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The ideal of the rule of law - that the law should protect all citizens from arbitrary exercises of power - can be traced from ancient Greece to the present day.The Roman contribution to the rule of law tradition has been largely overlooked, however, both in rule-of-law...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
ePub
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This book follows the thread of transportation development along a continuous timeline of historical dynasties, with a primary focus on presenting the factual accounts of transportation development, key events, and their evolving characteristics. It paints a fundamental...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-09-26
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The world's eyes were on Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. But both inside and outside of Austria, few could imagine the dramatic consequences of the events in Sarajevo.The popular shock and anger that greeted the assassination did not mean war was a likely or necessary...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
ePub
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The world's eyes were on Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. But both inside and outside of Austria, few could imagine the dramatic consequences of the events in Sarajevo.The popular shock and anger that greeted the assassination did not mean war was a likely or necessary...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
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This book examines whataboutism arguments within the United Nations Security Council, with a focus on the case of Russia’s rhetoric in the Council. In doing so, it highlights their dualistic effects of facilitating or undermining international diplomatic efforts,...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2025-09-26
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This book offers an introduction to the history and course of the Russian war against Ukraine. Through this book, readers will:
- gain data, facts, and a general understanding of Russia’s current war against Ukraine;- understand the connections between...
Editeur :
Springer VS
Parution :
2025-09-26
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This book provides a comprehensive review of the relationship between utopia and democracy, challenging the tendency in Western scholarship to assume that an ideal society is inherently democratic. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the book covers an extensive range...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2025-09-26
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The passion play at Oberammergau in Bavaria is one of the oldest theatrical spectacles in the world, with a history of regular performance that dates back to 1634. By the dawn of the twentieth century, each season drew hundreds of thousands of spectators from Europe,...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
ePub
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How did the 'quintessentially English' game of cricket come to be so important across Britain's Caribbean empire? As empire declined and gave way to complex patterns of migration, what part did cricket play in the life of the Windrush generation in post-war Britain?
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Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
ePub
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A provocative and original reinterpretation of modern Irish history.
There is a widespread misconception that Ireland became 'modern' much later than its neighbours, in the 1960s and 1970s. This is grounded in several enduring stereotypes and caricatures: of Ireland as...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
ePub
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A provocative and original reinterpretation of modern Irish history.
There is a widespread misconception that Ireland became 'modern' much later than its neighbours, in the 1960s and 1970s. This is grounded in several enduring stereotypes and caricatures: of Ireland as...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2025-09-26
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Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and illustrations in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and Illustrator Gwen Burns combine forces to create a rich compendium, singing of travel, mystery,...
Editeur :
Riverrun
Parution :
2025-09-25
ePub
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A penetrating history of the year World War II became a global conflict and humankind confronted both destruction and deliverance on a planetary scale, “offering an intriguing perspective on a world at war” (Richard Overy, New York Times–bestselling...
Editeur :
Basic Books
Parution :
2025-09-23
ePub
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Popular representations of history tend to meet the moral demands of the present. Before the social crises of the postwar era began to influence Jews' thinking and at a time when global antisemitism posed the most obvious threat to their continuity and survival, Jews in...
Editeur :
Oxford University Press
Parution :
2025-09-23
ePub
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Enemy Coast Ahead is an autobiography recounting the dramatic World War II flying career of Wing-Commander Guy Gibson VC, DSO, DFC. It covers his time in RAF Bomber Command from the very earliest days of war in 1939 through to 1943.
The notable 1955 film, The Dam...
Editeur :
Rare Treasure Editions
Parution :
2025-12-20
epub sans DRM
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Alexander's life was a blueprint for navigating challenges that look a lot like the ones we face today. From boardroom battles to personal quests for fulfillment, his story is surprisingly relevant to our own.
This narrative brings alexander the great down from his...
Editeur :
Rob Satterfield
Parution :
2025-12-17
epub sans DRM
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This book will offer you information about celtic myths, gods, and goddesses. Learn about the traditions and beliefs that guided others and discover insight into human nature.
To some, mythology might seem like made-up stories with little historical information. But by...
Editeur :
Rob Satterfield
Parution :
2025-12-12
epub sans DRM
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The Timeless World of Stefan Zweig gathers eight of the most refined and emotionally resonant works by one of Europe’s greatest humanist writers. In these pages, Stefan Zweig explores the inner landscapes of art, history, and the human heart with his unmistakable blend...
Editeur :
Asimis Books
Parution :
2025-12-09
epub sans DRM
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This book will offer you information about celtic myths, gods, and goddesses. Learn about the traditions and beliefs that guided others and discover insight into human nature.
To some, mythology might seem like made-up stories with little historical information. But by...
Editeur :
Rob Satterfield
Parution :
2025-12-04
epub sans DRM
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The Classic Collection of Carter G. Woodson. Illustrated unites the most influential works of one of the foremost historians, educators, and cultural architects of the twentieth century. This comprehensive volume presents a richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated...
Editeur :
Asimis Books
Parution :
2025-11-21
epub sans DRM
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