This monograph presents the most recent progress in bifurcation theory of impulsive dynamical systems with time delays and other functional dependence. It covers not only smooth local bifurcations, but also some non-smooth bifurcation phenomena that are unique to impulsive dynamical systems. The monograph is split into four distinct parts, independently addressing both finite and infinite-dimensional dynamical systems before discussing their applications. The primary contributions are a rigorous nonautonomous dynamical systems framework and analysis of nonlinear systems, stability, and invariant manifold theory. Special attention is paid to the centre manifold and associated reduction principle, as these are essential to the local bifurcation theory. Specifying to periodic systems, the Floquet theory is extended to impulsive functional differential equations, and this permits an exploration of the impulsive analogues of saddle-node, transcritical, pitchfork and Hopf bifurcations. Readers will learn how techniques of classical bifurcation theory extend to impulsive functional differential equations and, as a special case, impulsive differential equations without delays. They will learn about stability for fixed points, periodic orbits and complete bounded trajectories, and how the linearization of the dynamical system allows for a suitable definition of hyperbolicity. They will see how to complete a centre manifold reduction and analyze a bifurcation at a nonhyperbolic steady state.

This monograph presents the most recent progress in bifurcation theory of impulsive dynamical systems with time delays and other functional dependence. It covers not only smooth local bifurcations, but also some non-smooth bifurcation phenomena that are unique to impulsive dynamical systems. The monograph is split into four distinct parts, independently addressing both finite and infinite-dimensional dynamical systems before discussing their applications. The primary contributions are a rigorous nonautonomous dynamical systems framework and analysis of nonlinear systems, stability, and invariant manifold theory. Special attention is paid to the centre manifold and associated reduction principle, as these are essential to the local bifurcation theory. Specifying to periodic systems, the Floquet theory is extended to impulsive functional differential equations, and this permits an exploration of the impulsive analogues of saddle-node, transcritical, pitchfork and Hopf bifurcations. Readers will learn how techniques of classical bifurcation theory extend to impulsive functional differential equations and, as a special case, impulsive differential equations without delays. They will learn about stability for fixed points, periodic orbits and complete bounded trajectories, and how the linearization of the dynamical system allows for a suitable definition of hyperbolicity. They will see how to complete a centre manifold reduction and analyze a bifurcation at a nonhyperbolic steady state.

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CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. E A R L Y S E R V I C E S . PAGE Escape from Quakerdom-Egypt-Malta-First expedition to Calabria-Commandant of Capri-Attacked by the French-A daring feat-The Ionian Islands . . 1 CHAPTER 11. THE NEAPOLITAN SECRET SOCIETIES. Visit to Vienna - Count Nugent - At the Congress of Vienna - The Buonaparte tablet - The Carbonari and the Calderari-Commission as general to destroy the secret societies . . . . . . . . 21 CHAPTER 111. A BAND O F BRIGANDS. Cerignola-News of the Vardarelli-Interview with the chief-A levee-Reviewing the brigands-Fate of the Vardarelli . . . . . . . . . 30 ... Vlll CONTENTS. CHAPTER IV. THE DECISI. The diploma and qualifications-Secret signs-Francesco Perrone-Murder of Dell Aglio-Accidental capture of Perrone . . . . . . . . . . 56 CHAPTER V. THE VENGEANCE OF THE SOCIETIES. Punishing a malcontent-The widows vow-Biding her time-Arrival of General Church-Justice at last . 74 CHAPTER VI. CIRO ANNICHIARICO, FOUNDER OF THE DECISI. Ciros history-His justification -Trying General Ottavios horses-A sudden disappearance-An unexpected reappearance . . . . . . . . . 88 CHAPTER VII. THE MASSACRE OF MARTANO. The old feudal castle-Surprised by Ciro-Slaughter of the inmates-Murder of the princess-The one survivor . 99 CHAPTER VIII. TEE ADVENTURES OF CIRO. His activity-General Churchs plans-Banquet at Lecce - A brigand wedding-Arrival of the troops-Ciro in straits-Escape in disguise-The General at San Marzano-Capture of Ciro . . 108 CONTENTS. CHAPTER IX. CAPTURE AND EXECUTION OF CIRO. His defence in Scaserba-A parley-Surrender-March to Francavilla - Trial and execution - Rejoicings of the people . . . . . . . . 13.5 CHAPTER X. THE CHIEFS OF THE DECISI. GeneralChurchs militia-Talk with Colonel Schmerber-Martina-A warning-Lecce-An envoy from Ciro-Arrest of the Council of the Decisi-Their execution - Scene with Don Felice . 143 CHAPTER XI. CIRO AND THE VARDARELLI. . Caste1 del Monte-Rencontre with Vardarelli-Sending out a spy-Meeting between Ciro and Don Gaetano-The spys narrative . 177 CHAPTER XII. A DEADLY FEUD. Nardelli and De Bernardis-The fate of Don Blasi--De Bernardiss bargain with Ciro-Murder of Nardelli-De Bernardiss concealment-Betrayed by his greed-Capture-Adevoutbrigand. . 194 CHAPTER XIII. A DAY AMONG THE MASSERIE. The masked ball - The Masseria dell Duca-A novel battering-ram - Sullen peasants - Boehmers discovery - The Pi di Monti-A brief repose-De Feos disguise - News of the brigands . . 222 CONTENTS. CHAPTER XIV. THE MAN OF THE SEVENTEEN MURDERS. General Churchs progresses-Notice by Sir John Rennie-A night in a masseriu-Capture of Occhio Lupo-Execution of the last captain of the Decisi . . . . 251 CHAPTER XV. THE PACIFICATION OF APULIA. Government ingratitude-Don Luigi Gentili-A complaint to the king-The Generals firmness-General Church and the tailor . . . . . . . . 268 CHAPTER XVI. REVOLUTION IN SICILY. General Church appointed to command of troops in Sicily - Outbreak in Palermo-Open rebellion of military-Imminent danger of the General-His imprisonment--Petitions for his liberation . . . . . . 287 CHAPTER XVII. Some notes and personal reminiscences by his nephew, Canon C. M. Church, give the sequel of the life of General Church in Greece from 1827 to 1873 . . 305 CHAPTER XVIII. LAST DAYS. Sir Edmnnd Lyons-Letters from Lord Palmerston and Mr Gladstone-The succession to the Greek throne-Cession of the IonianIslands-Destruction of the Senate-Finlays History --The end . . . . . . ...