The French empire between the wars

The French empire between the warsBy considering the distinctiveness of the inter war years as a discrete period of colonial change, this book addresses several larger issues, such as tracing the origins of decolonization in the rise of colonial nationalism, and a re assessment of the impact of inter war colonial rebellions in Africa, Syria and Indochina. The book also connects French theories of colonial governance to the lived experience of colonial rule in a period scarred by war

priority and implementation

Computers and Art provides insightful perspectives on the use of the computer as a tool for artists

Through essays about prominent genres and themes

including feminism

Letty Lind and Cissie Loftus achieved international fame

In The Making of an Artist

It shows how theatrical approaches to presenting orchestral music can facilitate unique and powerful experiences for audiences

Christine de Pizan

172 colour illus

poetry and literature surrounding the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster

in a wider historical and aesthetic context

It is first comprehensive look at royalty on screen