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This book is a study of the reformation in ecclesiastical politics in twelfth-century England whereby the cathedral chapter, by gradually gaining control of more of its own wealth and resources, increased its power and emerged as a community largely independent of the bishop.
Focusing on Yorkshire, this book, first published in 1994, examines three key themes in the period 1066–1154: the Norman conquest, the anarchy of... Læs mere
Until recently, the Isma`ilis were judged almost exclusively on the basis of hostile Muslim and European sources. This volume, written by leading contemporary authorities in the field, sheds a more realistic light on their history.
This book of essays by leading scholars is about the sources of dissent and diversity in medieval society and the Church's... Læs mere
This 1995 book is a full-scale study of prices in medieval Scotland, c.1260–1542, which includes detailed discussions of coinage, and weights and measures. This was the first complete study to have been undertaken on Scots medieval prices.
J. B. Schneewind's book is the most comprehensive study ever written of the history of moral philosophy. It sets Kant's ethics in its... Læs mere
The first study of the lives of the 'runaway religious', the monks, canons and friars who fled their monasteries and returned to a life in the world only to be pursued by the Church authorities.
It is widely believed that current disparities in economic, political, and social outcomes reflect distinct institutions.... Læs mere
This volume presents a quantitative study of Cuban slavery from the late eighteenth century until 1880, the year slavery was formally abolished on the island. The core... Læs mere
The remains of Tai Fu's lost collection Kuang-i chi ('The Great Book of Marvels') preserve three hundred short tales... Læs mere
Every general account of the development of Chinese thought makes mention of Tung Chung-shu (195–105 bce) as one of the pivotal philosophers of the Han. This book represents the most systematic account yet of Tung Chung-shu's importance in Chinese philosophy and religion.
Japan was ruled by warriors for the better part of a millenium, from the twelfth to the nineteenth century. This paperback volume, comprised of chapters taken from volumes 3 and 4... Læs mere