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1	Europe and the Making of Modernity: 1815-1914 more books like this by Robin W Winks, Joan Neuberger add to wishlist This brief textbook chronicles the political, economic, and social changes that revolutionized Europe during the nineteenth century. Designed to allow professors to assign supplemental readings of their choice, and including chronologies, supplemental reading lists, maps, and illustrations for ease of reference, this book is the perfect choice for ... see all copies from $19.63! new only from $38.95! \| SVS
2	The Ancient Mediterranean World: From the Stone Age to A.D. 600 more books like this by Robin W Winks, Susan P Mattern-Parkes add to wishlist The Ancient Mediterranean World provides a concise overview of the growth of Mediterranean civilizations from Paleolithic times through the rise of Muhammad in the 7th century A.D. The book surveys ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and examines life in various Roman provinces, such as Judaea and Britain. It ends with a discussion of ... see all copies from $11.09! new only from $24.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Europe in a Wider World, 1350-1650 more books like this by Robin W Winks, Professor Lee Palmer Wandel add to wishlist Between roughly 1350 and 1650, Europe underwent seismic changes in economics, politics, culture, and religion. Feudal monarchies were reconceived as abstract states. The new technology of the printing press transformed how information was disseminated, bringing texts to different social groups. Painters perfected the artifice of perspective for an ... see all copies from $10.28! new only from $32.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Frederick Billings: A Life more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist Frederick Billings was the first lawyer to hang his shingle in San Francisco, the man who named the city of Berkeley and an instrumental figure in founding the University of California. An early conservationist and advocate of national parks, Billings was also president of the Northern Pacific railroad. This biography captures both his dynamic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Europe, 1648-1815: From the Old Regime to the Age of Revolution more books like this by Ray Robinson, Robin W Winks, Thomas E Kaiser add to wishlist In 1648, Europe was reeling from the destabilizing effects of religious conflict, economic change, and social upheaval. The issues that divided the Church in the late Middle Ages had forced Europeans to choose sides in a bitter and bloody Catholic/Protestant conflict. A powerful capitalist movement had broken down old social ties, leading to the ... see all copies from $14.05! new only from $21.34! \| SVS
6	Historian as Detective: Essays on Evidence more books like this by Robin W Winks (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $63.33! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Medieval Europe and the World: From Late Antiquity to Modernity, 400-1500 more books like this by Robin W Winks, Teofilo F Ruiz add to wishlist This brief but comprehensive textbook covers the history of the time period known as the Middle Ages. Beginning with the rise of Christianity in the West, and ending with the crises that shook Europe and Byzantium in the fifteenth century, the text serves as an excellent guide to one of the most complex and creative periods the world has ever ... see all copies from $15.97! new only from $23.22! \| SVS
8	A History of Civilization: Prehistory to the Present more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist For freshman/junior-level, quarter/semester/ full-year courses in History of Western Civilization and European Civilizations. Extensively illustrated and exceptionally appealing in its narrative style, this best-selling, classic survey of the history of Western civilization - with emphasis on Western European societies - offers a short, crisp, ... see all copies* from $1.99! new only from $83.99!
9	The Blacks in Canada: A History more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist Hailed as the most sweeping history of African-Canadians ever written when it first appeared, "The Blacks in Canada" remains the only historical survey that covers all aspects of the Black experience in Canada, from the introduction of slavery in 1628 to the first wave of Caribbean immigration in the 1950s and 1960s. Using an impressive array of ... see all copies from $8.86! new only from $25.71! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Cloak & Gown: Scholars in the Secret War, 1939-1961 more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist A history of the American intelligence effort from the creation of the OSS through 1961. These names of university professors and scholars are known throughout America, but their backgrounds are not. Winks reveals the shadowy game that is played on the campus as well as in the back streets of Milan and Vienna. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Pastmasters: Some Essays on American Historians more books like this by Marcus Cunliffe add to wishlist see all copies from $2.18! first editions \| SVS
12	A History of Civilization more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Judgments on History and Historians more books like this by Jacob Burckhardt, Harry Zohn (Translator), Alberto R Coll (Foreword by) add to wishlist Renowned for his 'Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy' and 'Reflections on History', Jacob Burckhardt (1818-97) has been described as "the most civilised historian of the nineteenth century". "Judgments on History and Historians" consists of records collected by Emil Durr from Burckhardt's lecture notes for history courses at the University ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $10.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14	Europe, 1945 to the Present more books like this by Robin W Winks, John E Talbott add to wishlist "Europe: 1945 to the Present" examines the tumultuous history of Europe from the end of World War II through the present. Beginning with the post-war scene, and ending with a discussion of the European Union and its current plans for expansion, the narrative takes students through the past sixty years in a thoughtful, well-organized way. The book ... see all copies from $13.95! new only from $19.39! \| first editions
15 view cover	Crimes of the Scene: A Guide to Mystery Novels Set in the Countries You'll Visit more books like this by Nina King, Robin W Winks add to wishlist An annotated guide to atomospheric mysteries organized by country allows the traveling reader total immersion in the culture, people, and attractions of a place. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	History of Civilization: Prehistory to 1715 more books like this by Robin W. Winks, Crane Brinton add to wishlist A History of Civilization is about how we, as readers studying the past through the traditions and events of the West, have come to think about civilization. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.00!
17 view cover	Laurance S Rockefeller, C more books like this by Robin W Winks, Bruce Babbitt (Foreword by) add to wishlist Noted historian Robin W. Winks offers an intimate look at Laurance Rockefeller's life and accomplishments. Winks uses a combination of historical insight and extensive access of Rockefeller and government archives to present this in-depth examination. His deftly argued and gracefully written volume explains and explores Rockefeller's role in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.39! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Autobiography of Josiah Henson: An Inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom more books like this by Josiah Henson, Robin W Winks (Introduction by) add to wishlist Firsthand account by the man widely regarded as the person who provided much of the material for the revered character in "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Henson recalls his childhood, forced separation from his wife and children, escape to Canada, role as "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, and meeting with Queen Victoria in England. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| SVS
19	Modus Operandi: An Excursion Into Detective Fiction more books like this by Robin W. Winks add to wishlist see all copies from $2.50! first editions \| SVS
20	An American's Guide to Britain more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Europe, 1890-1945: Crisis and Conflict more books like this by Sheldon J Segal, Ph.D., Robin W Winks, R J Q Adams add to wishlist The first half of the twentieth century was of one of the most turbulent periods in Europe's history. While social theorists challenged orthodox ways of thinking about the establishment of a "good society," scientists offered up new visions of the workings of the universe. Women fought for increased power within the altered social landscape, and ... see all copies from $15.71! new only from $31.00!
22	Colloquium on Crime: Eleven Renowned Mystery Writers Discuss Their Work more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
23	British Imperialism: Gold, God, Glory more books like this by Robin W Winks add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	History of Civilization: 1648 to the Present more books like this by Robin W. Winks, Crane Brinton add to wishlist A History of Civilization is about how we, as readers studying the past through the traditions and events of the West, have come to think about civilization. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $43.00!
25	History of Civilzation: Prehistory to 1715 more books like this by Robin W Winks, Robert L Wolff, Crane Brinton add to wishlist see all copies from $2.01! new only from $24.99!

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