A Brief History of Great Britain narrates the history of Great Britain from the earliest times to the 21st century, covering the entire island--England, Wales, and Scotland--as well as associated archipelagos such as the Channel Islands, the Orkneys, and Ireland as they have influenced British histo[...]

A fresh look at a play usually regarded as the first component of a three-part historical epic, this edition argues that Henry VI Part 1 is a 'prequel', a freestanding piece that returns for ironic and dramatic effect to a story already familiar to its audience. The play's ingenious use of stage spa[...]

AlthoughThe History of the Holy Grail opens the Vulgate Cycle, it was added after the events described in Lancelot and The Quest of the Holy Grail were already an established part of the Arthurian story. It is, in Hollywood terms, a 'prequel', and relates the story of the Grail from its first appear[...]

Focuses on the events and cultural forces which have shaped Brazil's history from its discovery by the Portuguese.[...]

Containing 350 USMLE-style questions, this work provides a 2-color layout, and highlights hi-yield margin notes and key points. It gives access to a specialized testing platform that is almost like taking the real exam, and it also provides study features, such as randomized questions, scoring, time[...]