Empires of Coal: Fueling China's Entry into the Modern World Order, 1860-1920
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From 1868-1872, German geologist Ferdinand von Richthofen went on an expedition to China. His...
The Common Law Employment Relationship: A Comparative Study
Gordon Anderson, Douglas Brodie and Joellen Riley
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The contract of employment provides in many jurisdictions the legal foundation for the employment of...
Emotionally Durable Design: Objects, Experiences and Empathy
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Emotionally Durable Design presents counterpoints to our 'throwaway society' by developing powerful...
The Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China
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Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) is the most important woman in Chinese history. She ruled China for...
Opium and Empire: The Lives and Careers of William Jardine and James Matheson
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In 1832 William Jardine and James Matheson established what would become the greatest British...
Tastes of the Empire: Foreign Foods in Seventeenth Century England
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During the 17th century, England increasingly saw foreign foods made increasingly available to...
African Kingdoms: An Encyclopedia of Empires and Civilizations
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This history-rich volume details the sociopolitical, economic, and artistic aspects of African...