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Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Greek and Roman Women: Notable Women from Sappho to Helena (Facts on File Library of World History)
Marjorie Lightman , and Benjamin Lightman Manufacturer: Facts on File ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0816031126 |
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Good information but...........2006-07-10
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The Book of Women: 300 Notable Women History Passed by
Lynne Griffin , and Kelly McCann Manufacturer: Adams Media Corp ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1558505164 |
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Excellent source of lesser-known women........1998-05-01
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Notable Latin American Women: Twenty-Nine Leaders, Rebels, Poets, Battlers and Spies, 1500-1900
Jerome R. Adams Manufacturer: McFarland & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0786400226 |
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Detailed here are the lives and achievements of 29 Latin American Women: Bartira, Doa Marina, Isabel de Guevara, Teculihuatzin, Beatriz de la Cueva, Catalina de Erauso, Juana Ins de la Cruz, Micaela Bastidas, Policarpa Salvarrieta, Josefa Oritz de Domnguez, Manuela Senz, Francisca Zubiaga, Leona Vicario, Javiera Carrera, Agueda Monasterio de Lattapiat, Luisa Recabarren de Marn, Gertrudis Bocanegra, Juana Barragn, Mara Luisa Martnez de Garca, Mara Fermina Rivera, Manuela Medina, Leopoldina, Manuela de Rosas, Margarita Maza de Jurez, Laura Mndez de Cuenca, Mara Enriqueta Camarillo y Roa de Pereyra, Esther Tapia de Castellano, Refugio Barragn de Toscano, and Luisa Muoz Ledo.
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Notable Mughal and Hindu Women in the 16th and 17th Centuries A.D. (Women in South Asia Series W 011)
Renuka Nath Manufacturer: South Asia Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 8121002419 |
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Notable women in history: The lives of women who in all ages, all lands and in all womanly occupations have won fame and put their imprint on the world's history
Willis J Abbot Manufacturer: Greening ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008734MQ |
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Notable Women in World History: A Guide to Recommended Biographies and Autobiographies
Lynda G. Adamson Manufacturer: Greenwood Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0313298181 |
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This unique guide will enable students, librarians, and general readers to easily identify the best biographies and autobiographies of 500 of the most notable women throughout world history. It will also assist students and general readers in selecting notable women about whom they would like to know more. Spanning from 1503 B.C. to the present, the guide features entries on historical and contemporary women from 60 countries who have achieved recognition in more than 50 fields of endeavor. It annotates more than 1,300 recommended books published since 1970 about these women. The compilation of works selected here is unavailable in any other reference. The heading of each entry identifies the woman's birth/death dates, country of birth, and field of endeavor. The entry contains a brief biographical sketch of the woman and an annotated list of up to five recommended biographies, autobiographies, letter collections, or journals concerning her life. Three appendices listing women according to year of birth, country of birth, and main field of interest, acquired title, or occupation will help researchers easily locate women from specific time periods, countries, or professions. From activist to writer, from ballerina to scientist, from aviator to revolutionary, Adamson has selected women from more than 50 fields of endeavor and from across the globe. The guide offers the researcher opportunities to learn about a number of women whose lives and achievements have not been adequately recognized. Adamson notes that, in recent years, feminist scholars have helped improve the quality of biographies about women with thoughtful accounts of their lives. Still, many notable women have not been written about, nor have they written any autobiographies. Four main criteria for inclusion in this guide apply: that the woman was born outside the United States, that she made a noteworthy contribution to society, that a full-length biography published about her or reprinted since 1970 be available, and that the biography be listed in the Library of Congress catalog. This guide selects the best of those biographies, as well as autobiographies, journals, and memoirs, in celebration of women's achievements throughout history. It is a valuable tool for students, librarians, teachers, and interested readers.
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Notable Women of Modern China (Cosimo Classics History)
Margaret, E. Burton Manufacturer: Cosimo Classics ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1596056576 |
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Now an ardent advocate of natural feet, she often tells of her trials as a pioneer of the movement in Fuhkien province. "That I have the distinction of being the first girl who did not have her feet bound, is due to no effort of mine," she says, "for the neighbour women used to say, 'Rather a nice girl, but those feet!' 'Rather a bright girl, but those feet,' and 'Those feet,' 'Those feet' was all I heard, until I was ashamed to be seem." -from "Dr. Hü King Eng" In 1909, American missionary Margaret Burton traveled to China, where she met and befriended many professional women-but when she returned home, she was stunned to discover that many of her fellow Americans had no idea that such educated, accomplished women were to be found in Asia. So she set out, in this 1912 book, to introduce Westerners to a few extraordinary Chinese women, pioneers who defied longstanding cultural traditions-like the forced hobbling of foot-binding and the second-class status of women-to blaze new trails of achievement as doctors and missionaries. This is a fascinating look at women who succeeded against the longest of odds. American writer MARGARET ERNESTINE BURTON (b. 1885) also wrote The Education of Women in China (1911) and The Education of Women in Japan (1914).
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The World Who's Who of Women 1980
Manufacturer: International Biographical Centre ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000FZYWKO |
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John Maynard Keynes: Hopes Betrayed, 1883-1920 (Vol. 1)
Robert Skidelsky Manufacturer: Viking Adult ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0670408107 |
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The first two volumes of Robert Skidelsky's definitive and consummate biography of John Maynard Keynes were hailed as publishing events on both sides of the Atlantic. Already published to acclaim in Britain, this third and final volume covers Keynes's later years from 1937 to his death in 1946. During this period, Keynes's outstanding contribution to the financing of Britain's war effort, to the building of the postwar economic order, and his role in Britain's struggle to preserve its independence within the Atlantic alliance solidified the economist's lasting importance in twentieth-century history. Skidelsky lucidly explains Keynes's economic theories and masterfully evokes the complexities of his personality. The book abounds in lively anecdotes and memorable portraits, notably that of his devoted wife, Lydia Lopokova, whose eccentric but utterly logical post-Keynesian existence is charted in a delightful epilogue. Insightful and intelligent, this is a work that tells the story of a passionate and determined visionary and provides an invaluable overview of issues that remain at the center of international political and economic debate.Customer Reviews:
In the short run we are still alive.......2004-09-05
Out of your expectation.......2002-09-02
A Major Force with Enduring Influence.......2001-12-22
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John Maynard Keynes: Volume 1: Hopes Betrayed 1883-1920 (John Maynard Keynes)
Robert Skidelsky Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 014023554X |
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Skidelsky fails to discuss Keynes's scientific contributions.......2004-10-25
Love first, Philosophy second, Poetics third,Politics fourth.......2004-05-11
A would-be philosopher turned economist.......2003-05-28
Deep and relealing, a true insight........2001-02-17
Although the book goes into ample detail, it is a little dry, and possibly lacks a little life. One sometimes feels as if there are a few too many quotes, names and places. This somewhat detracts from the interest of the book.
However, overall anyone who is curious as to what made father of modern economics ought to read this book.
A comprehensive account of Keynes' precocious early life........2000-02-15
In the book's preface, Skidelsky claims he was the first biographer to attempt to go into detail about Keynes' hitherto undiscussed homosexual relationships. The most notable and emotionally involved of these affairs occured with painter and fellow Bloomsbury member Duncan Grant. Skidelsky confirms that Keynes also slept with Bloomsbury biographer Lytton Strachey. Several corresponding letters between Keynes and Strachey not only confirm this, but a subsequent sexual rivalry over the affections of Grant. G.E. Moore's 'Principia Ethica' unquestionably wrought out a strong influence on Keynes and Strachey's radical sexual attitudes after they had read it. Some unfastidious anti-Keynesians have tried to tie in Keynes' early predispositions to homosexuality (he later in life married a Russian Ballet dancer named Lydia Lopokova) with his rejection of the gold standard. This probably isn't a valid argument, given the level of abstraction Keynes' mind reached at an early age to develop and entertain such unorthadox methods.
Keynesian economics has been repudiated by many laissez-faire proponents over the past two decades. The most well reasoned of these critiques have come from Friedman and Robert Lucas; who have each received Nobel Prizes for their work. Notwithstanding, both pale in comparison with the impact Keynesianism has had on post-WW2 macroeconomics.
Whether or not you're an unyeilding Keynesian or a free market capitalist, you'll find it impossible not to marvel at this remarkable biography of a remarkable man. Keynes should be included at the top of anyone's list of the 20th century's most important intellectuals.
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John Maynard Keynes: 1883-1920, Hopes Betrayed (Keynesian Studies)
Robert Skidelsky Manufacturer: Gage Distribution Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0333115996 |
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John Maynard Keynes Hopes Betrayed - 1883-1920
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000GX25CM |
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JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES: Volume One, Hopes Betrayed 1883-1920
Robert Skidelsky Manufacturer: Viking Penguin, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000M0WFRO |
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Como Son y Como Funcionar Casi Todas Las Casas
Reader's Digest Editors Manufacturer: Readers Digest ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 9682801346 Release Date: 2002-09-19 |
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Sleeping outside (Spotlight books)
Maggie Palmer Manufacturer: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0021821496 |
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America's Top 100 Campgrounds.(Camping Spotlight): An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000ALR6M4 Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2236 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds.(Camping Spotlight): An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000ALR6LK Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 848 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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America's top outdoor locations.(Camping Spotlight) : An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000ALR6LU Release Date: 2005-07-25 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 692 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Camping spotlight.(California) : An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000EBEALA Release Date: 2006-01-25 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2164 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Camping spotlight.(camp sites) : An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000ALURKC Release Date: 2005-07-25 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 4949 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Camping spotlight.(campgrounds): An article from: Camping Life
Gale Reference Team Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000N0X1BM Release Date: 2007-01-30 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 2368 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Camping spotlight.(camping grounds)(Directory) : An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000F3UE5S Release Date: 2006-03-21 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2798 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Camping spotlight: New York State Parks--come camp with us!: An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000ALOUHI Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 3334 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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More than a campsite ... there's a lot to see, do, and learn in New York's Catskills and Adirondacks, especially when you stay at a campsite operated by ... Spotlight) : An article from: Camping Life
Manufacturer: Ehlert Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000B7V65U Release Date: 2005-08-30 |
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This digital document is an article from Camping Life, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2941 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Books:
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