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Helvetica - Homage to a typeface

by Lars Muller

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 In 1957, Swiss typographer Max Miedinger came up with Haas Grotesk. Renamed Helvetica after 1960, this typeface went on to become one of the world’s most used typefaces ever. It embodies the myth of Sachlichkeit, propagated at the time by Swiss Typography. This book sings the praises of this shift-worker and solo entertainer of typefaces, of its forgotten creator and all those who have contributed to its unparalleled international march of triumph over the past forty years. The designs gathered together here in honour of Helvetica have been created by superb designers and anonymous amateurs from all over the world. They present a unique panoply of this icon of modern design. Superb applications are juxtaposed with an anonymous collection of ugly, ingenious, charming, and hair-raising samples of its use. Helvetica is not only the preferred typeface of leading professionals, it is also an all-time favourite among the multitude of codes and signals and commands that enliven urban life.
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First World War Peace Settlements, 1919-1925

by Erik Goldstein

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 The First World War changed the face of Europe - two empires (the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire) collapsed in its wake and as a result many of the boundaries of Europe were redrawn and new states were created. The origins of many of the international crises in the late twentieth century can be traced back to decisions taken in these critical years, Yugoslavia being the most obvious example. An understanding of the peace settlements is thus crucial for any student studying international history/international relations, which is what this book offers.This book provides and accessible and concise introduction to this most important period of history.
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India Under Colonial Rule: 1700-1885

by Douglas M. Peers

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 Between 1700 and 1885 the British became the paramount power on the Indian subcontinent, their authority extending from Sri Lankain the south to the Himalayasin the north. It was a massive empire, inspiring both pride and anxiety amongst the British, and forcing change upon and disrupting the lives of its Indian subjects. Yet it is not simply a history of conquest and subjugation, or dominance and defeat: interaction and interdependency powerfully shaped the histories of all involved. The end result was a hybrid empire. India may have become by 1885 the jewel in the British crown, but by that same year a series of changes had occurred within Indian society that would set the foundations for the modern states of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This book provides a concise introduction to these dramatic changes.
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Japan Faces The World, 1925-1952

by Mary L. Hanneman

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 By 1925, the process of Japan's transition to a modern industrialised, westernised state was pretty much complete. This impressive survey looks at developments at home, Japan's aggressive foreign policy particularly in China during the 1930s and 1940s, and her role in the Second World War.
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Second World War On The Eastern Front

by Lee Baker

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 Russia's engagement with Germany on the Eastern Front during World War II was ferocious, unprecedented and bloody, costing millions of civilian and military lives. In this challenging new book, Lee Baker distinguishes myth from reality and deflates the idea that this war, while gargantuan in scale, was in essence a war like any other.
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Bismarck And Germany - 1862-1890

by D.G. Williamson

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 Bismarck’s role in the unification and consolidation of Germany is central to any understanding of Germany''s development as a nation and its consequent role as aggressor in two world wars. This study provides students with a concise, up-to-date and analytical account of Bismarck''s role in modern German history. Williamson guides readers through the complex events leading to the defeats of Austria and France in 1866 and 1870 and the subsequent creation of a united Germany in January 1871. He then explores the domestic and foreign problems Bismarck faced up to 1890 in consolidating unification.
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Birth Of Industrial Britain - 1750-1850

by Kenneth Morgan

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 This clear and comprehensive study of the social impact of early industrialisation will be an indispensable introduction to one of the defining and most widely studied periods of British history.
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Medieval Natural World

by Richard Jones

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 How did medieval people make sense of their surroundings, and how did this change over the years as understanding and knowledge expanded? This seminar study is designed to familiarise students of medieval history with the ways in which medieval people interpreted the world around them.
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Modernism

by Robin Walz

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 The modernists barraged European sensibilities with chaotic images, dissonant sounds, and incomprehensible novels. While it has become an accepted feature of the cultural landscape, retracing the history of modernism within its original contexts helps us to see what was vital and revolutionary about it, both then and now.
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Irish Revolution, 1916-1923

by Marie Coleman

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 This concise study of Ireland’s revolutionary years charts the demise of the home rule movement and the rise of militant nationalism that led eventually to the partition of Ireland and independence for southern Ireland. The book provides a clear chronology of events but also adopts a thematic approach to ensure that the role of women and labour are examined, in addition to the principal political and military developments during the period. Incorporating the most recent literature on the period, it provides a good introduction to some of the most controversial debates on the subject, including the extent of sectarianism, the nature of violence and the motivation of guerrilla fighters. The supplementary documents have been chosen carefully to provide a wide-ranging perspective of political views, including those of constitutional nationalists, republicans, unionists, the British government and the labour movement. The Irish Revolution 1916-1923 is ideal for students and interested readers at all levels, providing a diverse range of primary sources and the tools to unlock them.
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Decolonisation - The British Experience Since 1945

by Nicholas (Liverpool John Moores University, Uk) White

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 Outlining key debates on British decolonisation, this text provides syntheses of historical debates on the demise of British imperial power.
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Modernism

by Robin Walz

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 The modernists barraged European sensibilities with chaotic images, dissonant sounds, and incomprehensible novels. While it has become an accepted feature of the cultural landscape, retracing the history of modernism within its original contexts helps us to see what was vital and revolutionary about it, both then and now.
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The Medieval Military Orders - 1120-1314

by Nicholas Morton

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 This new seminar study considers the origins, development and organisation of the military orders during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, showing how they functioned as a form of religious life and concentrating on their role in the crusades and in the government and defence of the Christian kingdoms in the Holy Land.
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The Magic Years - Understanding And Handling The Problems Of Early Childhood

by Selma H. Fraiberg

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Communism

by Mark Sandle

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 This new edition of Sandle's popular introduction to the history of communism provides a concise introduction to one of the most important and influential movements of the 20th century, and is now available in the "Seminar Studies "format with added primary source material.
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The League Of Nations And The Organization Of Peace

by Martyn Housden

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 Part of the 'Seminar Studies in History' series, this is a valuable introduction to the League of Nations and the birth of 'international relations' in the inter-war period.
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American Expansionism, 1783-1860 - A Manifest Destiny?

by Mark (University Of Jamestown, North Dakota, Usa) Joy

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 This "Seminar Study" surveys the history of US territorial expansion from the end of the American Revolution until 1860. The book explores the concept of "manifest destiny" and asks why, if expansion was "manifest", there was such opposition to almost every expansionist incident.
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The United States And Europe In The Twentieth Century

by David Ryan

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 The relationship between the US and Europe in the 20th century is one of the key considerations in any understanding of international relations. This work first sets the context by looking at the trends and traditions of America's foreign relations in the 19th century, and then considers the changing nature of America's vision of Europe from 1900.
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Northern Ireland Since 1969

by Eamonn O'Kane e Paul Dixon

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 There is considerable controversy over the interpretation of the history of Northern Ireland, not least since 1969. This new addition to the 'Seminar Studies in History Series' provides a comprehensive introduction to the difficult topic, reviewing different perspectives on the recent history of the conflict.
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The British Women'S Suffrage Campaign 1866-1928 - Revised 2nd Edition

by Harold Smith

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 This is an introductory guide which traces the entire suffrage campaign from its origins in the 1860s to the achievement of equal suffrage in 1928. It includes new material on the 1920s campaign based on the author's own research.
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China In Transformation - 1900-1949

by Colin Mackerras

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 One of the most accessible guides to the history of modern China. <ul><li>The study of China is a growing area </li><li>Completely updated new edition </li><li>Includes maps, chronology and guide to further reading </li><li>Lucid and easy to read introduction to a complicated period of history.</li></ul>
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Eastern Europe Since 1970 - Decline Of Socialism To Post-Communist Transition

by Bulent (Keele University, Uk) Gokay

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 An accessible yet comprehensive introduction to this crucial period in Cold War history.
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The French At War, 1934-1944 - Occupation, Collaboration And Resistence

by Nicholas Atkin

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 The German occupation of France in the north, and General Petain's Vichy Regime in the south, left a permanent scar on the French psyche. This concise and accessible introduction addresses the key themes and issues surrounding this dark period in recent French history.
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Anti-Semitism Before The Holocaust

by Albert S. Lindemann

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 An important new study on a complex and highly controversial topic.
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