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This important new book examines the slow transition from the timber fleets of Napoleonic times to the might of pre-World War One German and British navies.

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Boek The Nazi Germany Sourcebook, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., HISTORY / Europe / General

Boek Robert Browning, geschreven door Stefan (University of Buckingham, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., LITERARY CRITICISM / General

Looks at fifty of the twentieth century's most significant contributors to the debate on education. Each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of his or her impac

This sourcebook examines Mary Shelley's novel within its literary and cultural contexts providing an ideal orientation in the novel, its reception history and the critical material which surrounds it.

Bertrand Russell was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century and his autobiography is one of the most compelling and vivid ever written. This compact paperback edition contains an introduction by Michael Foot.

Boek Fifty Major Thinkers On Education, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., HISTORY / General

Thomas Hardy was the foremost novelist of his time, as well as an established poet. This guide provides students with a lucid introduction to Hardy's life and works and the basis for a sound comprehension of his work.

The first full-length feminist dialogue with Holocaust theory, theology and social history. Considers women's reactions to the holy in the camps at Auschwitz.

The Age of Justinian examines the reign of the great emperor Justinian (527-565) and his wife Theodora, who advanced from the theatre to the throne. It also deals with Justinian's wars, and the land which was restored to the empire.

Since "Hedda Gabler" exploded on to European and American stages in the 1890s, the play and its title character have troubled and transfixed audiences, performers and critics the world over. This book sets the play within the contexts of Norwegian na

This textbook covers the key areas of women's lives in the period 1850-1945 and should be welcomed by students and teachers as an introduction to a formative period in women's history.

Warfare was an integral part of early medieval life. This book looks at warfare in a rounded context in the British Isles and Western Europe between the end of the Roman Empire and the break-up of the Carolingian Empire.

Combining reprinted documents with clear introductions for student readers, this volume examines the contexts of and critical responses to Melville's work.

This guidebook examines Dickens' novel within its literary and cultural contexts providing an ideal orientation in the novel, its reception history and the critical material which surrounds it.

Graham Huggan examines some of the processes by which value is given to postcolonial works within their cultural field using both literary-critical and sociological methods of analysis.

Boek The European Witch-Hunt, geschreven door Julian (University of Edinburgh,, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., HISTORY / Europe / General

A foundation course in Dutch that is designed for those with no previous knowledge of the language. It provides students with a range of activities, and draws on a selection of source material from many different media. Audio materials are presented

Boek Hellenistic And Roman Sparta, geschreven door Paul Cartledge, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., HISTORY / Europe / General

A concise guide for all those who would like to improve their writing in science.

An ideal introduction to one of Dicken's most popular novels, this text includes autobiography, text interpretations, period illustrations, stage and screen history and key passages carefully cross-referenced to earlier material.

This book explores one of the most dramatic features of the late medieval and early modern period: when voyagers from Western Europe led by Spain and Portugal set out across the world and set up links with Africa, Asia and the Americas.

This was the first major theoretical account of a wide range of post-colonial texts and their relation to the larger issues of post-colonial culture, and remains one of the most significant works published in this field.

Without doubt the most important work on literary criticism that has emerged out of the tradition of Marxist philosophy and social theory since the 19th century.

Scholars now have Warnicke to use as their chief one volume study of Mary Julian Goodare, University of EdinburghIn this biography of one of the most intriguing figures of early modern European history, Retha Warnicke, widely regarded as a leading

Boek Aurelian And The Third Century, geschreven door Alaric Watson, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., HISTORY / Europe / General

Covers various aspects of the reign of Elizabeth. This book looks at the period 1558-1603, and explores the religious settlement government and foreign policy the economy; and, Elizabeth's relationship with Parliament society and culture. Including a

Jeremy Black provides fresh insights into the operations at the Eastern Front and the war against Japan and argues against a trend to demilitarise, giving due weight to the campaigns and battles that made up the war.

Written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, this edition of the Bulgarian course for beginners delivers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Bulgarian. It features exercises for regular practice; grammar notes; and a useful

Boek Situated Language And Learning, geschreven door James Paul Gee, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V., FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language

Describes how the Roman republic became destabilized due to the growth of the Roman empire.

This comprehensive introduction conveys the history of the Persian empires from 700 BC to AD 650 and outlines the structures on which they were built: the king and his court, religion and culture and also art and architecture

Contains a different reassessment of the one of the most significant figures of her time and questions. This book covers Julia Domna's life, and charts her travels throughout the Empire from Aswan to York during a period of profound upheaval, seeking

Modern Italian Grammar Workbook, Second Edition is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Italian.

Setting out in clear terms the main tasks of doing a research project, this volume covers: choosing a topic, using the library, taking notes, shaping and composing, pitfalls, references and bibliography as well as a new chapter on the Internet.