Noam Chomsky is unmatched in his ability to explain contemporary poltics in easy-to-understand language. He has dozens of books in print including: Media Control, Powers & Prospects, Profit Over People, Rogue States, The Prosperous Few and the Restless Many and Year 501. He teaches linguistics at MIT.
The Founding of the Dutch Republic - War, Finance and Politics in Holland 1572 - 1588
In 1572, towns in the province of Holland, led by William of Orange, rebelled against the government of the Habsburg Netherlands. The story of the Dutch Revolt is usually told in terms of fractious provinces that frustrated Orange's efforts to formulate a coherent programme. In this book James D. Tracy argues that there was a coherent strategy for the war, but that it was set by the towns of Holland. Although the States of Holland were in theory subject to the States General, Holland provided over 60 per cent of the taxes and an even larger share of war loans.
A Nation by Design: Immigration Policy in the Fashioning of America
According to the national mythology, the United States has long opened its doors to people from across the globe, providing a port in a storm and opportunity for any who seek it. Yet the history of immigration to the United States is far different. Even before the xenophobic reaction against European and Asian immigrants in the late nineteenth century, social and economic interest groups worked to manipulate immigration policy to serve their needs.
English Matters - October 2010 - Special Edition - United States
Polish bimonthly magazine for the learners of English. Tackles such issues as: travel, leisure, culture, people and lifestyle, and news. Level B2. Some articles accompanied with audio.
All texts in English. Difficult words translated into Polish.
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McGraw-Hill's SAT Subject Test: United States History 2/E
Many colleges and universities require you to take one or more SAT II Subject Tests to demonstrate your mastery of specific high school subjects. SAT Subject Test: United States History, Second Edition, is written by experts in the field, and gives you the guidance you need perform at your best. This book includes:
