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¿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.

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 ...

Kars, parfois traduit par Keres, était le héraut d’une des reines-mères nommées Iâhhotep au début de l’ère du Nouvel Empire. Il y avait deux reines-mères nommées Iâhhotep au début de l’ère du Nouvel

Kars, sometimes translated as Keres, was the herald of one of the queen-mothers named Ahhotep at the beginning of the New Kingdom era. There were two queen-mothers named Ahhotep at the beginning of the New Kingdom era: Ahhotep, the wife of King Amenhotep I, and Ahhotep, the mother of King Ahmose. This stele was erected during regal year 10 of King Amenhotep I, and therefore it is accepted that this Ahhotep was his wife. King Amenhotep I was the king of Egypt between approximately 1557 and 1537 BCE. This date is based on the radiocarbon dating of the mummy of the previous king, Ahmose I, meaning the stele would have been erected circa 1547 BCE.Kars was a senior member of the Egyptian nobility during the reign of King Amenhotep I; however, his stele was much shorter than the stele of his contemporaries Ahmose pen-Nekhbet and Ahmose pen-Ebana. Unlike his major contemporaries, he would have been a homosexual, and therefore, probably never had any children to maintain his tomb and stele. The stele was erected by the queen-mother after Kars died, which supports the idea that he did not have children. The stele was maintained by the royal court until the reign of Akhenaten, when it was defaced. King Ahkenaten tried to suppress the ancient gods of Egypt in favor of his preferred god: Aten. Several names were destroyed within the text of the stele, mostly the names of gods. Based on the context, the gods names can be reconstructed as Amen, Aani, and Maat.Kars stele was accompanied by a statue of Kars, which Queen-mother Ahhotep had commissioned and erected at his tomb in Abydos. Both the stele and the statue have survived; however, the stele was damaged during the reign of Akhenaten, when the names of the old gods were systematically destroyed in ancient steles. Unfortunately, the stele did not go into great detail about Kars life, not even mentioning his last name. It spoke more about Ahhotep, who had commissioned it. Nevertheless, it does give a glimpse into the relationships within the royal court of Amenhotep I circa 1547 BCE.

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.

From ancient courts draped in silk to bustling markets echoing with the sounds of artisans at work, Japans culture grew from centuries of creativity, discipline, and spiritual depth. Blossoms of a Rising Nation invites beginners into an inspiring exploration of how Japanese culture emerged, flourished, and became one of the worlds most influential cultural traditions.This uplifting narrative traces the roots of Shinto beliefs, the elegance of court life in the Heian era, the rise of the samurai ethos, the refinement of poetry and theater, and the artistic mastery found in calligraphy, ceramics, and garden design. Readers will discover how these traditions werent just cultural expressionsthey were the foundation of a worldview shaped by harmony, resilience, and aesthetic clarity.The book also highlights moments of reinvention, from Zen influences to medieval artistic breakthroughs, showing how Japan continually balanced innovation with reverence for its past. Designed to inspire newcomers, it celebrates the people, ideas, and values that helped a small island nation craft a cultural legacy admired across the globe.Accessible, warm, and deeply evocative, this book reveals how Japans spirit rose across centuries to become a symbol of beauty, discipline, and cultural brilliance.

From a quiet samurai capital to one of the most electrifying cities on Earth, Tokyos transformation is one of the most remarkable urban stories in history. City of Shifting Skylines offers beginners an inspiring, accessible exploration of how Edo reinvented itself into modern Tokyoa place where tradition and innovation blend like nowhere else.This narrative guides readers through the dramatic turning points that shaped the citys identity: the Meiji Restoration that opened Japan to the world, the rapid modernization of railways and industry, the reinvention of architecture after the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the bold rebuilding efforts following World War II. It celebrates the thinkers, artists, planners, and everyday citizens whose resilience and creativity forged a metropolis that pulses with life.Readers will experience how ancient shrines coexist with neon-drenched districts, how cultural continuity survived sweeping political change, and how the citys spiritrooted in reinventioncontinues to define its global presence today.Accessible, uplifting, and rich with historical depth, this book invites beginners to discover how Tokyo became a symbol of modernity, possibility, and cultural fusion.

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From the endless grasslands of Mongolia emerged a boy who would become one of the most transformative figures in world history. Rider of the Eternal Steppe offers general readers an informative, fast-moving journey through the astonishing life of Genghis Khanhis hardships, ambitions, military genius, and the vast empire he forged from fractured tribes.This narrative explores his early struggles for survival, his rise to unify the Mongol clans, and the sweeping campaigns that reshaped Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Readers will discover how he revolutionized warfare with mobility, psychological strategy, disciplined organization, and unparalleled adaptability. But beyond the battlefield, the book highlights his lesser-known achievements: religious tolerance, merit-based leadership, written law codes, and innovations in communication and trade that connected cultures across continents.Clear, engaging, and grounded in historical scholarship, this account brings Genghis Khans world to life and provides an accessible understanding of how one individual redefined global history. Ideal for curious readers seeking an accurate and compelling introduction, it presents the conqueror not as myth, but as a complex leader shaped by circumstance, vision, and relentless will.

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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.

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