This is the third revised edition of the same title, by David McDowall & Deborah Wolton, originally approving in 1998. It contains ten walks which thoroughly explore all of Hampstead Heath, looking at the history and ecology of the landscape.
David McDowall Livres
1 janvier 1945
David McDowall est un auteur dont l'œuvre s'appuie sur une vaste expérience vécue et professionnelle dans diverses régions du monde, y compris des séjours à Hong Kong, en Irak, au Liban et en Autriche. Son écriture plonge profondément dans l'histoire, avec un accent particulier sur le Proche-Orient, où il a exploré la Question de Palestine, le conflit libanais et les Kurdes d'Iran, d'Irak, de Syrie et de Turquie. Son intérêt littéraire se tourne désormais vers les paysages historiques de Grande-Bretagne, où il crée des guides pour les marcheurs. Le style de McDowall se caractérise par une enquête historique méticuleuse et une capacité à relier les événements géopolitiques à leurs contextes géographiques et culturels.
A Modern History of the Kurds
- 576pages
- 21 heures de lecture
The division of the Kurdish people among Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran continues to shape Middle Eastern politics. David McDowall's comprehensive history of the Kurds from the 19th century to today explores the dynamics of the Kurdish question. Utilizing primary sources, including documents from Britain's Public Record Office and interviews with key Kurdish figures, the work examines the interplay of traditional and contemporary struggles, local rivalries, and leadership within Kurdish society, while highlighting the failure of modern states to adequately address Kurdish nationalism. In this revised edition, McDowall analyzes significant socio-political transformations in the Kurdish landscape over the past 20 years. With updates and substantial new material, this fourth edition reflects recent developments and emerging areas of importance, including the Kurdish experience in Syria, the influence of political Islam, and the previously overlooked issues of women and gender. The book addresses the impact of the women's equality movement and the ongoing patriarchal practices that hinder progress within the Kurdish community. As a foundational text for Kurdish Studies, it details the evolving situation of the Kurds across the Middle East.
This is a revised edition of the same title published in 2007. It takes the walker to every publicly accessible part of Windsor Great Park, revealing the history, with anecdotes, of the whole park. A few corrections have been made where there have been alterations to access, i.e. with car parks, gates and fencing.
Britain in Close-Up
An in-depth study of the changing face of contemporary Britain
A study of a range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including government and politics, society and culture, education and religion. In examining the changes which the nation is undergoing, it offers a vision of Britain's future in the 21st century. Exer.
An Illustrated History of Britain
- 196pages
- 7 heures de lecture
An Illustrated History of Britain traces the development of the nation from prehistoric times to present days. It looks at British history not merely in terms of kings, queens and battles, but also emphasises economic, social and intellectual forces and how these affected the everyday lives of people from different sections of society.An Illustrated History of Britain is a history of Britain, not just for England. It looks at major developments within Scotland, Wales and Ireland as well as their relations with England.
