Histories of Nations
Author | : Peter Furtado |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2014-11-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780500772348 |
ISBN-13 | : 0500772347 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: To understand the cultural and political differences that endanger our world, we need to appreciate fundamental national stories. In this unique book, leading writers and scholars from twenty-eight countries give thoughtful, engaging accounts of their own nations history. The countries have been selected to represent every continent and every type of state: large and small; mature democracies and religious autocracies; states that have existed for centuries and those born recently, making up two-thirds of the worlds population. Peter Furtado is the former editor of the internationally renowned magazine 'History Today'. Note: The ebook edition includes the complete text of the printed book with a reduced number of illustrations.