As a sleepy William awakes from the cries of Fire Fire he thinks something big must be burning But from the comfort of his own bed he does not realise the whole of London is ablaze! Will is desperate to help save his home & beloved city but are Will & his family in danger? Will they be able to escape with their lives? ...

Freshly updated for this second edition with considerable new material this authoritative introduction to the history of Christian theology covers its development from the beginnings of the Patristic period just decades after Jesus's ministry through to contemporary theological trends A substantially updated new edition of this popular textbook exploring the entire history of Christian thought written by the bestselling author & internationally-renowned theologian Features additional coverage of orthodox theology the Holy Spirit & medieval mysticism alongside new sections on liberation feminist & Latino theologies & on the global spread of Christianity Accessibly structured into four sections covering the Patristic period the Middle Ages & Renaissance the reformation & post-reformation eras & the modern period spanning 1750 to the present day addressing the key issues & people in each
Includes: case studies & primary readings at the end of each section alongside comprehensive glossaries of key theologians developments & terminology Supported by additional resources available on publication at wwwwileycomgomcgrath
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Translated with Notes by George Rawlinson With an Introduction by Tom Griffith Herodotus (c 480-c 425) is & The Father of History& & his Histories are the first piece of Western historical writing They are also the most entertaining Why did Pheidippides run the 26 miles & 385 yards (or 42195 kilometres) from Marathon to Athens? & what did he do when he got there? Was the Battle of Salamis fought between sausage-sellers? Which is the oldest language in the world? Why did Leonidas & his 300 Spartans spend the morning before the battle of Thermopylae combing their hair? Why did every Babylonian woman have to sit in the Temple of Aphrodite until a man threw a coin into her lap & how long was she likely to sit there? & what is the best way to kill a crocodile? This wide-ranging history provides the answers to all these fascinating questions as well as providing many fascinating insights into the Ancient World ...

National history is a vital part of national self-definition Most books on the history of the world try to impose a uniform narrative written usually from a single writer's point of view Histories of Nations is different it presents 28 essays written by a leading historian as a 'self-portrait' of his or her native country defining the characteristics that embody its sense of nationhood The countries have been selected to represent every continent & every type of state large & small & together they make up two-thirds of the world's population They range from mature democracies to religious autocracies & one-party states from countries with a venerable history to those who only came into being in the 20th century In order to get to grips with the national & cultural differences that both enliven & endanger our world we need above all to understand different national viewpoints
- to read the always engaging & often passionate accounts given in this remarkable & unusual book Original & thoughtprovoking this is a crucial primer for the modern age
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How as historians should we read' a film? Histories on Screen answers this & other questions in a crucial volume for any history student keen to master source use The book begins with a theoretical Thinking about Film' section that explores the ways in which films can be analyzed & interrogated as either primary sources secondary sources or indeed as both The much larger Using Film' segment of the book then offers engaging case studies which put this theory into practice Topics including gender class race war propaganda national identity & memory all receive good coverage in what is an eclectic multi-contributor volume Documentaries films & television from Britain & the United States are examined & there is a jargon-free emphasis on the skills & methods needed to analyze films in historical study featuring prominently throughout the text Histories on Screen is a vital resource for all history students as it enables them to understand film as a source & empowers them with the analytical tools needed to use that knowledge in their own work ...

It's A Time-Travelling Journey Through Ireland It's A Historopedia! Buckle up & get ready to travel back in time with John & Fatti Burke's new adventure through Ireland's history This breathtakingly exciting book discovers Ireland era by era as you've never seen it before Time travellers of any age will be totally absorbed by Fatti Burke's detailed illustrations & her father John's fabulous facts to be discovered on every page A perfect introduction to Ireland's history for young & old this illustrated journey travels from earliest settlements right up to the present day Take a trip through time & meet courageous Celts rampaging Vikings & rebellious republicans Historopedia looks at wars & disasters; introduces artists explorers & leaders; & shows us castles cottages & tenements You'll discover how we lived what we ate what we wore & even what school was like! & it doesn't neglect the imagination here too are mythical figures & TV characters alongside world-changing inventions borne from the minds of Irish scientists & explorers So time travellers are you ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime? ...

From the origins of Homo sapiens to the 21st century this dynamic visual encyclopaedia of world events tells the surprising & inspiring history of the world Exploring world history & featuring historical figures that have shaped our past & present this newly updated third edition

Includes:: key contemporary issues political developments changes in leadership & more Each historical episode explored visually on a double-page spread is linked to others by "before" & "after" panels explaining the causes & consequences of all that has happened There is a focus on key profiles of major figures exploration of important inventions & explanation of significant ideologies that defined their time An extensive " National Histories" section separately chronicles the key events of each & every sovereign state in the world as well as many of their self-governing territories This is a visual celebration of human achievement & endeavour combining fascinating content with stunning images of painting sculpture & architecture All of this means that a fresh & contemporary perspective is brought to the subject DK&s History reveals the common threads & forces that have shaped the past & present & shows that ours is a history with genes & viruses not just battles & treaties

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History & Philosophy of Psychology is a lively introduction to the historical development of psychology Its distinct inclusion of ideas from both Eastern & Western philosophies offers students a uniquely broad view of human psychology Whilst covering all the major landmarks in the history of psychology the text also provides students with little-known but fascinating insights into key questions a?? such as whether Freud really cured his patients; what was nude psychotherapy; & were the early psychologists racist? Encourages students to explore the philosophical & theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology Explores key theoretical ideas & experiments in detail with background to their development & valuable suggestions for further reading ...

Learn new approaches to teaching history in middle school so students are more engaged in the big ideas & eager to examine the world around them Co-published by Routledge & Middle Web this practical guide will help you consider the unique needs of middle schoolers who are in the midst of many social & emotional changes & need to see why the study of history matters to their own lives Author Jody Passanisi shares helpful strategies & activities to make your social studies class a place where students can relate to the material connect past history to present events collaborate with others think critically about important issues & take ownership of their learning Topics include Reading & analyzing primary & secondary sources for deeper comprehension of historical issues Developing a written argument & defending it with supporting details & cited sources Examining the social context of a historical event & tracing the historical underpinnings of present day issues Using field trips games & Project Based Learning to make learning history a fun & interactive experience Assessing your students' progress using self-reflection projects essays & presentations The appendices offer resources for each of the topics covered in the book as well as reproducible Blackline Masters of the charts & diagrams which can be photocopied or downloaded from our website (httpwwwroutledgecomproducts 9781138639713) for classroom use ...

History for Common Entrance The Making of the UK 1485-1750 ensures a thorough understanding of the ' Making of the UK' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus 192 pages Pace Bob ...