In less than fifty-three years, Rome subjected most of the known world to its rule. Written by a team of specialist scholars, this book traces the rise of Rome from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Empire & its consolidation in the first two centuries CE. It

Includes:: chapters on social & political history, the Emperors, art & architecture, & the works of the leading Roman poets, historians, & philosophers.

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This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China during a period of dramatic shifts & surprising transformations, from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present day. The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China promises to be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this rising superpower on the verge of what promises to be the ` Chinese century`, introducing readers to important but often overlooked events in China`s past, such as the bloody Taiping Civil War (1850-1864), which had a death toll far higher than the roughly contemporaneous American Civil War. It also helps readers see more familiar landmarks in Chinese history in new ways, such as the Opium War (1839-1842), the Boxer Uprising of 1900, the rise to power of the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, & the Tiananmen protests & Beijing Massacre of 1989. This is one of the first major efforts
- & in many ways the most ambitious to date
- to come to terms with the broad sweep of modern Chinese history, taking readers from the origins of modern China right up through the dramatic events of the last few years (the Beijing Games, the financial crisis, & China`s rise to global economic pre-eminence) which have so fundamentally altered Western views of China & China`s place in the world.

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Were the Vikings, as contemporary description had it, a `valiant, wrathful, foreign, purely pagan people` who swept in from the sea to plunder & slaughter? Or in the words of a Manx folksong `ware-wolves keen in hungry quest`, who lived & died by the sea & the sword. Or were they unusually successful merchants, extortionists, & pioneer explorers? This book, by leading international scholars, considers the latest research & presents a compelling picture of the Vikings & their age. Excavations as far apart as Dublin & Newfoundl&, York & Kiev, provide fascinating archaeological evidence, expertly interpreted in this extensively illustrated book. ...

Bringing together a rich & diverse collection of 100 historical maps from the Paleolithic to the present, The Oxford Map Companion: One Hundred Sources in World History illustrates how peoples & cultures throughout the human past have imagined their worlds. The collection-which

Includes:: many never-before published maps-spans a broad spectrum of human time & cultural diversity. It also features a wide range of map types from every continent, including stick charts, porcelain maps, maps created on sealskin, celestial maps, powder-horn & buckskin maps, silk ”escape maps, ” radio maps, ordnance surveys, subway maps, & maps of the Internet. Combining cutting-edge scholarship & accessibility, renowned scholar & award-wining author Patricia Seed presents new & innovative ways of looking at maps. Organized both chronologically & cartographically, nearly every historical map is accompanied by a locator map and/or schematic diagram-personally crafted by the author-that helps the reader to see the map in its geographical context & to grasp the meaning of its symbols, labels, & overall layout.A master chronology of world history in the front of the book & timelines at the beginning of each Part set the history of mapping in a global framework. Finally, every map

Includes:: a corresponding QR code that will allow readers to instantly explore a Google Earth outline of the area covered in the historical map on their smartphones.



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” The Oxford Inspector Morse & Lewis” is a comprehensive description of the locations used as settings for the complete ” Inspector Morse” series & the first two series of ” Lewis”. Although the cameras roamed nationally & internationally, the emphasis of the book is on the home base of the detectives, the university city of Oxford, which is revealed in an unconventional light. The celebrated university buildings were there but as a setting for crimes committed by corrupt academies, the ` Gown`. The other side of Oxford was also portrayed, the ` Town` & the countryside around, with its equally devious criminals. Grappling with them, & with growing technology, was an old-fashioned improbable sleuth, modern only in his lack of deference for his superiors. This edition, updated with new material to include Lewis & recent developments in Oxford, is essential reading for all lovers of the Oxford detectives, as well as providing much interest & inspiration for locals & tourists alike. Bill Leonard is a member of the ” Oxford Guild of Guides” & a ” Blue Badge” guide. He lives in Oxford & has been giving tours on Morse since 1996. ...

The Oxford Student's Atlas is a completely revised, up-to-date atlas with digital maps that are accurate & easy-to-read. Satellite images are used to enhance & clarify map detail & the easy-to-use features include a multi-access contents page, clear explanations of graphics, a two-colour index of place names, & flags of the world at a usable size. There is comprehensive coverage of the British Isles at a convenient scale of 1:100 000, together with world mapping & an eight-page world statistical section. It

Includes:: mapping on motivating topics such as globalisation, climate change, disease, refugees, & the world's most exciting holiday destinations, that will appeal to students.

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The county of Oxfordshire has a rich history, from world renowned academic institutions, to stunning architecture & surrounding ...

The UK`s best loved stock cube is, of course, OXO`s. Invaluable for super-tasty gravy, casseroles, soups & more, they have been used by cooks around the country for more than a hundred years. Today, OXO`s range of flavour-enhancing products are at the heart of so many kitchens, whether you are a modern foodie who likes to experiment with new flavours, a time-poor parent who wants to make good family food, or anyone who likes to put their own twist on everyday dishes. This is a cookbook for all of these people, with 50 simple, hassle-free dishes for every occasion, from quick weekday suppers, to family Sundays & special meals. There are soups, one-pot wonders, global dishes, pot roasts, pies & hotpots, pasta dishes, & sides & sauces. Every recipe is beautifully photographed & makes the most of OXO`s easy, versatile ingredients so that you can make brilliant meals with minimum effort. ...

An informative overview of the Ozarks region of Missouri & Arkansas provides a close-up look at the area's colorful history & lore, as well as hundreds of listings for inns, B& Bs, hotels, cabins, resorts, & campgrounds, as well as dining recommendations to suit any taste or budget, a guide to local attractions, festivals & natural wonders. ...

Over 100 magical & exciting short stories to enjoy around the clock from the world`s best-loved children`s author, Enid Blyton. Find out just how mischievous Twinkle the elf is when he paints the walls of a dragon`s cave.. . Join Chitter the gnome as he discovers a Wishing-Balloon.. . Follow Edward the very brave pink teddy bear as he rescues his owner from a dark wood.. . And laugh at Twisty the Brownie as he learns the hard way why it`s unwise to pull nasty faces! Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children`s author of all time, thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five & The Secret Seven. She was also considered the queen of short, quirky stories full of imaginative adventures & unusual characters
- & many of these are contained here, in the pages of The O` Clock Tales Collection.
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