Engaging introduction to an intriguing period in ancient history
Discusses late antiquity in relation to other periods in history, including Byzantium and the Fall of Rome
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Attempts to define the word 'multiculturalism' and looks at how the term is used in political debate, public policy, and within the educational arena
Examines the contemporary public debates and ... Read more
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Provides a chronological survey of the origins and subsequent spread of Islam throughout the world
Demonstrates the cultural and religious diversity of Islamic societies
Explores the story, sou ... Read more
Authoritative coverage with over 320,000 words and phrases, and 520,000 translations
Ultra-clear layout and two-colour text design make the dictionary easier than ever to use
Invaluable cultura ... Read more
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The Member States of the European Union combines an analysis of individual EU member states with the effects of Europeanization on domestic institutions and policies. Examining both sides of this cruc ... Read more
A Dictionary of the Bible is the most acclaimed, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of its kind. Containing over 2,000 authoritative entries it provides clear and concise information about all of t ... Read more
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Contains over 6,000 idioms from all over the English-speaking world
Hundreds more idioms than the nearest competition
Hundreds of illustrative quotations, both modern and historical, offer read ... Read more
One of the most distinctive characteristics of English is the number of words and phrases it has borrowed - and continues to borrow - from other languages, originally and most notably from Latin and F ... Read more
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A unique and vastly entertaining collection of over 700 anecdotes from Chaucer to J. K. Rowling, selected by the supreme man of letters and premier anthologist, John Gross
The anecdotalists inclu ... Read more
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The most authoritative Spanish bilingual dictionary available, with 300,000 words and phrases, and 500,000 translations
Clear and accessible colour layout and new entry menu to help navigate long ... Read more
