Kings throughout medieval and early modern Europe had extraconjugal sexual partners. Only in France, however, did the royal mistress become a quasi-institutionalized political position. This study explores the emergence and development... Zobraziť viac
Few names are so closely connected with the cause of human rights as that of Mary Robinson. As former President of Ireland, she was ideally positioned for passionately and eloquently arguing the case for human rights around the world... Zobraziť viac
Prague's magnificent synagogues and Old Jewish Cemetery attract millions of visitors each year, and travelers who venture beyond the capital find physical evidence of once vibrant Jewish communities in towns and villages throughout today's Czech... Zobraziť viac
An artist’s attempts at achieving personal happiness, from meditation to pharmaceuticalsAustrian-born,New York-based graphic designer, typographer and artist Stefan Sagmeister (born 1962) often tests and transgresses the boundary between art and design... Zobraziť viac
Uncover the dawn of civilization. Discover the Sumerians' groundbreaking "firsts" in law, education, love, and more. Their legacy shaped history. Zobraziť viac
In this provocative book, renowned public intellectual Ivan Krastev reflects on the future of the European Union―and its potential lack of a future. With far-right nationalist parties on the rise across the continent and... Zobraziť viac
As a veteran campaigner, the Byzantine emperor Maurice (582-602) compiled a unique and influential handbook intended for the field commander. In this first complete English translation, the Strategikon is an invaluable source not only for early... Zobraziť viac
From the moment of its founding in 1542, the Roman Inquisition acted as a political machine. Although inquisitors in earlier centuries had operated somewhat independently of papal authority, the gradual bureaucratization of the Roman Inquisition... Zobraziť viac
Medieval BoundariesRethinking Difference in Old French LiteratureSharon Kinoshita"From beginning to end, Kinoshita drives home her innovative thesis: that the formation of French literary texts between 1150 and 1225 cannot adequately be understood... Zobraziť viac
In this provocative book, renowned public intellectual Ivan Krastev reflects on the future of the European Union-and its potential lack of a future. With far-right nationalist parties on the rise across the continent and the United Kingdom planning ... Zobraziť viac
