Nigel Cliff
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 452 pages ; 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A dramatic account of the life of Cold War pianist Van Cliburn describes his early years as a musical prodigy in Texas and the ways he charmed both American and Russian audiences, helping to ease tensions between the two nations. --Publisher's description.
2) Holy war: how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 547 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A new interpretation of Vasco da Gama's revolutionary voyages, which were seen as a turning point in the struggle between Christianity and Islam, explores the tragic collision of cultures resulting from his journeys to the Indies.
