With a Foreword by George Osborne, MP and an Introduction by Jonathan B. Wright, University of Richmond
With a Foreword by George Osborne, MP and an Introduction by Jonathan B. Wright, University of Richmond
The Wealth of Nations is a treasured classic of political economy. First published in March of 1776, Adam Smith wrote the book to influence a special audience - the British Parliament - and its arguments in the early spring of that year pressed for peace and cooperation with Britain's colonies rather than war. Smith's message was that economic exploitation, through the monopoly trade of empire, stifled wealth-creation in both home and foreign lands.
Entertaining, educational home or classroom aid introduces youngsters to 30 countries of the world. Maps with names of major cities in Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, France, Nigeria, and 23 other nations also include ready-to-color pictures of each country's national flag, landmarks, and natural resources.
Experimental Nations Or, the Invention of the Maghreb
Jean-Paul Sartre's famous question, "For whom do we write?" strikes close to home for francophone writers from the Maghreb. Do these writers address their compatriots, many of whom are illiterate or read no French, or a broader audience beyond Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia? In Experimental Nations, Réda Bensmaïa argues powerfully against the tendency to view their works not as literary creations worth considering for their innovative style or language but as "ethnographic" texts and to appraise them only against the "French literary canon."
The Sioux: The Dakota and Lakota Nations (Peoples of America)
This book covers the entire historical range of the Sioux, from their emergence as an identifiable group in late prehistory to the year 2000. The author has studied the material remains of the Sioux for many years. His expertise combined with his informative and engaging writing style and numerous photographs create a compelling and indispensable book.
The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots, to Quantum Cryptography
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The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots, to Quantum Cryptography
"Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." -The Wall Street Journal "Brings together . . . the geniuses who have secured communications, saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to read." -Chicago Tribune
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