Sweeney (international studies, U. of Leeds, UK) examines the role of the state and state sovereignty in Europe as impacted by the interrelated processes of integration and economic neo-liberal global
Varieties of Modern English introduces the key terms and concepts for studying variation related to both users and uses, as well as to illustrate and discuss particular varieties of English. The book
Mounted irregulars of the white settle society of the Transvaal, in South Africa, were pitted against professional British soldiers in the war; the two sides were similarly armed, and broadly shared a
"Late Quaternary Environmental Change considers the interaction between human agency and other environmental factors in the landscape. This second edition has been extensively revised, rewritten and r
A timely and accessible analysis of one of the most crucial and contentious issues facing the world today – the processes and consequences of natural and human induced changes in the structure and fun
Assessing the domestic and foreign policies of the Dwight David Eisenhower presidency, as well as the governing style of the chief executive, Boyle (American history, U. of Nottingham, UK) generally c
O'Dowd (Queen's U., Belfast) draws on the meager sources available to look at the role women played in politics, the economy, and religion and education; and at ideas and laws about women in early mod
In this volume, Tosh (history, Roehampton U.) has collected ten years worth of his essays about the history of masculinity. His essays address the relationship between masculinity and patriarchy and b
The first ever history of the powerful Knights Templar - a secret society whose rites and rituals are shrouded in mystery, who ran the Crusades and dictated to Kings and Popes - in Britain.Spectacular
Marsh (European Union studies, Cardiff U.) and Mackenstein (international business, Aachen U. of Applied Sciences) offer a contemporary understanding of the EU's international relations through a comb
In this undergraduate text, Cole (European studies, Cardiff U.) examines the origin of modern France, its institutions and power structure, political forces and representation, and the ways it has com
France 1715-1804: Power and the People is a major new study of eighteenth century French society and politics which focuses on the struggles, beliefs and political significance of the poor.One of the
Using easy-to-understand, non-technical language, this book covers basic terminology, background and the OE vocabulary students need to know. The text is divided into sections which each have two par
The author draws on German and British archives and on modern research to construct a scenario of what might have happened if Operation Sealion was begun in September 1940. In Part I of the book, he f
This collection of essays contains a wealth of information on the nature of the family in the early modern period. This is a core topic within economic and social history courses which is taught at mo
While acknowledging the importance of social history, Huscroft (history, Westminster School) focuses his study primarily on high politics and government as one of the many perspectives from which to v
Written by professionals in the fields of nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy, and medicine, this reference book provides a guide to pharmacotherapy for common healthcare conditions of adults and children
This text focuses on the contemporary economic, social, geographical, environmental and political realities of the Caribbean region. Historical aspects of the Caribbean, such as slavery, the plantatio
Author Haywood traces the Celts from their roots in the Bronze Age to the "Celtomania" seen today. He examines how the Celts became dominant in Europe during the Iron Age, and then retreated before su
Understanding New Labour?s past is essential to understanding its ideology, strategy and actions in government. James E. Cronin addresses this past in order to assess the meaning and significance of N
They operated in England for over a century as spies, secret agents, and politicians for the exiled Scottish House of Stuart, and in 1715 they rose to join the rebellion. They lost, and have been roun
We Can Take It! explores how the memory of the Second World War continues to affect British contemporary life and why the war effort holds an important place in British culture, history and national i
The British polity has undergone a fundamental transformation in the last decade, and in 1998 this culminated in the most radical reform of the British state since its inception in 1707. Since 1998 de
Feminist Perspectives on Sociology examines how sociology has been transformed under the influence of feminism in recent years. This transformation consists both of a critique of established areas and
Was the Holocaust unique? How many people did Stalin and Pol Pot really kill? Have pre-literate peoples committed genocide? Are women more likely to be killed in genocides than men? Many people believ
Collaboration is one of the most notorious, controversial and dramatic topics of the 20th century, yet paradoxically one of the most neglected. Peter Davies' unique account of collaboration during Wor
How did Bismarck, Germany?s greatest nineteenth century leader, extend and maintain his power? This new Profile examines his strengths as statesman and all the facets of his political career. His many
A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this increasingly popular area of study. Employing a groundbreaking thematic approach t
The Global City & the Holy City explores the local embodied knowledge of women and men of different national, cultural and ethnic identities and age groups, living in London and Jerusalem. Their n
People and Physical Environment, A Global Approach provides an introduction to the main areas of environmental concern for geographers, environmental scientists and planners at the beginning of the tw
A narration of the investigation and trial of Maria and Frederick Manning for the murder of Patrick O'Connor, set within the social turmoil of mid-nineteenth century London.
This book examines the role that monarchs have played in war and how war has shaped the monarchy. Famous warriors such as Boadicea, Alfred the Great, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Richard the Lionheart
A unique and comprehensive introduction to contemporary development issues in East and Southern Africa, and represents a significant departure from the often descriptive approach adopted by existing r
Agricultural Geography has changed dramatically in recent decades, reflecting the transformation of the farming industry itself. Geographies of Agriculture embraces these changes, applying ideas and m
The twentieth century was one of constant upheaval across Europe. The continent saw wars, revolutions and the collapse of empires and a range of leading figures from Stolypin and Stalin to Chirac, Sch
The East German Ministry of State Security, popularly known as the Stasi, was one of the largest and most intrusive secret police systems in world history. So extensive was the system of surveillance
Lusted, a professor of film studies and former education officer for the British Film Institute, invites readers to explore the meanings of the Western film and how it has been understood in film crit
Disabilities, Culture and Identity is a succinct and accessible presentation of current research on disability, culture and identity. It is an ideal text for students and lecturers alike studying and
As a staunch defender of national unity, a successful war-leader, and the emancipator of the slaves, Abraham Lincoln lays compelling claim to being the greatest of America's presidents.This fresh poli
The Habsburg Monarchy has received much historiographical attention since 1945. Yet the military aspects of Austria’s emergence as a European great power in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ha
