David Jones has translated two important collections of short stories from the late thirteenth century that were assembled in the British Isles. The... Læs mere
Hillman explores English tragedy in relation to France with a frank concentration on Shakespeare. He sets out to theorise more abstract tragic qualities (such as nostalgia, futility and heroism) with reference to specific French texts and contexts -- .
Historical literatures recovers a rich, vibrant and complex tradition of Restoration and early-eighteenth century English historical writing. -- .
The letters in this volume come from the period in Florence Nightingale's life that brought her lasting fame. The letters, written amid scenes of horror and chaos, to officials,... Læs mere
Britain is often revered for its extensive experience of waging 'small wars'. Its long imperial history is littered with high profile... Læs mere
French Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Cultural Sociology, History/Cultural History. Specific chapters will be of relevance to: Cultural Policy, Popular Music Studies, Literary Studies, Film and TV Studies, Linguistics -- .
Written against a backdrop of global economic and political turbulence as well as mounting crisis for the European Union, this book examines the relationship between contemporary European regionalism and the broadly defined political left. -- .
This book will be of interest to students and scholars in various disciplines, including literary studies, history, sociology and gender studies. -- .
The first book to address the specific topic of the intersection the processes of conflict transformation devolution and with daily life in Northern Ireland in a rigorous and systematic fashion. -- .
This book uses a case study to explore the contribution which scientific knowledge made to the growth... Læs mere
This book examines the 11,000 foreign nationals who worked for the Chinese Customs Service1854-1949, exploring how their lives and careers... Læs mere
The first in-depth study of a distinctive brand of women’s rights that emerged out of the Victorian Secularist movement. It... Læs mere