The Three Edwards: War and State in England, 1272–1377
Author: Michael Prestwich File Type: pdf This book is an excellent introduction to this eventful period in history,offering students of history and the Middle Ages a fascinating insight into the reigns of three very different sovereigns ul lEdward Ia confident and masterful conqueror of Wales l lEdward II defeated by the Scots, humiliated and deposed l lEdward III triumphant against the French, but reigned through the ravages of plague. l ulThe book focuses on each kings approach to war - an essential determinant of political and constitutional development, and emphasizes how the importance of war stretches far beyond the traditional boundaries of military history. For any student or researcher of history and the Middle Ages, this highly acclaimed book provides excellent research and course study opportunities. **
Author: Barbara Yorke
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Wessex is central to the study of early medieval English history it was the dynasty which created the kingdom of England. This volume uses archaeological and place-name evidence to present an authoritative account of the most significant of the English Kingdoms.About the AuthorBarbara Yorke is Professor of Early Medieval History at King Alfreds College, Winchester. She has worked widely on topics relating to Anglo-Saxon England, but has a particular interest in the history of royal houses and the kingdom of Wessex. Previous books include Kings and Kingdoms of Early Anglo-Saxon England (1990) and Wessex in the Early Middle Ages (1995). She is currently working on the topic of conversion and the early medieval royal courts.
Author: Matt Goldish (Ed)
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Author: Kevin Dew
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In contemporary manifestations of public health rituals and events, people are being increasingly united around what they hold in common--their material being and humanity. As a cult of humanity, public health provides a moral force in society that replaces traditional religions in times of great diversity or heterogeneity of peoples, activities and desires. This is in contrast to public healths foundation in science, particularly the science of epidemiology. The rigid rules of scientific evidence used to determine the cause of illness and disease can work against the most vulnerable in society by putting sectors of the population, such as underrepresented workers, at a disadvantage. This study focuses on this tension between traditional science and the changing vision articulated within public health (and across many disciplines) that calls for a collective response to uncontrolled capitalism and unremitting globalization, and to the way in which health inequalities and their association with social inequalities provides a political rhetoric that calls for a new redistributive social programme. Drawing on decades of research, the author argues that public health is both a cult and a science of contemporary society.
Author: Robert A. Geake
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The author of seven previous history books draws a portrait of the hardships and mysteries that were a part of the early settlers everyday lives (CoastalMags.com). The New World was full of unusual occurrences and strange trials for the early colonists of New England. Devastating plagues, violent conflicts with Native Americans, and freak weather ravaged whole communities. When settlers saw an array of colors dancing through the night sky, they thought the Northern Lights were a sign that their end was near. Violators of public drunkenness were forced to wear large, red embroidered Ds around their necks for a year under the strict laws of the colonies. Through the letters, diaries, and journals of influential figures of the time, historian Robert A.Geake uncovers the oddities and wonders that amazed New Englands pioneers. Includes photos!
Author: Gisele Díaz
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First publication of remarkable repainting of outstanding Mexican codex priceless original is in Vatican Library thought to have originated in the Cholula area, ca. AD 1400. 76 large full-color plates show an astounding array of gods, kings, warriors, mythical creatures, and abstract designs. A work of rare power and beauty. Introduction. From the Back CoverConsidered by many scholars the finest extant Mexican codex and one of the most important original sources for the study of pre-Columbian religion, the Codex Borgia is a work of profound beauty, filled with strange and evocative images related to calendrical, cosmological, ritual, and divinatory matters. Generally similar to such Mixtec manuscripts as the Codex Nuttall, the Codex Borgia is thought to have its origin (ca. A.D. 1400) in the southern central highlands of Mexico, perhaps in Puebla or Oaxaca. It is most probably a religious document that once belonged to a temple or sacred shrine.br One use of the Codex many have been to divine the future, for it includes ritual 260 day calendars, material on aspects of the planet Venus, and a sort of numerological prognostic of the lives of wedded couples. Another section concerns various regions of the world and the supernatural characters and attributes of those regions. Also described are the characteristics of a number of deities, while still other passages relate to installation ceremonies of rulers in pre-Columbian kingdoms.br Until the publication of this Dover edition, the Codex Borgia has been largely inaccessible to the general public. The priceless original is in the Vatican Library and previous photographic facsimiles are very rare or very expensive or both. Moreover, the original Codex has been damaged over the centuries, resulting in the obscuration and loss of many images. In order to recapture the beauty and grandeur of the original, Gisele Diaz and Alan Rodgers have painstakingly restored the Codex by handa seven-year projectemploying the most scrupulous research and restoration techniques. The result is 76 large full-color plates of vibrant, striking depictions of gods, kings, warriors, mythical creatures, and mysterious abstract designsa vivid panorama that offers profound insights into pre-Columbian Mexican myth and ritual. Now students, anthropologists, lovers of fine art and rare books anyone interested in the art and culture of ancient Mexicocan study the Codex Borgia in this inexpensive, accurate, well-made edition. An informative introduction by noted anthropologist Bruce E. Byland places the Codex in its historical context and helps elucidate its meaning and significance.
Author: Noam Chomsky
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In this collection of essays from 1969 to 2013, many in book form for the first time, Noam Chomsky examines the nature of state power, from the ideologies driving the Cold War to the War on Terror, and reintroduces the moral and legal questions that all too often go unheeded. With unrelenting logic, he holds the arguments of empire up to critical examination and shatters the myths of those who protect the power and privilege of the few against the interests and needs of the many. An introduction by Marcus Raskin contextualizes Chomskys place among some of the most influential thinkers of modern history.**
Author: Chris Lehmann
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Social criticism at its scorching-hot best.Barbara EhrenreichThink H.L. Mencken crossed with Jon Stewart.The PhoenixIn Rich People Things, Chris Lehmann lays bare the various dogmas and delusions that prop up plutocratic rule in the post-meltdown age. Its a humorous and harrowing tale of warped populism, phony reform, and blind deference to the nations financial elite. As the author explains, American class privilege is very much like the idea of sex in a Catholic schoolits not supposed to exist in the first place, but once it presents itself in your minds eye, you realize that its everywhere.A concise and easy-to-use guide, Rich People Things catalogs the fortifications that shelter the opulent from the resentments of the hoi polloi. From ideological stanchions such as the Free Market through the castellation of media including The New York Times and Wired magazine, to gatekeepers such as David Brooks, Steve Forbes, and Alan Greenspan, Lehmann covers the vast array of comforting and comprehensive protections that allow the uber-privileged to maintain their iron grip on almost half of Americas wealth. With chapters on Malcolm Gladwell, the Supreme Court, the memoir, and more, no one is spared from Lehmanns pointed prose.Chris Lehmann is employed, ever precariously, as an editor for Yahoo! News, Bookforum, and The Baffler, while dissecting the excesses of his social betters for his column Rich People Things at TheAwl.com. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife Ana Marie Cox and a quartet of excellent pets.**
Author: Louisa May Alcott
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Louisa May Alcotts charming tales of Little Women have delighted readers across the world since their 1868 publication, but she was also an author of sensational thrillers, humorous plays and perceptive poetry. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Louis May Alcott, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 3)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Alcotts life and works* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts* ALL 12 novels published under Alcotts name, with individual contents tables* Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the texts* Famous works such as LITTLE WOMEN are fully illustrated with their original artwork* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories* Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read* Includes Alcotts letters - spend hours exploring the authors personal correspondence* Includes many rare sensation thrillers that Alcott wrote under the pen name A. M. Barnard, appearing here for the first time in digital print* Also includes Alcotts complete poems for the first time in digital publishing* Rare non-fiction works, including Alcotts memoir HOW I WENT OUT TO SERVICE* Features the bonus biography by Alcott enthusiast Ednah D. Cheney - discover Alcotts literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* UPDATED with completely revised texts, rare poems and stories and many improvements.Please note the two obscure novels A LONG FATAL LOVE CHASE and THE INHERITANCE are still held under copyright and cannot appear in this collection. When they enter the public domain they will be added to the collection as a free update.Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTSThe Little Women SeriesThe NovelsMOODSLITTLE WOMENGOOD WIVESAN OLD-FASHIONED GIRLLITTLE MENWORK A STORY OF EXPERIENCEEIGHT COUSINSROSE IN BLOOMA MODERN MEPHISTOPHELESUNDER THE LILACSJACK AND JILLJOS BOYSThe Short Story CollectionsFLOWER FABLESTHE RIVAL PAINTERSHOSPITAL SKETCHESON PICKET DUTY AND OTHER TALESMORNING-GLORIES, AND OTHER STORIESWILLS WONDER BOOKAUNT JOS SCRAP-BAG SERIES 1-6PROVERB STORIES OR, KITTYS CLASS DAY AND OTHER STORIESSPINNING-WHEEL STORIESLULUS LIBRARY SERIES 1-3SILVER PITCHERS AND INDEPENDENCEA GARLAND FOR GIRLSTHE CANDY COUNTRYTHE A. M. BARNARD THRILLERSThe Short StoriesLIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe PlaysCOMIC TRAGEDIESThe PoetryLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe Non-FictionHOW I WENT OUT TO SERVICELITTLE WOMEN LETTERS FROM THE HOUSE OF ALCOTTThe BiographyLOUISA MAY ALCOTT HER LIFE, LETTERS AND JOURNALS by Ednah D. CheneyPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles