From 1250 to 1795 Lithuania covered a vast area of eastern and central Europe. Until 1387 the country was pagan. How this huge... Læs mere
First published in 1935, this volume by Kenneth Jackson examines the different types of nature poetry that were produced in Ireland and Wales up to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. This volume will be welcomed by medievalists as well as enthusiasts of Irish and Welsh poetry.
Human societies name and classify colours in various ways. This book presents the basic principles of modern colour semantics, including the recognition of... Læs mere
Sir Thomas Little Heath used his time away from his job as a civil servant to publish many works on the subject of ancient... Læs mere
Originally published in 1916, this book presents a selection from the Jatakas translated into English. The selection was made 'with the... Læs mere
This Element examines the concept of moral responsibility as it is used in contemporary philosophical debates and explores the justifiability of the moral practices... Læs mere
Newly updated, this textbook is for students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, practitioners and judges. Accessible, comprehensive and contemporary, it continues to... Læs mere
This book charts the history of Iran's sexual revolution from the nineteenth century to today. The resilience of the Iranian people forms the basis of this sexual... Læs mere
Women, Armies, and Warfare in Early Modern Europe examines the important roles of women who campaigned with armies from 1500 to 1815. Lynn argues that,... Læs mere
Serialism, one of the most prominent innovations in music since 1900, is a key topic in music studies for both undergraduate and graduate students. From... Læs mere
The Harlem Renaissance (1918–1937) was the most influential single movement in African American literary history. Its key figures include Du Bois,... Læs mere
Analyzing the previously unexplored religious views of the Nazi elite, Richard Steigmann-Gall argues against the consensus that Nazism was... Læs mere