There can be few more mesmerizing historical narratives than the story of how the confident monarchy left by Louis XIV in 1715 became the discredited failure toppled by revolution in 1789. This brilliant new book is the first in forty years to describe the whole period, from the last days of the Sun King to the wars of Napoleon. In a groundbreaking work of scholarship, Colin Jones argues that, contrary to popular belief, the house of Bourbon s downfall was hardly a foregone conclusion. Producing an illuminating account of a society torn apart from within, he recounts the saga of how a dynamic...
There can be few more mesmerizing historical narratives than the story of how the confident monarchy left by Louis XIV in 1715 became the discredited ...
Though Foucault is now widely taught in universities, his writings are notoriously difficult. Reassessing Foucault critically examines the implications of his work for students and researchers in a wide range of areas in the social and human sciences. Focusing on the social history of medicine, successive chapters deal with his historiographical, methodological and philosophical writings, his ideas about prisons, hospitals, madness and disease, and his thinking about the body. The book also suggests ways in which Foucault's influence will continue to dominate cultural history...
Though Foucault is now widely taught in universities, his writings are notoriously difficult. Reassessing Foucault critically examines the im...
In this vanguard collection, a stellar group of internationally known scholars explores a key period in the making of the modern West. Although the long-standing notion of "dual revolutions," economic in Britain and political in France, has been vigorously challenged in recent years, these authors find that "revolutionary" is an apt description of the important cultural transformations that took place in both France and Britain at the onset of modernity. The essays, by social and cultural historians as well as by literary scholars, range over many critical themes within this...
In this vanguard collection, a stellar group of internationally known scholars explores a key period in the making of the modern West. Although the lo...
Brings together a group of journalists to examine the media's role in shaping contemporary American society. The authors, including NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, Tom Wicker and Diane Sawyer, draw on their experience to examine such issues as censorship, media libel and reporting in wartime.
Brings together a group of journalists to examine the media's role in shaping contemporary American society. The authors, including NBC anchor Tom Bro...
Recreating the ups and downs in the history of Paris and its inhabitants, this book seeks to give a sense of the city as it was lived in and experienced over time. It is intended for habitual Paris obsessives, for first-time visitors, and for those who kno
Recreating the ups and downs in the history of Paris and its inhabitants, this book seeks to give a sense of the city as it was lived in and experienc...
An evaluation of the most enduring privatisation of the Thatcher era ...
Written in an accessible style, this is a key reference for students and researchers in housing and planning; geography; and social policy.
The book analyses the operation and impact of the right to buy policy (RTB). It includes a critique of the Housing Act and the 2001 Housing (Scotland) Act. The enactment of these changes under a Labour government affirms the continuance of the RTB. The authors take stock of its profound effect on housing policy, reversing the growth in social housing developed...
An evaluation of the most enduring privatisation of the Thatcher era ...
Written in an accessible style, this is a key reference for students...
Level up your skills by taking advantage of Clojure's powerful macro system. Macros make hard things possible and normal things easy. They can be tricky to use, and this book will help you deftly navigate the terrain. You'll discover how to write straightforward code that avoids duplication and clarifies your intentions. You'll learn how and why to write macros. You'll learn to recognize situations when using a macro would (and wouldn't ) be helpful. And you'll use macros to remove unnecessary code and build new language features.
Clojure offers some sharp tools in its toolbox,...
Level up your skills by taking advantage of Clojure's powerful macro system. Macros make hard things possible and normal things easy. They can be t...
A reference work containing over 400 Revolutionary terms, details of over 500 Revolutionary figures and an explanation of constitutional change plus other details. It aims to provide clear and comprehensive factual information across the full range of the Revolutionary period.
A reference work containing over 400 Revolutionary terms, details of over 500 Revolutionary figures and an explanation of constitutional change plus o...
