This book discusses monarchies as a political system, and details the history of monarchies throughout the world.
Monarchy
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Communism
Communism has had a dramatic rise and fall as a political system in the last century. Communism by Tom Lansford looks at the historic foots of this form of government, its political and economic components, how it compares with other types of government systems, and the likely reasons for its almost complete demise as a twenty-first century political system.
Homeland: The Illustrated History Of The State Of Israel
Depicting the history of Israel from biblical Abraham to the present, this sophisticated, four-color graphic adaptation is academically grounded, guiding readers through highlights both in historical detail and from Israel’s world view. History, religion, politics, and the current Middle East situation are all given comprehensive coverage in the text, which opens in a university setting with a professor teaching a series of sessions on Middle East/Near East modern history, beginning with Israel. With painted art that jumps right off the page, this crash course is an absorbing way for readers to absorb, understand, and retain key information about 4,000 years of complicated history.
Ethiopia
Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, culture, daily life, and people of the country known as “the roof of Africa.”
Like People
Baby animals have moms and dads who help them to grow up and to take care of themselves–just like people!
Mazes around the World
Puzzling and mysterious, mazes and labyrinths have fascinated people around the world for centuries. From England to Egypt, Greece to South Africa and beyond, travel on an exciting journey as you discover the secrets of these patterns.
Mozambique (Cultures Of The World)
“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mozambique”–Provided by publisher.
Saint Lucia
This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the St. Lucia (one of the largest the Windward Island group).
Jukebox
A non-fiction journey through the musical universe, Jukebox is filled with details, revealing as much about the people who listen to music as it does about those who create it. From disco to opera, hip hop to jazz, David Merveille’s unique style makes this practically wordless book sing.
A Guatemalan Family
The Mendez family are Mayan Indians who made a dangerous escape to flee the civil war in their native Guatemala.