edition

By: Henry Strutz

Choose Barron’s for language learning–a trusted resource for over 50 years! This edition of 501 German Verbs provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common German verbs–in all tenses and moods! Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form–one verb per page along with its English translation. Follow the clear, concise instruction, then take your language fluency to the next level with an online activity center. This comprehensive guide also includes: Updated example sentences for every verb accompanied by the English translation The popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the trickiest German verbs Hundreds of verb practice drills with detailed answer explanations Over 2,300 additional verbs conjugated like the 501 models Numerous reference sections, including an explanation of German pronunciation, special verb uses, frequently used expressions, and much more Online content includes: Audio program modeling native speaker rhythms and pronunciation Four practice quizzes to help you practice German sentence completion, conversational dialogue, and word completion exercises Answer explanations for all questions plus a timed test option and scoring Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.

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Simon and Schuster

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1506293611

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501 German Verbs

By: Henry Strutz

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501 German Verbs

By: Henry Strutz

Learning German is easy with Barron’s 501 German Verbs. The author provides clear, easy-to-use review of the 501 most commonly used verbs from the German language. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation. This comprehensive guide to German verb usage is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes: 501 verbs conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive The 55 most essential German verbs used in context Common idioms with updated example sentences to demonstrate verb usage Online exercises to help you practice German sentence completion, word completion, word matching, and conversational dialogue Explanation of the 1999 spelling reform, with examples of the differences between the two methods

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1438068492

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9781438068497

Brain Imaging

The Chemistry of Mental Activity

By: Henry N. Wagner

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Brain Imaging

The Chemistry of Mental Activity

By: Henry N. Wagner

This book describes what molecular imaging is, how it developed, what are its basic principles, and what it has told us and can tell us about the chemistry of the human brain. Everyone today is conscious of the fact that there is chemistry going on in the brain, and that it is affected by widely used pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs. This book will elucidate these topics in an interesting, historical and philosophical way. The book is a valuable reference resource for all those in nuclear medicine and radiology as well the educated general public.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1848003080

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9781848003088

Ottemiller's Index to Plays in Collections

An Author and Title Index to Plays Appearing in Collections Published Since 1900

By: John Henry Ottemiller,Denise L. Montgomery

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Ottemiller's Index to Plays in Collections

An Author and Title Index to Plays Appearing in Collections Published Since 1900

By: John Henry Ottemiller,Denise L. Montgomery

The standard location tool for full-length plays published in collections and anthologies in England and the United States since the beginning of the 20th century, Ottemiller's Index to Plays in Collections has undergone seven previous editions, the latest in 1988, covering 1900 through 1985. In this new edition, Denise Montgomery has expanded the volume to include collections published in the entire English-speaking world through 2000 and beyond. This new volume lists more than 3,500 new plays and 2,000 new authors, as well as birth and/or death information for hundreds of authors. Representing the largest expansion between editions, this updated volume is a valuable resource for libraries worldwide.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810877201

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9780810877207

Letters from Leaders

Personal Advice for Tomorrow's Leaders from the World's Most Influential People

By: Henry Dormann

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Letters from Leaders

Personal Advice for Tomorrow's Leaders from the World's Most Influential People

By: Henry Dormann

Possibly no one on Earth personally knows as many people at the helms of nations, businesses, religions, charitable organizations, and institutes of learning as Henry O. Dormann—founder, chairman, and editor-in-chief of LEADERS magazine, whose circulation is limited to such leading figures. Here, he brings together the first-ever exclusive collection of wisdom and inspiration addressed to young people from the world’s most influential people—advice on leadership, goal achievement, public service, and life journeys. Letters from Leaders is a beautifully designed book comprising nearly eighty letters from those who have done so much to shape our world today—from Muhammad Ali to four U.S. Presidents, Mikhail Gorbachev, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and King Abdullah II of Jordan, and the Dalai Lama; from Cathie Black to T. Boone Pickens, Muriel Siebert, and Donald Trump. The letters, some as facsimile reproductions of handwritten originals, are each introduced with a biographical note by Dormann. As put so aptly by Dormann in his introduction, “All kings and queens, presidents, Nobel Laureates, chairmen and chairwomen, CEOs, and world leaders have one thing in common: They want what they have achieved to be useful and to be handed over to a younger generation. . . . The leaders in these pages have ‘lived’ and now offer their experiences as a treasure to ambitious and open minds—those who want to be something in life.”

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1599217465

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9781599217468

The Essential Engineer

Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems

By: Henry Petroski

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The Essential Engineer

Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems

By: Henry Petroski

From the acclaimed author of The Pencil and To Engineer Is Human, The Essential Engineer is an eye-opening exploration of the ways in which science and engineering must work together to address our world’s most pressing issues, from dealing with climate change and the prevention of natural disasters to the development of efficient automobiles and the search for renewable energy sources. While the scientist may identify problems, it falls to the engineer to solve them. It is the inherent practicality of engineering, which takes into account structural, economic, environmental, and other factors that science often does not consider, that makes engineering vital to answering our most urgent concerns. Henry Petroski takes us inside the research, development, and debates surrounding the most critical challenges of our time, exploring the feasibility of biofuels, the progress of battery-operated cars, and the question of nuclear power. He gives us an in-depth investigation of the various options for renewable energy—among them solar, wind, tidal, and ethanol—explaining the benefits and risks of each. Will windmills soon populate our landscape the way they did in previous centuries? Will synthetic trees, said to be more efficient at absorbing harmful carbon dioxide than real trees, soon dot our prairies? Will we construct a “sunshade” in outer space to protect ourselves from dangerous rays? In many cases, the technology already exists. What’s needed is not so much invention as engineering. Just as the great achievements of centuries past—the steamship, the airplane, the moon landing—once seemed beyond reach, the solutions to the twenty-first century’s problems await only a similar coordination of science and engineering. Eloquently reasoned and written, The Essential Engineer identifies and illuminates these problems—and, above all, sets out a course for putting ideas into action.

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Vintage

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0307473503

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9780307473509

Blood Evidence

How Dna Is Revolutionizing The Way We Solve Crimes

By: Henry Lee,Frank Tirnady

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Blood Evidence

How Dna Is Revolutionizing The Way We Solve Crimes

By: Henry Lee,Frank Tirnady

Uses case studies to examine how investigators collect genetic evidence and discusses how DNA has altered crime-solving and the court system as well as the ethical ramifications of cloning, genetic modification, and the death penalty.

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0786752300

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9780786752300

Through Siberia

By: Henry Lansdell

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Through Siberia

By: Henry Lansdell

Anglican missionary Henry Lansdell (1841-1919) published this popular two-volume account of his travels through Russia and Siberia in 1882.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108071236

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9781108071239

History of the Russian Empire

By: Henry Tyrrell

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History of the Russian Empire

By: Henry Tyrrell

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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3382308584

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9783382308582

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