Though he was Greek, Plutarch wrote his Roman Lives in the first century AD, a world dominated by the Roman Empire.
Here he considers some of the major figures who had left their stamp on the history of Rome, including generals, rulers, philosophers, and politicians.
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 16 August 2008
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The monarchy is at the heart of British life. If you're going to
understand Britain and its history, you need to understand the story of
its royal family. This lively guide walks you through the history of
the British monarchy from the earliest times to the present day and
covers the colourful characters, extraordinary events, power struggles,
and politics that have shaped one of the most famous institutions in
the world.
Added by: otherwordly | Karma: 222.42 | Fiction literature | 11 August 2008
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Book Description
UNCERTAIN VISION
For a twentieth-century man, Conrad Stargard had done a lot in thirteenth-century Poland. In just nine years, he had "discovered" universal education, aircraft, radios, steamboats, and machine guns. More important, he had prepared Poland to defeat the bloodthirsty Mongols in 1241.
But now that the Mongol hordes had arrived, something was disturbing the flow of history. Even the Time Masters who secretly watched over Conrad couldn't predict his future, because they no longer even knew their own past . . .
How do you know whether a hot technology will succeed or fail? Or where the next big idea will come from? The best answers come not from the popular myths we tell about innovation, but instead from time-tested truths that explain how we've made it this far. This book shows the way.
In The Myths of Innovation, bestselling author Scott Berkun takes a careful look at innovation history, including the software and Internet Age, to reveal how ideas truly become successful innovations-truths that people can apply to today's challenges. Using dozens of examples from the history of technology, business, and the arts, you'll learn how to convert the knowledge you have into ideas that can change the world.
A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present (Perennial Classics)
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction, Other | 31 July 2008
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Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States
is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of --
and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African
Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers.
If your last experience of American history was brought to you by
junior high school textbooks--or even if you're a specialist--get ready
for the other side of stories you may not even have heard. With its
vivid descriptions of rarely noted events, A People's History of the United States is required reading for anyone who wants to take a fresh look at the rich, rocky history of America.
