The Concise History of the Crusades, Third Student Edition (Madden Thomas F.)(Paperback)

The Concise History of the Crusades, Third Student Edition (Madden Thomas F.)(Paperback)

What is the relationship between the medieval crusades and the problems of the modern Middle East? Were the crusades the Christian equivalent of Muslim jihad? In this sweeping yet crisp history, Thomas F. Madden offers a brilliant and compelling narrative of the crusades and their contemporary

The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land (Asbridge Thomas)(Paperback)

The Crusades is an authoritative, accessible single-volume history of the brutal struggle for the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Thomas Asbridge--a renowned historian who writes with 'maximum vividness' (Joan Acocella, The New Yorker)--covers the years 1095 to 1291 in this big, ambitious, readable

The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191: Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Battle That Decided the Third Crusade (Hosler John D.)(Paperback)

The first comprehensive history of the most decisive military campaign of the Third Crusade and one of the longest wartime sieges of the Middle Ages The two-year-long siege of Acre (1189-1191) was the most significant military engagement of the Third Crusade, attracting armies from across Europe,

A Concise History of Premodern Korea: From Antiquity through the Nineteenth Century, Volume 1, Third Edition (Seth Michael J.)(Paperback)

Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this engaging text provides a concise history of Korea from the beginning of human settlement in the region through the late nineteenth century. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and concise

A Concise History of Korea: From Antiquity to the Present, Third Edition (Seth Michael J.)(Paperback)

Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this comprehensive text surveys Korean history from Neolithic times to the present. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and concise

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics (Matthews P. H.)(Paperback)

The third edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics is an authoritative and invaluable reference source covering every aspect of the wide-ranging field of linguistics. In 3,250 entries this dictionary spans grammar, phonetics, semantics, languages (spoken and written), dialects, and

A Concise History of Modern Korea: From the Late Nineteenth Century to the Present, Volume 2, Third Edition (Seth Michael J.)(Paperback)

Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this comprehensive and balanced history of modern Korea explores the social, economic, and political issues it has faced since being catapulted into the wider world at the end of the nineteenth

History of the Crusades III - The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades (Runciman Steven)(Paperback / softback)

A Concise History of Germany (Fulbrook Mary)(Paperback)

This third edition of Mary Fulbrook's much-admired and popular introduction to German history provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of the story of the German lands and peoples from the early middle ages to the present day. Crisply synthesising a vast array of historical

Brief History of The Third Reich - The Rise and Fall of the Nazis (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback / softback)

A concise account of one of the most striking episodes of twentieth-century world history: the Holocaust, the Second World War and the untold cruelty and suffering they

Kill Them All: Cathars and Carnage in the Albigensian Crusade (McGlynn Sean)(Paperback)

A paperback edition of the first book to provide a military history of the whole Albigensian Crusade, covering vital over-looked

Concise History of the Arabs (McHugo John)(Paperback / softback)

New and updated edition covering fourteen centuries of Arab history, from the rise of Islam to the aftermath of the Arab uprisings. Well received this is an accessible introduction to the history of the Arab world for the general reader. Contains nine maps, glossary, notes, bibliography,

The Clash of Gods: A Reinterpretation of Early Christian Art - Revised and Expanded Edition (Mathews Thomas F.)(Paperback)

Between the third and sixth centuries, the ancient gods, goddesses, and heroes who had populated the imagination of humankind for a millennium were replaced by a new imagery of Christ and his saints. Thomas Mathews explores the many different, often surprising, artistic images and religious

A Concise History of the Middle East (Goldschmidt Arthur Jr.)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day, it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, modernization efforts in the Middle East, the

Sir Thomas More: Third Series (Shakespeare William)(Paperback)

This edition of Sir Thomas More is the first to bring the play into the context of a major Shakespeare series, to provide a substantial critical analysis, and to offer a comprehensive modern stage history. The introduction deals with issues such as the strange involvement of the anti-Catholic

Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care (Watson Max)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care returns for a third edition, maintaining the concise yet comprehensive format suited to the busy practitioner for quick access to key information, and fully updated to reflect changes in the palliative care landscape. Featuring an increased emphasis on

The Story of the Church: 4th edition (Harman Allan M.)(Paperback)

The Story of the Church gives an accessible and concise survey of the history of the Christian church, from the first century to the twenty-first. Here is an epic tale of high hopes and great disappointments, of bitter persecution and heroic loyalty. The Story of the Church is an established

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar (Wade Graham)(Paperback)

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar by Graham Wade, one of the foremost international writers on the guitar, explores the history of the instrument from the 16th century to the present

Handbook of Stroke (Wiebers David O.)(Paperback)

Written by leaders in the field of stroke medicine, Handbook of Stroke, Third Edition, is a concise, one-stop guide covering all aspects of clinical management of patients with cerebrovascular disorders. This user-friendly handbook brings you up to date with the most recent advances and knowledge

Racisms: From the Crusades to the Twentieth Century (Bethencourt Francisco)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking history of racismRacisms is the first comprehensive history of racism, from the Crusades to the twentieth century. Demonstrating that there is not one continuous tradition of racism, Francisco Bethencourt shows that racism preceded any theories of race and must be viewed within the

A History of the Ancient Near East, Ca. 3000-323 BC (Van de Mieroop Marc)(Paperback)

Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of

The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades: Extracted and Translated from the Chronicle of Ibn Al-Qalanisi (Gibb H. A. R.)(Paperback)

A Saracen stronghold throughout the long history of the Crusades, Damascus served as the capital city for Nur al-Deen, Saladin, and other medieval Muslim leaders. From this prime vantage point comes a remarkable contemporary account of the early Crusades, written by one of the city's leading

A Short History of Chemistry: Third Edition (Partington J. R.)(Paperback)

One of the best short surveys of the history of chemistry I know of. I have always found it useful. -- Marshall Clagett, University of Wisconsin. This classic survey of the history of chemistry -- one of the most complete short histories available -- is ideal for general readers and undergraduates

History of the Crusades II - The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East 1100-1187 (Runciman Steven)(Paperback / softback)