King Chǒngjo, an Enlightened Despot in Early Modern Korea

King Chǒngjo, an Enlightened Despot in Early Modern KoreaThe first detailed analysis in English of monarchy and governance in Korea during King Chngjo's reign. Were the countries of Europe the only ones that were "early modern"? Was Asia's early modernity cut short by colonialism? Scholars examining early modern Eurasia have not yet fully explored the relationships between absolute rule and political modernization in the highly contested early modern world. Using a comparative perspective that places

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A new translation of an important source for medieval monastic history that provides interesting insights the background to the Norman Conquest of England

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The metabolic activity of intestinal microbiota contributes significantly to the conversion of diet components to molecules that can be absorbed and metabolized by the host

Lighting and nutrient management in vertical farms are also covered

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It is important to understand the biology of rodent species causing damage in order to develop appropriate management strategies

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Can terrorism and state violence cause democratic breakdown

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Examines the rise and fall of the aristocratic Lacy family in England