A Brief History of English Literature (Peck John)(Paperback)

A Brief History of English Literature (Peck John)(Paperback)

A lively introductory guide to English literature from Beowulf to the present day. The authors write in their characteristically lucid style and present the texts in relation to their social, political and cultural contexts. Clear and concise, the updated second edition now features a new final

Thomas More: A Very Brief History (Guy John)(Paperback)

'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose.' So commented The Times in 1978 on the 500th anniversary of More's birth. Twenty-two years later, Pope John Paul II

A Little History of Literature (Sutherland John)(Paperback)

A much-loved author brings the world of literature alive for all ages This 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has researched,

A Brief History of Portable Literature (Vila-Matas Enrique)(Paperback)

An author (a version of Vila-Matas himself) presents a short 'history' of a secret society, the Shandies, who are obsessed with the concept of 'portable literature.' The society is entirely imagined, but in this rollicking, intellectually playful book, its members include writers and artists like

A History of English Literature (Alexander Michael)(Paperback)

This comprehensive text traces the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, discussing a wide range of key authors without losing its clarity or verve. Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition

The English Reformation: A Very Brief History (Ryrie Alec)(Pevná vazba)

'Masterly' - Eric Metaxas'Mould-breaking' - John Guy'A little gem of a book' - Suzannah Lipscomb From the Introduction: 'There is no such thing as 'the English Reformation'. A 'Reformation' is a composite event which is only made visible by being framed the right way. It is like a 'war' a label we

Food: A Very Short Introduction (Krebs John)(Paperback)

In this Very Short Introduction, Prof Lord John Krebs provides a brief history of human food, from our remote ancestors 3 million years ago to the present day. By looking at the four great transitions in human food - cooking, agriculture, processing, and preservation - he considers a variety of

Thomas More: A Very Brief History (Guy John)(Pevná vazba)

'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose.' So commented The Times in 1978 on the 500th anniversary of More's birth. Twenty-two years later, Pope John Paul II

Brief History of Analytic Phil (Schwartz Stephen P.)(Paperback)

A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls presents a comprehensive overview of the historical development of all major aspects of analytic philosophy, the dominant Anglo-American philosophical tradition in the twentieth century. Features coverage of all the major subject areas

Calcio - A History of Italian Football (Foot John)(Paperback / softback)

The first history of Italian football to be written in English, 'Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties, riots and scandals in the richest and toughest league in the

A Brief History of Underpants (Van Zandt Christine)(Paperback)

From bloomers to boxers, everyone wears underwear One part humor, one part history, A Brief History of Underpants explores the evolution of fashion's most unmentionable garment. Gain a whole new understanding of underthings as you: Learn which ruler was buried with over 100 pairs of

Brief History of Ireland (Killeen Richard)(Paperback / softback)

The perfect introduction to Irish history within the excellent and highly regarded Brief History

Le Droit Humain: Order of International Co-Freemasonry (Order of International Co-Freemasonry)(Paperback)

Written both in French and English. Contents: Editorial, Brief History; Extract from a Talk on Initiation given in Lodge 942 of the Belgian Federation; The Policy of Science; News of Various Worldly Federations; Appeal to all Federations and Jurisdictions; Decisions of the Supreme Council;

A Brief History of Time (Beers Shaindel)(Paperback)

'A Brief History of Time,' Beers' first collection of poetry, is at once an exploration of what it is to grow up in rural America and a treatise for social justice. These poems, many of them award-winning, span a wide range of styles-from plainsong free verse to sestinas to nearly epic works. The

Short Oxf Hist Eng Lit 3e P (Sanders Andrew)(Paperback)

The Short Oxford History of English Literature provides a comprehensive and authoritative introductory guide to the literature of the British Isles from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day, including a full treatment of Irish, Scottish, and Welsh writing in English. The chapters are arranged

King John: New Interpretations (Church S. D.)(Paperback)

The reign of King John [1199-1216] is one of the most controversial in English history. When he succeeded to Richard the Lionheart's lands, he could legitimately claim to rule half modern France as well as England and Ireland; but by the time of his death his dominion lay in tatters, and his

Talking to My Daughter - A Brief History of Capitalism (Varoufakis Yanis)(Paperback / softback)

Brief History of Time

Mastering the Language of Literature (Hebron Malcolm)(Paperback)

Mastering the Language of Literature provides students of English Literature with a clear guide to the linguistic analysis of literary texts. Drawing on modern linguistics and traditional approaches, it shows how the study of language provides valuable tools for literary criticism. Important

A Brief History of the Spanish Language (Pharies David a.)(Paperback)

Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language's Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin

Book of English Magic (Heygate Richard)(Paperback / softback)

The hidden history of English

History of Chess in the English Civil Service (Thurlow Kevin)(Paperback / softback)

A history of chess in the English Civil

A History of Modern Chinese Popular Literature (Fan Boqun)(Pevná vazba)

With no comparable study in the English language, the first English translation of Fan Boqun's A History of Popular Modern Chinese Literature presents one of the most authoritative and significant studies on modern Chinese literature to a new readership. Starting in the late Qing Dynasty, a period

The History of English: An Introduction (Gramley Stephan)(Paperback)

The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language