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  • King Arthur

    The Making of the Legend

    by Nicholas J. Higham ...
    "A leading medievalist takes a clear-eyed look at the evidence for the existence of the legendary Arthur." — The Sunday Times "Best Paperbacks of 2021"According to legend, King Arthur saved Britain from the Saxons and reigned over it gloriously sometime around A.D. 500. Whether or not there was a "real" King Arthur has all too often been neglected by scholars; most period specialists today ... Read more

    $28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • King Arthur

    Myth-Making and History

    by N. J. Higham ...
    This seminal new study explores how and why historians and writers from the Middle Ages to the present day have constructed different accounts of this well-loved figure.N. J Higham offers an in-depth examintaion of the first two Arthurian texts: the History of the Britons and the Welsh Annals. He argues that historians have often been more influenced by what the idea of Arthur means in their ... Read more

    $81.06 CAD

  • The Anglo-Saxon World

    by M. J. Ryan, Nicholas Higham ...
    The essential history of Anglo-Saxon England, brought completely up to date with new discoveries and interpretationsThe Anglo-Saxon period, stretching from the fifth to the late eleventh century, begins with the Roman retreat from the Western world and ends with the Norman takeover of England. Between these epochal events, many of the contours and patterns of English life that would endure for the ... Read more

    $26.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • (Re-)Reading Bede

    The Ecclesiastical History in Context

    by N.J. Higham ...
    Bede's Ecclesiastical History is the most important single source for early medieval English history. Without it, we would be able to say very little about the conversion of the English to Christianity, or the nature of England before the Viking Age.Bede wrote for his contemporaries, not for a later audience, and it is only by an examination of the work itself that we can assess how best to ... Read more

    $96.18 CAD

  • Justice and Tourism

    Principles and Approaches for Local-Global Sustainability and Well-Being

    Edited by Tazim Jamal, James Higham ...
    Research related to justice and tourism is at an early stage in tourism studies. Challenges abound due to the complex scope and scale of tourism, and thus the need to transcend disciplinary boundaries to inform a phenomenon that is intricately interwoven with place and people from local to global. The contributors to this book have drawn from diverse knowledge domains including but not limited to ... Read more

    $86.56 CAD

  • Howard Hughes

    The Secret Life

    by Charles Higham ...
    The New York Times –bestselling biographer reveals the true story of "one of the most picturesque rich men in our history" ( Entertainment Weekly ).Basis for Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film The Aviator starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard HughesWith a New PrologueHis wealth... ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • The Paris Agreement on Climate Change

    Analysis and Commentary

    Edited by Daniel Klein, Meinhard Doelle, Jane Bulmer, Andrew Higham, María Pía Carazo ...
    The most important climate agreement in history, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change represents the commitment of the nations of the world to address and curb climate change. Signed in December 2015, it entered into force on 4th November 2016. Countries are moving into implementation, and efforts at all levels will be needed to fulfill its ambitious goals. The Paris Climate Agreement: Commentary ... Read more

    $54.39 CAD

  • Whale-watching

    Sustainable Tourism and Ecological Management

    Edited by James Higham, Lars Bejder, Rob Williams ...
    Within little more than a generation, whale-watching has been subject to global industrial development. It has been portrayed by destinations and business operators, and advocated by environmental groups, as a sustainable activity and an alternative to whaling. However, in recent years the sustainability of these activities has increasingly been questioned, as research shows that repeated ... Read more

    $129.59 CAD

  • A Military History of China

    Edited by David A. Graff, Robin Higham ...
    Gaining an understanding of China's long and sometimes bloody history can help to shed light on China's ascent to global power. Many of China's imperial dynasties were established as the result of battle, from the chariot warfare of ancient times to the battles of the Guomindang (KMT) and Communist regimes of the twentieth century. China's ability to sustain complex warfare on a very large scale ... Read more

    $30.79 CAD

  • Living the Life That You Are

    Finding Wholeness When You Feel Lost, Isolated, and Afraid

    by Nic Higham ...
    “Living the Life That You Are weaves together psychology, ancient wisdom, and honest personal reflections into a coherent and inspiring whole. If loneliness is the great disease of the modern age, then Nic’s heartfelt plea for self-love is much-needed medicine.”—Jeff Foster, author of Falling in Love with Where You AreWhen you feel isolated and alone, the world can seem like an enormously ... Read more

    $14.89 CAD

  • Finding Chandra

    A True Washington Murder Mystery

    by Scott Higham, Sari Horwitz ...
    Uncover the chilling truth behind the Chandra Levy case in Finding Chandra, a gripping investigation into political scandal, police missteps, and the relentless pursuit of justice.It was the mystery that gripped the nation during the summer of 2001: the sudden disappearance of Chandra Levy, a young, promising intern, and the possible involvement of Congressman Gary Condit. And then the case went ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • The World Before Us

    The New Science Behind Our Human Origins

    by Tom Higham ...
    "The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world's experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils." —Steve Brusatte, New York Times –bestselling authorA fascinating investigation of the origin of humans based on incredible new discoveries and advanced scientific technology.Fifty thousand years ago, Homo sapiens was not the only species of humans in the world. There were ... Read more

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