This book examines the political & moral challenges that face the vast majority of human beings who consider themselves to be members of various nations It explores nationality through the difficulties & conflicts that have arisen throughout history & discusses nations & nationalism from social philosophical & anthropological perspectives In this fascinating Very Short Introduction Steven Grosby looks at the nation in history the territorial element in nationality & the complex ways nationality has co-existed with religion & shows how closely linked the concept of nationalism is with being human ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Nations Dynasties the first big expansion for Nations

Includes:: twelve new Nations with Dynasties as well

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From the humble beginnings of civilization through the historical ages of progress mankind has lived fought & built together in nations Great nations protect & provide for their own while fighting & competing against both other nations & nature itself Nations must provide food as the population increases build a productive economy & amaze the world with their great achievements to build up their heritage as the greatest nations in the history of mankind! Nations The Dice Game is a game for 1-4 players that takes 10-15 minutes per player & shares many concepts with the civilization-building game Nations while still offering its own challenges The game is played over four ages (four rounds) During each round players take turns until all have passed The available actions are Buy a tile Build a wonder Reroll some or all your dice Buildings & military provide dice Colonies & wonders provide resources & victory points Advisors provide rerolls New tiles provide benefits immediately so you can roll new dice at once At the end of each round War & Famine drawn at the start of the round is checked for each player giving you victory points if you match or beat the values Books are accumulated & scored Player order is checked with high military strength going first in the next round At the end of the game whoever has the most victory points wins ...

Native American party gift bags Contents 8 Gift Bags Colour Multi Colours The gift bags are 29 cm high & 18 cm wide The article is made from plastic ...

An interactive way to learn about Native American tribes across the USA & Canada & the history of their diverse arts & crafts Designs are inspired by the art of many different tribes including patterned textiles by tribes in the southwest such as the Navajo & Hopi & carved wooden masks & 'totem poles' by Pacific & Canadian tribes Illustrations Full colour throughout ...

Nemesis Now are the masters of gothic fantasy art & modelling They've worked with the world's leading fantasy artists & designers to produce premium quality collectables & traditional giftware for over 15 years You'll fall in love with their stunning attention to detail & craftsmanship across a huge range of products ...

Nemesis Now are the masters of gothic fantasy art & modelling They've worked with the world's leading fantasy artists & designers to produce premium quality collectables & traditional giftware for over 15 years You'll fall in love with their stunning attention to detail & craftsmanship across a huge range of products ...

An innovative survey of Native North American art history which fully incorporates substantive new research & scholarship & examines such issues as gender representation the colonial encounter & contemporary arts By encompassing both the sacred & secular political & domestic the ceremonial & commercial it shows the importance of the visual arts in maintaining the integrity of spiritual social political & economic systems within Native North American societies This exciting new investigation explores the indigenous arts of the US & Canada from the early pre-contact period to the present day stressing the conceptual & iconographic continuities over five centuries & across an immensely diverse range of regions The richness of Native American art is emphasized through discussions of basketry wood & rock carvings dance masks & beadwork alongside the contemporary vitality of paintings & installations by modern artists such as Robert Davidson Emmi Whitehorse & Alex Janvier &the best guide yet to understanding the complexities of Native North American art a solidly ground sophisticated history combining art history anthropology & cultural studies splendidly well-written useful & timely& Gerald Mc Master Curator of Art Canadian Museum of Civilization ...

Nemesis Now are the masters of gothic fantasy art & modelling They've worked with the world's leading fantasy artists & designers to produce premium quality collectables & traditional giftware for over 15 years You'll fall in love with their stunning attention to detail & craftsmanship across a huge range of products ...

' The most important & celebrated novel of Negro life to have appeared in America'
- James Baldwin Gripping & furious Native Son
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