A History of the Low Countries (Arblaster Paul)(Paperback)

A History of the Low Countries (Arblaster Paul)(Paperback)

This introductory overview of the Low Countries' history traces their development since Roman times, providing equal weighting to the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Paul Arblaster looks at political, cultural and social history, including the rise of the merchant classes, the Renaissance and

History of Contemporary Italy - 1943-80 (Ginsborg Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Contemporary Italy strongly mirrors Britain - the countries have roughly the same extent, population size and GNP - and yet they are fantastically different. This book presents an account of how Italy has coped, or failed to cope, with the past decades. It is suitable for those who wish to

A History of the American People (Johnson Paul)(Paperback)

Paul Johnson's prize-winning classic, A History of the American People, is an in-depth portrait of the American people covering every aspect of U.S. history--from politics to the arts.'The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures,' begins Paul Johnson's

History of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland (Derry T. K.)(Paperback)

This concise account traces the history of the Scandinavian countries from earliest times to the present, emphasizing common features in their heritage and in their contribution to the modern world. The author's aim is to describe each country's history, traditions, and way of life and to examine

The Who Was? History of the World (Manzanero Paula K.)(Paperback)

History of the Lombards (Paul the Deacon)(Paperback)

History of the Lombards, by Paul the Deacon (c. 720-c. 799), is among the most important and oldest accounts of the Germanic nation. The book preserves many ancient myths and popular traditions and draws from sources that are now lost. The history traces the changing fortunes of the Lombards, the

The Prs Electric Guitar Book: A Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Electrics (Burrluck Dave)(Paperback)

THE PRS GUITAR BOOK: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF PAUL REED SMITH

The Environment: A History of the Idea (Warde Paul)(Paperback)

The untold history of how people came to conceive, to manage, and to dispute environmental crisis, The Environment is essential reading for anyone who wants to help protect the environment from the numerous threats it faces

Sport and Ireland: A History (Rouse Paul)(Paperback)

This is the first history of sport in Ireland, locating the history of sport within Irish political, social, and cultural history, and within the global history of sport. Sport and Ireland demonstrates that there are aspects of Ireland's sporting history that are uniquely Irish and are defined by

The Local: A History of the English Pub (Jennings Paul)(Paperback)

The complete history of the public house, from eighteenth-century coaching inns to twenty-first century wine bars The pub has been at the heart of English life for generations. But how has this unique institution developed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the English pub,

A History of France (Bergin Joseph)(Paperback)

Few modern countries can boast of such a lengthy history as France, a staple of European maps for the last millennium. This engaging narrative analyses French political, social and cultural history since 987, in a single volume. Through revolution, war and peace, it explores how the Frankland of

Rise and Fall of the Great Powers (Kennedy Paul)(Paperback / softback)

WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE Paul Kennedy's international bestseller is a sweeping account of five hundred years of fluctuating economic muscle and military

Dictatorland: The Men Who Stole Africa (Kenyon Paul)(Paperback)

A vivid, heartbreaking portrait of the fate that so many African countries suffered after

Russian Conservatism (Robinson Paul)(Paperback)

Russian Conservatism examines the history of Russian conservative thought from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Robinson charts the contributions made by philosophers, politicians, and others during the Imperial, Soviet, and post-Soviet periods. Looking at cultural,

The Price of Rights: Regulating International Labor Migration (Ruhs Martin)(Paperback)

Many low-income countries and development organizations are calling for greater liberalization of labor immigration policies in high-income countries. At the same time, human rights organizations and migrant rights advocates demand more equal rights for migrant workers. The Price of Rights shows

An African American and Latinx History of the United States (Ortiz Paul)(Paperback)

Rise and Fall - A History of the World in Ten Empires (Strathern Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Rise and Fall opens with the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over a vast expanse of the region of ancient Mesopotamia, then turns to the immense Roman Empire, where we trace back our western and eastern roots. Next Strathern describes how a great deal of western classical culture was developed in the

Lotharingia - A Personal History of France, Germany and the Countries In-Between (Winder Simon)(Paperback / softback)

In AD 843, the three surviving grandsons of the great Emperor Charlemagne met at Verdun. After years of bitter squabbles over who would inherit the family land, they finally decided to divide the territory and go their separate ways. In a moment of staggering significance, one grandson inherited

A History of Babylon, 2200 BC - Ad 75 (Beaulieu Paul-Alain)(Paperback)

During most of its history, Babylon was the capital of a kingdom that corresponded roughly to the southern and central parts of Iraq. This work presents a narrative history of Babylon from the time of its First Dynasty (1880-1595) until the last centuries of the city's existence during the

Leave The Capital - A History of Manchester Music in 13 Recordings (Hanley Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The Crisis of the European Mind, 1680-1715 (Hazard Paul)(Paperback)

Paul Hazard's magisterial, widely influential, and beloved intellectual history offers an unforgettable account of the birth of the modern European mind in all its dynamic, inquiring, and uncertain glory. Beginning his story in the latter half of the seventeenth century, while also looking back to

Hark!: The biography of Christmas (Kerensa Paul)(Paperback)

In this delightful sleigh ride through Christmas history, Paul Kerensa answers the festive questions you never thought to ask... Did Cromwell help shape the mince pie? Was St Nicholas the first to use an automatic door? Which classic Christmas crooners were inspired by a Hollywood heatwave? And did

Spartans - An Epic History (Cartledge Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive account of the extraordinary people of Sparta, from the world's leading

Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (Lovejoy Paul E.)(Paperback)

This history of African slavery from the fifteenth to the early twentieth centuries examines how indigenous African slavery developed within an international context. Paul E. Lovejoy discusses the medieval Islamic slave trade and the Atlantic trade as well as the enslavement process and the