The philologist and orientalist Archibald Henry Sayce (1845–1933) had studied... Læs mere
Aristarchus of Samos was the first astronomer to propose a heliocentric... Læs mere
Ernest Satow was one of the most respected British diplomats, particularly in Japan. Since publication in 1917, 'Satow' has become the standard work on the practice of... Læs mere
In this well-informed study, Scottish feminist and scholar Charlotte Carmichael Stopes attempts to determine if Francis Bacon covertly wrote the plays of William... Læs mere
Annie, Lady Brassey (1839–1887) was an English travel writer best known for her accounts of ocean journeys undertaken with her family.... Læs mere
There is currently no single-volume history of Zimbabwe that provides detailed coverage of the country's experience from pre-colonial times to the present. This book examines... Læs mere
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
A panoramic history of the end of Britain as a global civic idea from the Second World War to the present day. Stuart Ward uncovers the ways in... Læs mere