La oposición política

The essays in this volume, taken together, span the era of British history from 1780 to the present that has engrossed the attention of Brian Harrison in a career of more than fifty years. In keeping with his diverse interests, they vary widely in subject matter. Yet each contributes, in some fashion, to an appreciation of the complexities of reform in modern Britain. Throughout his career Harrison has demonstrated an unwavering interest in social movements and pressure groups. He has analysed the organisation of reform movements and their bases of support; explored the aspirations and...

La antigua Roma como nunca antes te la habían contado: lo que creías saber (pero no era así), lo que no sabías y mucho más que ni te imaginas Asociamos la antigua Roma con batallas, legionarios, acueductos, gladiadores. Emperadores sabios y emperadores locos. Rómulo y Remo, dioses y diosas, cristianos y leones. Señores con toga y señoras con peinados imposibles. Esclavos. Orgías. El senado, las termas, alcantarillas, letrinas. Pompeya y Herculano, Marco Antonio y Cleopatra, Julio César. ¿Te suena? Pero, ¿seguro que fue como creías? ¿Y si hay mucho más? En este libro tiramos de...

Origen y gestas de los godos constituye el primer intento conocido de crear una historia nacional de un pueblo europeo elaborado de modo consciente. El cambio operado en la obra de Jordanes con respecto a la historiografia romana tradicional es notable. Es la primera vez que Roma y su Imperio no ocupan el papel protagonista y el eje de los acontecimientos, sino que se convierten en parte marginal del relato en funcion de la historia goda.

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