Augustan Rome, 44 BC to AD 14

the restoration of the Republic and the establishment of the Empire

The reign of Augustus, the first of the Roman emperors, has been seen, both by contemporaries and over the centuries that have followed, as a pivotal moment in the history of Rome. The final stage in the move to monarchical government and the structures he ...

From Caledonia to Pictland Scotland to 795

From Caledonia to Pictland examines the transformation of Iron Age northern Britain into a land of Christian kingdoms, long before 'Scotland' came into existence. Perched at the edge of the western Roman Empire, northern Britain was not unaffected by the experience, and became swept up ...

The ethics of peacebuilding

Outlines the need for effective and sustainable peacebuilding in order to restore the conditions for co-existence in fractured communities around the world.

Victorian literature and postcolonial studies

This book surveys the impact of the British Empire on nineteenth- century British literature from a postcolonial perspective. It explains both pro-imperialist themes and attitudes in works by major Victorian authors, and also points of resistance to and criticisms of the Empire such as abolitionism ...

The carbon footprint wars

what might happen if we retreat from globalization?

Climate change is acknowledged to be the major problem currently facing the human race, and the need to reduce our carbon footprint becomes ever more urgent as the scientific predictions of the effects of climate change become increasingly dire. Whether we are fully aware of ...

Chinese philosophy A-Z

A concise alphabetic guide to the main concepts, figures, topics and important movements of thought that have shaped Chinese philosophy over the last three thousand years. The entries are concisely written, terms are cross-referenced and transcriptions are typically given in the pinyin system. Chinese Philosophy ...

International politics

an introductory guide

This accessible, user-friendly and bang-up-to-date introduction to International Politics blends key facts and terms with strong analytical commentary, examining the debates and issues of greatest relevance to the study of the subject. Focusing on the period since 1900, the book provides detailed coverage of key ...

Islam and modernity

key issues and debates

Edited by Muhammad Khalid Masud, Armando Salvatore and Martin van Bruinessen. Recent events have focused attention on the perceived differences and tensions between the Muslim world and the modern West. As a major strand of Western public discourse has it, Islam appears resistant to internal ...

The muslims of medieval Italy

This significant new work focuses on the formation and fragmentation of an Arab-Muslim state and its society in Sicily and south Italy between 800 and 1300, which led to the formation of an enduring Muslim-- Christian frontier during the age of the Crusades. It examines ...

Muslims of Europe

the 'other' eropeans

The interchange between Muslims and Europe has a long and complicated history, dating back to before the idea of #Europe# was born, and the earliest years of Islam. There has been a Muslim presence on the European continent before, but never has it been so ...

The European Union

The European Union is one of the world's most complex political systems: this makes it a challenge to study. To the uninitiated its institutions seem remote, its remit unclear, its operations difficult to understand and its outputs sometimes perplexing. It combines some attributes of ...

A glosary of the European Union

Glossaries in this series provide brief, clear and convenient A-Z guides to the central concepts of the various branches of politics. They are thorough, authoritative and concise reference works which offer clear and consistent coverage of both traditional and contemporary terminology. Volumes in the series ...

Citizenship in contemporary Europe

In the era of globalisation, European integration, mass migration, and changing patterns of political participation and welfare state provision, the precise shape and structure of citizenship in Europe seems to be altering. This book explores these developments through an analysis of a range of perspectives ...

Neo-Liberal ideology

history, concepts and policies

Neo-liberalism is one of the most influential ideologies since the Second World War, yet little research has been devoted to the movement of ideas that constitute its main body of thought. This book fills the void, providing an original account of neo-liberalism's intellectual foundations ...

The political mind or "how to think differently"

What does it mean to 'think differently'? What are the conditions under which original thought can take place and what are the obstacles to it? The ability to create thoughts is what lies at the base of philosophy and political theory and practice. One cannot ...

Islamic calligraphy

Table of Contents Ch. 1 Arabic script : its role and principles 3 Ch. 2 Materials 41 Ch. 3 The standardization of Arabic script 77 Ch. 4 Early manuscripts of the Koran 101 Ch. 5 The adoption of round scripts 143 Ch. 6 The proliferation of ...

Adam Smith

radical and egalitarian. An interpretation for the 121st century

Julian the Apostate

This new study provides remarkable insights into the life and times of the last pagan Roman Emperor. The figure of Julian demands the attention of historians. As the last pagan Roman Emperor, he provides a focus for studying the religious transformations that were taking place ...

Islamic political radicalism

a european perspective

Islamic political radicalism in Europe has seen dramatic growth in recent times. This book offers a sociological, anthropological, psychological and political science analysis of the causes and consequences of this phenomenon. Authors explore the motivations behind such radicalism, focusing on an array of different factors ...

Medieval islamic medicine

The medical tradition that developed in the lands of Islam during the medieval period (c. 650-1500) has, like few others, influenced the fates and fortunes of countless human beings. It is the story of contact and cultural exchange across countries and creeds, affecting caliphs, kings ...

Philosophy of science A-Z

While philosophy of science has always been an integral part of philosophy, since the beginning of the twentieth century, it has developed its own structure and its fair share of technical vocabulary and problems. Current debates revolve around deep conceptual and methodological issues in the ...

A glossary of Islam

This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms is written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam. It offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam and covers the following: famous historical figures; theological ...