Ponting, Clive
Overview
| Works: | 56 works in 307 publications in 10 languages and 7,365 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Biography |
| Roles: | Author |
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Most widely held works about
Clive Ponting
- Ethics and administrative responsibility : Australian perspectives on the Ponting case : a case study in public service ethics by John Uhr( Book )
- The right to know : the inside story of the Belgrano Affair by Clive Ponting( Recording )
Most widely held works by
Clive Ponting
A green history of the world : the environment and the collapse of great civilizations by
Clive Ponting(
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60 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in 8 languages and held by 1,707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An examination of human history in terms of the environment explores how nature has affected the growth of human civilization and how human civilization has affected nature, from the earliest hunter-gatherer groups to the present.--
60 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in 8 languages and held by 1,707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An examination of human history in terms of the environment explores how nature has affected the growth of human civilization and how human civilization has affected nature, from the earliest hunter-gatherer groups to the present.--
1940 : myth and reality by
Clive Ponting(
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25 editions published between 1989 and 1993 in English and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines British government policy during World War II, arguing that widely held beliefs about Britain's role in the events of 1940 are largely myth
25 editions published between 1989 and 1993 in English and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines British government policy during World War II, arguing that widely held beliefs about Britain's role in the events of 1940 are largely myth
A new green history of the world : the environment and the collapse of great civilizations by
Clive Ponting(
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22 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Clive Ponting's original and provocative history of human civilization, now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition. Years ahead of its time, Clive Ponting captivated readers with A Green History of the World, his study of great civilizations and the causes of their fall. Using the Roman empire as its central example, this classic work reveals how overexpansion and the exhaustion of available natural resources have played key roles in the collapse of all great cultures in human history. With an argument of urgent relevance to our modern society, A Green History of the World offers a provocative and illuminating view of human history and its relationship to the environment
22 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Clive Ponting's original and provocative history of human civilization, now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition. Years ahead of its time, Clive Ponting captivated readers with A Green History of the World, his study of great civilizations and the causes of their fall. Using the Roman empire as its central example, this classic work reveals how overexpansion and the exhaustion of available natural resources have played key roles in the collapse of all great cultures in human history. With an argument of urgent relevance to our modern society, A Green History of the World offers a provocative and illuminating view of human history and its relationship to the environment
The twentieth century : a world history by
Clive Ponting(
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15 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Eschewing conventional chronological accounts, The Twentieth Century is organized around the major themes of the last hundred years. To help us understand our recent past and probable future, Clive Ponting offers a "world systems" theory. His analysis holds that a few core states have dominated much of the rest of the world, which provides raw materials and cheap labor and remains tied to the core as virtual colonial territory. Between these extremes are Latin America, the Middle East, and eastern Asia, which have a limited shot at self-determination. Economic, social, and political differences between the core and periphery continue to grow. Atlantic predominance, which molded world history for four hundred years, has been challenged by the countries of the Pacific." "The book's central theme revolves around the struggle between progress and barbarism; the hope for our future is that "our conscience will catch up with our reason.""--Jacket
15 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Eschewing conventional chronological accounts, The Twentieth Century is organized around the major themes of the last hundred years. To help us understand our recent past and probable future, Clive Ponting offers a "world systems" theory. His analysis holds that a few core states have dominated much of the rest of the world, which provides raw materials and cheap labor and remains tied to the core as virtual colonial territory. Between these extremes are Latin America, the Middle East, and eastern Asia, which have a limited shot at self-determination. Economic, social, and political differences between the core and periphery continue to grow. Atlantic predominance, which molded world history for four hundred years, has been challenged by the countries of the Pacific." "The book's central theme revolves around the struggle between progress and barbarism; the hope for our future is that "our conscience will catch up with our reason.""--Jacket
Armageddon : the reality behind the distortions, myths, lies, and illusions of World War II by
Clive Ponting(
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7 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this revisionist assessment of World War II, the author analyzes how and why the war expanded from a limited European battleground to a universal war, how a small number of neutral states escaped the battle, and how the war affected service personnel and civilians everywhere
7 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this revisionist assessment of World War II, the author analyzes how and why the war expanded from a limited European battleground to a universal war, how a small number of neutral states escaped the battle, and how the war affected service personnel and civilians everywhere
The Crimean War by
Clive Ponting(
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22 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Clive Ponting explodes many of the romantic myths to do with the war, and recounts the heroism of ordinary men. Eye-witness accounts include war correspondent William Russell of The Times, and Leo Tolstoy who was caught up in the action while visiting his brother
22 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Clive Ponting explodes many of the romantic myths to do with the war, and recounts the heroism of ordinary men. Eye-witness accounts include war correspondent William Russell of The Times, and Leo Tolstoy who was caught up in the action while visiting his brother
Churchill by
Clive Ponting(
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12 editions published between 1994 and 1997 in 3 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1994 and 1997 in 3 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
World history : a new perspective by
Clive Ponting(
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18 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and Turkish and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book starts from the assumption that the human story has to be seen in the round, examining the evolution of humans, their lives as hunters and gatherers and their eventual adoption of agriculture, before looking at the emergence of civilisation across the globe: in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, the Indus Valley, Mesoamerica and Peru. It also describes the great empires of Islam, of China and of the Mongols. Towards the end of the story Europe slowly comes to dominate the world, against the background of technical innovations and social and economic change. Now, in the twenty-first century, this European dominance is passing away. The book thus provides a global sweep, and produces a different outlook on human history from most conventional accounts. (Adapted from back cover)
18 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and Turkish and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book starts from the assumption that the human story has to be seen in the round, examining the evolution of humans, their lives as hunters and gatherers and their eventual adoption of agriculture, before looking at the emergence of civilisation across the globe: in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, the Indus Valley, Mesoamerica and Peru. It also describes the great empires of Islam, of China and of the Mongols. Towards the end of the story Europe slowly comes to dominate the world, against the background of technical innovations and social and economic change. Now, in the twenty-first century, this European dominance is passing away. The book thus provides a global sweep, and produces a different outlook on human history from most conventional accounts. (Adapted from back cover)
Whitehall : tragedy and farce by
Clive Ponting(
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10 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Secrecy in Britain by
Clive Ponting(
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6 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of secrecy in Britain which discusses the passing of the 1911 and 1920 Acts, and famous prosecutions brought under these Acts. The author charts the growth of secrecy institutions in Britain in non-security areas, the developoment of the "secret state" and growing pressure for reform
6 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of secrecy in Britain which discusses the passing of the 1911 and 1920 Acts, and famous prosecutions brought under these Acts. The author charts the growth of secrecy institutions in Britain in non-security areas, the developoment of the "secret state" and growing pressure for reform
Breach of promise : Labour in power, 1964-1970 by
Clive Ponting(
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12 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The right to know : the inside story of the Belgrano affair by
Clive Ponting(
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10 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen days : the road to the First World War by
Clive Ponting(
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ponting examines the 13 days leading up to World War I, beginning with a dramatic recreation of the assassination in Sarajevo, followed by a description of the developments city by city, day by day
6 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ponting examines the 13 days leading up to World War I, beginning with a dramatic recreation of the assassination in Sarajevo, followed by a description of the developments city by city, day by day
Gunpowder by
Clive Ponting(
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9 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book tells the story of the huge impact of gunpowder on every state and empire in the world. For 400 years the Chinese kept it to themselves, until a Mongol soldier leaked the secret to the Islamic world, where gunpowder played a crucial role in the rise of the great empires of the Ottomans and the Mughals: the spectacular capture of Constantinople in 1453 was accomplished through new siege tactics, while India was conquered with muskets and artillery mounted on 700 carts held together with ox harnesses." "Even more important was the impact of gunpowder on Europe where, driven by the demands of almost constant warfare, new weapons created new states. Equally, gunpowder helped Europeans destroy the Aztec and Inca empires and them go on to dominate the rest of the world." "Its extraordinary history ended during the nineteenth century when even more destructive high explosives took over. Gunpowder is packed with unexpected and interesting facts, and reveals its exciting, devastating and important story with global sweep and storytelling power."--Jacket
9 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book tells the story of the huge impact of gunpowder on every state and empire in the world. For 400 years the Chinese kept it to themselves, until a Mongol soldier leaked the secret to the Islamic world, where gunpowder played a crucial role in the rise of the great empires of the Ottomans and the Mughals: the spectacular capture of Constantinople in 1453 was accomplished through new siege tactics, while India was conquered with muskets and artillery mounted on 700 carts held together with ox harnesses." "Even more important was the impact of gunpowder on Europe where, driven by the demands of almost constant warfare, new weapons created new states. Equally, gunpowder helped Europeans destroy the Aztec and Inca empires and them go on to dominate the rest of the world." "Its extraordinary history ended during the nineteenth century when even more destructive high explosives took over. Gunpowder is packed with unexpected and interesting facts, and reveals its exciting, devastating and important story with global sweep and storytelling power."--Jacket
Progress and barbarism : the world in the twentieth century by
Clive Ponting(
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9 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Armageddon : the Second World War by
Clive Ponting(
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7 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Armageddon avoids conventional chronological accounts in order to concentrate on the deeper forces shaping the origins, course and outcome of the war across the globe. It analyses how and why the war spread from being a limited European conflict to the only global war, why countries were dragged into the fighting and how only a small number of neutral states escaped. It compares the two alliances, how they mobilised their resources and their strategies for victory. It avoids a detailed description of how commanders manoeuvered on the battlefield and concentrates instead on the impact the war had on individual soldiers, sailors and airmen. Equally important is the fate of hundreds of millions of civilians. How did they survive occupation and what did resistance, collaboration and liberation really involve, and what happened at the end of the war?"--BOOK JACKET
7 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Armageddon avoids conventional chronological accounts in order to concentrate on the deeper forces shaping the origins, course and outcome of the war across the globe. It analyses how and why the war spread from being a limited European conflict to the only global war, why countries were dragged into the fighting and how only a small number of neutral states escaped. It compares the two alliances, how they mobilised their resources and their strategies for victory. It avoids a detailed description of how commanders manoeuvered on the battlefield and concentrates instead on the impact the war had on individual soldiers, sailors and airmen. Equally important is the fate of hundreds of millions of civilians. How did they survive occupation and what did resistance, collaboration and liberation really involve, and what happened at the end of the war?"--BOOK JACKET
Thirteen days : diplomacy and disaster ; the countdown to the Great War by
Clive Ponting(
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8 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book argues that the First World War only occurred because of the situation in the Balkans. It was the outcome of the two Balkan wars between 1912 and 1913, the changes they precipitated in the strategic balance in the region, together with the struggle for influence between Austria-Hungary and Russia, that led to war ... The majority of the book deals with the 'thirteen days' from the presentation of the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia on 23 July to Britain's entry into the war on 4 August. It examines how the situation escalated out of control, the decisions taken by the various governments that helped ensure this outcome and why diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis failed"--Introduction
8 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book argues that the First World War only occurred because of the situation in the Balkans. It was the outcome of the two Balkan wars between 1912 and 1913, the changes they precipitated in the strategic balance in the region, together with the struggle for influence between Austria-Hungary and Russia, that led to war ... The majority of the book deals with the 'thirteen days' from the presentation of the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia on 23 July to Britain's entry into the war on 4 August. It examines how the situation escalated out of control, the decisions taken by the various governments that helped ensure this outcome and why diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis failed"--Introduction
Whitehall : changing the old guard by
Clive Ponting(
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2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zelené dějiny světa : životní prostředí a kolaps velkých civilizací by
Clive Ponting(
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2 editions published in 2018 in Czech and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2018 in Czech and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shi ji da jue zhan : di er ci shi jie da zhan de zong ti fen xi by Pang ting(
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1 edition published in 1997 in Chinese and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1997 in Chinese and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Administrative responsibility Belgrano (Ship) Cabinet officers Cabinet system Churchill, Winston, Civil service Civil service ethics Civil service reform Climate and civilization Climatic changes--Effect of human beings on Crimean War (1853-1856) Diplomatic history Diplomatic relations England--London Falkland Islands War (1982) Germany Government executives Great Britain Gunpowder History, Modern Human beings--Effect of environment on Human ecology Labour Party (Great Britain) Military operations, Naval Natural history Natural resources Nature and civilization Nature--Effect of human beings on Official secrets Official Secrets Act 1911 (Great Britain) Politics and government Pollution Ponting, Clive Prime ministers Prime ministers--Biography Social change Trials (Misconduct in office) United States War--Causes World history World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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Clive Ponting chercheur associé au Collège universitaire de Swansea, GB
Clive Ponting englischer Historiker
Clive Ponting historiador británico
Clive Ponting Suurbritannia ajaloolane
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