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In the early Islamic age, the city of Balkh was one of the largest and most influential cities in the world. Situated on the northern plains of modern Afghanistan, Balkh flourished from the 7th to the 13th centuries, home to a wide variety of scholars, artists and religious leaders.This book presents the first comprehensive analysis of the history and archaeology of early Islamic Balkh. Archaeological research undertaken throughout the twentieth century has investigated the evoluti...

Benin is a small, slow-growing economy whose development relies on two sources of rent that are controlled by self-centred elites: cotton export and illegal cross-border trade with Nigeria. Patrimonialism governs Beninese society as a forceful struggle for political power takes place between the oligarchs who control these sources and use them as formidable levers of power. State Capture and Rent-Seeking in Benin argues that this struggle causes the instability and unpredictability of econ...

This volume explores the dynamic life of religion and politics in France.The separation of church and state and the autonomy of school education from religion are the two fundamental pillars of France as a secular republic. The historical construction of French secularism (laïcité) was particularly marked by the strong opposition between the state and the Catholic church. However, the religious disaffiliation of a significant proportion of the French strengthened state secularism, ...

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To date, the relation between multilingualism and the Semantic Web has not yet received enough attention in the research community. One major challenge for the Semantic Web community is to develop architectures, frameworks and systems that can help in overcoming national and language barriers, facilitating equal access to information produced in different cultures and languages. As such, this volume aims at documenting the state-of-the-art with regard to the vision of a Multilingual Semant...

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Paul Swartz, Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak

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Jon Vertullo

An essential new guide to navigating the turbulent macroeconomic landscape as you form your strategy.When turmoil hits, executives and investors face notoriously unreliable macroeconomic forecasts, whipsawing data, and contradictory opinions. Are disruptions transient and ephemeral—or permanent and structural? False alarms are costly traps, but so are true structural changes that go undetected. Leaders must also assess the doom-laden public macroeconomic discourse,...

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comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur

Ever since 1807, when the space between the Rhine and the Niemen had been overrun, the two great empires of which these rivers were the boundaries had become rivals. By his concessions at Tilsit, at the expense of Prussia, Sweden, and Turkey, Napoleon had only satisfied Alexander. That treaty was the result of the defeat of Russia, and the date of her submission to the continental system. Among the Russians, it was regarded by some as attacking their honour; and by all it was felt to be ru...

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Methods in Enzymology

This volume comprehensively covers new technologies and methodologies that have appeared for the study of mouse development - Update of volume 225, Guide to Techniques in Mouse Development, edited by P.M. Wassarman and M.L. DePamphilis and published in 1993 - Comprehensively covers: - new techniques for the cryopreservation of gametes and embryos - production of transgenic and null (knockout) animals (use of ES cells) - generation of conditional/inducible mutant animals, use of gene-trap m...

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comte de Philippe-Paul Segur

"History of the Expedition to Russia" by Comte de Philippe-Paul Segur offers a detailed account of the French campaign during the disastrous 1812 invasion of Russia. Segur, who served as a general under Napoleon, provides a firsthand perspective on the military strategies, the harsh conditions faced by the troops, and the eventual retreat from Moscow. His narrative captures the chaos and challenges of war, as well as the resilience and determination of the soldiers involved. The book serve...

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Comte De Philippe-Paul Segur

History of the expedition to Russia offers a compelling exploration of military ambition, political tension, and the realities of large-scale conflict. This History of the Expedition to Russia Segur narrative presents a detailed account of the Napoleon invasion of Russia 1812 campaign, capturing the strategic decisions and rising tensions that led to a historic confrontation. Through an insider perspective, the work reflects the complexities of leadership and the challenges faced by forces...

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Jean-Paul Sartre, Philippe Gavi, Pierre Victor

The early 1970s were a crucial period in the political and intellectual climate of France. The newspaper Libération was founded in the wake of the protest movements of 1968, and the country was gripped by industrial, political and civil unrest on a huge scale. Behind all this were deep debates about the nature and justification of revolt, class conflict and consciousness, and the nature of what it meant to be free.It is Right to Rebel, available in English for the first ti...

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George Grote; comte de Philippe-Paul Segur

"The Two Great Retreats of History" is a compelling exploration of two significant military retreats that shaped the course of history. George Grote, a renowned historian, delves into the strategic and human elements of these retreats, providing a detailed analysis of the decisions made by leaders and the experiences of soldiers. The narrative is enriched by the insights of comte de Philippe-Paul Segur, who offers a unique perspective on the psychological and emotional toll of retreating f...

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Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur, Sadie Whitlock

In "History of the Expedition to Russia," Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur presents a meticulous account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812. Utilizing a blend of first-person narrative and historical analysis, Ségur captures the profound complexities of military strategy, political ambition, and the harsh realities of winter warfare faced by the Grande Armée. Written from the unique perspective of a participant, his prose is reflective yet vivid, illustrating both the psycholog...