Europe and the Roma - Klaus-Michael Bogdal

Europe and the Roma - Klaus-Michael Bogdal

The first full, comprehensive account of the cultural representation of the Roma in European historyThis remarkable book describes a dark side of European history: the rejection of the Roma from their initial arrival in the late Middle Ages to the present day. To Europeans, the Roma appeared to be

Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in Western and Southern Europe (hidy Andrea)(Pevná vazba)

The achievement and success of Roma people in education is at a breaking point across Europe, severely limiting social mobility. Recent research has shown that Roma are the most underrepresented group in schools and other educational institutions. There are an array of policy measures and

Empires and Barbarians: The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe (Heather Peter)(Paperback)

Empires and Barbarians presents a fresh, provocative look at how a recognizable Europe came into being in the first millennium AD. With sharp analytic insight, Peter Heather explores the dynamics of migration and social and economic interaction that changed two vastly different worlds--the

Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America (Olsen Klaus Malling)(Pevná vazba)

Wood and Wood Joints - Building Traditions of Europe, Japan and China (Zwerger Klaus)(Pevná vazba)

Building with wood as an ecologically viable material is a tradition with a long history. In the most typical method, elements are connected by using wood joints which do not require the assistance of adhesives or metal connectors. By looking at several hundred examples from Japan, China and 18

Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals (Kaeding Michael)(Paperback)

'The European Parliament elections in May 2019 did not bring about the rise of populism in Europe that had been feared by many. Instead, while populism was contained, a broad pro-European majority emerged that today carries the new European Commission with its ambitious green, digital and

Europe by Sleeping Car (Patterson Michael)(Paperback)

Michael Patterson takes the reader on a charming illustrated nostalgic jaunt across Europe by

Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction (Morales Helen)(Paperback)

From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our

The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks - Jacob F. Field

An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century, The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks details the events, personalities, ideas and disasters that have shaped our continent.The book is broken down into six easily digestible

A Task for Sisyphus: Why Europe's Roma Policies Fail (Rostas Iulius)(Pevná vazba)

Despite an increasing number of EU and government initiatives in their favor, the situation of Roma in Europe has only worsened. This book explores the many miscalculations, misconceptions, and blunders that have led to this failure. Looking at Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania, Rostas shows

The Illustrated A-Z of Classic Mythology: The Legends of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Norse and Celtic Worlds (Cotterell Arthur)(Pevná vazba)

This encyclopedia of mythology brings together the three outstanding traditions of Europe: the classical legends of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and

Twentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History, 1900 to the Present (Richards Michael D.)(Paperback)

Twentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History presents readers with a concise and accessible survey of the most significant themes and political events that shaped European history in the 20th and 21st centuries. Features updates that include a new chapter that reviews major political and economic

The History (Attaleiates Michael)(Pevná vazba)

In 1039 Byzantium was the most powerful empire in Europe and the Near East, controlling the Balkans south of the Danube and all of Asia Minor into Armenia and Syria. By 1079 it had become a politically unstable state half the size, menaced by powerful enemies on all sides. The History of Michael

House of Wisdom - How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization (Lyons Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was backward and benighted, locked into the Dark Ages. Arab culture, however, was thriving, and had become a powerhouse of intellectual exploration and discussion that dazzled the likes of British adventurer Adelard of Bath. This title

Dream of Rome (Johnson Boris)(Paperback / softback)

Focussing on how the Romans made Europe work as a homogenous civilisation and looking at why we are failing to make the EU work in modern times, this is an authoritative and amusing study from bestselling author Boris

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Schwab Klaus)(Pevná vazba)

World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolu­tion, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope

Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe (Neiberg Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive account of the 1945 Potsdam Conference: the historic summit where Truman, Stalin, and Churchill met to determine the fate of post-World War II EuropeAfter Germany's defeat in World War II, Europe lay in tatters. Millions of refugees were dispersed across the continent. Food and fuel

The Kosova Liberation Army: Underground War to Balkan Insurgency, 1948-2001 (Pettifer James)(Paperback)

The Kosova Liberation Army (KLA) was the first successful insurgent movement in Europe since the Second World War. In the struggle against Milosevic's Serbia it developed from a tiny group in the Swiss political underground in the 1980s to an 18,000 strong military force that was allied with NATO

Europe's Common Security and Defence Policy (Smith Michael E.)(Paperback)

The EU's emergence as an international security provider, under the first Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations in the Balkans in 2003, is a critical development in European integration. In this book, which relies on extensive interviews with CSDP officials, Michael E. Smith

The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread

The Fringes of Citizenship: Romani Minorities and Civic Marginalisation (Sardelic Julija)(Pevná vazba)

This book offers a socio-legal enquiry into the position of Roma as citizens in Europe. Rather than questioning the exceptionalities of Roma as a minority, it seeks to understand how citizenship in liberal democracies is constructed to marginalize certain

Atomic Spy: The Dark Lives of Klaus Fuchs (Greenspan Nancy Thorndike)(Paperback)

Nancy Greenspan dives into the mysteries of the Klaus Fuchs espionage case and emerges with a classic Cold War biography of intrigue and torn loyalties. Atomic Spy is a mesmerizing morality tale, told with fresh sources and empathy. --Kai Bird, author of The Good Spy and coauthor of American

Representative Government in Modern Europe (Gallagher Michael)(Paperback)

Focuses on comparative European politics. This title reflects key events and changes including the impact of the world financial and economic crisis; the EU's adoption of the Lisbon Treaty; and, the election of a centre-right governments in Germany and the

Rome Victorious: The Irresistible Rise of the Roman Empire (Hoyos Dexter)(Pevná vazba)

Rome - Urbs Roma: city of patricians and plebeians, emperors and gladiators, slaves and concubines - was the epicentre of a far-flung imperium whose cultural legacy is incalculable. How a tiny settlement, founded by desperate adventurers beside the banks of the River Tiber, came to rule vast tracts