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Religion is central to the lives of millions of people around the globe. But, how did the great religions begin, and what do their followers believe? Religions of the World tells the remarkable story of some of the faiths, which have helped to shape the way we live today. Aimed at younger readers, it introduces the history and scriptures, beliefs and customs of some of humanity's most enduring religious traditions, and looks at their place in the...
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The French Revolution marked the birth of modern Europe. From the storming of the Bastille to the horrors of the guillotine, the events of 1789 and after are among the most stirring—and most disturbing—in the continent's history. But what really happened in France during those turbulent closing years of the 18th century? And what does it mean for us in the 21st? This text tells the story of a nation's traumatic journey from absolute monarchy through...
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Confucius stands alone among the world's greatest thinkers. Perhaps no other teacher has exerted so powerful a hold over so many people for so long. For two and a half millennia his sayings, preserved and developed by generations of his followers, have shaped the cultural and political life of the world's most populous nation, and they continue to offer fresh insights for today's globalised society. This text sets Confucius's life and teaching in...
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Napoleon is one of the giants of modern history. From the last days of the French Revolution to the epochal battle of Waterloo, he bestrode the political landscape of Europe like a colossus, and the age to which he gave his name remains one of the most tumultuous in the history of the continent. But, who was Napoleon Bonaparte? And, why does he still arouse such powerful passions? This account traces the remarkable rise and fall of a man who, as military...
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Mendelssohn is one of the world's best-loved composers. His greatest music-The Hebrides, the Violin Concerto, the 'Italian' Symphony-is a cornerstone of the classical repertoire, while the 'Wedding March' from his incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream has been the soundtrack to the happiest moments of millions of lives. The most astonishing child genius in the history of music, Mendelssohn was also an international celebrity, his company sought...