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Hunting the Dark Night

Publishing alongside the world premiere of Christopher Nolan's third Batman film The Dark Knight Rises, Will Brooker's new book explores Batman's twenty-first century incarnations.

The Yeomen of the Guard and the Early Tudors

The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard is the world's oldest surviving royal bodyguard, having been founded by Henry VII in 1485. This book studies the early years of the Yeomen of the Guard during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII, examining the variety of roles performed by the Guard, both within and outside the Court.

World War I in Africa The Forgotten Conflict Among the European Powers Cover

Looks at the impact of the strategy of the German and Allied campaigns in Africa during World War I, and at the great rivalry between General Jan Christian Smuts, who took on the German forces in East Africa, and General Lettow-Vorbeck, celebrated as the only German general to occupy British territory and whose troops finished the war undefeated.

Macedonia: The Political, Social, Economic and Cultural Foundations of a Balkan State
John Piper: The Forties

Re-examines the work of John Piper who, as well as being a prominent painter, printmaker and photographer, was an active figure in many cultural spheres during the 1940s when the foundations of his reputation were laid. This title examines various aspects of Piper's work during the forties.

Britain and America After World War II

The period immediately after World War II was a vital one for diplomatic relations and, with the Soviet Union emerging as a new superpower, it was particularly important for Britain's relations with America. This book focuses on the role of the British Embassy in Washington during this period.

The Grand Delusion: Britain After Sixty Years of Elizabeth II

In this groundbreaking and thought-provoking new book, Stephen Haseler argues that the class structure which the monarchy has continued to encourage has retained outdated, yet seemingly entrenched, attitudes which have negatively affected Britain's economy, capacity to innovate and international stature.

Power and Policy in Syria

Suitable for those interested in Syria, the modern Middle East, International Relations and Security Studies, this title presents a fresh analysis of Syria's political structure - a despotic state monopoly, a bureaucratic climate marked by fear, and the administrative structure through which centralized control is exercised.

Eric Ravilious

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) is firmly one of the most popular artists of his period. This title includes illustrations of many previously unpublished paintings, including a number from private collections, as well as surveying his other artistic activities. It offers an account of his career.

Mystical Islam: An Introduction to Sufism

Sufism is Islam's principal mystical tradition. It is a centuries-old path to spirituality with devotees throughout the Islamic world, fundamentally influencing Muslim belief. This title covers the history of the Sufi spiritual tradition, ranging from the Mughal and Safavid empires of India and Persia to the Whirling Dervishes of Ottoman Turkey.

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