Dispels the myth of constant warfare between Islam and Christianity in the Middle Ages, offering a new perspective on the real reasons behind the fall of this extraordinarily fascinating empire.[...]
The New Art History provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental changes which have occurred in both the institutions and practice of art history over the last thirty years. Jonathan Harris examines and accounts for the new approaches to the study of art which have been grouped loosely[...]
Subverting the System deals with an issue of fundamental importance, namely the internal evolution of the regime in the final years of Soviet power. In particular the book examines the contradictory approaches taken by Gorbachev in relation to the role and organization of the Communist Party, contra[...]
The "Kindertransport", a plan which allowed the admission of young German Jewish children and teenagers into Britain, saved 10,000 lives. This is an account of what it was like to grow up Jewish in Nazi Germany, to escape fear and danger and also leave family and friends behind, perhaps forever.[...]
Designed for a single-semester undergraduate course, this introductory economics textbook updates traditional macroeconomics to encompass twenty-first century concerns. In contrast to standard texts, the book starts with the question of human well-being, and then examines how economic activities can[...]
In a series of newly commissioned essays by both established and emerging scholars, Globalization and Contemporary Art probes the effects of internationalist culture and politics on art across a variety of media. Globalization and Contemporary Art is the first anthology to consider the role and [...]
In a series of newly commissioned essays by both established and emerging scholars, Globalization and Contemporary Art probes the effects of internationalist culture and politics on art across a variety of media.[...]
This new edition of Byzantium and the Crusades provides a fully-revised and updated version of Jonathan Harris's landmark text in the field of Byzantine and crusader history. The book offers a chronological exploration of Byzantium and the outlook of its rulers during the time of the Crusades. It ar[...]
The first great city to which the Crusaders came in 1089 was not Jerusalem but Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Almost as much as Jerusalem itself, Constantinople was the key to the foundation, survival and ultimate eclipse of the crusading kingdom.[...]
This title presents the latest strategies for uncovering today's most devastating attacks. Thwart malicious network intrusion by using cutting-edge techniques for finding and fixing security flaws. Fully updated and expanded with nine new chapters, "Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook, T[...]
OXFORD SHAKESPEARE TOPICS General Editors: Peter Holland and Stanley Wells Oxford Shakespeare Topics provide students and teachers with short books on important aspects of Shakespeare criticism and scholarship. Each book is written by an authority in its field, and combines accessible style with ori[...]
Packed with targeted Top 10 lists of "don't miss" treasures and locals-only info, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Boston" guides visitors to the best attractions this historic city has to offer, including 60 great ideas on how to spend a day in Boston -- whether it's strolling the waterfront, mi[...]
"DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston Travel Guide" will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best nightspots in Boston; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized c[...]
"DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Boston" will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 1[...]
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Boston" is your pocket guide to the very best of the city of Boston. See all of the beautiful and historic sites of Boston with our "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide." Whether you're on the lookout for walking tours, scenic sites, and outdoor activities, or you're plann[...]