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Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) was one of the most significant rulers in the history of Morocco. A brilliant political and military tactician, cunning diplomat and descendent of the Prophet Muhammad himself, al-Mansur was a charismatic religious authority with ambitions to become Caliph and ruler of all Islam. Spanning four continents, this introduction assesses this fascinating figure and his legacy amidst the political intrigue, colonial...

When Quantum Physics expert Dr Orzel adopted a dog, he found that he ended up with a very inquisitive one, Emmy. In this witty and informative book, he and Emmy discuss the key theories of QP and its fascinating history in a humorous and accessible way. Emmy could use QP to tunnel under the neighbours fence, or use quantum teleportation to reach out of reach squirrels.

Vast, diverse, dynamic, and turbulent, the true nature of Africa is often obscured by its poverty-stricken image. In this controversial and gripping guide, Tom Young cuts through the emotional hype to critically analyse the continent's political history and the factors behind its dismal economic performance. Maintaining that colonial influences are often overplayed, Young argues that much blame must lie with African governments themselves and ...

This important study introduces the history and people of West Papua, tracing the origins of the international conflict surrounding their struggle for self-determination following the Second World War. Based on three decades of exhaustive research and focusing particular attention on the sham referendum of 1969 - which Indonesia dubbed 'The Act of Free Choice', an election rigged to legitimize Indonesian control over West Papua - Droogleever h...

Explains how to unite theory with practice and think enjoyably about reading.

Uses the latest archival info to chart the history of The Troubles, and examine their legacy.

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to this core topic of philosophy for the general reader.

In 1928, Nazira Zeineddine al-Halabi wrote a book called Unveiling and Veiling, an indictment of patriarchal oppression in which she boldly stated that the veil was un-Islamic. Considered by many an attack on Islam, it caused uproar and was banned by many clerics. In this latest addition to Makers of the Muslim World series, miriam cooke paints an intimate portrait of the life and work of this pioneering champion of Islamic feminism.

The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely discussed philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea: 'I think, therefore I am'. This introduction expertly summarises his thoughts on the dualism of mind and body, his proofs' for God's existence, and his responses to scepticism. Explaining how his life informed his philosophy, Bracken explains ...

In an age where so many are preoccupied with global issues of freedom, human rights, peace and religious intolerance, the Baha¿i Faith and its teachings are more relevant than ever before. This volume combines comprehensive coverage of the Faith¿s teachings, texts, practices, community life and organization, with images reflecting its rich architectural heritage and the international diversity of its members. Paul Slaughter spent three years t...