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"Describes the first World War in terms of its lasting impact on politics, diplomacy, and economics as well as art and literature across the twentieth century"--OCLC.

Examines the ancient cultures of the Israelites, the Philistines, and the Phoenicians, focusing on art, architecture, food, clothing, writing, history, religion, and work. Includes related activities.

Chronicles the events that took place in the United States in 1898, including the Spanish-American War, the development of the gasoline-powered car, and the first million-dollar advertising campaign.

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on major events, people, institutions, and terms related to the Ottoman Empire, and includes photographs, maps, and a chronology.

Shares the author's experiences of the people and sights he encountered as he walked every block of New York's boroughs, a four-year, six thousand mile journey.

The history, wars, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire and how it remains with us today.

" The quintessential A to Z guide to British English-perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog and bone" or "head to the loo," so they can "spend a penny." Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from? British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book, In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like "All right." Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language's more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as "lame ducks"? How did "posh" become such a stylish word?Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile's library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions. "--.