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The Early Chinese Empires

Qin and Han

by Mark Edward Lewis, Timothy Brook ...

Series Book 1 - History of Imperial China
In 221 BC, the First Emperor of Qin unified the lands that would become the heart of a Chinese empire. Though forged by conquest, this vast domain depended for its political survival on a fundamental reshaping of Chinese culture. With this informative book, we are present at the creation of an ancient imperial order whose major features would endure for two millennia.The Qin and Han constitute the ... Read more

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In 221 BC, the First Emperor of Qin unified the lands that would become the heart of a Chinese empire. Though forged by conquest, this vast domain depended for its political survival on a fundamental reshaping of Chinese culture. With this informative book, we are present at the creation of an ancient imperial order whose major features would endure for two millennia.The Qin and Han constitute the
... Read more
Great State

China and the World

by Timothy Brook ...

The author of Vermeer's Hat shares "a dizzying and exhilarating journey" through 800 years of Chinese history and national identity (New Statesman).China is one of the oldest states in the world. It achieved its approximate borders with the Ascendancy of the Yuan dynasty in the thirteenth century and has maintained them ever since—through the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic, the Occupation, ... Read more

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The author of Vermeer's Hat shares "a dizzying and exhilarating journey" through 800 years of Chinese history and national identity (New Statesman).China is one of the oldest states in the world. It achieved its approximate borders with the Ascendancy of the Yuan dynasty in the thirteenth century and has maintained them ever since—through the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic, the Occupation,
... Read more

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Vermeer's Hat

The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World

by Timothy Brook ...

In this critical darling Vermeer's captivating and enigmatic paintings become windows that reveal how daily life and thought-from Delft to Beijing--were transformed in the 17th century, when the world first became global.A Vermeer painting shows a military officer in a Dutch sitting room, talking to a laughing girl. In another canvas, fruit spills from a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. Familiar ... Read more

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In this critical darling Vermeer's captivating and enigmatic paintings become windows that reveal how daily life and thought-from Delft to Beijing--were transformed in the 17th century, when the world first became global.A Vermeer painting shows a military officer in a Dutch sitting room, talking to a laughing girl. In another canvas, fruit spills from a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. Familiar
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China's Last Empire

The Great Qing

by William T. Rowe, Timothy Brook ...

Series Book 6 - History of Imperial China
In a brisk revisionist history, William Rowe challenges the standard narrative of Qing China as a decadent, inward-looking state that failed to keep pace with the modern West.The Great Qing was the second major Chinese empire ruled by foreigners. Three strong Manchu emperors worked diligently to secure an alliance with the conquered Ming gentry, though many of their social edicts—especially the ... Read more

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In a brisk revisionist history, William Rowe challenges the standard narrative of Qing China as a decadent, inward-looking state that failed to keep pace with the modern West.The Great Qing was the second major Chinese empire ruled by foreigners. Three strong Manchu emperors worked diligently to secure an alliance with the conquered Ming gentry, though many of their social edicts—especially the
... Read more
China’s Cosmopolitan Empire

The Tang Dynasty

by Mark Edward Lewis, Timothy Brook ...

Series Book 3 - History of Imperial China
The Tang dynasty is often called China’s “golden age,” a period of commercial, religious, and cultural connections from Korea and Japan to the Persian Gulf, and a time of unsurpassed literary creativity. Mark Lewis captures a dynamic era in which the empire reached its greatest geographical extent under Chinese rule, painting and ceramic arts flourished, women played a major role both as rulers ... Read more

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The Tang dynasty is often called China’s “golden age,” a period of commercial, religious, and cultural connections from Korea and Japan to the Persian Gulf, and a time of unsurpassed literary creativity. Mark Lewis captures a dynamic era in which the empire reached its greatest geographical extent under Chinese rule, painting and ceramic arts flourished, women played a major role both as rulers
... Read more
Faust; a Tragedy, Translated from the German of Goethe (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Philosophical Verse Drama of Ambition, Knowledge, and the Moral Consequences of a Demon Pact

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Maxwell Clark ...

Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...

Goethe's *Faust; a Tragedy, Translated from the German of Goethe* presents the learned Faust's desperate wager with Mephistopheles, tracing his pursuit of limitless knowledge, sensual experience, and spiritual fulfillment. Combining philosophical drama, lyrical poetry, satire, romance, religious allegory, and elements of medieval legend, the work resists the conventions of a unified stage tragedy. ... Read more

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Goethe's *Faust; a Tragedy, Translated from the German of Goethe* presents the learned Faust's desperate wager with Mephistopheles, tracing his pursuit of limitless knowledge, sensual experience, and spiritual fulfillment. Combining philosophical drama, lyrical poetry, satire, romance, religious allegory, and elements of medieval legend, the work resists the conventions of a unified stage tragedy.
... Read more
China between Empires

The Northern and Southern Dynasties

by Mark Edward Lewis, Timothy Brook ...

Series Book 2 - History of Imperial China
After the collapse of the Han dynasty in the third century CE, China divided along a north-south line. Mark Lewis traces the changes that both underlay and resulted from this split in a period that saw the geographic redefinition of China, more engagement with the outside world, significant changes to family life, developments in the literary and social arenas, and the introduction of new ... Read more

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After the collapse of the Han dynasty in the third century CE, China divided along a north-south line. Mark Lewis traces the changes that both underlay and resulted from this split in a period that saw the geographic redefinition of China, more engagement with the outside world, significant changes to family life, developments in the literary and social arenas, and the introduction of new
... Read more
30 Minute A Week Home Maintenance for Beginners

The Simple Seasonal System to Prevent Costly Repairs, Protect Your Investment, and Keep Your Home Running Smoothly

by Timothy Brooks ...

This practical guide is written for beginners who want a home that feels safer, calmer, and easier to manage without depending on a professional for every small task. It breaks a familiar problem into clear actions, explains what to check before starting, and keeps the focus on progress that can be seen and repeated. You do not need a workshop full of expensive equipment or years of experience. ... Read more

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This practical guide is written for beginners who want a home that feels safer, calmer, and easier to manage without depending on a professional for every small task. It breaks a familiar problem into clear actions, explains what to check before starting, and keeps the focus on progress that can be seen and repeated. You do not need a workshop full of expensive equipment or years of experience.
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Titan

A Romance. v. 1 (of 2)

by Jean Paul ...

Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...

In 'Titan,' Jean Paul embarks on an ambitious exploration of the human psyche and the nature of individual existence through the lens of allegory and philosophical introspection. This literary work, rich in Romantic idealism, combines elements of humor, dream-like sequences, and profound existential musings within a narrative structure that is both inventive and non-linear. The title itself ... Read more

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In 'Titan,' Jean Paul embarks on an ambitious exploration of the human psyche and the nature of individual existence through the lens of allegory and philosophical introspection. This literary work, rich in Romantic idealism, combines elements of humor, dream-like sequences, and profound existential musings within a narrative structure that is both inventive and non-linear. The title itself
... Read more
Faust

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ...

Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...

Goethe's 'Faust' is considered to be his Magnum Opus and one of the best works of German literature ever completed. It is a universal tale of belonging, love, despair and finding ones purpose.Faust is a man in anguish; having dedicated his life to the sciences, to understanding the world around him he now sees that he has learnt all that he can. He is distraught by the notion that he cannot be at ... Read more

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Goethe's 'Faust' is considered to be his Magnum Opus and one of the best works of German literature ever completed. It is a universal tale of belonging, love, despair and finding ones purpose.Faust is a man in anguish; having dedicated his life to the sciences, to understanding the world around him he now sees that he has learnt all that he can. He is distraught by the notion that he cannot be at
... Read more

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Max and Maurice

A Juvenile History in Seven Tricks

by Wilhelm Busch ...

Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...

In "Max and Maurice," Wilhelm Busch presents a captivating and satirical tale of two mischievous boys whose antics lead to a series of humorous yet cautionary events. Characterized by its engaging rhyming verses and lively illustrations, the book marries a traditional fairy tale structure with moralistic themes reflective of the late 19th century. The juxtaposition of whimsical narrative and stark ... Read more

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In "Max and Maurice," Wilhelm Busch presents a captivating and satirical tale of two mischievous boys whose antics lead to a series of humorous yet cautionary events. Characterized by its engaging rhyming verses and lively illustrations, the book marries a traditional fairy tale structure with moralistic themes reflective of the late 19th century. The juxtaposition of whimsical narrative and stark
... Read more
Plish and Plum

Laughing at Life: A Humorous and Thought-Provoking Exploration of Human Nature in Rhyming Couplets

by Wilhelm Busch ...

Translated by Charles Timothy Brooks ...

In "Plish and Plum," Wilhelm Busch masterfully blends whimsy with insightful satire, presenting the adventures of two anthropomorphic characters'Äîa plump cat named Plish and a curious mouse named Plum. Set against a charmingly illustrated backdrop of rural life, this narrative employs Busch's signature witty verse and playful illustrations to not only entertain but also provoke contemplation ... Read more

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In "Plish and Plum," Wilhelm Busch masterfully blends whimsy with insightful satire, presenting the adventures of two anthropomorphic characters'Äîa plump cat named Plish and a curious mouse named Plum. Set against a charmingly illustrated backdrop of rural life, this narrative employs Busch's signature witty verse and playful illustrations to not only entertain but also provoke contemplation
... Read more

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