A lively, engrossing history of the downfall of the Roman Republic.
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This is a commemorative edition for C. Vann Woodward, who died in December 1999, of his classic work on... Læs mere
This book explores how world historical processes, from changes in environment to the movement of peoples and ideas, have shaped and continue to shape the history of South Asia and its place in the wider world.
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Decadence: A Very Short Introduction provides an elegant overview of the culture of decadence - defined as the artistic expression of a conflicted sense of modernity... Læs mere
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