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On June 24, 2005, after nearly ten years of supporting liberal
reform, the people of Iran surprised the world by electing the
conservative mayor of Tehran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as their new
president. Soon after, the new president announced Iran would
restart its uranium enrichment program, drawing international
criticism and condemnation from leaders in Europe and the United
States. Many observers suspect it is the desire to produce not
nuclear energy but nuclear weapons that lies behind Iran's
controversial decision.
Ever since President George W. Bush described Iran, Iraq, and North
Korea as the ""Axis of Evil,"" Iran has garnered increased
international attention and threatens to become the new focus of
European and American foreign policy. Now you can have at your
fingertips up-to-date, must-know details on this complex, pivotal
country-straight from one of the most trusted sources of
information around the globe.
The first in a major new series from Encyclopedia Britannica, Iran
presents a balanced, sophisticated examination of Iran's social,
cultural, and political landscape, past and present. From the
constitutional revolution to the hostage crisis to weapons of mass
destruction, this thorough guide provides the necessary background
to comprehend all the important, ongoing issues surrounding this
enigmatic country.
Information on such leaders as Cyrus the Great and Nobel Peace
Prize winner Shirin Ebadi, as well as on historical events like the
Iran-Contra Affair and the Iran-Iraq War, place current
developments into the broader context of world history, the Muslim
world, the War on Terror, and the push for democratic reform in the
Middle East. Every concise entry-from Afghanistan and Ayatollah
Khomeini to Shari'ah law and the Shah-promotes the deeper
understanding of issues and events that only Encyclopedia
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An authoritative, accessible guide to the figures who shaped a
nation
How did upstart colonists solidify the ideas celebrated in the
Declaration of Independence and defeat the powerful British army?
How did thinkers from disparate backgrounds shape a government that
transformed modern politics? The Founding Fathers explains how,
putting valuable information on this historic period at your
fingertips--straight from one of the most trusted sources of
information around the globe.
This comprehensive guide takes a compelling look at prominent
statesmen such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas
Paine, and George Washington and lesser-known but influential
leaders such as Samuel Chase, Charles Pinckney, and others.
Alphabetized for easy reference, it also offers discussions of key
issues, including slavery, the separation of powers, the
presidency, and Deism and Christianity; events, such as the
American Revolution, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Louisiana
Purchase; and documents, including the Constitution and the Bill of
Rights. Every special essay and concise entry--from "Abigail Adams"
to "George Wythe"--promotes the deeper understanding of the
personalities, issues, and events that only Encyclop?dia Britannica
can provide.
The book's balanced, fact-based coverage of the Founding Fathers
is especially relevant today, when differing interpretations of
their intent are used in debates over current policies. The
Founding Fathers is the ideal resource for anyone looking to hone
his or her knowledge of the fascinating figures who wrote the first
chapter of U.S. history.
An authoritative, accessible guide to the figures who shaped a
nation
How did upstart colonists solidify the ideas celebrated in the
Declaration of Independence and defeat the powerful British army?
How did thinkers from disparate backgrounds shape a government that
transformed modern politics? The Founding Fathers explains how,
putting valuable information on this historic period at your
fingertips--straight from one of the most trusted sources of
information around the globe.
This comprehensive guide takes a compelling look at prominent
statesmen such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas
Paine, and George Washington and lesser-known but influential
leaders such as Samuel Chase, Charles Pinckney, and others.
Alphabetized for easy reference, it also offers discussions of key
issues, including slavery, the separation of powers, the
presidency, and Deism and Christianity; events, such as the
American Revolution, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Louisiana
Purchase; and documents, including the Constitution and the Bill of
Rights. Every special essay and concise entry--from ""Abigail
Adams"" to ""George Wythe""--promotes the deeper understanding of
the personalities, issues, and events that only Encyclop?dia
Britannica can provide.
The book's balanced, fact-based coverage of the Founding Fathers is
especially relevant today, when differing interpretations of their
intent are used in debates over current policies. The Founding
Fathers is the ideal resource for anyone looking to hone his or her
knowledge of the fascinating figures who wrote the first chapter of
U.S. history.
An authoritative, accessible overview of history's greatest
literary figure
The great dramatist Ben Jonson wrote that William Shakespeare
""was not of an age, but for all time."" In the nearly four
centuries since his death, Shakespeare's plays still have a
tremendous impact on everything from the classroom to popular
culture. Now you can have at your fingertips all the vital details
on the most influential writer in the history of the English
language--straight from one of the most trusted sources of
information in the world.
In Shakespeare, Encyclopaedia Britannica presents a concise and
balanced overview of the Bard's life, work, and legacy. From his
upbringing in Stratford to his early theater career in London, from
his poetry and plays to the controversy surrounding his authorship,
from his contemporaries and collaborators to his critics past and
present, this comprehensive guide provides the necessary background
to appreciate Shakespeare's unique place in world literature.
This informative volume also looks at new interpretive approaches
to Shakespeare and his work and offers insights from the foremost
Shakespeare scholars in the world, including David Bevington
(University of Chicago), Stephen J. Greenblatt (Harvard
University), and Gail Kern Paster (Folger Shakespeare Library),
among others. Every concise entry--from All's Well That Ends Well
to The Winter's Tale--promotes a deeper understanding of
Shakespeare's life, times, writings, and influence that only
Encyclopaedia Britannica can provide.
Since 1768, Encyclopaedia Britannica has been a leading provider of
learning products and one of the world's most trusted sources of
information.
An authoritative, accessible overview of history's greatest
literary figure
The great dramatist Ben Jonson wrote that William Shakespeare
"was not of an age, but for all time." In the nearly four centuries
since his death, Shakespeare's plays still have a tremendous impact
on everything from the classroom to popular culture. Now you can
have at your fingertips all the vital details on the most
influential writer in the history of the English language--straight
from one of the most trusted sources of information in the
world.
In Shakespeare, Encyclopaedia Britannica presents a concise and
balanced overview of the Bard's life, work, and legacy. From his
upbringing in Stratford to his early theater career in London, from
his poetry and plays to the controversy surrounding his authorship,
from his contemporaries and collaborators to his critics past and
present, this comprehensive guide provides the necessary background
to appreciate Shakespeare's unique place in world literature.
This informative volume also looks at new interpretive
approaches to Shakespeare and his work and offers insights from the
foremost Shakespeare scholars in the world, including David
Bevington (University of Chicago), Stephen J. Greenblatt (Harvard
University), and Gail Kern Paster (Folger Shakespeare Library),
among others. Every concise entry--from All's Well That Ends Well
to The Winter's Tale--promotes a deeper understanding of
Shakespeare's life, times, writings, and influence that only
Encyclopaedia Britannica can provide.
Since 1768, Encyclopaedia Britannica has been a leading
provider of learning products and one of the world's most trusted
sources of information.
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