812 results for "History"

The Berlin Crisis and the United Nations

Louis Henkin
""The Berlin Crisis and the United Nations"" is a comprehensive analysis of the events that led to the Berlin Crisis in 1961 and the role played by the United Nations in resolving the conflict. Written by Louis Henkin, a renowned international law expert, the book provides a detailed account of the political and diplomatic maneuverings that took place during this critical period of the Cold War.Henkin begins by tracing the origins of the Berlin Crisis to the end of World War II and the division of Germany. He then examines the various attempts made by the Soviet Union to gain control over West Berlin, including the imposition of a blockade in 1948. The author goes on to describe the response of the United States and its allies, including the airlift that provided vital supplies to the city during the blockade.The book then turns to the events of 1961, when the Soviet Union erected the Berlin Wall, effectively cutting off West Berlin from the rest of the world. Henkin analyzes the response of the United States and its allies, including the deployment of troops to West Berlin and the threat of military action.The second half of the book focuses on the role played by the United Nations in resolving the crisis. Henkin examines the various resolutions passed by the UN Security Council and the General Assembly, as well as the efforts of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskj������ld to mediate between the two sides. The author also discusses the impact of the crisis on the United Nations and its role in international relations.Overall, ""The Berlin Crisis and the United Nations"" provides a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the defining moments of the Cold War. Henkin's expertise in international law and his firsthand knowledge of the events make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Cold War, international relations, and the role of the United Nations in resolving conflicts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Literary Licensing, LLC 2013 34 pages

Jewish thought and scientific discovery in early modern Europe

Ruderman, David B.
This book is the first to examine closely the interaction between Jewish culture, medicine, and science during Europe's age of 'scientific revolution'. Most students of Jewish history have treated the period from the late sixteenth to the late eighteenth centuries as a mere extension of the Jewish Middle Ages, a time when the Jewish world was cut off from intellectual developments in the Christian world. The eminent scholar David Ruderman here argues, however, that during this era Jewish culture and society became increasingly aware of medical and scientific advances, and that a new Jewish scientific discourse evolved that had significant repercussions for Jewish religious concerns.
Yale University Press 1995-01-01 392 pages

The transformation of mathematics in the early mediterranean world: from problems to equations

Netz, Reviel
The transformation of mathematics from its ancient Greek practice to its development in the medieval Arab-speaking world is approached by focusing on a single problem proposed by Archimedes and the many solutions offered. From a practice of mathematics based on the localized solution (originating in the polemical practices of early Greek science), we see a transition to a practice of mathematics based on the systematic approach (grounded in the deuteronomic practices of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages). A radically new interpretation is accordingly offered of the historical trajectory of pre-modern mathematics.
Cambridge University Press 2006 198 pages

The Open Timber Roofs Of The Middle Ages

Raphael Brandon,Joshua Arthur Brandon
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Creative Media Partners, LLC 2022-10-27 188 pages

Abarbanel and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain

Jacob S. Minkin
""Abarbanel and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain"" is a historical account written by Jacob S. Minkin. The book delves into the life of Don Isaac Abarbanel, a prominent Jewish leader during the 15th century in Spain. The narrative revolves around the events leading up to the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political and social climate of Spain at the time, highlighting the role of Abarbanel in the Jewish community and his efforts to negotiate with the Spanish monarchs to prevent the expulsion. The book also explores the aftermath of the expulsion and its impact on the Jewish community. Minkin's work is a comprehensive study of the expulsion of Jews from Spain and the role of Abarbanel in the events leading up to it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2008-06 248 pages

American Traits From the point of View of a German

Münsterberg, Hugo
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BiblioLife 2010-04-06 254 pages

Gevleugelde Daden: Avonturen Der Eerste Hollandsche Luchtschippers. in Den Tekst Verschillende Buitengewoonschoone Penteekeningen Naar de (Dutch Edition)

Heijermans, Herman Jr.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Gevleugelde Daden: Avonturen Der Eerste Hollandsche Luchtschippers. In Den Tekst Verschillende Buitengewoonschoone Penteekeningen Naar De Natuur En Het Leven 2 Herman Heijermans C.A.J. van Dishoeck, 1908
Nabu Press 2012 162 pages

Historical Introduction to the Study of Roman Law

Herbert Felix Jolowicz
Jolowicz's classic work traces the development of Roman Law historically from the earliest times until the age of Justinian. Private Law is treated at some length for the republican period, but for imperial times the emphasis is on constitutional law and the sources of law, together with the procedure and structure of the judicial system. There are also chapters on social conditions and on the general characteristics of classical and post-classical law.
Wm. W. Gaunt 1994-12-01 545 pages

Through Spain and Portugal

Peixotto, Ernest
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BiblioLife 2009 326 pages

England And France Or A Cure For The Ministerial Gallomania

Benjamin Disraeli
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Creative Media Partners, LLC 2018-02-20 288 pages

England and France; Or, a Cure for the Ministerial Gallomania [By B. Disraeli]

Benjamin Disraeli
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Creative Media Partners, LLC 2016-05-20 282 pages

La Poesia Popolare Italiana

Alessandro DAncona
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Creative Media Partners, LLC 2019-02-22 488 pages

Changing Perspectives in Literature and the Visual Arts, 1650-1820

Murray Roston
Continuing with the theme of his work Renaissance Perspectives in Literature and the Visual Arts , Murray Roston applies to a later period the same critical principle: that for each generation there exists a central complex of inherited ideas and urgent contemporary concerns to which each creative artist and writer responds in his or her own way. Roston demonstrates that what emerges is not a fixed or monolithic pattern for each generation but a dynamic series of responses to shared challenges. The book relates leading English writers and literary modes to contemporary developments in architecture, painting, and sculpture. "A sumptuous book. . . . Clearly and gracefully written and cogently argued, Roston's admirable achievement is of paramount significance to literary studies, to cultural and art history, and to aesthetics. . . . Outstanding."--Choice Originally published in 1990. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Princeton University Press 2016-04-19 472 pages

Searching for Butsnevits A Shtetl Tale : with Photography by the Author

Jack Rothman
This is a story of discovery. Like many kids in immigrant families, I avoided dealing with "old country" family history--and like many of us, I was later moved to go on a quest to discover my roots. This book, Searching for Butsnevits: A Shtetl Tale, is part autobiography, part social history, and part detective story--where the search is for a missing community rather than a missing person. The book is an encounter with the past, with the history of my family in Ukraine in the early 1900s, and includes information about Jewish life in the area and what's happened since to the place and the people, as well as a rare firsthand account of the flight of my family from Ukraine in 1920 in the wake of the pogroms that swept the country following the Russian Revolution.
Jack Rothman 2017 76 pages

Secrets of the Bosphorus

Henry Morgenthau
Secrets of the Bosphorus, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Alpha Editions 2023-09-19 262 pages