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The Norman Conquest (Very Short Introductions)
The Norman Conquest (Very Short Introductions)
by George Garnett
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The Norman Conquest in 1066 was one of the most profound turning points in English history, dramatically transforming a disparate collection of small nations into a powerful European state. But what actually happened? How was the invasion viewed by those... (read more)

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Dinosaurs (Very Short Introductions)
Dinosaurs (Very Short Introductions)
by David Norman
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The popularity of dinosaurs seems never ending, as evidenced by the popularity of films such Jurassic Park and documentaries like Walking with Dinosaurs. But how much do these types of entertainment really tell us about recent scientific discoveries and... (read more)

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Modern Latin American Literature (Very Short Introductions)
Modern Latin American Literature (Very Short Introductions)
by Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria
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In the 1960s, Latin American literature became known worldwide as never before. Writers such as Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez, Mario Vargas Llosa, Carlos Fuentes, Pablo Neruda, Octavio Paz, and Mario Vargas Llosa all became part of... (read more)

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Habermas: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Habermas: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by James Gor Finlayson
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Jürgen Habermas is the most renowned living German philosopher. This book aims to give a clear and readable overview of his philosophical work. It analyzes both the theoretical underpinnings of Habermas's social theory, and its more concrete... (read more)

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Spanish Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Spanish Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Jo Labanyi
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Spanish literature has given the world the figures of Don Quixote and Don Juan, and is responsible for the "invention" of the novel in the 16th century. The medieval period produced literature in Castilian, Catalan, Galician, Latin, Arabic, and Hebrew... (read more)

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Dictionaries (Very Short Introductions)
Dictionaries (Very Short Introductions)
by Lynda Mugglestone
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Dictionaries are far more than works which list the words and meanings of a language. In this Very Short Introduction, Lynda Mugglestone shows that all dictionaries are partial and all are selective--human products that reflect the dominant social and... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #35: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #35: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
by Jonathan Howard
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Darwin's theory that man's ancestors were apes caused an uproar within the scientific world, as well as public frenzy when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and skepticism... (read more)

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Fossils: A Very Short Introduction
Fossils: A Very Short Introduction
by Keith Thomson
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Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins of life. However, their impact has not been limited to debates about geology and evolution: attempts to explain their existence has shaken religion at its very... (read more)

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Ideology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Ideology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Michael Freeden
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Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, exciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book examines the reasons for those views, and explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking. It... (read more)

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Colonial Latin American Literature (Very Short Introductions)
Colonial Latin American Literature (Very Short Introductions)
by Rolena Adorno
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A vivid account of the literary culture of the Spanish-speaking Americas from the time of Columbus to Latin American Independence, this Very Short Introduction explores the origins of Latin American literature in Spanish and tells the story of how... (read more)

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