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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Mary Tudor
Book SynopsisFew English monarchs have a worse reputation than Mary Tudor. She has been seen both as a religious fanatic who tried against the will of her people to reverse the course of the Reformation and as the pawn of her husband, Philip II of Spain - her infatuation with whom led her to betray England''s vital interests. How this pious, and by contemporary accounts, gentle woman aroused an antipathy that survives until the present is a central question in David Loades''s sensitive biography, now in paperback. Based on research into the documents of the time (many newly uncovered) the compelling story of Mary''s life is revealed here in unprecedented detail and depth, packed with incident and intrigue, and enmeshed in the politics of secular and religious struggle in England and Europe.Trade Review"Loades manages the difficult feat of being both a sensitive portrait of a woman treated abominably by her father, and a cool estimation of the religious persecutions she initiated as a result. A sad but not unsympathetic book." (The Week, January 2009) "An excellent and sensitive biography." (Observer) "A weighty achievement." (Times Educational Supplement) "A stimulating and scholarly reappraisal of Mary's career ... Without resurrecting the black legend, he illuminates the shortcomings of an historical figure who was 'a good woman, but an ill Queen'." (Spectator) "Loades has written by far the best biography of the queen to date. He has created a deeply moving and penetrating human story in which the lesser characters retain their verity and are gracefully integrated into a drama that is, as the author says, 'pure tragedy'." (American Historical Review) "David Loades's brisk and unsentimental account is therefore welcome." (The English Historical Review)Table of ContentsPreface. Abbreviations. Glossary. Map of Estates granted to Mary in 1547. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. The Token of Hope (1516-1525). 2. The 'Princess of Wales' (1525-1533). 3. Disgrace and Rehabilitation (1533-1547). 4. The Conservative Magnate (1547-1553). 5. 'Annus Mirabilis' (1553-1554). 6. Philip and Mary (1554-1557). 7. Mary and Elizabeth (1557-1558). 8. The Historical Mary. Appendix 1: The Development of Mary's Household (1516-1558). Appendix 2: The New Year Gift List of 1557. Appendix 3: Mary's Will. Bibliographical Abbreviations. References and Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd A Life of John Calvin
Book SynopsisThe first biography of John Calvin since 1975 and the only life of the great reformer to analyse his impact on subsequent generations of theologians, politicians, economists and philosophers. This biography is theologically unbiased and is written as much for historians and general readers as for those interested in Calvin the Church reformer.Trade Review"A most welcome study filling a real need for a scholarly biography that is historically sensitive and theologically well-informed." Religious Studies Review "Not since Wendel's Calvin has one volume given as much breadth and depth to the life and thought of Calvin as this one... A splendid resource for both novices and Calvin scholars. McGrath's work will endure as a balanced, sensitive, historical-theological treatment." Sixteenth Century Journal "A full range of Calvin students and scholars will be grateful for this book. Wide in scope, detailed in coverage, yet clear in focus, McGrath's work will find a secure niche for many years to come." Christianity Today "A Skillful combination of biography, theology and history. A number of maps, charts and (monochrome) reproductions of paintings and other art works enhance the attractiveness of this handsome volume, which should serve students as a useful and readable introduction to John Calvin's life and times." Critical Review "An absorbing study. It cannot be stated too strongly that Beyond Borders deserves high praise. Better than any other book known to the author." The Expository Times "The best study of Calvin in English." Teaching HistoryTable of ContentsList of Illustrations. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Paris: The Formation of a Mind. 3. The Years of Wandering: Orleans and the Encounter with Humanism. 4. From Humanist to Reformer: The Conversion. 5. Geneva: The First Period. 6. Geneva: The Consolidation of Power. 7. Christianity according to Calvin: The Medium. 8. Christianity according to Calvin: The Message. 9. The Invasion of Ideas: Calvin and France. 10. The Genesis of a Movement. 11. Commitment to the World: Calvinism, Work and Capitalism. 12. Calvin and the Shaping of Western Culture. Appendix I: A Glossary of Theological and Historical Terms. Appendix II: Referring to Works by Calvin. Abbreviations. Notes. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Empress Matilda
Book SynopsisThis is the first comprehensive and fully documented study of the Empress Matilda to be published in English. Much of the serious work on her life and historical importance has never been translated from German, and almost all has concentrated on the years of her struggle with Stephen for the English crown. This book examines her career as a whole, including the years as consort of the Emperor Henry V and as regent in Normandy for her son Henry II. It illustrates the problems of female succession in the early twelfth century, and gives a balanced assessment of Matilda''s character and achievements in the context of her own times.Trade Review"The first serious study of the career of the Empress Matilda ... Dr Chibnall's aim, ably achieved, has been to reconstruct the outline of Matilda's life, place her in the society and politics of the age, and form an assessment of her character." Times Literary Supplement "A formidable book about a formidable woman ... based on an extremely thorough understanding of the sources and casts a broad beam of light on the twelfth century." Journal of Ecclesiastical History "Very satisfying ... written with lucidity and force ... a very valuable addition to the corpus of core texts for any student of Norman and Angevin England." History "The intention of this book, is to examine Matilda's role in Anglo-Norman history and, as a female heir to the throne, in the history of feudal society. Marjorie Chibnall not only achieves this aim but surpasses it. This is a full biography of a twelfth-century woman who was in the center of power throughout her life and who served in both traditional and nontraditional female roles. It furthers our understanding of the person and of the political history of the Anglo-Norman kingdom. It also is a beautifully written book, one accessible to both scholar and student." Speculum "This is a biography that is both scholarly and readable." English Historical ReviewTable of ContentsList of Illustrations. Foreword. Genealogical Tables. 1. Great by Birth. 2. Greater by Marriage. 3. Political Inheritance. 4. Disputed Succession. 5. Lady of the English. 6. Lordship and Governance in a Divided Realm. 7. Greatest in her Offspring. 8. Personal Patronage. 9. The Empress in History. Bibliography of Abbreviated Titles. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Life of Daniel Defoe A Critical Biography
Book SynopsisThe Life of Daniel Defoe examines the entire range of Defoe's writing in the context of what is known about his life and opinions. * A critical study of the writing of Daniel Defoe. * Features extended and detailed commentaries on Defoe's political and religious journalism, as well as on his narrative fictions.Trade Review“Richetti reminds us why so many of Defoe’s works are still worth reading … [The Life of Daniel Defoe] is a welcome addition to the family of biographies trying to render three-dimensional the man behind so many voices.” Studies In English Literature 1500-1900 "Richetti does a remarkable job." 18th-Century Studies "Richetti's contributions to the study of 18th century fiction have established him among the foremost critics…he has been brilliant in his treatment of Defoe." 1650-1850 Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era "Richetti conscientiously explains the political controversies that possessed Defoe … When he reaches his chapters on Defoe’s novels you get the eloquent condensation of his expertise." London Review of Books “[Richetti] brings us closer than any previous biographer to the personality that ‘must have been lurking somewhere behind the various voices that he projected’ over forty years of writing. This is an urbane, well informed, and interesting account, not only of Defoe but of the entire Defoe enterprise.” ScriblerianTable of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgments x 1 Dissenter, Merchant, Speculator,Writer 1 2 Early Writings 1697–1703: Projects, Dissent, Poems 31 3 Political Journalism: 1697–1710 70 4 Political Agent and Journalist: Queen Anne to the Hanoverians 113 5 Moral, Social, and Economic Writings 1714–31 143 6 Robinson Crusoe 174 7 Travel, Politics, and Adventure 213 8 Crime and Narrative 234 9 Roxana: A Novel of Crime and Punishment 268 10 History, Facts, and Literature 301 11 Political Journalist and Moral Censor: 1715–31 337 Notes 362 Bibliography 390 Index 395
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cromwell and the Interregnum
Book SynopsisBrings together seminal articles on Oliver Cromwell and the Interregnum. * Illuminates the personality of Cromwell and his achievements. * Includes treatments of Ireland and Scotland alongside discussion of England. * Editorial material introduces students to the historiographical issues. .Trade Review"Here are eight of the best essays of the past twenty years on Oliver Cromwell in power. The collection is enhanced by David Smith's lucid and comprehensive introduction summarizing the current historiography on politics and religion during the Interregnum." --Ian Gentles, Glendon College, Toronto "This collection of important articles on the 1650s will be a boon to everyone interested in discovering more about the history of the Commonwealth and Protectorate, as will the editor's introduction, which is a splendid guide to many important themes of the history of that period." --Barry Coward, Birkbeck College, LondonTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Editor's Introduction. 1. Oliver Cromwell, the Regicide and the Sons of Zeruiah (John Morrill, University of Cambridge and Philip Baker, Associate Editor, The New Dictionary of National Biography). 2. Oliver Cromwell and the Sin of Achan (Blair Worden, University of Sussex). 3. The Cromwellian Protectorate: A Military Dictatorship? (Austin Woolrych, University of Lancaster). 4. 'The Single Person's Confidants and Dependents'? Oliver Cromwell and his Protectoral Councilors (Peter Gaunt, University College, Chester). 5. Oliver Cromwell and the Localities: The Problem of Consent (Anthony Fletcher). 6. Cromwell’s Religion (Colin Davis, University of East Anglia). 7. Oliver Cromwell, the First Protectorate Parliament and Religious Reform (David L. Smith, University of Cambridge). 8. Cromwell, Scotland and Ireland (David Stevenson, University of St. Andrews). Timeline. Index.
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African Lives Samora Machel
Book SynopsisThis beautifully designed book brings together Kok Nam's photos as well as tributes to Machel and quotations from his own speeches, reminding us of the power of his oratory and the depth of his commitment to a free, democratic and just Mozambique.
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An Englishman in New York
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Alphabet Legends Pty Ltd Superhero Legends Alphabet Women
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Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd A Fortuitous Foray into France
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Jason Swemmer ELEPHANT MAN
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Avonmore Books Admiral VAT Smith
Book SynopsisAdmiral Sir Victor Alfred Trumper VAT Smith AC KBE CB DSC MiD RAN is a towering figure in Australian naval circles, his extraordinary career spanning almost 50 years. As the first graduate of the Royal Australian Naval College to be promoted full admiral he was the founding father of the Australian Fleet Air Arm.
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Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd Homeland Heroes
Book SynopsisAustralia's favourite newsreader has collected brief biographies of Australian men and women who demonstrated incredible bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Alphabet Legends Pty Ltd Princeton Legends Alphabet
Book SynopsisFrom Alan Turing to Michelle Obama, Jeff Bezos to Sonia Sotomayor, Princeton Legends Alphabet presents the A to Z of esteemed, high-achieving Princetonians who have left their indelible marks upon the world. Educationally written and beautifully illustrated, Princeton Legends Alphabet will inspire future generations of Princeton scholars.This book was not prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by Princeton University. It is an unofficial commentary and is not endorsed or authorized by, or associated or affiliated with, any people, entities or characters depicted, or any respective rights owners. This book is an original creation of Alphabet Legends Pty Ltd, made to educate and inspire young minds.
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Africa World Books Pty Ltd Youths
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Craig J Pearson Australias Agricultural Transformation
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Bolinda Publishing In Their Own Words 2
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Bolinda Publishing Hearing Maud
Book SynopsisWhat are the options for a little girl who loses most of her hearing in a remote farming community in the 1980s? In this hybrid memoir, Jessica White explores how she negotiated the myriad challenges presented by her deafness. Isolated in the country and with a lack of services, Jessica was raised as a hearing person but often felt out of place. She escaped into reading, which led to writing to express the pressures and frustrations of being a deaf person in a hearing world.When she moved to London to study after being awarded a scholarship, Jessica was completely destabilised until she found a lifeline in her research on Maud Praed, the deaf daughter of nineteenth-century Queensland novelist Rosa Praed. Maud, who was taught to speak rather than sign although she had no hearing at all, suffered from the expectation that she be normal'. As Jessica delved into the archives to unearth the details of Maud's disability, she discovered a history that, she realised, was still impacting on dea
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Paul between Damascus and Antioch The Unknown Years
Book SynopsisA fresh exploration of Paul's activities during the hidden years of his life, from his conversion in Damascus to his familiar ministry in the book of Acts. With an unparalled wealth of historical material and a reconsideration of Paul's own writings, a new picture of Paul's life...
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Penguin Putnam Inc Knucklehead
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Penguin Random House India Vij
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2018 Taste Canada Awards - Culinary NarrativesVikram Vij, one of Canada’s great chefs, shares his story of the trials and triumphs in building a world-renowned food empire Fragrant with the smells of cumin, turmeric, fennel, and cloves, Vij reveals the story of Vikram Vij, one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs and entrepreneurs. Co-owner of the world-famous Vij’s Restaurant in Vancouver, his story is a true rags-to-riches tale of a college dropout from northern India who made it to Europe’s temples of high cuisine, then with a one-way ticket bound for Canada, found fame serving some of the world’s most transcendent Indian cuisine. Vij’s Restaurant, originally a fourteen-seat establishment known for its extraordinary flavours and spice blends, along with a firm no-reservation policy, received accolades from restaurant critics and patrons alike. A culinary journey that began
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Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Karunanidhi A Life
Book SynopsisMuthuvel Karunanidhi, a prominent Indian politician, served as Tamil Nadu's chief minister for five terms and led the DMK for over five decades. Known for his controversial yet impactful regional leadership, his legacy in Tamil history and culture is significant. "Karunanidhi: A Life" provides a detailed exploration of his remarkable life.
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Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Margot
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Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd My Odyssey
Book SynopsisDr K. Radhakrishnan, a top scientist, led ISRO's successful Mars Orbiter and upcoming Moon Rover missions. His career spans from SLV-3 to working with renowned figures in India's space program. His memoir offers a glimpse into India's scientific advancements.
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Penguin Random House India Savarkar Part 2
Book SynopsisVinayak Damodar Savarkar's influence on India's political landscape continues despite controversy surrounding his alleged involvement in Gandhi's assassination. Historian Vikram Sampath delves into Savarkar's life and works, shedding light on his transformation into a proponent of 'Hindutva' and his role in shaping Indian politics.
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Penguin Random House India Jugalbandi
Book SynopsisNarendra Modi has been a hundred years in the making. Vinay Sitapati''s Jugalbandi provides this backstory to his current dominance in Indian politics. It begins with the creation of Hindu nationalism as a response to British-induced elections in the 1920s, moves on to the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1980, and ends with its first national government, from 1998 to 2004. And it follows this journey through the entangled lives of its founding jugalbandi: Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani.Sitapati''s great strength as a writer is that, on the one hand, his early career as a journalist allows him to write in very readable prose and style, picking anecdotes (that the churlish would call gossip) that add colour to prose; on the other hand, his scholarly training as a student of law and political science enables him to contextualise his story within a wider framework informed by a reading of contemporary history. It is this combination that made his biography of
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Penguin Random House India The Begum
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Penguin Random House India A Childhood in Tibet True lifestory of a woman
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Penguin Random House India Tipu Sultan
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Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Anand BakshiNagme Kisse Baatein Yaadein
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Penguin Random House India Competing Nationalisms
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Penguin Random House India Good Innings
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Penguin Random House India The Dream of Revolution
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Penguin Random House India Sing Dance and Pray
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Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd The Last Heroes
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