Hegel is one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development Peter Singer is an important and well-known author in the field of philosophy, famous for his work on ... Read more

Explores globalization, the Internet, mass media, and human rights activism Robert J. C. Young is 'one of the leading figures in postcolonial studies and a pioneer in the work of introducing and po ... Read more

The ideal introduction to Art History for those new to the subject Provides the basic tools necessary for the study of art history Has a wide chronological and thematic coverage Clear, concise di ... Read more

Short introduction to architecture for the general reader and beginning student Well-known examples from Ancient Greece to the present day Explains what gives buildings meaning Explains what ... Read more

A genuinely international history of the Cold War Devotes much attention to the Cold War's domestic as well as international dimensions Covers the entirety of the Cold War era, highlighting key pl ... Read more

A brief overview of the central themes in Irish history, politics, and culture over the last 200 years Challenging new angles and under-researched areas are broached, such as women's history and ... Read more

A clear, lively, and imaginative approach to the definition, importance, and meaning of photography Challenges readers' notions about the definition of photography, and why it is such an importan ... Read more

First clear and concise account of the Renaissance as a global phenomenon as opposed to a purely European event. An important new vision of the Renaissance for the 21st century by a young Renaissan ... Read more

Reveals how dramatically the Norman Conquest changed English life, from its society to its language and law Explains how historians have pieced together the events of 1066, and the motives of the ... Read more

Widely recognized as the best short book on Barthes' work and influence Barthes is the most 'reader-friendly' of the great French theorists of the twentieth century, and thus among the most popul ... Read more