In this exciting new study Tim Meldrum explores the "real lives" of domestic servants. From close examination of court records and other documentary evidence, he has reconstructed the lives of ordinar
Richard Lionheart (Richard I) , has been traditionally viewed as warrior king, and a model of kingly and knightly virtues. In this work, the king's greatness as a military commander is demonstrated, h
This book brings together the often separated histories of diplomacy, defence, economics and empire in a provocative reinterpretation of British 'decline'. It also offers a broader reflection on the n
Neil Sammells' Wilde Style examines the major prose and plays of Oscar Wilde, one of the most important and flamboyant figures of literature at the fin de siecle. Surveys current Wilde criticism, ex
The Metaphysical Poets provides an introduction to the work of six strikingly various and original poets- Donne, Herbert, Crashaw, Vaughan, Marvell and Traherne. By closely examining how the poems wor
Updating the 1995 edition, this current compendium collects significant facts and figures on British political, social, and economic history, as well as on the wider world. Updates include a current
Finally, the long awaited Poems of Shelley, Volume 2, the lastest book in the Longman Annotated English Poets series is here! New datings and contextual exposition of the major works Fully annota
Traditionally, investigations into speech and pronounciation have relied on the unaided skills of the phonetician in recognising and reproducing speech sounds. But many practicioners are now using ins
Stolen Language? Plagiarism in Writing uncovers the reasons why students plagiarize, and explains what can be done about it. The book shows that the subject of plagiarism is complex and contested, and
Here is an introduction to the history of English writing from East and West Africa drawing on a range of texts from the slave diaspora to the post-war upsurge in African English language and literatu
Designed for combined Language and Social Science 2nd and 3rd year courses on Germany found in departments of, German, Politics, Modern Language and European Studies. This book charts the post-war dev
This text examines a wide range of strategies that can be applied during the design and construction process to add value and promote the best interests of the client. It looks into the recommendation
The Middle English popular romances enjoyed a wide appeal in later medieval Britain, and even today students of medieval literature will encounter examples of the genre, such as Sir Orfeo, Sir Tristre
We rarely speak or even write in the complete sentences that are often held to be the ideal form of linguistic communication. Language is, in fact, full of gaps, because speakers and writers operate i
This book discusses the development of the English Church during a rich and turbulent two centuries of European history. It provides a comprehensive survey covering the late Anglo-Saxon period through
Examines women's social policy priorities and strategies in the first years of their enfranchisement during a period of extensive restructuring of the welfare state. Analyzes the role of women in poli
Society and Exploitation Through Nature offers an integrated approach to the environment, linking the philosophical, social and physical sciences to environmental problems and issues. The text covers
The Poetics of Science Fiction uniquely uses the science of linguistics to explore the literary universe of science fiction. Developing arguments about specific texts and movements throughout the twen
This volume clarifies the Building Acts and Regulations relating to houses, flats and maisonettes. Each chapter forms a self-contained unit covering all the regulation requirements applicable to a par
Untangled web provides a guide for those wishing to develop their own teaching and learning resources on the web, whether for local, open or distance learning. By using this book, potential web educat
To augment recent studies of the economic and cultural legacy of the British Empire on the motherland, Thompson (modern British history, U. of Leeds) examines its effects on the domestic political sce
The book provides a focused guide to the main management areas that are essential to the success of modern construction projects. The concepts, principles and applications in the seven main management
At a time when psychoanalysis is attacked by biologists, psychologists and literary critics alike, this book offers a radical defence.Literature, Psychoanalysis and the New Sciences of Mind gives a cl
Examines key debates and developments in the EU from the signing of the Treaty on European Union in 1992 through the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1999. Sections focus on institutiona
A collection of the latest work on the city, presenting contemporary theories, methods and perspectives in an accessible format for upper-level undergraduates and postgraduates in geography, cultural
This book addresses the impact, significance and characteristics of the 'cultural turn' in contemporary geography. However, rather than simply focusing on the emergence of what is now termed the 'new'
Savannas are a mosaic of trees and grasses, covering a third of the world's land surface area and supporting a fifth of the world's population. There has been a wide range of literature on the subject
Rather than narrate events chronologically, Mundy (medieval history, Columbia U.) portrays the social, economic, political, and intellectual life of Latin Christendom during the period as a whole. He
At last: an authoritative, up to date account of the troubled reign of King Stephen, by a leading scholar of the Anglo-Norman world. David Crouch covers every aspect of the period - the king and the e
This study provides an authoritative overview of all Marlowe's work. It includes thorough investigations of his major plays, Tamburlaine, Edward II, The Jew of Malta and Doctor Faustus as well as a fu
British culture has changed almost beyond recognition since 1956. Angry young men have been displaced by Yuppies, Elvis by the Spice Girls, and meat and two veg by continental cuisine. What is more, a
*JN279-3, 0-582-36964-9, Lindemann, Albert, Anti-Semitism Before the Holocaust*? An important new study on a complex and highly controversial topic, anti-Semitism over the past three thousand year
Alongside Spenser, Sidney and the early Donne, Shakespeare is the major poet of the 16th century, largely because of the status of his remarkable sequence of sonnets. Professor Cousins' new book is th
Now appearing in its third edition, Martin Stephen's classic text and course companion to English literature has been thoroughly revised and updated, taking account of the changes which have occurred
This is a powerful and original survey of German social democracy breaks new ground in covering the movement's full span, from its origins after the French Revolution, to the present day. Stefan Berge
Since Aristotle, genre has been one of the fundamental concepts of literary theory, and much of the world's literature and criticism has been shaped by ideas about the nature, function and value of li
Wright (history, U. of Leeds, UK) explores the extents and limits of Papal power in the period commonly considered as years of stagnation for the Papacy. He argues that this period is actually charact
