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Despite the doubts about the representability of the Holocaust, thousands of works of art and visual artifacts were created by prisoners in Nazi camps and ghettos during and immediately after the Holocaust. Yet, both art historians and historians rarely dealt with them for decades. Because of their mostly figurative language, researchers and memory institutions often reduced such images to the status of spiritual and political resistance, praised their artistic quality, or consulted them as illustrations of "how it was". But these images do not speak for themselves, they require analysis. In this volume, 19 international scholars, curators, and educators explore the potential of analytical approaches to drawings, albums, paintings, and prints created by victims and witnesses of the Nazi regime. They consolidate current approaches to these multifaceted objects and take the images seriously as images.

In the history of the European Communities, a declaration on European identity was adopted for the first time at the Copenhagen Summit in December 1973. Through this document, the heads of state and government set out a programmatic concept for further European integration, stronger internal cohesion and the emergence of a common foreign policy, in order to advance the unification process. After a short introduction, the book examines the background of the declaration, the role played by the founding member states, the states of the Northern enlargement (Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom), the Council of Europe, the European Council summit itself, and the European Court of Justice. The volume sheds light on what really lays behind the Copenhagen Declaration.

¿SIGUE SIENDO JAPÓN UNA POTENCIA INNOVADORA? ¿SUS TRADICIONES FRENAN SU DESARROLLO SOCIAL? ¿SU RELACIÓN CON CHINA ESTÁ CONDENADA AL CONFLICTO? ¿PUEDE SER UN ACTOR IMPORTANTE EN EL ESCENARIO INTERNACIONAL? ¿SON SOLIDAS SUS RELACIONES CON ESTADOS UNIDOS?TRAS DOMINAR EL PANORAMA ECONOMICO MUNDIAL A FINALES DEL SIGLO XX, TOKIO SE ENFRENTA A MULTIPLES DESAFIOS: BLOQUEOS POLITICOS, ESTANCAMIENTO, ENVEJECIMIENTO, CONDICIONES DESFAVORABLES PARA LAS MUJERES Y UNA SENSACION DE AISLAMIENTO. SIN EMBARGO, EL PAIS CONSERVA UNA EFICIENCIA Y UNA RESILIENCIA EXCEPCIONALES, Y AFIRMA SUS VALORES FRENTE A UNA CHINA QUE CRECE DE MANERA INQUIETANTE.

For centuries, Rome ruled vast territories with unmatched military discipline, administrative rigor, and cultural influence. Yet by the 5th century, the empire that once seemed unstoppable fractured under pressure from within and without. Twilight of the Eternal City presents a research-driven, expert-level examination of the true causes behind the fall of the Roman Empirefar beyond simplified tales of "barbarians at the gates."This analytical narrative dissects the intertwined political, economic, military, and social dynamics that eroded stability across centuries. Through primary-source evaluations, archaeological findings, demographic studies, and modern historiographical debates, the book illuminates how corruption, overexpansion, civil conflict, shifting trade networks, climate stress, and foreign incursions collectively pushed Rome past its breaking point.Crafted for professionals and serious scholars, the text emphasizes evidence, complexity, and competing interpretations rather than easy conclusions. Each chapter offers clear, research-oriented insights into how systemic decay operates within large stateslessons that continue to resonate in discussions of geopolitical decline today. Step into the final chapters of an empire and uncover how a civilization that reshaped the world ultimately collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions.

La obra que tiene el lector en sus manos es el resultado de varios años de pesquisas y seguimientos a uno de los caudillos de la mitad del siglo XIX, cuya vida ha sido analizada principalmente por autores del occidente colombiano. Desde los departamentos del Valle del Cauca y Cauca, varios historiadores han estudiado juiciosamente la vida y obra politica de Julian Trujillo Largacha; no obstante, en otras regiones del pais, como el departamento de Santander, su figura y trascendencia politica es casi desconocida. Sea esta la oportunidad de reencontrarnos con la historia de aquellos lideres politicos del siglo XIX, quienes, con sus ideas y pensamientos, dieron paso a la construccion del liberalismo, no simplemente como ideologia politica, sino como una forma de ver y sentir el mundo mediante el progreso y la libertad en todos los aspectos sociales, politicos y economicos; ideas que han trascendido en el tiempo y en el espacio, y que forjaron la actual nacion colombiana.

At the dawn of the 19th century, two menMeriwether Lewis and William Clarkwere tasked with uncovering the mysteries of a vast and unfamiliar continent. Across the Uncharted Continent offers an educational, expert-level exploration of the famed expedition that reshaped Americas understanding of its newly acquired lands.Designed for professionals, scholars, and serious enthusiasts, this narrative digs deeply into the scientific, military, and diplomatic dimensions of the Corps of Discovery. Readers will uncover how the expedition meticulously recorded flora and fauna previously unknown to Western science, built alliances with Indigenous nations, mapped river systems, assessed trade routes, and evaluated the geopolitical forces influencing the region.Rather than simply retelling adventure episodes, the book highlights the structure, methodology, and analytical approaches behind one of historys most significant exploratory missions. Through journals, cartographic evidence, and modern research, it illuminates how logistical planning, cross-cultural negotiation, environmental observation, and disciplined record-keeping transformed a risky journey into an achievement that informed national policy for decades.Clear, authoritative, and rich with insight, this account captures the expedition not only as a trek across wildernessbut as a blueprint for scientific exploration in an era of expanding horizons.

Before the railroad, before the barbed-wire fence, and before the frontier fully closed, there existed a brief but transformative period dominated by a profession both revered and reviled: the buffalo hunter. Thunder on the Open Plains provides experts and professionals with a deeply technical, methodical exploration of the hunters who altered the ecology, economy, and culture of the American West.This book examines the precision rifles, shooting techniques, hides-processing systems, transportation logistics, and commercial networks that powered the buffalo trade at its peak. Drawing from journals, military accounts, trade documents, and modern wildlife studies, it reconstructs how hunters operated across vast prairiesselecting vantage points, calculating wind and distance, and using specialized equipment designed for extremely long-range shooting.Beyond the mechanics, the narrative analyzes the environmental consequences, Indigenous resistance, market fluctuations, and government policies that accelerated the collapse of the great bison herds. Each chapter offers clear, technical insights into how an industry rising rapidly on profit and exploitation collapsed just as quickly under its own pressure.Designed for readers seeking depth and accuracy, this study illuminates a frontier era defined by skill, ambition, and irreversible transformation.

Nell anno 1000- La popolazione mondiale e stimata in 50 milioni di persone. Diffusione della metallurgia del ferro tra i popoli dell Europa centrale e occidentale. La coltivazione del sedano e degli asparagi inizia in Grecia. Splendore commerciale dei porti fenici: Tyre, Byblos e Sidon. In Siria, i Fenici inventano l alfabeto. Ormai gli Aramei sono saldamente radicati in un gran numero di citta e fortezze in Anatolia, Mesopotamia e Siria. Italia: la civilta villanoviana fiorisce in numerose citta, il picco di Alba Longa. Spagna: il grande tesoro di Villena, con oggetti di oro, ferro, ambra e argento che si aggiungono a quasi dieci chili di metalli. Gran Bretagna: il cavallo bianco di Uffington, arte lacustre su una collina. Austria, Lago di Hallstatt: sfruttamento delle miniere di sale e del cimitero dei minatori. 999- In molte regioni dell Europa orientale e dell Asia centrale si osserva un progressivo ritorno al nomadismo, dopo la precedente fase di allevamento transumante ma sedentario, forse a causa della ricerca di nuovi pascoli, della pressione delle tribu agricole o dell azione militare in alcune citta. Nel Vicino Oriente, ai frequenti attacchi dei nomadi arabi si aggiunge l arrivo di un nuovo popolo, i Caldei, che invadono il sud della Mesopotamia interrompendo le reti commerciali. 998 - Gli Ittiti fondarono il villaggio Kahramanmara. 997 - In Babilonia, sappiamo che due re dai nomi sconosciuti si succedono quest anno. 996 - In Anatolia ...

For centuries, the Bedouin have navigated some of the harshest landscapes on Earth with remarkable adaptability, social harmony, and cultural resilience. Echoes of the Desert Wind offers teachers a structured, technical exploration of Bedouin traditionsunpacking the systems, customs, and environmental knowledge that sustained nomadic life across Arabia, the Levant, and North Africa.This detailed account examines the logistical realities of desert navigation, camel husbandry, water sourcing, tent construction, clan leadership structures, and the poetic oral traditions that preserved history across generations. Each chapter breaks complex systems down into teachable components, helping students understand how environmental demands shaped Bedouin technology, social organization, and moral codes.The book also analyzes hospitality practices, trade routes, conflict mediation, marriage customs, and the interplay between tribal identity and regional politics. Drawing upon ethnographic studies, historical documents, and contemporary field research, it offers a precise and classroom-ready framework for explaining how nomadic groups adapted with ingenuity and discipline.For educators seeking a technically grounded portrayal of Bedouin life, this guide provides clarity, cultural depth, and practical insights into a civilization shaped by the deserts uncompromising rhythms.

Long before cities spread across continents, early settlers carved out fragile footholds in harsh, unfamiliar landscapes. Frontiers of Struggle and Survival provides experts and professionals with an informative, deeply contextual examination of how these pioneering communities endured scarcity, danger, and relentless environmental challenges while building the foundations of later civilizations.Drawing from settlement records, archaeological evidence, agricultural studies, and firsthand accounts, this book explores the reality behind frontier mythology. Readers will discover how settlers constructed homes under extreme conditions, preserved food without reliable infrastructure, negotiated withor clashed againstIndigenous populations, and navigated brutal winters, disease outbreaks, and crop failures. It analyzes survival strategies, early governance, resource management, and the fragile economics that shaped settlement success or collapse.Each chapter breaks down the practical systems settlers developedwater sourcing, land clearing, communal labor networks, and improvised medical carerevealing how innovation was often born from desperation rather than choice.Informative, detailed, and grounded in evidence, this resource offers a clear window into the uncompromising world early settlers faced and the complex decisions that defined their survival.

Rising from the Cambodian jungle like a vision carved into the earth itself, Angkor Wat stands as one of humanitys greatest architectural triumphs. Stone of the Eternal Kingdom unveils the astonishing craftsmanship, engineering precision, and spiritual ambition that brought this vast temple city to life.This immersive account guides readers deep into the techniques and technologies that powered the Khmer Empires most iconic construction. From quarrying massive sandstone blocks to orchestrating intricate hydraulic systems, every detail reveals a civilization working at the height of artistic and engineering brilliance. Discover how thousands of specialistssculptors, mathematicians, architects, and laborerscollaborated to erect a structure aligned with celestial rhythms and infused with symbolic meaning.Written for hobbyists who love exploring how ancient wonders were actually made, this book dismantles myths and illuminates the ingenious methods behind Angkor Wats enduring strength. Clear breakdowns, accessible explanations, and vivid storytelling bring the technical marvels of Khmer construction to life. Step behind the stone walls and uncover the real science, labor, and imagination that shaped a monument still standing as a testament to human ingenuity.

Long before Europes oceanic empires emerged, China launched one of the most ambitious naval enterprises in world historythe tremendous Treasure Fleets of the Ming Dynasty. Empire of Silk and Sails delivers a vivid, research-oriented journey into the massive armadas commanded by the famed admiral Zheng He, whose voyages extended Chinas influence across the Indian Ocean and beyond.Crafted for curious hobbyists who love diving into historical mysteries and maritime engineering, this book blends engaging narrative with evidence-based inquiry. It explores how the Ming court assembled colossal ships, organized complex diplomatic missions, and navigated vast distances with remarkable precision. Drawing upon archaeological finds, historical chronicles, and modern scholarship, the story reconstructs how these voyages reshaped global commerce, cultural exchange, and geopolitical power during the early 15th century.From bustling ports filled with exotic goods to towering treasure ships dwarfing contemporary European vessels, the book reveals the fascinating logistics, political ambitions, and technological brilliance behind Chinas unparalleled naval program. Step aboard the floating cities that once dominated the oceans and discover why these legendary expeditions remain one of historys most astonishing maritime achievements.

For more than two millennia, Chinas imperial system shaped culture, governance, warfare, and identity across East Asia. Yet by the 19th and early 20th centuries, the foundations of this once-mighty civilization had begun to fracture. Dynasties in Their Last Twilight offers a clear, reference-oriented guide to the complex factors that led to the decline and eventual end of Imperial China.Designed for hobbyists who love exploring history with structure, clarity, and depth, this book breaks down the major forces that weakened the empire: internal corruption, rising regional warlords, population pressures, technological stagnation, ideological conflict, foreign invasion, and the earth-shaking impact of Western imperialism. Each section distills academic research into accessible reference entries, providing a reliable roadmap for readers who want both overview and detail.Using chronicles, diplomatic records, economic analyses, and cultural studies, the narrative reconstructs the slow unraveling of dynastic authorityfrom the late Ming turmoil through the Qing dynastys struggles and the transformative revolutions that followed. Perfect for readers who enjoy well-organized historical knowledge, this guide illuminates how an ancient system finally gave way to a modern nation.

Over seven centuries ago, a young legal scholar from Tangier set out on a pilgrimageonly to embark on one of the greatest exploratory odysseys in human history. Pathways of the Wandering Scholar offers an informative, insight-driven account of Ibn Battutas extraordinary 75,000-mile journey across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, China, and beyond.Tailored for entrepreneurs who value strategic thinking, cultural intelligence, and the lessons gained from navigating unfamiliar worlds, this book highlights the methods, adaptability, and decision-making that allowed Ibn Battuta to thrive in diverse environments. Readers will discover how he built networks across empires, leveraged his scholarly training for opportunity, and used resilience and observation to survive deserts, storms, rebellions, and political intrigue.Beyond recounting his adventures, the narrative reveals how his travels offer timeless insights into cross-cultural negotiation, personal branding in foreign courts, risk management, and the creation of opportunity through curiosity and mobility. Accessible yet rich in historical detail, this book illuminates how a single traveler transformed his experiences into one of the most valuable geographical and cultural records of the medieval world.

At the height of its influence, the Ottoman Empire commanded continents, seas, cultures, and intellectual horizons. Imperial Radiance Unbound offers beginners a clear, research-grounded introduction to the era often called the Ottoman Golden Agea period defined by military triumphs, architectural splendor, scientific inquiry, flourishing arts, and sophisticated imperial administration.Blending accessible storytelling with careful historical examination, this book guides readers through the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent, the empires political institutions, the multicultural environments of its great cities, and the innovations that propelled its society forward. Rather than relying on legends or dramatized myths, the narrative draws from contemporary records, academic studies, and archaeological findings to uncover how the empire sustained such remarkable power and stability across centuries.From grand mosques rising above Istanbuls skyline to the disciplined organization of the Janissary corps and the vibrant exchanges along its trade routes, each chapter unpacks the forces that shaped this extraordinary era. Perfect for newcomers to Ottoman history, the book provides a solid research-based foundation that illuminates one of the most impressive imperial peaks in world history.

When Spanish expeditions crossed the Atlantic at the dawn of the 16th century, they set in motion one of the most dramatic and far-reaching transformations in world history. Swords, Crosses, and Empires provides an educational, clear, and classroom-ready exploration of the Spanish Conquest of the Americasexamining not only what happened, but why it unfolded as it did.Created specifically for teachers seeking structured, accurate, and balanced material, this book breaks down the major campaigns against the Aztec, Inca, and other Indigenous polities, while highlighting the cultural misunderstandings, technological contrasts, alliances, and epidemics that shaped the outcomes. Rather than relying on simplified narratives, each chapter offers context-rich explanations tailored for instruction: the motivations of Spanish conquistadors, the resilience and sophistication of Native civilizations, and the irreversible impact of colonization.The narrative also explores long-term consequencespopulation collapse, religious shifts, economic exploitation, and the formation of new social identities that defined the colonial world. Designed to support learning, discussion, and historical analysis, this work offers educators a reliable, engaging foundation for teaching one of the most influential turning points in global history.

Esta reedição de Revoluções brasileiras resgata um clássico injustamente esquecido. Pioneiro da crítica de arte moderna e ativista radical, Duque nos oferece um "pequeno-grande panfleto" de surpreend

In the mid-1800s, thousands of dreamers left behind everything they knew to chase whispers of fortune in the rugged lands of the American West. Chasing Rivers of Gold brings teachers and their students into the heart of the Gold Rush era, highlighting not only the hardship and grit of the pioneers, but also the extraordinary spirit that reshaped a nation.This uplifting narrative blends historical accuracy with powerful human storiesminers braving dangerous mountain passes, families building new lives in canvas towns, merchants turning risk into opportunity, and diverse cultures meeting on the frontier for the first time. Through diaries, letters, and vivid eyewitness accounts, readers discover how determination, cooperation, and belief in possibility fueled one of the most transformative migrations in American history.Designed for educators seeking material that inspires discussion and ignites curiosity, the book emphasizes themes of resilience, ambition, resourcefulness, and the social consequences of rapid expansion. From environmental impacts to the rise of boomtowns and the forging of new communities, each chapter reveals how ordinary people, driven by extraordinary hope, helped shape the landscape of the West.

Before the West was won, its frontier towns were shaped as much by saloons, gambling halls, and boomtown chaos as by the cold precision of men who lived by their guns. Lawless Echoes on Dusty Streets offers hobbyists a clear, well-organized reference guide to the real gunfighters who left their mark on the American frontierstripping away myth to uncover documented history.This book catalogues the lives and reputations of notorious figures such as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Bill Doolin, and Clay Allison, while also spotlighting lesser-known pistoleros whose stories rarely reach mainstream histories. Entries detail the weapons they carried, the duels that forged their names, the town politics that fueled violence, and the shifting legal systems that blurred the line between lawman and outlaw.With structured sections, historical summaries, and evidence-based profiles, this reference volume allows readers to explore how frontier gunfighting actually worked: the unwritten rules, survival tactics, social dynamics, common misconceptions, and the cultural forces that turned ordinary men into legends.A practical, fact-driven resource, its ideal for hobbyists who enjoy diving deep into the gritty realities of the Wild West.

Este livro é um relato simples, direto e sincero das experiências de Kazuo Yokomizo (1901-1983), contando a sua trajetória de imigrante japonês no período em que o Brasil precisava de mão de obra par