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Lebanon
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 43.95In a time of great political change and unrest in the Middle East, this highly topical text offers a succinct account of the contemporary political environment in Lebanon. Tom Najem provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis of how circumstances resulting from the civil war combined with essential pre-war elements... more...
Crazy Occupation
Allen & Unwin 2005; US$ 24.50A unique and highly personal memoir of life in the Middle East from a bright, young Australian journalist whose bravery and curiosity (or perhaps naivety?) saw her reporting from the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict. more...
Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japa
Infobase Publishing 2005; US$ 70.00Captures the essence of life in great civilizations of the past. Each volume in this series examines a single civilization, and covers everything from landmark events and monumental achievements to geography and everyday life. more...
The Ituraeans and the Roman Near East
Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 83.00A reappraisal of the identity and ethnicity of the Ituraeans, a little-known people of first century BCE Syria/Palestine. more...
The Last Samurai - Japanische Geschichtsdarstellung im populären Kinofilm
Diplomica Verlag 2009; US$ 46.37Hollywood hat die Geschichte für sich entdeckt. Nach einer Ära der Sandalen- und Piratenfilme in den 60er und 70er Jahren, welche zum Teil ungewollt komisch wirken, präsentiert die Traumfabrik seit dem Erfolg von Ridley Scotts Gladiator im Jahr 2000 in regelmäßigen Abständen Filme, welche historische Stoffe verarbeiten. So entstand mittlerweile für... more...
Lebanon
I.B.Tauris 2000; US$ 100.00The first decade of independence (1943-1952) was crucial to the political history of Lebanon, following the creation of the state in 1920 and the subsequent years of French tutelage. This period is defined by the presidency of Bishara al-Khuri, the first elected president, a founding father who played a vital part in forming the distinctive character... more...
The Samurai and the Sacred
Osprey Publishing 2011; US$ 10.99The samurai were celebrated warriors, but they were also deeply spiritual men whose religious beliefs sustained and inspired their forays into battle. In this entirely original work, Stephen Turnbull, a leading authority on Japanese history and author of more than 50 books, reveals the soul of the samurai in a thoughtful exploration of the religions... more...
Tokyo Sights
MobileReference 2012; US$ 3.99This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual... more...
CultureShock! Japan
Marshall Cavendish 2011; US$ 12.75CultureShock! Japan will guide you through the confusion you will inevitably feel when visiting or working in Japan. As with adapting to any new culture, there are numerous things to learn and be aware of. Learn about Japanese culture, the pressure of keeping face and how to bow correctly in two easy steps. Discover the dos and donts... more...









