The book delves into the pre-Columbian history of the Atlantic Ocean, tracing its geological formation to the Castilian conquest of the Canary Islands. John Haywood challenges the notion that Atlantic history starts with Columbus, emphasizing that European maritime skills evolved over centuries. Through his travels, he explores diverse locations and the rich tapestry of seafarers and cultures that shaped this history. By intertwining geology, mythology, and maritime technology, the narrative reveals the foundational role of the Atlantic in Europe's global exploration and colonial endeavors.
This exhaustive manual of North Carolina's legal system offers a clear and comprehensive overview of the state's laws, regulations, and judicial practices. From civil procedure to criminal law, from property law to corporate law, this book covers all the major areas of legal practice in North Carolina. With its detailed explanations, practical tips, and helpful references, this book is an essential resource for anyone working in the legal profession in North Carolina and beyond.
The book presents a comprehensive platform advocating for reforms in immigration, tax, health care, and labor law. It suggests that Congress empower the next president to appoint 16 additional justices to the Supreme Court, aiming to reshape the judiciary. Additionally, it offers the only realistic proposal for achieving peace in the Middle East, addressing critical issues and proposing actionable solutions for a complex geopolitical landscape.
An original new way of appreciating the vast series of events that have shaped world history, allowing complete and quick comparability between different periods and regions. In Timelines, John Haywood presents a grand sweep of global history in an immediately accessible format. Using concise, insightful, and engaging text summaries alongside timelines, maps, and illustrations, Haywood takes the reader from the origins of our first ancestors up to the present day. A short essay introduces and summarizes the most important political and cultural landmarks, with a clear timeline then presenting events in four categories: “Politics & Economy,” “Religion & Philosophy,” “Science & Technology,” and “Arts & Architecture.” The book’s clear, concise, and accessible format allows the reader to achieve a new understanding of contemporaneous events across the globe, making unexpected and surprising links and connections across history. Who knew, for example, that at the same time the Bayeux Tapestry was being completed in Europe, Chinese scientist Shen Kuo was correctly explaining the origin of fossils? That as Peter the Great was modernizing Russia, Robert de La Salle was exploring the length of the Mississippi River and Christopher Wren was finishing St. Paul’s Cathedral in London? This original and authoritative book offers a unique way of appreciating the diverse array of events that have shaped world history.
