Rome's first emperor, Augustus, the adopted son of Julius Caesar, has probably had the most lasting effect on history of all... Læs mere
'[W]ell researched and thought-provoking... John Mulqueen has written an important book and has certainly contributed to rendering the Troubles less parochial.' Jérôme aan de Wiel, Canadian Journal of Irish Studies
A comprehensible reference manual for palaeontologists on many aspects of their science. Topics discussed range from the esoteric, such as palaeoecology and preservation, to the practical, such as the storing of specimens and photography.
A comprehensive introduction to the epic geological history of the world’s rivers, from the first drop of rain on the Earth to the modern environmental crisis.
Sex, Sea, and Self reassesses the place of the French Antilles and French Caribbean literature within current postcolonial thought and visions of the Black Atlantic.
The history of the women who travelled through Liverpool in search of work and adventure, and the women who tried to... Læs mere
Iberian and Translation Studies: Literary Contact Zones offers fertile reflection on the dynamics of linguistic diversity and multifaceted literary translation flows taking place across the Iberian Peninsula.
Few critical terms coined by poets are more famous than “negative capability.” Though Keats uses the mysterious term only once, a consensus about... Læs mere
A fascinating study that analyses Isaac Nelson’s contribution to the history of antislavery, evangelical revivalism, Ulster Presbyterianism, and Irish nationalism, while keeping in mind the wider British and transatlantic context in which he operated.
Life as Creative Constraint is the first book to focus on the extraordinary life-writing of the French experimental writing group, the Oulipo.... Læs mere
The Acts of the Council of Ephesus of 431 consist of a wide variety of documents, including proceedings and letters, that provide a unique insight into how in the context of a major dispute opinion was manipulated and pressure applied on both church and state.