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Author : Esmé Wingfield-Stratford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The History of British Civilization written by Esmé Wingfield-Stratford and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Oakland
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131779706X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)
Download or read book British Civilization written by John Oakland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary is an invaluable reference guide to the British way of life.It explains the often puzzling and confusing terms and phrases used routinely in Britain and by British people. This easy-reference alphabetical guide sheds light on a comprehensive selection of words, phrases, organizations and institutions. All these are fundamental features of British civilization and society, and include aspects of: * politics and government * the Law, economics and industry * education * the media * religion and social welfare * health and housing * leisure and transport.
Author : Henry Thomas Buckle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (3 download)
Download or read book History of Civilization in England written by Henry Thomas Buckle and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Oakland
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136859098
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)
Download or read book British Civilization written by John Oakland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews of the previous editions: ‘John Oakland is the doyen of civilization studies.’ British Studies Now ‘This is a first rate, lucidly written text.’ G.E.C. Paton, Aston University ‘Suitable above all because it covers so many areas of contemporary institutions ... a useful reference work.’ Patrick Leech, University of Bologna ‘Strikes a balance between providing up-to-date information and being a source of general reference.’ Anne K. Bjørge, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration ‘An excellent presentation of the British economic and political/institutional system.’ J. Condriou, Université de Provence ‘A perfect tool and source for class activities.’ Borek Sousedik, Tobos ELTR, Czech Republic The seventh edition of this highly-praised textbook has been substantially updated and revised to provide students of British studies with the perfect introduction to Britain, its country and people, politics and government, education, economy, media, arts and religion. It includes: discussion of recent developments and areas of topical interest in British society such as immigration, the recession, devolution and Britain’s relationships with the US and the EU, and coverage of the 2010 election new full colour illustrations exercises and questions to stimulate class discussion insights into the attitudes of British people today towards important issues updated suggestions for further reading and useful websites a fully updated companion website featuring further exercises, links to relevant articles and videos online, and quiz questions. British Civilization is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of Britain. For supplementary exercises, questions and tutor guidance, go to www.routledge.com/textbooks/oakland
Author : Russell Kirk
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351532200
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)
Download or read book America's British Culture written by Russell Kirk and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is an incontestable fact of history that the United States, although a multiethnic nation, derives its language, mores, political purposes, and institutions from Great Britain. The two nations share a common history, religious heritage, pattern of law and politics, and a body of great literature. Yet, America cannot be wholly confident that this heritage will endure forever. Declining standards in education and the strident claims of multiculturalists threaten to sever the vital Anglo-American link that ensures cultural order and continuity. In "America's British Culture", now in paperback, Russell Kirk offers a brilliant summary account and spirited defense of the culture that the people of the United States have inherited from Great Britain. Kirk discerns four essential areas of influence. The language and literature of England carried with it a tradition of liberty and order as well as certain assumptions about the human condition and ethical conduct. American common and positive law, being derived from English law, gives fuller protection to the individual than does the legal system of any other country. The American form of representative government is patterned on the English parliamentary system. Finally, there is the body of mores - moral habits, beliefs, conventions, customs - that compose an ethical heritage. Elegantly written and deeply learned, "America's British Culture" is an insightful inquiry into history and a plea for cultural renewal and continuity. Adam De Vore in "The Michigan Review" said of the book: "A compact but stimulating tract...a contribution to an over-due cultural renewal and reinvigoration...Kirk evinces an increasingly uncommon reverence for historical accuracy, academic integrity and the understanding of one's cultural heritage," and Merrie Cave in "The Salisbury Review" said of the author: "Russell Kirk has been one of the most important influences in the revival of American conservatism since the fifties. [Kirk] belongs to an
Author : Stuart Ward
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526119625
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)
Download or read book British culture and the end of empire written by Stuart Ward and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first major attempt to examine the cultural manifestations of the demise of imperialism as a social and political ideology in post-war Britain. Far from being a matter of indifference or resigned acceptance as is often suggested, the fall of the British Empire came as a profound shock to the British national imagination, and resonated widely in British popular culture. The sheer range of subjects discussed, from the satire boom of the 1960s to the worlds of sport and the arts, demonstrates how profoundly decolonisation was absorbed into the popular consciousness. Offers an extremely novel and provocative interpretation of post-war British cultural history, and opens up a whole new field of enquiry in the history of decolonisation.
Author : David Christopher
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 041522053X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (152 download)
Download or read book British Culture written by David Christopher and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Culture explores the highly varied nature of culture and the arts in Britain today. Each chapter focuses on key themes of recent years, and gives special emphasis to outstanding artists within each area.
Author : Peter Childs
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134755546
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture written by Peter Childs and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boasting more than 970 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the twentieth century. It examines high and popular culture and encompasses both institutional and alternative aspects of British culture. It provides insight into the whole spectrum of British contemporary life. Topics covered include: architecture, pubs, film, internet and current takes on the monarchy. Cross-referencing and a thematic contents list enable readers to identify related articles. The entries range from short biographical synopses to longer overview essays on key issues. This Encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in British culture. It also provides a cultural context for students of English, Modern History and Comparative European Studies.
Author : James Mill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book The History of British India written by James Mill and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Daniel Maudlin
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469626837
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)
Download or read book Building the British Atlantic World written by Daniel Maudlin and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning the North Atlantic rim from Canada to Scotland, and from the Caribbean to the coast of West Africa, the British Atlantic world is deeply interconnected across its regions. In this groundbreaking study, thirteen leading scholars explore the idea of transatlanticism--or a shared "Atlantic world" experience--through the lens of architecture, built spaces, and landscapes in the British Atlantic from the seventeenth century through the mid-nineteenth century. Examining town planning, churches, forts, merchants' stores, state houses, and farm houses, this collection shows how the powerful visual language of architecture and design allowed the people of this era to maintain common cultural experiences across different landscapes while still forming their individuality. By studying the interplay between physical construction and social themes that include identity, gender, taste, domesticity, politics, and race, the authors interpret material culture in a way that particularly emphasizes the people who built, occupied, and used the spaces and reflects the complex cultural exchanges between Britain and the New World.
Author : Niall Ferguson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101548029
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)
Download or read book Civilization written by Niall Ferguson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower “A dazzling history of Western ideas.” —The Economist “Mr. Ferguson tells his story with characteristic verve and an eye for the felicitous phrase.” —Wall Street Journal “[W]ritten with vitality and verve . . . a tour de force.” —Boston Globe Western civilization’s rise to global dominance is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five centuries. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? Acclaimed historian Niall Ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts, or “killer applications”—competition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic—that the Rest lacked, allowing it to surge past all other competitors. Yet now, Ferguson shows how the Rest have downloaded the killer apps the West once monopolized, while the West has literally lost faith in itself. Chronicling the rise and fall of empires alongside clashes (and fusions) of civilizations, Civilization: The West and the Rest recasts world history with force and wit. Boldly argued and teeming with memorable characters, this is Ferguson at his very best.
Author : David Mauk
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415358316
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (583 download)
Download or read book American Civilization written by David Mauk and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to contemporary American life examines the key institutions of American society, including state and local government, geography, education, law, media and culture, with the emphasis placed on the people of America.
Author : Alasdair Brooks
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 080327730X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)
Download or read book The Importance of British Material Culture to Historical Archaeologies of the Nineteenth Century written by Alasdair Brooks and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Case studies of the importance and meaning of mass-produced material culture in Britain during the Industrial Revolution"--
Author : H. W. Crocker, III
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1596986298
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (969 download)
Download or read book The Politically Incorrect Guide to the British Empire written by H. W. Crocker, III and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an irreverant and humorous look at the four-hundred-year history of the British empire.
Author : R. O. Bucholz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781139518451
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (184 download)
Download or read book London written by R. O. Bucholz and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Our contemplation of London must begin, as London began, at the river. The River Thames is a slow moving and rather murky body of water, flowing west to east, about a quarter to an eighth of a mile wide as it passes through the city. To this day, the sinewy thread of the Thames is London's most notable topographical feature, the curving line around which the metropolis orientates itself. As we have seen, this was not by chance. The Romans founded London in imitation of their own great capital city so that London, like Rome, sits on its river at exactly the spot where it narrows enough to bridge (see Map 1). That confluence of west-east river and south-north bridge made London both a military choke-point and an economic funnel long before our arrival sometime in 1550"--
Author : Peter James Marshall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0198205635
Total Pages : 662 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (982 download)
Download or read book The Oxford History of the British Empire: The eighteenth century written by Peter James Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history of British worldwide expansion from the Glorious Revolution of 1689 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars, a crucial phase in the creation of the modern British Empire.
Author : Malcolm Smith
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415240765
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (47 download)
Download or read book Britain and 1940 written by Malcolm Smith and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1940 was the most significant year in European history this century, this book examines what it meant for the people of Britain then and now. Malcolm Smith details the resultant influences that have constructed our national consciousness.
