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The Dynamics of European Union
1st Edition
Edited
By Roy Pryce
July 01, 2026
The Dynamics of European Union (1987) assesses the attempts by the members of the European Community to achieve European Union, culminating in the Single European Act of December 1985, in the context of the overall dynamics of the process of integration in western Europe since the 1950s. The ...
The Enlightenment and Its Shadows
1st Edition
Edited
By Peter Hulme, Ludmilla Jordanova
July 01, 2026
The Enlightenment, a broad and complex phenomenon, is a vital part of the history of European culture. It shaped intellectual life from the middle of the seventeenth century until the early nineteenth century and in its shadows many intellectual battles are still being fought. The contributors to ...
The Growth of Government: The Development of Ideas about the Role of the State and the Machinery and Functions of Government in Britain since 1789
1st Edition
By Geoffrey K. Fry
July 01, 2026
The growth of government is arguably the most important political phenomenon in the development of modern Britain. Originally published in 1979, this book relates changing ideas about what the state should do to what government has come to do and relates them all to the machinery available. The ...
The Growth of Parliamentary Parties: 1689-1742
1st Edition
By B. W. Hill
July 01, 2026
Originally published in 1976, this book traces the development of the early parliamentary parties from the Revolution of 1688-9 to the fall of Walpole. The author maintains that the Tory and Whig parties dominated politics during this period and that their conflict ‘became so ingrained in the ...
The Mineral Resources of Britain: A Study in Exploitation and Planning
1st Edition
By John Blunden
July 01, 2026
First published in 1975, The Mineral Resources of Britain relates the question of mineral extraction to the problem of planning. What demand does the extraction of minerals make on land and what threats does it pose to agriculture and the countryside? Equally, what constraints does land-use ...
The Tidal Thames: The History of a River and Its Fishes
1st Edition
By Alwyne Wheeler
July 01, 2026
First published in 1979, The Tidal Thames discusses the history of Thames and the changes brought about by the expansion of London. It presents the results of Mr Wheeler’s research into the return of fishes to the Thames from 1957. The author’s involvement with the survey of fishes between 1967 and...
UK Banking Supervision: Evolution, Practice and Issues
1st Edition
Edited
By Edward P.M. Gardener
July 01, 2026
UK Banking Supervision (1986) draws attention to some of the main problems, theoretical and practical, associated with banking supervision in the UK. It sets out to introduce and analyse the UK bank supervisory process, and it raises some important questions. The main emphasis is on the process and...
A History of Birds
1st Edition
By James Fisher
June 30, 2026
First published in 1954, A History of Birds by James Fisher is a pioneering exploration of ornithology, tracing the evolution of bird studies from manuscript traditions to modern scientific approaches. Covering topics like systematics, geographical distribution, speciation, bird populations, and ...
Children of the New Estate
1st Edition
By Gladys Kendon
June 30, 2026
First published in 1954, Children of the New Estate by Gladys Kendon offers a vivid and insightful account of life in a primary school on a modern housing estate. Drawing from her experiences as a teacher, Kendon explores the challenges of engaging children shaped by permissive, yet devitalizing, ...
Human Intelligence: Its Nature and Assessment
1st Edition
By H. J. Butcher
June 30, 2026
First published in 1968, Human Intelligence: Its Nature and Assessment is a seminal work that offers a comprehensive exploration of intelligence. Covering topics such as the concept and structure of intelligence, problem-solving, creativity, heredity, and social influences, the book provides a ...
Marriage and Divorce: The English Point of View
1st Edition
By Lord Merrivale
June 30, 2026
First published in 1936, Marriage and Divorce examines the evolution of marriage and divorce through historical, legal, and cultural lenses. From ancient traditions and Mosaic law to Roman practices, Henry VIII’s reforms, and modern judicial processes, the book provides a detailed analysis of how ...
Rationing Health Care
1st Edition
By Michael H. Cooper
June 30, 2026
First published in 1975, Rationing Health Care by Michael H. Cooper provides a critical analysis of the challenges in balancing healthcare demand, need, and supply. The book delves into key topics such as expenditure, service provision, infrastructure, and the availability of medical professionals....