Modern italy a very short introduction

Modern Italy: A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction considers the history of Italy from the Risorgimento (the movement leading to Italian Unification in 1861) to the present

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Modern China: A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and controversies that have shaped Modern China. Covering a range of social issues, R

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Modern War: A Very Short Introduction

In this accessible and authoritative Very Short Introduction, Richard English considers what modern warfare is and what it achieves. Addressing our as

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Modern Art: A Very Short Introduction

As public interest in modern art continues to grow, there is a real need for a book that will engage general readers, offering them not only informati

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Modern Architecture: A Very Short Introduction

Adam Sharr tells the story of how modern architecture developed and produced its powerful cultural images. Considering the new building materials and

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Modern Drama: A Very Short Introduction

This book tells the story of modern drama through its seminal, groundbreaking plays and performances, and the artistic diversity that these represent.

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Modern France: A Very Short Introduction

A lively and informative short volume that shows that France is not a faded glory but rather a place that has defined and shaped the key issues of our

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Modern Japan: A Very Short Introduction

Japan is an icon of the modern world, and yet it remains an enigma to many, who see it as a confusing montage of the alien and the familiar, the ancie

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Modern Ireland: A Very Short Introduction

Drawing on research on the history of Ireland since 1800, this book challenges some of the assumptions which underpin this research. It explores the '

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Modern India: A Very Short Introduction

India has become one of the world's emerging powers, rivaling China in terms of global influence. Yet people still know relatively little about the cu

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Modern Brazil: A Very Short Introduction

Anthony Pereira introduces the country and idea of Brazil, from its depiction in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, to Brazil's colonial past, and the cou

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Australia: A Very Short Introduction

In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia; examining the main features of

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Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction

The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. Far from an an

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Numbers: A Very Short Introduction

In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins presents an overview of the number types featured in modern science and mathematics. Providing a non-

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Geometry: A Very Short Introduction

This book provides a fresh modern introduction to geometry, an ancient branch of mathematics with important applications. It takes readers from Euclid

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Logic: A Very Short Introduction

Graham Priest shows that formal logic is a powerful, exciting part of modern philosophy -- a tool for thinking about everything from the existence of

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Film: A Very Short Introduction

Film is considered to be the dominant art form of the twentieth century. It can be considered many other things; a record of events, a modern mytholog

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Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction

For a century, Nietzsche has been among the most controversial of modern writers. Since his death in 1900, he has been appropriated as an icon by a di

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Citizenship: A Very Short Introduction

Interest in citizenship has never been higher. But what does it mean to be a citizen in a modern, complex community? Richard Bellamy approaches the su

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Molecules: A Very Short Introduction

Molecules are the building blocks of matter. Using the molecules of life as a springboard, Philip Ball provides a new perspective on modern chemistry.

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Geography: A Very Short Introduction

Modern Geography has come a long way from its roots in simply mapping and naming the regions of the world. Spanning both physical and human Geography,

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Dreaming: A Very Short Introduction

What is dreaming and what causes it? Why are dreams so strange and often hard to remember? Modern science has given us a new and increasingly clear pi

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Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction

Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Ver

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Adolescence: A Very Short Introduction

Adolescence can be a turbulent period. Encompassing both classic and modern research, Smith explores its cultural and historical context, the biologic

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Theatre: A Very Short Introduction

Theatre is one of the longest-standing art forms of modern civilization. Taking a global look at how various forms of theatre - including puppetry, da

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Malthus: A Very Short Introduction

Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834) was an English cleric whose ideas on population and political economy have had a profound influence on modern econom

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Machiavelli: A Very Short Introduction

Quentin Skinner introduces Niccol Machiavelli, Florentine diplomat, politician, and the writer known for that most infamous Early Modern work, The Pri

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Physics: A Very Short Introduction

Physics encompasses all levels of nature from the subatomic to the cosmic, and underlies much of the technology around us. From modern quantum mechani

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Peace: A Very Short Introduction

The modern concept of peace has broadened from the mere absence of violence to something more sophisticated, incorporating terms such as 'peacemaking'

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Kant: A Very Short Introduction

Kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but also one of the most difficult. Roger Scruton tackles his exceptionally complex subject

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Koran: A Very Short Introduction

Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. This book provides an account of the Koran as codex

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Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction

Utilitarianism is one of the most important and influential secular philosophies of modern times, and has drawn considerable debate and controversy. T

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Modern Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction

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German Literature: A Very Short Introduction

German writers, be it Goethe, Nietzsche, Marx, Brecht or Mann, have had a profound influence on the modern world. This Very Short Introduction illumin

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Martin Luther: A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction presents Martin Luther as historians now see him. Instead of singling him out as a modern hero, the book emphasizes the c

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German Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

German philosophy remains the core of modern philosophy. This Very Short Introduction discusses the idea that German philosophy forms one of the most

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Welfare State: A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction discusses the necessity of welfare states in modern capitalist societies. Situating social policy in an historical, socio

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Public Administration: A Very Short Introduction

In a modern democratic nation, everyday life is shaped by the decisions of those who manage and administer public policies. This Very Short Introducti

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Avant Garde: A Very Short Introduction

For over a hundred years 'the avant-garde' has been the most influential concept in modern art; its impact on the history of modern culture has been p

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Energy Systems: A Very Short Introduction

Energy supply is foundational to modern society, but damaging to the environment. This book takes a 'systems view', from extraction of primary fuel, t

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Mathematical Finance: A Very Short Introduction

Now a vital part of modern economies, the rapid growth of the finance industry in recent decades is largely due to the development of mathematical met

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Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction

Eric R. Scerri presents a modern and fresh exploration of this fundamental topic in the physical sciences, considering the deeper implications of the

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War and Religion: A Very Short Introduction

This book provides an overview of the history of religion and war, and a framework for analysing it. Ranging from ancient history to modern day confli

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Philosophy of Physics: A Very Short Introduction

Philosophy of physics is concerned with the deepest theories of modern physics - quantum theory, our theories of space, time and symmetry, and thermal

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French Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction - Stephen Gaukroger

<p>French culture is unique in that philosophy has played a significant role from the early-modern period onwards, intimately associated with political, religious, and literary debates, as well as with epistemological and scientific ones. While Latin was the language of learning there was a universal philosophical literature, but with the rise of vernacular literatu...

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Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities - Antonio Paolucci

<p>Cabinets of curiosities fascinated people of the 16th and 17th centuries. From crocodiles, minerals, and corals to paintings, ivory trophies, measuring instruments, and incredible automata, it was a glimpse into a world full of natural wonders and treasures that aimed to reflect the order of the universe. This magnificent volume takes us through the world’s most ...

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