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David Lindley re-examines the murder trials of Frances Howard and the historical representations of her as `wife, a witch, a murderess and a whore', challenging the assumptions that have constructed her as a model of female villainy.
Podlecki examines the wealth of sources and documentation on Perikles to provide a lucid and accessible account of the life and achievements of the man, which is both comprehensive and eminently readable.
Preserving the childhood memories of some of the last generation of White Russian women to experience the revolution first-hand, this poignant collection of interviews and photographs provides a unique record of life in Russia.
Examines the enigma of Mary Queen of Scots by exploring the history of her representation in Britain from the late Tudor period to the end of the First World War.
`An authoritative and accessible study of Elizabeth I's marriage negotiations.' Christopher Durston. Doran views the question of the Queen's celibacy within a wider political and religious context.
The definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire
Hadrian: The Restless Emperor provides a thorough and fascinating account of a man who, though hated when he died, left an indelible mark on the Roman Empire.
Lenin was an enigmatic leader, a resolute and audacious politician who had an immense impact on twentieth century history. This biography is a fascinating and reliable introduction to one of the key figures of the post-Tsarist Russia and the revolution.
Leon Trotsky has aroused strong passions, and historians love and hate him in equal measure. This biography provides a full account of his political life, based upon a wealth of primary sources, including previously unpublished material
This book unravels the complex historiographical debate surrounding this notorious figure by examining his personality, his ideas and the nature of his power.
This book looks at the key issues of Peter the Great's reign: territorial expanion and domestic reform. It also analyses the controversy surrounding his reputation: does he deserve the title 'Great.', was he enlightened or barbaric?
Including more coverage of the social and cultural aspects of this complex character's reign together with an expanded guide to further reading, the second edition of this successful... Læs mere