Neil Kent Knihy

Exploring the complex landscape of intelligence gathering, this collection features essays from esteemed authors across academia, journalism, and the military. It delves into contemporary issues like Chinese cyber intelligence and Austria's fight against cybercrime, while also reflecting on historical Soviet operations. This comprehensive volume appeals to students and enthusiasts of international relations, U.S.-China dynamics, cybercrime, and Cold War history, offering insights into the intricate geopolitics shaping the modern world.

Exploring Italy from 1750 to 1900, this book delves into the diverse cultures, art, and societies often overlooked in discussions of the Risorgimento. It examines the complex relationships between the Catholic Church and various religious groups, urban and rural dynamics, and the impact of famines, epidemics, and health issues. Additionally, it addresses themes of family, gender, criminality, and the Mafia, providing a comprehensive view of everyday life and grassroots interactions during this transformative period in Italian history.

Exploring the period from 1740-1900, this volume delves into Italy's rich tapestry of cultures, art, and society, often overlooked in discussions about the Risorgimento. Neil Kent examines the intricate relationships between the Catholic Church and various religious groups, regional dynamics between urban and rural areas, and the impact of social issues like health, family, and criminality. By emphasizing grassroots experiences, the book offers a comprehensive view of Italian life during a transformative era, highlighting its complexities beyond mere political unification.

A unique guide to one of the world's most enchanting cities

This fascinating history through the ages is essential reading for all those seeking the background to Russia and Ukraine’s war in the Black Sea peninsula.

The history of the Russian Orthodox Church reveals its deep spiritual roots and complex interactions with political powers. Emerging from Eastern traditions, it navigated challenges from Catholic Europe, Mongol empires, and Islamic civilizations. The Church's strength lay in its liturgy and monastic life, yet it faced conflicts with political authorities. Following a painful reformation, it endured government control and persecution under communism. In recent years, the Church has experienced a remarkable revival, reestablishing itself as a vital spiritual force for the Russian people.

Ethnicities, the law, repressions and war -- Religion -- Health, family, sexuality and education -- Sámi dwellings, arts and crafts -- Literature -- Music, sport and films -- Reindeer herding and other livelihoods

Neil Kent's book sweeps through Sweden's history from the Stone Age to the present day. Early coverage includes Viking hegemony, the Scandinavian Union, the Reformation and Sweden's political zenith as Europe's greatest superpower in the seventeenth century, while later chapters explore the Swedish Enlightenment, royal absolutism, the commitment to military neutrality and Pan-Scandinavianism. The author brings his account up to date by focusing on more recent developments: the rise of Social Democracy, the establishment of the welfare state, the country's acceptance of membership in the European Union and its progressive ecological programme. The book successfully combines the politics, economics and social and cultural mores of one of the world's most successfully functioning and humane societies. This is an informative and entertaining account for students and general readers.