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The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Jerry Brotton

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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands out as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe...
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Very Short Introductions #98: Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction
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Very Short Introductions #98: Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction
by Robert J C Young

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Robert Young is one of the leading figures in postcolonial studies and here he explores globalization, the internet and mass media. 10 b/w illus....
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The Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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The Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Christopher Kelly

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This Very Short Introduction covers the history of the Empire from Augustus (the first Emperor) to Marcus Aurelius, describing how the empire was formed, how it was run, its religions and its social structure....
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The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Christopher Tyerman

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With flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman presents a clear and lively discussion of the Crusades, bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange, economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present. He considers the...
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Very Short Introductions #76: Empire: A Very Short Introduction
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Very Short Introductions #76: Empire: A Very Short Introduction
by Stephen Howe

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A great deal of the world's history is the history of empires. Indeed it could be said that all history is colonial history, if one takes a broad enough definition and goes far enough back. And although the great historic imperial systems--the land-based...
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