Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture
Every country, even the world's youngest nations, has a capital city—a centralized location which houses the seat of government and acts as the hub of culture and history. But, what role do capital cities play in the global arena? Which factors have influenced the selection of a municipal center for each nation? This interesting encyclopedia explores the topic in great depth, providing an overview of each country's capital—its history and early inhabitants, ascension to prominence, infrastructure within the government, and influence on the world around them.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is a book by French economist Thomas Piketty. It focuses on wealth and income inequality in Europe and the US since the 18th century. It was initially published in French in 2013, with an English translation released in April 2014. The central thesis is that wealth will accumulate if the rate of return on capital is greater than the rate of economic growth. Over the long term, Piketty argues, this will lead to the concentration of wealth and economic instability. Piketty proposes a global system of progressive tax and transfer to help create greater equality and avoid the vast majority of wealth coming under the control of a tiny minority.
Madame de Renal, a wealthy heiress who married the mayor of Verrieres, suddenly finds herself in love with handsome young Julien Sorel
(the novel's central character). Julien leaves his provincial home to become a tutor, strives to raise himself professionally and socially, becomes embroiled in a series of romantic escapades, and finally faces a capital trial. After a lifetime of complying with all the social rules of French high society, the unassuming ...
Discover Great Britain Puff your way up 530 steps to the top of St. Paul's Cathedral for a heavenly view of London. Let the train take the strain while you admire the views on the Ffestiniog Railway. Get your Gaelic up to scratch with a course on the Isle of Skye. Tube ride a Cornish wave in Newquay, a the capital of English surfing.
The guide has 134 colour illustrations and location descriptions to help one decide what to see in one or two day outings. Includes a map of Central London. The front and back covers have fold outs, each has14 colorslide-sized pictures of London.
