Early Modern Europe: An Oxford History (Cameron Euan)(Paperback)

Early Modern Europe: An Oxford History (Cameron Euan)(Paperback)

This extensively illustrated book offers a new kind of introduction to Europe between 1500 and 1800. It considers the evolving economy and society - the basic facts of life for the majority of Europe's people. It shows how the religious and intellectual unity of western culture fragmented and

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe (Steen Charlie R.)(Paperback)

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe examines the relationships that developed in cities from the time of the late Renaissance through to the Napoleonic period, exploring culture in the broadest sense by selecting a variety of sources not commonly used in history books, such as plays, popular

Proofs of God in Early Modern Europe: An Anthology (Strickland Lloyd)(Paperback)

Proofs of God in Early Modern Europe offers a fascinating window into early modern efforts to prove God's existence. Assembled here are twenty-two key texts, many translated into English for the first time, which illustrate the variety of arguments that philosophers of the seventeenth and

An Economic History of Europe Since 1700 (Zamagni Vera)(Paperback)

An economic history of modern Europe, suitable for course use, which sets European events within the wider context of world economic progress and alongside developments in Asia, Eastern Europe and the United

Madeleine (Cameron Euan)(Pevná vazba)

A young musician uncovers a painful family history and must confront the realities of collaboration and betrayal in Vichy

What Was History?: The Art of History in Early Modern Europe (Grafton Anthony)(Paperback)

From the late fifteenth century onwards, scholars across Europe began to write books about how to read and evaluate histories. These pioneering works grew from complex early-modern debates about law, religion, and classical scholarship. Anthony Grafton's book is based on his Trevelyan Lectures of

Early Medieval Europe, 300-1000 (Collins Roger)(Paperback)

In this classic textbook history of early medieval Europe, Roger Collins provides a succinct account of the centuries during which Europe changed from being an abstract geographical expression to a new culturally coherent, if politically divided, entity. This comprehensive new edition explores key

Conflict and Enlightenment: Print and Political Culture in Europe, 1635-1795 (Munck Thomas)(Paperback)

New approaches to the history of print have allowed historians of early modern Europe to re-evaluate major shifts in religious, intellectual, cultural and political life across Europe. Drawing on precise and detailed study of the contexts of different types of print, including books, pamphlets,

A History of Modern Europe (Lindemann Albert S.)(Paperback)

A History of Modern Europe surveys European history from thedefeat of Napoleon to the twenty-first century, presenting majorhistorical themes in an authoritative and compellingnarrative. Concise, readable single volume covering Europe from the earlynineteenth century through the early twenty-first

Madeleine (Cameron Euan)(Paperback / softback)

Immersive, nuanced, impeccably researched IAN RANKIN Beautifully written and moving ALLAN MASSIE Poignant, nostalgic and redolent of the smell of France SIMON BRETT Family history has always been a mystery to Will Latymer. His father flatly refused to talk about it, and with no other relatives to

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 Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre (Brown John Russell)(Paperback)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and

What Is Early Modern History? (Wiesner-Hanks Merry E.)(Paperback)

What is Early Modern History? offers a concise guide to investigations of the era from the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries and an entry-point to larger questions about how we divide and organize the past and how the discipline of history has evolved. Merry Wiesner-Hanks showcases the new research

History of Philosophy (Copleston Frederick C.)(Paperback / softback)

Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. The 11-volume series gives an accessible account of each philosopher's work, and explains their relationship to the work of other

History of Philosophy (Copleston Frederick C.)(Paperback / softback)

Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. The 11-volume series gives an accessible account of each philosopher's work, and explains their relationship to the work of other

History of Philosophy (Copleston Frederick C.)(Paperback / softback)

Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. The 11-volume series gives an accessible account of each philosopher's work, and explains their relationship to the work of other

History of Philosophy (Copleston Frederick C.)(Paperback / softback)

Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. The 11-volume series gives an accessible account of each philosopher's work, and explains their relationship to the work of other

The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine (Plokhy Serhii)(Paperback)

'An exemplary account of Europe's least-known large country' (Wall Street Journal) by an award-winning historian. Ukraine is currently embroiled in a tense fight with Russia to preserve its territorial integrity and political independence. But today's conflict is only the latest in a long history

Early Modern European Society, Third Edition (Kamen Henry)(Paperback)

The early modern period was one of profound change in Europe. It was witness to the development of science, religious reformation, and the birth of the nation state. As Europeans explored the world--looking to Asia and the Americas for new peoples and lands--their societies grew and adapted

The University of Oxford: A Brief History (Brockliss Laurence)(Paperback)

The University of Oxford is the third-oldest university in Europe and remains one of the greatest universities in the world. Institutions have waxed and waned over the centuries, but Oxford has always succeeded in reinventing itself to meet the demands of a new age. This book offers a succinct

Yorkshire Football - A History (Fleming Cameron)(Paperback / softback)

The Oxford History of Medieval Europe (Holmes George)(Paperback)

This is the most authoritative account of life in Medieval Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire and the coming of the Renaissance. Full coverage is given to all aspects of life in a thousand-year period which saw the creation of western civilization: from the empires and kingdoms of

Early Modern Military History, 1450-1815 (Mortimer G.)(Paperback)

Key military developments occurred in the Early Modern period, during which armies evolved from troops of medieval knights to Napoleon's mass levies. Firearms impelled change, necessitating new battlefield tactics and fundamentally altering siege and naval warfare. The size and cost of military

The Italian Wars 1494-1559: War, State and Society in Early Modern Europe (Shaw Christine)(Paperback)