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The Roads to Modernity
The Roads to Modernity
Written by Gertrude Himmelfarb
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307429254
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The Roads to Modernity
The British, French, and American Enlightenments
Written by Gertrude Himmelfarb


Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2007
Price: $15.00

One of our most distinguished intellectual historians gives us a brilliant revisionist history.

The Roads to Modernity reclaims the Enlightenment–an extraordinary time bursting with new ideas about the human condition in the realms of politics, society, and religion–from historians who have downgraded its importance and from scholars who have given preeminence to... Read more >
Also available as a trade paperback.
Calm and Compassionate Children
Calm and Compassionate Children
Written by Susan Dermond
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781587612763
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Calm and Compassionate Children
A Handbook
Written by Susan Dermond


Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2007
Price: $15.95

Building on such inherent qualities as openheartedness and trust, parents and teachers can help children develop empathy and integrity as they grow and mature. From nature activities to conscious quiet time to tips on daily routines, CALM AND COMPASSIONATE CHILDREN provides practical guidance to help grown-ups model behavior and suggests dozens... Read more >
The Roads to Modernity
The Roads to Modernity
Written by Gertrude Himmelfarb
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781400077229
Our Price: $15.00
 Quantity: 1 
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The Roads to Modernity
The British, French, and American Enlightenments
Written by Gertrude Himmelfarb


Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: August 9, 2005
Price: $15.00

In an elegant, eminently readable work, one of our most distinguished intellectual historians gives us a brilliant revisionist history. The Roads to Modernity reclaims the Enlightenment–an extraordinary time bursting with new ideas about human nature, politics, society, and religion--from historians who have downgraded its importance and from scholars who have given... Read more >
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History on Trial
History on Trial
Written by Gary Nash, Charlotte Crabtree and Ross Dunn
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780679767503
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History on Trial
Culture Wars and the Teaching of the Past
Written by Gary Nash, Charlotte Crabtree and Ross Dunn


Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: April 18, 2000
Price: $15.95

WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION

"A deeply informed, balanced, and compelling book." --Los Angeles Times

In History on Trial, authors Gary B. Nash, Charlotte Crabtree, and Ross E. Dunn examine the controversy and criticism over how our nation's history should be taught, culminating in the debate about National History Standards. The book chronicles a... Read more >
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