A History of Greece: 1300 30 BC, offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational political history of Greece, from the late Mycenaean Age through to the death of Cleopatra VII, the last Hellenistic monarch of Egypt.
This volume features more than 30 newly commissioned essays by noted scholars writing on various aspects of Ovid's work, such as production, genre, and style.
A Bronte Encyclopedia is an A- Z encyclopedia of the most notable literary family of the 19th century highlighting original literary insights and the significant people and places that influenced the Brontes lives.
Focusing on major and emerging playwrights, institutions, and various theatre practices this Concise Companion examines the key issues in British and Irish theatre since 1979.
During most of its history, Babylon was the capital of a kingdom that corresponded roughly to the southern and central parts of Iraq. This work presents a narrative... Læs mere
A Companion to Terence is a useful research tool for the growing number of scholars, students and critics of Terence and Roman comedy.
A Companion to Foucault comprises a collection of essays from established and emerging scholars that represent the most extensive treatment of French philosopher Michel Foucault s works currently available.
Provides an overview of Andrew Jackson s life and legacy, grounded in the latest scholarship Features more than 30 essays contributed by leading scholars and historians Synthesizes the most up-to-date scholarship on the pivotal events of the Age of Jackson.
Cleverly bisecting the over-extension and highly focused specialism of other texts on the ancient novel, this edited collection features the most up-to-date... Læs mere
A Companion to Renaissance and Baroque Art provides a diverse, fresh collection of accessible, comprehensive essays addressing key issues for European art produced between 1300 and 1700, a period that might be termed the beginning of modern history.
Ageing populations represent a key global challenge for the twenty-first century. Few areas of life will remain untouched by the accompanying changes to cultural, economic and social life.