Well-researched study of the evolution of Argentinas policy of neutrality during World War I under Presidents Victorino de la Plaza and Hipólito Yrigoyen. Interesting comparative analysis of de la Plazas economically motivated neutral policy and Yrigoyens more nationalistic motivations –Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Adiós, Shanghai In the midst of World War II, the open city of Shanghai was one of the few places in the world where Jews trying to escape Nazi Germany could find refuge. Elisabeth and Theodore Weissberg, world-famous musicians, Hilde Braun, a promising actress, rabbi Leo Levin and his wife Esther, pickpocket…
Actas Compilation of presentations from the Fourth International Congress of Comparative History. Although the case for comparative history is unclear, this mixed bag of essays has some interesting readings, mostly on the history of northern Mexico. Sections on colonial literary texts and the praxis of contemporary primary schools in northern Mexico…
Research Challenges For Anglophone Studies In The 21st Century Once again young researchers of Spanish universities in the field of English Studies unite their efforts to present a new volume of excellent collaborations under the title of RESEARCH CHALLENGES FOR ANGLOPHONE STUDIES IN THE 21st CENTURY. The title not only does not disappoint readers’ expectations, but also responds to…
Conversaciones Con Sartre Carried out in complete confidence by a close friend of Jean-Paul Sartre who was authorized to write his biography, these interviews allow readers entry into one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century. In this revealing and impressive portrait, readers can witness some of Sartre’s greatest complexities, especially…
Brazaletes De Piedra Neolíticos En La Península Iberica (vi-v Milenio A.c.) El uso de brazaletes de piedra es uno de los fenómenos arqueológicos más destacado asociado a las primeras sociedades neolíticas en gran parte del Occidente Mediterráneo. Estos adornos se relacionan con el Neolítico Antiguo, caracterizado por el horizonte de las cerámicas decoradas cardiales y otras impresiones. En este libro se…
La Educacion En California (education In California) How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events and focuses on the history of California's school system. With a visually…
