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Infamous Scribblers The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy beginnings of American Eric Burns PublicAffairs 2006 Hardback
'It was the best of times, it was the worst of journalism...' Burns's lively history explores the most volatile period in the history of the American 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of journalism...' Burns's lively history explores the most volatile period in the history of the American press, and shows how incendiary journalism became the basis of an enduring nation. ...more
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Heavenly A Hundred Years of Unforgettable Women Donald F Reuter Universe 1999 Hardback
With over 170 photographs, a brief biography of each woman and interviews with some, Reuter presents his selection of the most memorable female entertWith over 170 photographs, a brief biography of each woman and interviews with some, Reuter presents his selection of the most memorable female entertainers of the 20th century. ...more
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Medieval Saints' Lives The Gift, Kinship and Community of Old French Hagiography Emma Campbell D.S. Brewer 2008 Hardback
Arguing that the study of hagiography is significant for both medieval literature and medieval history, Campbell considers a range of Old French and AArguing that the study of hagiography is significant for both medieval literature and medieval history, Campbell considers a range of Old French and Anglo-Norman texts and uses modern theories of kinship and community to show how saints' lives construe social and sexual relations. In particular, she examines 'renunciation as a gift to God', as exemplified by St Alexis, who left his bride before the consummation of their marriage and set off on a life of prayer. No jacket. ...more
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Oyster A World History Drew Smith History Press 2010 Hardback Illustrated
Oysters are older than mankind. They have sustained communities, funded empires, supported the slave trade and inspired writers, artists and chefs; a Oysters are older than mankind. They have sustained communities, funded empires, supported the slave trade and inspired writers, artists and chefs; a source of fascination for their supposed aphrodisiac qualities, they are one of the healthiest foods in the world. This celebratory account of their history by a former editor of The Good Food Guide explores what has made oysters so highly prized. ...more
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Italy The Enduring Culture Jonathan White Leicester University Press 2000 Paperback
Looking specifically at how the country has incorporated and continually represents its past, Jonathan White charts the formation of modern Italy, froLooking specifically at how the country has incorporated and continually represents its past, Jonathan White charts the formation of modern Italy, from the rapid rise of powerful merchant cities in Dante's time to the present technological age. ...more
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Cultural Studies and the Working Class Subject to Change Sally R Munt (Edited by) Cassell 2000 Hardback
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Trees Woodlands and Western Civilization Richard Hayman Hambledon 2003 Hardback
Mysterious, magical, fearful and uplifting, the forest has resonated in the Western imagination since antiquity. This illuminating study traces its siMysterious, magical, fearful and uplifting, the forest has resonated in the Western imagination since antiquity. This illuminating study traces its significance and symbolism from the oak-worshipping Druids to the modern environmental movement. Drawing on a rich tradition of art and culture that embraces Shakespeare's Forest of Arden, the brothers Grimm, Henry Thoreau and Thomas Hardy, it explains why the woods are so engrained in our consciousness as a primordial wilderness, refuge of outlaws and lovers, and source of spiritual renewal. ...more
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Science, Optics and Music in Medieval and Early Modern Thought
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Outsiders A History of European Minorities Panikos Panayi Hambledon 1999 Hardback
Written in 1999 as ethnic conflict intensified in Serbia, this study aims to explain why minorities exist throughout Europe and identifies three typesWritten in 1999 as ethnic conflict intensified in Serbia, this study aims to explain why minorities exist throughout Europe and identifies three types of minority: dispersed groups such as Jews and Gypsies; localized groups and post-Second World War migrants. ...more
It A History of Human Beauty Arthur Marwick Hambledon 2004 Hardback
Had Cleopatra or Anne Boleyn not caught the eye of the most powerful men of their day, history might have taken a different course. Blending scholarlyHad Cleopatra or Anne Boleyn not caught the eye of the most powerful men of their day, history might have taken a different course. Blending scholarly insight and quirky anecdote, this highly original book traces the social significance of good looks from Plato to the movie stars of today. Treating physical attractiveness as a quality like intelligence, strength or privileged birth, it shows how, throughout history, it has paved the way to wealth and power. ...more
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