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This book charts the development of law in Europe from its medieval origins to the present day. The author explores the changing social context for the relationship between law and culture and the development of political ideas about modern states.
In 85 new and updated essays written by an outstanding cast of leading scholars and rising stars in the field, this comprehensive volume provides an authoritative... Læs mere
Through a series of detailed international case studies, this book traces the history of aviation over the past century, showing how the early promises of flight,... Læs mere
Across the Revolutionary Divide: Russia, 1861-1945 presents an ambitious interpretive account of Russian history from the abolition of serfdom by Alexander II to the end of World War II.
This book is the first to fully explore the history of autism. Through in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers working in the... Læs mere
This book analyzes in a new way the causes of the current crash by showing how such events derive from real estate bubbles and their interactions with banks and other lenders.
A Companion to Families in the Greek and Roman Worlds draws from both established and current scholarship to offer a broad overview of the field, engage in contemporary debates, and pose stimulating questions about future development in the study of families.
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Recent years have seen powerful developments in the study of archaic Greece, with the emergence of new areas of interest, new ways of thinking about old problems, radical new approaches to the sources and new evidence.
* An important and timely contribution to current political debates * Written in a lively and accessible way by a leading academic * Presents a radical alternative to the Third Way.
Afghanistan has become synonymous with violence. In the past 25 years alone, the country has endured Russian invasion and occupation, civil war and a US--led military campaign, resulting in the combined loss of over 2 million lives, most of them civilian.