7032 results for 'Ashcroft, Frances'

Discover the authentic Parisian experience with insider tips from a local. Greater Than a Tourist: Paris, France offers expert advice on navigating this iconic city like a true resident. Unlike...

The Public Image of Eastern Orthodoxy: France and Russia, 1848-1870 by Heather L. Bailey Between the revolutions of 1848-1849 and the First Vatican Council (1869-1870), the Russian Orthodox Church...

The Man Who Believed He Was King of France A True Medieval Tale by Tommaso di Carpegna Falconieri is a remarkable tale of deception and ambition. In 1354, a demagogic dictator from Rome convinces a...

Discover the magic of wine with Kermit Lynch's expert guide to France's finest vintages. In this 25th anniversary edition, Lynch takes you on a journey through the Loire, Bordeaux, the Languedoc,...

Disciplining Statistics: A Comparative Study of Population Data in England and France, 1830-1885 by Libby Schweber. In the 19th century, the science of population statistics underwent significant...

John Lyons's study of the rhetoric of example in early modern France and Italy offers a new perspective on literary criticism. By comparing example to other tropes, Lyons explores its meanings and...

A Racing Murder by Frances Evesham is a gripping cosy crime mystery that follows Belinda Sandford as she faces accusations and suspicion after a sudden death at Wincanton Racecourse. When her...

Performative Polemic Anti-Absolutist Pamphlets and their Readers in Late Seventeenth-Century France by Kathrina Ann LaPorta explores the "war of words" unleashed in pamphlets denouncing Louis XIV's...

The air war over France and the Low Countries from September 1939 to June 1940 has been largely overlooked in favour of more prominent battles. However, this period saw intense aerial conflict that...

The Colonial Politics of Global Health: France and the United Nations in Postwar Africa by Jessica Lynne Pearson explores the complex relationships between health, development, and colonial power in...

Remnants of the Gods: A Virtual Tour of Alien Influence in Egypt, Spain, France, Turkey, and ItalyErich von Däniken explores ancient places through his photo archive, revealing mysterious structures...

D-Day Through German Eyes: How the Wehrmacht Lost France The Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day is a well-known story, but what about the German perspective? This book tells the story of the...

Art Against Censorship explores the complex relationship between art and politics in 19th-century France through the work of Honoré Daumier.Daubier's career was marked by periods of stifling...

Gino Bartali's remarkable story is one of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. This book tells the inspiring tale of the Italian cyclist who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France...

Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas A4 Spiral is a comprehensive guide for navigating the region. This spiral-bound atlas features a range of maps, including main maps at 1:750,000 and supplementary...

Join Mary Frances as she learns to plan, plant and care for a garden with her family and friends. This charming story introduces children to gardening in an easy-to-understand way.The book teaches...

A Harvest Murder by Frances Evesham is a cosy mystery that delves into the darker side of rural life. In the idyllic village of Lower Hembrow, two unexplained disappearances take a sinister turn when...

Dark Matter Credit reveals how credit networks in France enabled European growth before the advent of banking. Contrary to common assumptions, this extensive private network outcompeted banks and...

Gardeners' World: a Year in a Small Garden Creating a Beautiful Garden in Any SpaceJoin Frances Tophill on her journey to create a beautiful and productive garden in a small space. This book follows...

France in Revolution 1774-1815 by Sally Waller provides an in-depth exploration of a pivotal period in history that had far-reaching consequences for Europe and beyond. This textbook delves into key...

Hardcover, 208 pages, published in 2020. Victor Fuller Eberle's memoir offers a unique perspective on life as an officer with the Royal Engineers during World War I. Commissioned before sailing for...

Converging Regional Education Policy in France and Germany by Claire Dupuy This book explores how regionalization processes across Europe have impacted policy convergence. It reveals that autonomous...

Demons of the Night: Tales of the Fantastic, Madness, and the Supernatural from Nineteenth-Century France brings together some of the most memorable stories in the genre for the first time in English...

The War in France and Flanders by Lionel Frederic Ellis provides a detailed account of the British Expeditionary Force's role in defending Belgium and France against the German Blitzkrieg in May-June...

The US Army's approach to boosting morale in World War II France was unconventional and troubling. To encourage men to charge into battle, they used a tactic that relied on the allure of beautiful...

Post-Beur Cinema: A New Era in French Filmmaking Since the early 2000s, Maghrebi-French and North African émigré filmmakers have become increasingly prominent in French cinema, announcing their...

Leigh Roose was a man of many talents and passions. As one of Britain's most famous sportsmen, he played his part in World War I, but his life took a dramatic turn when he went missing. Until now,...

Penelope Johnson's study of medieval nuns challenges common perceptions of their role in monastic communities. By examining the lives and privileges of over two dozen nunneries in northern France,...

The Idea of Art as Propaganda in France, 1750-1799 A Study in the History of Ideas by James Leith. In the French Revolution, a new kind of citizen was sought to be created through exposure to...

First published in 1790, Helen Maria Williams' Letters Written in France is a unique and powerful account of her experiences during the French Revolution.These twenty-six letters offer a personal...

Lance Armstrong's remarkable story of winning seven Tours de France has been shrouded in controversy. In 2013, he confessed to doping during the races and described his "mythic, perfect story" as...

One of Our Pilots Is Safe: A Battle of France Airman's Story of Survival and Road to RecoveryIn May 1940, Flight Lieutenant William Simpson took off on his final mission with RAF's Advanced Air...

Emile Gallé's Art Nouveau designs were hailed as the essence of French design in fin-de-siècle France. His works were seen as a powerful reflection on national belonging, modernity, and the role of...

The Battle of Castillon 1453: A Turning Point in French History In July 1453, the English army suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of King Charles VII's forces at the Battle of Castillon. This...

Fiat Money Inflation in France: A Historical Analysis. This work examines the causes and consequences of inflation in France during a significant period in economic history. Published in 2022, it...

The Orphanage: The True Story of an Abandoned Convent UpbringingFrances Reilly's harrowing account of life in the Nazareth House Convent, where she and her sisters suffered unimaginable cruelty at...

Camping Road Trips: France & Germany offers a collection of handpicked trips for those who enjoy exploring Europe's countryside. Suitable for campervanners, cyclists, and anyone with a passion for...

Introduce your child to the magic of France with this bilingual picture book. Mo's family holiday to Paris is the perfect opportunity for him to learn about French culture and traditions.This...

The Dunkirk Perimeter and Evacuation 1940 France and Flanders Campaign by Jerry Murland is a detailed account of the pivotal events surrounding the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk in May...

Discover the authentic experience of southwest France with this insider's guide to Lot-et-Garonne. Written by Chrissie Stephens, a local expert, this travel tip book offers practical advice for...

Corporal Brown's Campaigns in the Low Countries: Recollections of a Coldstream Guard in the Early Campaigns Against Revolutionary France 1793-1795This rare and lesser-known episode in British...

Get to know the people behind the culture. France - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture offers a deeper understanding of the French way of life, helping you to navigate everyday...

During World War I, the notion of the home front was an invention that challenged traditional notions of gender and motherhood. Susan R. Grayzel explores how women's identities were shaped by their...

The Banquet Years: The Origins of the Avant-Garde in France, 1885 to World War I Roger Shattuck's seminal work explores the cultural landscape of early 20th-century Paris, where a group of innovative...

Explore the world through vibrant scrapbooks. This collection of colorful books takes you on a journey to learn about interesting places around the globe. Look out for coordinate boxes, which will...

Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France is a seminal work of political thought that predicted the worst excesses of the French Revolution. Written in the early months of the...

The Government of the Living: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1979-1980 by Michel Foucault. In these lectures, Michel Foucault explores how power operates in our lives, particularly in relation to...

Eagles Over the Trenches: Two First Hand Accounts of the American Escadrille at War in the Air During World War 1-Flying For France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun and Our Pilots in the...

Revolutionary Republicanism explores the pivotal 1848 revolution in France and its impact on the concept of republicanism. This period saw two distinct interpretations of republicanism emerge: one...

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's Secret War is the remarkable true story of a woman who led France's largest spy network against Hitler during World War II.In 1941, at just thirty-one years old, Fourcade...

Philip Gordon's study examines the Franco-German security partnership in its post-Cold War context, analyzing the implications for Europe and the United States.The author traces the evolution of...

A Genealogy of Manners: Transformations of Social Relations in France and England from the Fourteenth to the Eighteenth Century by Jorge Arditi. This study offers a comprehensive history of social...

This book provides an in-depth analysis of Muslim women's political participation in France and Belgium, exploring their motivations, opportunities, and barriers. Through a comparative contextual...

The truth is waiting to be told in Jenny Ashcroft's Secrets of the Watch House. In 1934, Violet Ellis takes a job on a remote Cornish island, despite the dark allegations surrounding her new...

The Republican Idea of Empire in France and West Africa, 1895-1930 This book explores how the Third Republic's professed democratic values were compromised by its "civilizing" ideology, which had...

The French suburbs near Paris and Lyon have long been shaped by the presence of North African migrants. Since 2005, public debate has centered on how France has managed its relationship with these...

A Hilltop on the Marne (1915) by Mildred Aldrich is a personal account of her experiences during the First Battle of the Marne, as seen from her home overlooking the Marne river valley in France...

The Great Expulsion: A Literary Exploration of Medieval Jewish History. In 1306, King Philip VI's decree led to the forced expulsion of over 100,000 Jews from royal France, sending them into exile in...

The act of justice is not about resorting to a court or judges, but about the regulated development of a dispute. This development is what defines the juridical order, where the rule and the...

Francis and Clare: A True Story is a joint biography that explores the lives of two remarkable individuals whose devotion to God was tested by their families' objections to religious life. This book...

The Season of Dreams by Fiona Valpy is a romantic tale about Sara's quest to make wedding wishes come true. After discovering her business partner's infidelity, she must host five couples' first...

A bizarre love triangle forms between an unlikely trio, leading to devastating consequences. Other stories explore themes of loss and discovery, as characters navigate the complexities of life. In...

This English translation of Johan Huizinga's Autumntide of the Middle Ages celebrates its centenary and offers a profound analysis of life, culture, and thought in medieval society. Published in...

The rise of bureaucratic rationality in modern states is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. Bernard S. Silberman's Cages of Reason explores this development through a comparative analysis of...

The Courage of Truth: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1983-1984 by Michel Foucault. In this final course of his series of lectures from 1970 to 1984, Michel Foucault explores the concept of...

Learn to communicate with confidence in France with this comprehensive travel phrasebook. With over 1,000 essential phrases and sentence structures, you'll be equipped to navigate everyday...

The Curatorial Avant-Garde: Surrealism and Exhibition Practice in France, 1925-1941 (Refiguring Modernism) By exploring the radical transformation of art exhibitions during the interwar period, Adam...

Peppa Pig's pen pal, Delphine Donkey, is coming to stay. She will be visiting Peppa at her playschool and it would be lovely if she could make some new friends. Delphine has never been to a British...

This study examines war memorialisation in the UK, France and the USA from 1860 to 2014, moving beyond its social-political context to explore it as a continuing process. It investigates how...

Browse the stunning landscapes and rich culture of the Basque region with this comprehensive walking guide. Spanning both Spain and France, the route takes you from Bilbao to Biarritz, passing...

Sprinting Through No Man's Land is a gripping true story of human endurance and resilience. In 1919, nearly seventy cyclists embarked on the thirteenth Tour de France, tracing the country's border...

Behind the scenes of the Tour de France lies a world of high-performance bicycles and expert technicians. This comprehensive guide takes you inside the mechanics' workshop, sharing exclusive images...

The production and dissemination of policy ideas are crucial in shaping economic policymaking and domestic and international politics. This comparative analysis examines how "knowledge regimes" -...

Sprinting Through No Man's Land is a heart-pumping true story of human endurance, tracing the 1919 Tour de France as a catalyst for healing and rebirth in a war-torn country. On June 29, 1919, nearly...

Vénus Noire explores how literary and visual depictions of black women in 19th-century France shaped the country's national identity. Robin Mitchell examines three women who achieved fame, including...

The Maginot Line: A History of the Fortifications that Failed to Protect France from Nazi Germany During World War II The Maginot Line was a series of interconnected strongpoints and fortifications...

The French Revolution of 1789 had a profound impact on Western history. But what made civic equality, a key concept of that revolution, so appealing to the French people? William H. Sewell Jr. argues...

A Year at the French Farmhouse by Gillian Harvey is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and new beginnings. After being made redundant, Lily Butterworth finds herself with an unexpected opportunity...

Princess Hélène of France, Duchess of Aosta was a woman of strong will and adventurous spirit. Born into the French royal family, she formed close ties with Queen Victoria's court before marrying...

Flagging at work and feeling suffocated by the corporate lifestyle, Jim Merryfield embarked on a journey to rediscover himself. Having recently passed his motorbike licence, he set off on an...

Frances Tolmie was a leading expert in Gaelic folklore and folksong. This book provides a comprehensive account of her life and work, placing her unique contributions to human song within a rich...

The Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal 1940 France and Flanders Campaign by Jerry Murland In one of the most pivotal battles of World War II, four British brigades fought against three German...

The Secret Garden, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1911, is a beloved novel that has captivated readers for generations. After being serialized in The American Magazine from November 1910 to...

The Trial of Pierre Laval: Defining Treason, Collaboration and Patriotism in World War II France by J. Kenneth Brody. In 1940, Pierre Laval became architect of Marshal Petain's Vichy French regime,...

This collection of recipes and traditions takes you on a culinary journey along the Rhine River, exploring the unique flavors and customs of six countries: Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria,...

The reconstruction of European prehistory in the 19th century was a complex and multifaceted process. Scholars in Britain, France and Germany drew on new fields such as philology, archaeology and...

Inauguration and Liturgical Kingship in the Long Twelfth Century: A Comparative Approach to Male and Female Accession Rituals in England, France and the Empire by Johanna Dale. This groundbreaking...

The Official Tour de France Road Cycling Training Guide provides expert advice for amateur cyclists looking to improve their performance. Written by experienced riders and coaches, this guide offers...

The most epic walks in the Chamonix Valley, France have been carefully selected for this guide. After sifting through countless options, only the unmissable routes have made the cut, ensuring that...

Gina's life in London lies in tatters after a series of losses, but an unexpected legacy from her aunt offers a fresh start in the French countryside. She inherits a beautiful, if slightly...

A group of young friends living in the streets of Paris find themselves at the centre of an exciting adventure when their beloved horse is stolen. With the help of Marion, who has a special talent...

Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford defies convention to pursue her dreams in this atmospheric historical novel. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows a young woman's journey as she...

Explore the Channel Coast of France with this handy guide. Once you've sailed across, you'll want to discover what's available ashore, from shops and restaurants to places to visit and activities for...

Rich Wilson's gripping account of his solo, non-stop, around-the-world sailing adventure in the Vendée Globe is both humbling and inspiring. In 2008-9, he became only the second American to finish...

Exploring the roots of far-right affinity in contemporary France, Empire's Legacy examines how historical developments have shaped the National Front's rise to power.The book connects local politics...

The rich wildlife of Provence and Camargue is a true natural treasure. This region boasts an incredible variety of landscapes, from the arid plateau of La Crau to the Mediterranean hillsides and the...

Heather Jones examines the radicalisation of captivity treatment during World War I, revealing how violence against prisoners of war became increasingly prevalent in Britain, France and Germany. This...

The Battles of Aubers Ridge, Festubert & Loos: A Critical Analysis. This study provides an in-depth examination of the 1915 campaign in France, focusing on the battles at Aubers Ridge, Festubert, and...

Kirstin Downey's biography of Frances Perkins offers a lively and substantive portrayal of a pivotal figure in American history. By examining Perkins' career, Downey sheds new light on the...

The Sixties Cultural Revolution in Britain, France, Italy, and the United States, C.1958-c.1974 by Arthur Marwick This pivotal decade marked a turning point in modern history, shaping the tastes and...