Late one night exploring her father's library a young woman finds an ancient book & a cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to ' My dear & unfortunate successor' Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of
- a labyrinth where the secrets of her father's past & her mother's mysterious fate connect to an evil hidden in the depths of history In those few quiet moments she unwittingly assumes a quest she will discover is her birthright
- a hunt for the truth about Vlad the Impaler the medieval ruler whose barbarous reign formed the basis of the Dracula myth Deciphering obscure signs & hidden texts reading codes worked into the fabric of medieval monastic traditions & evading terrifying adversaries one woman comes ever closer to the secret of her own past & a confrontation with the very definition of evil Elizabeth Kostova's debut novel is an adventure of monumental proportions
- a captivating tale that blends fact & fantasy history & the present with an assurance that is almost unbearably suspenseful
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Written in an engaging & entertaining style this widely-used how-to guide introduces readers to the theory craft & methods of history & provides a series of tools to help them research & understand the past Part I is a stimulating philosophical introduction to the key elements of history--evidence narrative & judgment--that explores how the study & concepts of history have evolved over the centuries Part II guides readers through the workshop of history Unlocking the historian's toolbox the chapters here describe the tricks of the trade with concrete examples of how to do history The tools include documents primary & secondary sources maps arguments bibliographies chronologies & many others This section also covers professional ethics & controversial issues such as plagiarism historical hoaxes & conspiracy theories Part III addresses the relevance of the study of history in today's fast-paced world The chapters here will resonate with a new generation of readers on everyday history oral history material culture public history event analysis & historical research on the Internet This Part also

Includes:: two new chapters for this edition GIS & CSI examines the use of geographic information systems & the science of forensics in discovering & seeing the patterns of the past Too Much Information treats the issue of information overload glut fatigue & anxiety while giving the reader meaningful signals that can benefit the study & craft of history A new epilogue for this edition argues for the persistence of history as a useful & critically important way to understand the world despite the information deluge

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A biography of the historical figure of Jesus The book studies the relationship between Judaism & Christianity distinguishing the certain from the improbable & assessing the historical & religious context of Christ's time The spread of Christianity is also discussed ...

This title offers an up-to-date picture of Jesus of Nazareth highlighting the problems & pitfalls encountered in such a venture & including a survey of current scholarship The introduction to this new guide sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman Jewish & Christian) noting the problems connected with them paying particular attention to the nature of the gospels & the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition There is a substantial section that will discuss scholarship on Jesus from the nineteenth century to the explosion of works in the present day introducing & explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus Subsequent chapters of this title will analyse key themes in historical Jesus research Jesus' Galilean origins; the scope of his ministry & models of 'holy men' particularly that of prophet; Jesus' teaching & healing; his trial & crucifixion; the highly contentious question of his resurrection; & finally an exploration of the links between the Jesus movement & the early church Throughout the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained & discussed (eg Sanders Crossan Dunn Wright Brown) Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear concise & accessible introductions to thinkers writers & subjects that students & readers can find especially challenging
- or indeed downright bewildering Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp these books explain & explore key themes & ideas guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material
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Tom Holland's 'stirring new translation' (Telegraph) of Herodotus' Histories one of the great books in Western history
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Designed to meet the requirements for students at GCSE & A level this accessible educational edition offers the complete text of The History Boys with a comprehensive study guide Highlights of Andrew Bruff's guide include- detailed analyses of character theme & structure;- a clear introduction to the context of the play & its author;- key"ations & activities both for the student working alone & in the classroom An unruly bunch of bright funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex sport & a place at university A maverick English teacher at odds with the young & shrewd supply teacher A headmaster obsessed with results; a history teacher who thinks he's a fool In Alan Bennett's award-winning & hugely popular play staffroom rivalry & the anarchy of adolescence provoke insistent questions about history & how you teach it about education & its purpose ...

An unruly bunch of bright funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex sport & a place at university A maverick English teacher at odds with the young & shrewd supply teacher A headmaster obsessed with results; a history teacher who thinks he's a fool In Alan Bennett's classic play staff room rivalry & the anarchy of adolescence provoke insistent questions about history & how you teach it; about education & its purpose The History Boys premiered at the National in May 2004 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play History It&s Just One Thing After Another Starring the original stage cast & based on the play by Alan Bennett The History Boys brings together eight bright funny history students in the north of England in the mid &80s Their Headmaster is obsessed with breaking into the ranks of those schools that regularly send boys up to Oxford & Cambridge & enlists Irwin (Stephen Campbell Moore) a shrewd newcomer to coach the boys into intellectual shape for the trials ahead Seduced though they are by the exam-busting bag of tricks offered by the temporary supply teacher the boys are torn by their loyalty to the hugely eccentric poetry-spouting English master Hector (Richard Griffiths) As they prepare for the daunting admissions process the journey of the History Boys becomes as much about how education works as it is about where education leads Commentary by Director Nicholas Hytner & Writer Alan Bennett Featurette History Boys Around The World The Tour Diaries (14 mins) Featurette Pass It Along The History Boys On Screen (13 mins) Actors Samuel Anderson Jack Bagley Samuel Barnett Stephen Campbell Moore Dominic Cooper James Corden Frances De La Tour Sacha Dhawan Richard Griffiths Robbie Jarvis Andrew Knott Clive Merrison Penelope Wilton & Jamie Parker Director Nicholas Hytner Certificate 15 years & over Year 2006 Screen Widescreen 1851 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages English Audio Description Subtitles English Duration 1 hour & 43 minutes (approx)
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Who were the ancient Greeks? What are the Greek myths? What food did people eat? When were the first Olympic games? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these & other fascinating questions It also recommends sites on the Internet & sources in your local library where you can find out more about ancient Greece The detective shows readers how to write a day-in-the-life story of a warrior slave or Spartan girl debate like an ancient Greek philosopher & rewrite a Greek myth & present it as a play! Packed with fascinating information The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past A great tool for readers age 8 or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014 History Detective Investigates Ancient Greece is a hands-on investigative approach to history Learn all about Ancient Greece its people & the story of ancient Greece that goes back 2500 years ago Who were the Ancient Greeks? Ancient Greece has a remarkable history Learn about the early Minoans mainland Greece & the Greek Islands & the Olympic games that began in 776 BC There are many great stories from Greece about the Trojan War & the Wooden Horse to The Odyssey about a Greek soldier The Greeks were also famed for their Gods Greek art & they led the way with new ideas about science art & philosophy Contains maps paintings artefacts & photographs to show how the Greeks lived Ideally suited for readers age 8 or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014 If you enjoy reading about the Ancient Greeks then take a look at Stone Age to Iron Age The Mayan Civilization Ancient Egypt & Early Islamic Civilizations ...

Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these & other fascinating questions It also recommends sites on the Internet & sources in your local library where you can find out more about Mayan civilisation The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Mayan kings construct your own model pyramid based on a real Mayan one & find ways to make delicious Mayan meals Packed with fascinating information The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past A great tool for readers age 8 or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014 ...