Global History

The Wireless World sets out a new research agenda for the history of international broadcasting, and for radio history more generally. It examines global and transnational histories of long-distance wireless broadcasting, combining perspectives from international history, media and cultural history, the history of technology, and sound studies. Bringing together their knowledge of a wide range of different countries, languages, and archives, the coauthors show how broadcasters and states deployed international broadcasting as a tool of international communication and persuasion.

Discover the timeless art of bonsai, and embark on a journey that reaches deep into the soul of miniature trees with "Mastering Miniatures," a comprehensive guide that unlocks the mysteries and reveals the beauty of this ancient practice. Immerse yourself in a captivating exploration that combines history, art, science, and philosophy, all while guiding you through the quiet, nurturing process of cultivating your bonsai masterpieces. This book opens with a mesmerizing dive into the origins of bonsai. Uncover how the elegant dance of nature and nurture traversed from the mountainsides of ...

What if the conspiracy wasn’t a theory — but policy? Behind the Facade – When Reality Outpaces Fiction is a gripping, evidence-based exposé of real-world conspiracies, psychological operations, and hidden systems of global control shaping the modern world. This book is not based on speculation or opinion. It draws from official and verifiable sources, including: Declassified government documents Congressional hearings and official investigations Whistleblower testimony from insiders Mainstream media reports by award-winning investigative journalists What You’ll Discover How the CIA...

Voici une histoire de France, de toute la France, en très longue durée qui mène de la grotte Chauvet aux événements de 2015, sans s'embarrasser de la question des origines. Une histoire qui prend au large le destin d'un pays qui n'existe pas séparément du monde, même si parfois il prétend l'incarner tout entier. Une histoire qui n'abandonne pas pour autant la chronologie ni le plaisir du récit, puisque c'est par dates qu'elle s'organise et que chaque date est traitée comme une petite intrigue.

By early December 1941, war had changed much of the world beyond recognition. Nazi Germany occupied most of the European continent, while in Asia, the Second Sino-Japanese War had turned China into a battleground. But these conflicts were not yet inextricably linked - and the United States remained at peace. Hitler’s American Gamble recounts the five days that upended everything: December 7 to 11.

On May 6, 2010, financial markets around the world tumbled simultaneously and without warning. In the span of five minutes, a trillion dollars of valuation was lost. The Flash Crash, as it became known, represented the fastest drop in market history. When share values rebounded less than half an hour later, experts around the globe were left perplexed. A real-life financial thriller, Flash Crash uncovers the remarkable, behind-the-scenes narrative of a mystifying market crash, a globe-spanning investigation into international fraud, and the man at the center of them both.

Step into the vibrant and exotic realm of tropical fruits with Fruits of History 5: Tropical Treasures. Join Dennis Santaniello, a seasoned farmer and expert fruit vendor with over twenty years of experience, as he takes you on a captivating journey through the lush origins and profound cultural impacts of these tropical delights. This highly anticipated fifth volume, enriched with meticulous research and advanced AI tools, unveils enchanting stories of tropical fruits that have shaped human civilization. Dive into the fascinating narratives of the majestic mango and the enigmatic dragon ...

Leading historian Lynn Hunt rethinks why history matters in today’s global world and how it should be written. George Orwell wrote that "history is written by the winners." Even if that seems a bit too cut-and-dried, we can say that history is always written from a viewpoint but that viewpoints change, sometimes radically. The history of workers, women, and minorities challenged the once-unquestioned dominance of the tales of great leaders and military victories.

The Left seems to be dying a slow death. Bestselling historian Shlomo Sand argues that the global decline of the Left is linked to the waning of the idea of equality that has united citizens in the past and inspired them to engage in collective action. Sand retraces the evolution of this idea in a wide-ranging account that includes seventeenth-century England, the French Revolution, the birth of anarchism and Marxism, the decolonial, feminist, and civil rights revolts, and the left populism of our time.

Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. From building rockets to the handheld technology that governs our day-to-day lives, we are all in debt to the mathematical geniuses of the past. But the history of mathematics is warped; it looks like a sixteenth-century map that enlarges Europe at the expense of Africa, Asia and the Americas. The Secret Lives of Numbers introduces listeners to a new group of mathematical boundary-smashers, those who have been erased by history because of their race, gender or nationality.

Learn about how foreign soldiers were prized by the Union and Confederate armies because they had experience fighting in European wars.

A fascinating look at archeological finds in Scotland, South Africa, and Malta that offer clues about ancient civilizations.

Dueling once was used as a way to settle disputes or to defend honor. Some are more well-known than others—explore three of them here!

Managers want to know how to lead virtually, how to keep their teams motivated, and how to keep employees productive. Providing compelling, evidence-based answers to these issues, Remote Work Revolution is essential for navigating the enduring challenges teams and managers face. Filled with specific actionable steps and interactive tools, this timely book will help team members deliver results previously out of reach. Employees will be able to break through routine norms to successfully use remote work to benefit themselves, their groups, and ultimately their organizations.

This work offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the main concepts, theories, and policies that shape the global economy. Structured in six parts, it explores from the fundamentals of macroeconomics to advanced topics such as secular stagnation, financial crises, and the challenges of contemporary economic policies.

Tea has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient times. Among the various types of tea, Fenghuang Dancong teas hold a special place due to their unique flavor profiles and exceptional health benefits. The tea trees of Chaozhou, China, where Fenghuang Dancong teas are cultivated, have a rich history that is worth exploring. This essay aims to delve into the history of these tea trees and shed light on how they contribute to good health, healing, and happiness.

Until his assassination by US drone strike in January 2020, commander Qassem Soleimani was one of the most powerful men in Iran and the military spearhead for Iranian foreign policy, enacting the wishes of the country's Supreme Leader in the region. A widely popular but also feared maverick operator, he helped to establish the Islamic Republic as a major force in the Middle East, with interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. This was a long way from where he began as a youth, living on the margins in a country ruled by a monarch supported by the United States.

This historic mission of this remarkable but little-known organization, the US National Intelligence Council (NIC), now 40 years old, is strategic intelligence assessment in service of senior American foreign policymakers. Its signature inside products, National Intelligence Estimates, are now accompanied by the NIC's every-four-years Global Trends. Unclassified, Global Trends has become a noted NIC brand, its release awaited by officials, academics, and private sector managers around the world.

Hitler offers a deeply learned and radically revisionist biography, arguing that the dictator's main strategic enemy, from the start of his political career in the 1920s, was not communism or the Soviet Union, but capitalism and the United States. Whereas most historians have argued that Hitler underestimated the American threat, Simms shows that Hitler embarked on a preemptive war with the United States precisely because he considered it such a potent adversary.

An overview of how French Colonies have retained French traits. This article covers France's legacy in Cambodia, Canada, Laos, Morocco, and Vietnam.