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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The Peace of Westphalia (1648), ending the Thirty Years' War,
resulted in the rise of the modern European states system. However,
dynasticism, power politics, commerce, and religion continued to be
the main issues driving International politics and warfare.
William Young examines war and diplomacy during the Age of Louis
XIV and Peter the Great. His study focuses on the later part of the
Franco-Spanish War, the Wars of Louis XIV, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars
in the West. In addition, the author explores the wars of the
Baltic Region and East Europe, including the Thirteen Years' War,
Second Northern War, War of the Holy League, and the Great Northern
War.
The study includes a guide to the historical literature
concerning war and diplomacy during this period. It includes
bibliographical essays and a valuable annotated bibliography of
over six hundred books, monographs, dissertations, theses, journal
articles, and essays published in the English language.
"International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and
Peter the Great" is a valuable resource for individuals interested
in the history of diplomacy, warfare, and Early Modern Europe.
All societies have their own customs and beliefs surrounding death.
In the West, traditional ways of mourning are disappearing, and
although Western science has had a major impact on how people die,
it has taught us little about the way to die or to grieve. Many
whose work brings them into contact with the dying and the bereaved
from Western and other cultures are at a loss to know how to offer
appropriate and sensitive support. Death and Bereavement Across
Cultures 2nd Edition is a handbook which meets the needs of
doctors, nurses, social workers, hospital chaplains, counsellors
and volunteers caring for patients with life-threatening illness
and their families before and after bereavement. It is a practical
guide explaining the religious and other differences commonly met
with in multi-cultural societies when someone is dying or bereaved.
In doing so readers may be surprised to find how much we can learn
from other cultures about our own attitudes and assumptions about
death. Written by international experts in the field the book:
Describes the rituals and beliefs of major world religions;
Explains their psychological and historical context; Shows how
customs are changed by contact with the West; Considers the
implications for the future The second edition includes new
chapters that: explore how members of the health care professions
perform roles formerly conducted by priests and shamans can cross
the cultural gaps between different cultures and religions;
consider the relevance of attitudes and assumptions about death for
our understanding of religious and nationalist extremism and its
consequences; discuss the Buddhist, Islamic and Christian ways of
death. Death raises questions which science cannot answer. Whatever
our personal beliefs we can all gain from learning how others view
these ultimate problems. This book explores the richness of
mourning traditions around the world with the aim of increasing the
sensitivity and understanding which we all bring to the issue of
death and bereavement.
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