Rosser (history, Boston Coll.), an active participant in field research related to Byzantine archaeology, begins this volume with a chronology that summarizes the history of Byzantium from its beginnings in 324 C.E. to the fall of its last outpost in 1461. This is followed by an introduction that provides concise overviews of Byzantine civilization. The dictionary proper covers people, events, and important aspects of Byzantine culture, such as art and economics, with a useful bibliography wrapping up the text.
Tsunami: The Underrated Hazard, 2nd Edition, comprehensively describes the nature and process of tsunami formation, outlines field evidence for detecting the presence of past events, and describes notable events linked to earthquakes, volcanoes, submarine landslides, and comet impacts. The author provides a clear approach to the study of tsunami, through dynamics, impact on coastlines, and overviews of the various major mechanisms of tsunami generation. Liberal case studies and examples highlight the significance of this underrated natural hazard for coastal societies.
British History Seen Through Art CD AUDIO (pre-intermediate)
A stimulating cross-curricular approach to British history and art. Significant events in the history of Britain are described simply and clearly. Each chapter in the book is lavishly illustrated with works of art which cast light on periods, events, characters. Perceptive commentaries describe the works of art and place each in its cultural context.
PET-style exercises after each chapter and PET-style exit test at the end of the book!
If you're a high school, college or public reference librarian seeking a 'one stop' instruction to American business history which is accessible to a wide audience, look no further than ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN BUSINESS HISTORY. Here are over 400 entries on corporate notables, business tycoons, investors and companies, and major events and leaders of American business covering the length of American history. Each entry blends a bibliography with cross-references to related entries and provides a topic summary, chronology of events, and mention of the primary source documents used to create this authoritative text. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch
France: A Reference Guide from the Renaissance to the Present
This accessibly written reference for students and general readers contains alphabetically arranged entries on important people, events, and places in French history from the Renaissance to the present. A sampling of topics includes Leon Blum, the Crimean War, the French Resistance, Huguenots, mile Zola, and the Treaty of Aix-la- Chapelle. The volume also features a short historical narrative by Roberts (history, Fairleigh Dickinson U.), maps, and a chronology of events.
