Bøger af John Ward

Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities is a book written by John Ward that provides a comprehensive guide to the history and development of ancient Greek coins. The book explores the various types of coins that were used in Greece during different periods, and how they were produced and distributed. It also delves into the history of the cities and states that produced these coins, and how their coins were influenced by their political and cultural environment.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Greek coinage. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Greek coinage, while the second chapter examines the different types of coins that were used in Greece. The third chapter looks at the production and distribution of coins, while the fourth chapter explores the symbolism and iconography of Greek coins.The fifth chapter of the book is dedicated to the cities and states that produced Greek coins. It provides a detailed history of each city, including their political and cultural background, and how this influenced their coinage. The final chapter of the book looks at the legacy of Greek coins, and how they have influenced modern coinage and numismatics.Overall, Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greek coins. It provides a wealth of information on the subject, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to understand for both beginners and experts in the field.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.

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 editions that are true to the original work.

With The Die-Hards In Siberia is a non-fiction book written by John Ward, which chronicles his experiences as a member of the British Expeditionary Force during the Russian Civil War. The book details his journey from England to Vladivostok, where he and his fellow soldiers were sent to support the anti-Bolshevik forces in the region. Ward provides a vivid account of the harsh conditions and brutal fighting that he and his comrades endured during their time in Siberia. He describes the bitter cold, the lack of supplies, and the constant threat of attack from both the Bolsheviks and the local population. Throughout the book, Ward also offers insights into the political and social complexities of the conflict, including the role of the Japanese army in the region and the tensions between the various anti-Bolshevik factions. With The Die-Hards In Siberia is a gripping and informative account of a little-known chapter in the history of the First World War, and provides a unique perspective on the tumultuous events of the early 20th century.It was reported to me that the reason the carriages could not be secured was that the railway officials of a certain Power had given instructions that no ""class"" carriages were to be provided for British officers, as it was necessary that the population along the route should understand that we were not considered representatives of a first-class Power. Englishmen who have not travelled much in the Far East will scarcely understand the working of the Oriental mind in these matters.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.

This book gives an account of the literary representation of Jews as businessmen from the early nineteenth century to the onset of the Third Reich. The historical context provides the background for an examination of the literary representation of Jewish businessmen and presents evidence for the perpetuation, transformation, and combination of stereotypes. The double bind of assimilation - that the Jews were vilified whether they succeeded or failed - is illustrated from literary treatments by the Romantic writer Wilhelm Hauff and the early twentieth-century writers Lion Feuchtwanger and Paul Kornfeld of the historical figure of 'Jud Su Oppenheimer'. Gustav Freytag's use of the Jews as 'counter-ideals' in his notorious bestseller Soll und Haben (1855) and the onset of racial anti-Semitism in Wihelm von Polenz's Der Buttnerbauer (1895) are illustrative of how literary anti-Semitism hardened in the course of the nineteenth century. The book considers a number of literary texts, some well known, some less familiar, which are revealing of the way in which Jewish-Gentile relations were imagined in their time.

As these links intensify the regional connectivity increases and over time a highly connected region can emerge, as experienced by the Mekong region. This Brief also contains a chapter at the end of the book featuring numerous charts and diagrams further illustrating the impact of development activities in the area.

As grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller Sr. and son of philanthropist John D. Jr., Winthrop Rockefeller was born into one of the most affluent and influential families in the world. But he was a nonconformist and often felt isolated from the rest of his family. Still, he amazed many when he left the New York elite for a farm in rural Arkansas, where he would ultimately serve two terms as governor and create a philanthropic legacy all his own. In "Winthrop Rockefeller, Philanthropist, John L. Ward draws from his years as Rockefeller's speech writer and campaign advisor to create a remarkably readable and comprehensive narrative. Ward provides valuable insights into Rockefeller's complicated relationships with his father and brothers and convincingly argues that Rockefeller's extraordinarily innovative approach to philanthropy changed the way Arkansas was viewed by its citizens and by the rest of the world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in twentieth-century philanthropy.

This highly illustrated 1900 work on Egypt old and new by John Ward (1832-1912) seeks to guide the visitor to the ancient sites while also remarking on the radical changes to the economy and the development of the modern state since the intervention of the British government in 1883 and the appointment of Lord Cromer as consul-general and effective ruler. This blending of ancient and modern can be seen in discussions of Port Said ('not an Egyptian town at all') alongside the abandoned and silted-up delta ports of the Egyptians, Ptolemies and Ottomans. Thebes is discussed both as a city of the living and a city of the dead, and Ward notes approvingly the flattening of the ancient town of Assouan (Aswan), to form the foundations for new public buildings, on the orders of Lord Kitchener. Ward's subsequent book, Our Sudan (1905), is also reissued in this series.

Providing an introduction to the volatile economic and political history of Latin Americal since the 1950s, this title discusses the interactions between economic, political and social issues. It has been updated to take into account recent historiography and the current situation in Latin America in relation to the wider world, especially the US.