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  • James II

    de W. A. Speck ...
    Series series Profiles In Power
    Forced out of power in the"Glorious Revolution" of 1688, and defeated in the subsequent battle of the Boyne by William of Orange, the short reign of James II has an importance that reaches far beyond his three years in power. An ardent Roman Catholic, his efforts to return England to the Catholic faith resonate to this day in Northern Ireland. Similarly, his attacks on the representative ... Leer más

    $38.99 USD

  • Swift (Routledge Revivals)

    de W. A. Speck ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1969, this title examines the works of Jonathan Swift from both a literary and an historical perspective. W. A. Speck first presents Swift in his historical context, analysing in particular the interplay between his religious and political views. Light is thrown on the early pamphlets as well as on A Tale of a Tub and Gulliver’s Travels, alongside a fascinating chapter by Philip ... Leer más

    $60.99 USD

  • A Concise History of Britain, 1707–1975

    de W. A. Speck ...
    Series series Cambridge Concise Histories
    This book provides a concise, illustrated history of Great Britain over the past three centuries, from its formation as a sovereign state between the Union of England and Scotland in 1707 to its partial loss of sovereignty in the accession to the European Community, confirmed in the referendum result of 1975. Professor Speck emphasises political and social trends. In particular he argues that ... Leer más

    $27.99 USD

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  • Utopia: On The Best State Of A Republic And On The New Island Of Utopia

    On the Best State of a Republic and on the New Island of Utopia

    de Sir Thomas More ...
    Sir Thomas More wrote Utopia in 1516 in Latin. His Utopia is a fictional island, whose society, religion and politics he explores. Critics do not believe that the island depicted More's idea of the perfect society, but rather that he hoped to throw the politics of his own time into a new light by contrasting them with his imagined island society. The work references Plato's Republic. ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD

  • The Life of Thomas More

    de Peter Ackroyd ...
    Peter Ackroyd's The Life of Thomas More is a masterful reconstruction of the life and imagination of one of the most remarkable figures of history. Thomas More (1478-1535) was a renowned statesman; the author of a political fantasy that gave a name to a literary genre and a worldview (Utopia); and, most famously, a Catholic martyr and saint.Born into the professional classes, Thomas More applied ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD

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  • Ireland

    A Short History

    de Joseph Coohill ...
    Series series Short Histories
    From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the St Andrews Agreement and decommissioning of IRA weapons, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how differing interpretations of history, ancient and modern, have influenced modern Irish society. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, ... Leer más

    $7.99 USD

  • A Modest Proposal and Other Writings

    de Jonathan Swift ...
    The political dilemma of Ireland; the state of faith in England; the charms of the Beggar's Opera; the importance of puns . . . This selection gathers together some of Swift's most brilliant prose, from high politics to social gossip, from savage tirades to lighthearted social satire. In addition to his classic essays, the collection includes several of Swift's letters to Alexander Pope and other ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

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  • Understand Irish History: Teach Yourself

    de Finbar Madden ...
    Understand Irish History is a comprehensive guide to a fascinating history. You will explore Irish reformation and restoration, culture, religion and society as well as more recent conflicts and their impact. Taking you from ancient Ireland to the present day, it will give you an understanding of the background to events that have dominated the headlines in recent years.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five ... Leer más

    $2.99 USD

  • Swift's Writings On Religion And The Church (Mobi Classics)

    de Jonathan Swift,Temple Scott (editor) ...
    Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church in two volumes Edited by Temple ScottTABLE OF CONTENTS:Volume IAn Argument Against Abolishing ChristianityFor the Advancement of ReligionThe Sentiments of a Church of England ManRemarks upon "The Rights of the Christian Church"Preface to the Bishop of Sarum's "Introduction"Abstract of Collins's "Discourse of Freethinking"Some Thoughts on FreethinkingA ... Leer más

    $0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Ireland In The 20th Century

    de Tim Pat Coogan ...
    Ireland's bestselling popular historian tells the story of contemporary Ireland - controversial, authoritative and highly readable. Tim Pat Coogan's biographies of Michael Collins and DeValera and his studies of the IRA, the Troubles and the Irish Diaspora have transformed our understanding of contemporary Ireland, and all have been massive bestsellers. Now he has produced a major history of ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • English Literature

    de William J. Long ...
    English Literature by William J. Long. ... Leer más

    $0.71 USD

  • This Great Calamity: The Great Irish Famine

    The Irish Famine 1845-52

    de Christime Kinealy ...
    The Great Famine of 1845-52 was the most decisive event in the history of modern Ireland. In a country of eight million people, the Famine caused the death of approximately one million, while a similar number were forced to emigrate. The Irish population fell to just over four million by the beginning of the twentieth century.Christine Kinealy's survey is long established as the most complete, ... Leer más

    $10.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus