Simon Harrison Orden de los libros

The fascinating tale of three Norfolk admirals: Myngs, a buccaneering sailor; John Narbrough, the consummate explorer and navigator, and Cloudesley Shovell, Queen Anne's finest seaman.

Focusing on the phenomenon of trophy-taking in contemporary military forces, this book examines its historical roots over the past two centuries. It highlights the connections between this misconduct, colonialism, scientific collecting, and racial concepts, revealing how such practices reflect and perpetuate violent power dynamics among groups. By exploring these themes, the author sheds light on a largely overlooked aspect of military culture and its implications for understanding warfare and societal violence.

Focusing on a research-based pedagogy, this book offers practical steps for both students and teachers to explore cross-curricular approaches within the humanities. It emphasizes the integration of various subjects, providing strategies to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness. By encouraging collaboration and innovative thinking, the book aims to foster a more interconnected educational experience in the humanities.

Western societies draw crucially on concepts of the individual in constructing their images of the ethnic group and nation and define these in terms of difference. This study explores the implications of these constructs for Western understanding of social order and ethnic conflicts.

Provides practical advice on self-defence techniques in everyday situations.