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Explores the myths and legends of the great king Charlemagne, from the stories about his mother, Bertha Bigfoot, and his youthful adventures with the thief, Basin, to his fantastical journeys to Jerusalem and Constantinople. This book retells the stories of his most famous knights, the Paladins.

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In this work, Robert E. Brown applies the fruits of modern historical scholarship toward an understanding of Beard's groundbreaking and controversial work. With a perspective of forty years, Brown attempts to separate the valid from the bogus in this work.

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A biography of the English social investigator and pioneer in the development of the social survey method who, with Beatrice Potter Webb, made an exhaustive statistical study of poverty in London. He was instrumental in the passage of the Old Age Pensions Act.

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Charles Corm: An Intellectual Biography of a Twentieth-Century Lebanese Young Phoenician delves into the history of the modern Middle East and an inquiry into Lebanese intellectual, cultural, and political life as incarnated in the ideas, and as illustrated by the times, works, and activities of Charles Corm (18941963).

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Published in 1859, "The Origin of Species" challenged the belief in the fixity of species and argued that species can adapt to their environment and develop accordingly. This book explores how Darwin came to these conclusions and includes biographies of influential figures, primary source letters and selections from "The Origin of Species".

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Charles de Gaulle combined the skills to master the politics of his own day with an uncanny sense of where history was going and how to position France accordingly. The essays in this volume examine certain of the policies and themes de Gaulle pursued nationally, in the Europe...

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Charles de Gaulle combined the skills to master the politics of his own day with an uncanny sense of where history was going and how to position France accordingly. The essays in this volume examine certain of the policies and themes de Gaulle pursued nationally, in the European region, and internationally, giving consideration to their significance in his own time and today.

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Part of a series, which provides concise introductions to major writers focusing equally on their life and works. Often seen as the quintessential Victorian novelist, Charles Dickens is without doubt a literary giant. This book provide a short introduction to Dickens's work and the personal and social context in which it was written.

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Part of a series, which provides concise introductions to major writers focusing equally on their life and works. Often seen as the quintessential Victorian novelist, Charles Dickens is without doubt a literary giant. This book provides a short introduction to Dickens's work and the personal and social context in which it was written.

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This stimulating study takes a fresh look at two of Dickens' most widely-studied texts. Part I uses carefully selected short extracts for close textual analysis, while Part II examines the historical and literary contexts and key criticism. The volume is an ideal introductory guide for those who are studying Dickens' novels for the first time.

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A school's edition of John Mortimer's stage adaptation of Dickens' classic tale, featuring extensive classroom activities created by leading national experts of Drama within English. Perfect for KS3 and KS4 English, the accompanying activities are designed to raise achievement and develop critical thinking.

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Using only Charles Dickens' extraordinary words, Neil Bartlett's powerful stage versions of Dickens have garnered wide critical acclaim.

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This thought-provoking study takes a fresh look at two of Dickens' most popular texts. Part I uses carefully selected short extracts for close textual analysis, while Part II examines the historical and literary contexts and key criticism. The volume is an ideal introductory guide for those who are studying Dickens' novels for the first time.

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The author presents Hughes not only as a remarkable jurist but also as one of the most remarkable statesmen in American history. A well-rounded picture of the man and his career is presented.

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Though much has been written about Charles G. Finney, "The Father of Modern Revivalism", most works have concentrated on his roles as an educator and political reformer. This study examines the rhetorical skills and techniques that made Finney the first contemporary evangelist.

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This comprehensive work reflects the renewed interest and recognition of Charles Ives's music, and it gathers into one volume previously scattered and hard-to-find material by and about the composer.

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Charles James Fox, the standard bearer of the reform Whig opposition in the late eighteenth century, was among the most colorful politicians of his era and perhaps its most arresting orator.