“stephen mcbride”

This Men-At-Arms Series by benefit of narrative and illustrations gives you an overview of the Mongols' uniforms, weapons and organization.The history of the Mongol armies is a catalogue of superlatives. No armies in history have ever won so many battles or conquered so much territory. No army has e... More

The gladiatorial games of the Roman world comprised battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. Although notorious for the use of prisoners of war, conquered slaves and condemned criminals as dispensable 'extras', some did volunteer for the gladiatorial profession. Spectacle was everything: c... More

In 1415, the judicial murder of the religious reformer Jan Hus sparked a major uprising in Bohemia. His death led within a few years to the 'Hussite' revolution against the monarchy, the German aristocracy and the Church establishment. For two decades the largely peasant Hussite armies successfully ... More

For complete syllabus coverage of the Cambridge International Diplomas. Cambridge International Diploma in ICT. Career Award in ICT: Foundation Level (Diploma) Written by the author of the Cambridge International Diploma in Information Technology books, this book uses the same step-by-step approach ... More

The volume explores the relationship between neo-liberalism, state power and global governance. It seeks to show how neo-liberalism has failed to deliver a framework for state power and global governance capable of delivering stability and enduring prosperity. It also contends that the role of polit... More

This straightforward examination of globalization within a Canadian context considers its effects on sovereignty, covers democratic governance, and looks at the losers and winners of a globalized Canada.... More

Most analyses of globalization convey the message that it is an unstoppable force creating a brave new world of borderless and boundless consumerism. This collection of essays develops a more critical and grounded analysis of the nature and implications of globalization. Many of the contributions co... More

"This was taken on the shuttle train on our way to Macon the day we left Camp Wheeler, Mary 8, 1918. It was taken on the back end of the train. We had 18 train cars stay there about an hour. Sgt. Lynn had gathered some berries, and he was eating them out of his hat. He is reordering for me. Ha Ha ... More

Global Instability: Uncertainty and New Visions in Political Economy presents a series of papers that address the political consequences of globalization for states and their populations, while exploring the issue of alternatives to the model of globalization we are presently experiencing. The focus... More

In India the border represents a source of national regret…In Pakistan it is a symbol of identity and pride.’ Amritsar to Lahore describes a journey across the contentious border—‘an artificial fault line’—that lies between India and Pakistan, two countries whose destinies remain inextri... More