Inicio > Literatura y estudios literarios > Antologías (no poéticas) > The Great Cities Of The Modern World (1885)
The Great Cities Of The Modern World (1885)

The Great Cities Of The Modern World (1885)

Helen Ainslie Smith

48,67 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104391645
48,67 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

The Great Cities Of The Modern World is a historical book written by Helen Ainslie Smith and first published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most important cities of the time, including London, Paris, Berlin, New York City, and many others. The author takes the reader on a journey through the history, culture, and architecture of each city, providing vivid descriptions and interesting anecdotes about the most famous landmarks, museums, and neighborhoods. The book also explores the social and political changes that these cities have undergone over the centuries, and how they have shaped the modern world.The Great Cities Of The Modern World is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, architecture, and urban development. It offers a unique perspective on the most important cities of the late 19th century and provides valuable insights into the cultural and social forces that have shaped our world today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Artículos relacionados

  • Last Resort
    Jill Sanders
    Cassey's life is crazy enough. The last thing she needs is some cocky rich boy trying to destroy her business. Normally immune to these vultures, she finds this brazen hottie especially difficult to refuse. Out to close the deal of a lifetime, Luke won't take no for an answer, and the intoxicating beauty standing in his way isn't going to go down easily. He'll n...
    Disponible

    15,86 €

  • Voodoos and Obeahs
    Joseph J Williams
    Sorcery & Witchcraft in the CaribbeanVoodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft by the Jesuit anthropologist Joseph J. Williams (1875-1940) offers a careful documentation of the history and ethnography of Voodoo and reveals the connection of both Haitian Voodoo and Jamaican Obeah to snake worship (ophioletreia). In Jamaica, Obeah is the general term to denote those Afr...
    Disponible

    21,57 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    Camouflaged Sisters chronicles the courageous path of fourteen women who overcame various internal and external struggles during their military careers. These veterans give open accounts of how they adapted, achieved work-life balance, relied on their faith, and used mentorship as a vital tool in their success pre- and post-military career.Expect to be inspired by black women w...
    Disponible

    20,65 €

  • The Yellow Wallpaper
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental....
    Disponible

    5,26 €

  • Tea
    Velina Hasu Houston
    It’s 1968.  Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own.  Having come from Japan at the end of World War II and landed in a small Kansas town because of her marriage to an American soldier, she is at odds with the culture that she left behind and the one in which she is trying to survive. In the midst of this turmoil is her beautiful mixed...
    Disponible

    31,79 €

  • Great Expectations
    Charles Dickens
    ***Traditional Character Edition***Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In Part 2, Xiaomao leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the hear...
    Disponible

    16,48 €

Otros libros del autor

  • Stories Of Persons And Places In America
    Helen Ainslie Smith
    'Stories of Persons and Places in America' offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical tapestry of the United States through vivid anecdotes and biographical sketches. Authored by Helen Ainslie Smith, this collection captures the spirit and character of notable figures and significant locales that have shaped the nation’s identity. From tales of early settlers and revoluti...
    Disponible

    27,03 €

  • The Colonies; Historical Series, Book 2
    Helen Ainslie Smith
    'The Colonies; Historical Series, Book 2' by Helen Ainslie Smith, offers a detailed exploration into the formative years of the American colonies. This historical account delves into the political, social, and economic factors that shaped the colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Smith meticulously examines the diverse experiences of the colonists, from their interaction...
    Disponible

    26,95 €

  • The Great Cities of the Modern World
    Helen Ainslie Smith
    'The Great Cities of the Modern World,' written by Helen Ainslie Smith and published in 1885, offers a captivating glimpse into the urban centers that shaped the 19th century. This historical survey transports readers to the heart of Europe’s most influential cities, detailing their architecture, culture, and the daily lives of their inhabitants. Smith’s work provides a valuabl...
    Disponible

    27,86 €

  • Birds And Fishes
    Helen Ainslie Smith
    Birds And Fishes: Natural History Studies In Words Of Easy Reading is a book written by Helen Ainslie Smith and published in 1886. The book is a collection of natural history studies on birds and fishes, written in language that is easy to read and understand. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on birds and the second part on fishes. Each chapter p...
    Disponible

    31,22 €

  • The Colonies (1899)
    Helen Ainslie Smith
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
    Disponible

    37,63 €