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In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte launched an expedition of 35,000 soldiers to conquer Egypt. The campaign was a military and political disaster but nonetheless it had a profound and lasting impact, by revealing the splendour of a mysterious and forgotten civilization.
SKU: 9783822837757 - Politics
GLOBALIZING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: CIVIL SOCIETY AND TRANSNATIONAL ACTION
Informative and useful.’ Development and Change Until recently, most civil society organizations (CSOs) operated at national or local levels. However, new global organizations and networks are increasingly emerging.
SKU: 9781853839894 - History & Geography
LONDON, SHOPS & MORE
London is huge, sprawling, and chaotic, so before you set out on a shopping spree we recommend you arm yourself with this handy guide to make sure you never get lost and don’t miss out on anything – from the oldest traditional establishments to the most avant-garde boutiques.
SKU: 9783836500463 - History & Geography
Masterpieces of Islamic Art: the Decorated Page from the 8th to the 17th Century
A renowned scholar of Islamic art, history and culture, Oleg Grabar introduces in this book a wide range of illuminated manuscript masterpieces from the eighth to the seventeenth century.
SKU: 9783791343792 - History & Geography
The Battle for the Arab Spring – Revolution, Counter-Revolution and the Making of a New Era Hardcover
History & GeographyThe Battle for the Arab Spring – Revolution, Counter-Revolution and the Making of a New Era Hardcover
This “lucidly written” account of the 2011 wave of revolutions “includes a wealth of astute analysis on the politics of the region, from Morocco to Oman” (Paul Hockenos, The National).
SKU: 9780300180862 - Social Sciences
The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life
People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer.
Lucky charms really do improve an athlete’s performance.
Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health.
Welcome to The Expectation Effect.SKU: 9781838853266