156 products in History

Ths book examines the British government efforts to lessen its dependence on American oil, the emergence of Venezuela as the largest single British oil supplier in the early '30s, and the changing

Focusing on the "ordinary" people of the 19th century, this book comprises 27 extracts from the diaries and autobiographies of working people. These tell of their working experiences, as well as their

This volume provides an analysis of the history and techniques of mapping in inter-war Germany, using archival documentation to chart the development of alternative concepts of national territory brought about during the

An appraisal of the turbulent development of the Spanish economy over the last fifty years and an evaluation of the current economic and social problems within an historical context.

This collection of essays is based on a conference held in 1994 on the subject of "The Formation of the United Kingdom". Medievalists, early modernists and modernists discuss such issues as expansion

The Economic History of the Netherlands condenses all the most contemporary data and analysis into one convenient volume; it will be an invaluable resource for those studying European Economics or European History.

Providing an introduction to a competitive industry, this text analyzes the day-to-day running of both television and radio organizations and examines the jobs involved and how to get them. It begins with

Adrianna Bakos uses the changing nature of Louis XI's historical reputation to explore the intellectual and political climate of early modern France, offering new, more complex interpretations of its ideological landscape.

Excavating Women discusses the careers of women archaeologists, who against all odds became famous, as well as the many lesser-known personalities who did important archaeological work.

Reviewing the splendour and majesty of the history of Ancient Egypt from 3000- 30 BC, this volume draws upon Jungian analytical psychology to elucidate the allure of Anceint Egypt.

Rooted in a period of vigorous exploration and colonialism, this innovative study takes the idea of the English as an" Island Race" and shows how this concept is key to understanding British

The second edition of this distinguished collection, written by leading experts in the field, brings the debate about the origins of the second world war right up-to-date.

This book examines comparatively how the writing of history has been used to 'legitimate' the nation-state against socialist, communist and catholic internationalism in the modern era.

Ancient History is a sourcebook of writings on ancient history. It offers an invaluable introduction to the most important ideas, theories and controversies, and a thought-provoking survey of the range of views

The castles of Ireland are an essential part of the story of medieval Europe, but were, until recently, a subject neglected by scholars. Dr McNeill weaves the evidence from the castles into

Working through the often controversial ideas of the consumer society's most influential theorists, Jean Baudrillard and Zygmunt Bauman, this book assesses the ways in which consumerism is reshaping the nature and meaning

Explores agricultural development in Punjab, explaining why - despite its reputation as one of the most successful rural development experiments. This book examines the key issues, including stagnating productivity, reduced farm sizes,

This book looks at comparative telecommunications regimes in the context of the EC. It analyzes individual policy management and change in three diverse regulatory cultures, namely Britain, the Netherlands and France.

This text examines developments in retailing in Asia, showing in particular how international influences are beginning to be felt in this sector.

Orthodox historical accounts of popular experience in mid-Victorian Britain suggest certain homogenous and seemingly clear stable social and political orders. Host re-examines the historical debate and challenges conventional interpretations