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Excerpt from Worm Gearing A second edition Of this book having been called for, the opportunity is afforded for making corrections of a few typographical errors, which appeared in the first edition. Part of Chapter IX has been rewritten, and three short appendices added to bring the text abreast Of the writer's most recent investigations. It is hoped that the value of the book is thereby considerably enhanced. About the Publisher Forgotten ...

Sinopsis: La historia de la conquista de México en la voz del primero de sus protagonistas indígenas, cuya mentalidad, magníficamente reconstruida por el autor, retrata de un modo apasionante y vivísimo la época y las situaciones que hicieron posible uno de los episodios más extraordinarios de la historia universal. Sinopsis: La historia de la conquista de México en la voz del primero de sus protagonistas indígenas, cuya mentalidad, magníficam...

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Excerpt from Diseases of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle Joints: With Their Deformities, Treated by a New and Efficient Method Previous Hip Joint Apparatus, Diagnosis of Inflammation of Hip Joint, Treatment of Hip Joint Inflammation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Knee Joint Inflammation, Inflammation of Ankle and Tarsal Joints, Etiology, Casualties, and Therapeutics of Inflamed Articulations, The Method of Relieving Articular Distensions by Aspiration ...

Excerpt from Diseases of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle Joints and Their Treatment: By a New and Efficient Method It is proposed in this treatise to introduce to the notice of the Profession the Theory, and an Efficient Method of, Treating Diseases of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle Joints. This method, after many years of experience and exceptionally frequent opportunities of trial in practice, in over one thousand cases, I feel confident, judging from i...

Few periods of Welsh history have attracted more attention in schools and colleges than that covered by Mr Hugh Thomas''s book. The events of that period have certainly had a decisive influence upon the development of modern Wales, but students and pupils wishing to acquaint themselves with the background have for long felt the need of a comprehensive basic text-book. Mr Thomas has now met this need, and this volume ...provides a sound survey ...

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Exploring the successful Norman invasion of England in 1066, this concise and readable book focuses especially on the often dramatic and enduring changes wrought by William the Conqueror and his followers. From the perspective of a modern social historian, Hugh M. Thomas considers the conquest's wide-ranging impact by taking a fresh look at such traditional themes as the influence of battles and great men on history and assessing how far the s...

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Excerpt from Contributions to Surgery and Medicine: Intestinal Disease and Obstruction Among all the infirmities that the practitioner may be called to for the purpose of exercising his skill, certainly there is none of which the treatment so urgently needs reformation, as this painful and dangerous class of maladies. Although varying modes of treatment have been handed down to us through many generations and elaborated by many eminent author...

What was it that roused left-wing sympathizers from all over the world to fight against Franco between 1936 and 1939? This title presents the objective and unbiased analysis of a passionate struggle where fascism and democracy, communism and Catholicism were at stake - and which was as much an international war as a Spanish one.

Drawing on newly discovered sources and writing with wit, balance, and insight, Thomas presents a compelling narrative of one of the most significant events of Western history, capturing in extraordinary detail the Mexican and Spanish civilizations and offering unprecendented, in-depth portraits of legendary opponents Montezuma and Cortes. Photos & maps.

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Explores the history, from the British capture of Havana in 1762, through to the Spanish and American domination in the 20th century and the revolution of Fidel Castro. Analyses the political, economic and social events that have shaped Cuban history.