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

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

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

History of Alexander (Curtius Rufus Quintus)(Paperback / softback)

The essential history of Alexander the Great, compelling and brilliantly realized Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has

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

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

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

Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography (D'Agapeyeff Alexander)(Paperback)

This vintage book contains Alexander D Agapeyeff s famous 1939 work, Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography . Cryptography is the employment of codes and ciphers to protect secrets, and it has a long and interesting history. This fantastic volume offers a detailed history of cryptography

English Literature in Context (Poplawski Paul)(Paperback)

This is the second edition of English Literature in Context, a popular textbook which provides an essential resource and reference tool for all English literature students. Designed to accompany students throughout their degree course, it offers a detailed narrative survey of the diverse historical

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,

The Wars of the Roses (Hicks Michael)(Paperback)

The Wars of the Roses (1455-85) were a major turning point in English history. But the underlying causes for the successive upheavals have been hotly contested by historians ever since. In this original and stimulating new synthesis, distinguished historian Michael Hicks examines the difficult

To Be or Not to Be: A Chooseable-Path Adventure (North Ryan)(Paperback)

The greatest work in English literature, now in the greatest format of English literature: a chooseable-path adventure When Shakespeare wrote Hamlet he gave the world just one possible storyline, drawn from a constellation of billions of alternate narratives. And now you can correct that horrible

How to Begin Studying English Literature (Marsh Nicholas)(Paperback)

How to Begin Studying English Literature has established itself as one of the most successful and popular introductory student guides in the field. This fourth edition has been fully revised and expanded throughout, and now includes more examples and commentary on texts as well as a third

Economic History of the English Garden (Floud Roderick)(Paperback / softback)

The Oxford History of English (Mugglestone Lynda)(Paperback)

Lynda Mugglestone's hugely popular The Oxford History of English is now updated and entirely reset in a new edition featuring David Crystal's new take on the future of English in the wider world. In accounts made vivid with examples from a vast range of documentary evidence that includes letters,

AQA English Literature A: A Level and AS (McBratney Luke)(Paperback / softback)

This book offers targeted support to meet the demands of the 2015 AQA A Level English Literature A specification. Offering entirely new material, and flagging AS specification requirements, it builds the skills students will be assessed on. From an experienced and trusted author team, this book

Irish Freedom: The History of Nationalism in Ireland (English Richard)(Paperback)

Sufism: A New History of Islamic Mysticism (Knysh Alexander)(Paperback)

A pathbreaking history of Sufism, from the earliest centuries of Islam to the present After centuries as the most important ascetic-mystical strand of Islam, Sufism saw a sharp decline in the twentieth century, only to experience a stunning revival in recent decades. In this comprehensive new

Poems (Wordsworth William)(Pevná vazba)

In the long history of English literature William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is the writer who achieved the most dramatic transformations of the poetic scene almost

The History of Early English: An Activity-Based Approach (Johnson Keith)(Paperback)

The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the

The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander (Romm James)(Paperback)

Arrian's Campaigns of Alexander, widely considered the most authoritative history of the brilliant leader's great conquests, is the latest addition to the acclaimed Landmark series. After twelve years of hard-fought campaigns, Alexander the Great controlled a vast empire that was bordered by the

Metaphysical Poetry (Various)(Paperback)

A key anthology for students of English literature, featuring some of the crowning achievements of Renaissance verse Spanning the Elizabethan age to the Restoration and beyond, Metaphysical poetry sought to describe a time of startling progress, scientific discovery, unrivalled exploration and