Oxford University Press

This book combines linguistic and historical approaches with the latest techniques of DNA analysis and show the insights these offer for every kind of genealogical research. The book will be welcomed by all those engaged in genealogical research, including everyone seeking to discover the histories of their names and families....

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The German Benedictines 1740-1803A revisionist account of the effects of the Enlightenment process on German        Benedictines which contributes to a better understanding not only of monastic        culture in Central Europe, but also of Catholic religious culture in general....

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The fight against world hunger has recently been overshadowed by the drive to end poverty. Yet the growing importance of the WTO and its role in shaping the agricultural trade agenda, has serious implications for food security across the globe. This volume attempts to redress the balance and provide a much needed debate on this important topic....

Newton's contributions to our understanding of the heavens and the earth are considered by many to be unparalleled. This   Very Short Introduction explains his remarkable scientific theories, and also uses Newton's own unpublished writings to paint a picture of an extremely complex man whose beliefs had a huge impact on Europe's political,...