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Tato série přednášek, založená v 50. letech 20. století, se ponořuje do hlubin historických témat s důrazem na jejich interpretaci a vývoj. Každá sada přednášek, konaná na Queen's University of Belfast, přináší svěží pohled na klíčové události a koncepty, které formovaly svět. Publikované ve spolupráci s Cambridge University Press, tyto práce nabízejí náročné a pronikavé analýzy pro akademiky i zapálené historiky. Je to cenný zdroj pro pochopení složitosti lidských dějin.

Das politische Leben in der antiker Welt
The Newtonian Revolution
The Construction of Nationhood
The Wiles Lectures
Aristocratic Century
The Swedish Imperial Experience 1560 1718

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  • The Swedish Imperial Experience 1560 1718

    • 172 stránek
    • 7 hodin čtení
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    The examination of Sweden's rise as a great power in the seventeenth century delves into various factors, including geopolitical, social, and economic influences. It explores the nation's militarization, the role of propaganda and national myths, and how its constitutional framework facilitated an expansionist policy. The analysis includes the empire's administration, provincial interests, and the eventual rapid collapse of Swedish power. This work addresses under-researched topics, providing a comprehensive view of Sweden's imperial experience and its implications for the nation's history.

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  • Aristocratic Century

    The Peerage of Eighteenth-Century England

    • 204 stránek
    • 8 hodin čtení
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    The book presents a revisionist perspective on eighteenth-century England, arguing against the notion of a fragmented society by highlighting the widespread acceptance of aristocratic values and leadership. Professor Cannon traces the recovery of the aristocracy following the abolition of the House of Lords and their re-establishment after the Glorious Revolution. He challenges the belief that the elite was open and inclusive, suggesting instead that the English peerage was more exclusive than its continental counterparts. The work also examines the bourgeoisie's acquiescence to aristocratic rule and discusses the ideological foundations that sustained aristocratic supremacy.

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  • The Wiles Lectures

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    Prize-winning historian Robert Gildea shows that how empires did not vanish after 1945 but were constantly reinvented as neo-colonialisms. He shows how postwar immigration from the former colonies provoked racism, segregation and exclusion in metropolitan Britain and France and how imperial nostalgia has bedevilled Britain's relations with Europe.

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  • The Construction of Nationhood

    • 248 stránek
    • 9 hodin čtení
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    Exploring the intricate concepts of nationalism, ethnicity, and nationhood, this thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of identity and belonging. It presents original insights that challenge conventional understandings, encouraging readers to reconsider the implications of these themes in contemporary society. The book aims to provoke critical thinking about how these elements shape cultures and influence political landscapes, making it a significant contribution to discussions on national identity.

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  • The Newtonian Revolution

    • 424 stránek
    • 15 hodin čtení
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    The book offers a unique interpretation of the revolution that established modern science, focusing on Newton's innovative relationship between abstract mathematics and physical observation. It highlights how Newton's methodology involved constructing a mathematical system that mirrored the physical world, which was then refined through experimentation. Professor Cohen further examines the nature of scientific creativity, proposing that scientific change occurs through transformations of existing ideas, a concept applicable to various scientific disciplines.

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  • The Social Interpretation of the French Revolution

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    Alfred Cobban's classic work is here reissued in this 1999 student edition. Professor Gwynne Lewis provides a new introduction, contextualising Professor Cobban's study and bringing the reader up to date with recent developments. The Social Interpretation of the French Revolution remains essential reading for all students of the period.

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  • Cities of Strangers

    • 204 stránek
    • 8 hodin čtení
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    Examining how 'strangers' - settling newcomers as well as settled ethnic and religious minorities - were treated in urban communities between 1000 and 1500, Cities of Strangers explores pathways to citizenship and arrangements for those unlikely to become citizens during a period of formative urban growth and its aftermath in medieval Europe.

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  • Revolution and the People in Russia and China

    • 258 stránek
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    Exploring the origins of Communist revolutions, this book offers a comparative analysis of the historical, social, and political factors that fueled these movements in Russia and China. It delves into the unique circumstances and ideologies that shaped each country's path to revolution, highlighting key figures and events that influenced their trajectories. By examining both similarities and differences, the narrative provides insights into the broader implications of these revolutions on global politics and ideology.

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  • Religion, Law and the Growth of Constitutional Thought, 1150-1650

    • 128 stránek
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    To understand the growth of Western constitutional thought, we need to consider both ecclesiology and political theory, ideas about the Church as well as ideas about the state. In this book Professor Tierney traces the interplay between ecclesiastical and secular theories of government from the twelfth century to the seventeenth.

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