Generations of readers and movie viewers have been drawn to the spirited heroines of Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Prepared especially for students, this full-length critical study of Jane Austen covers her six most beloved works, including the two novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, published posthumously.

The whole geographical area of medieval Europe, including eastern Europe, is covered, including essential elements from outside Europe such as Byzantine warfare, nomadic horde invasions and the Crusades.

The author examines practical topics including castle architecture, with examinations of specific castles, ship building techniques and developments in areas such as arms and armor, fortifications, tactics and supply.

This new edition of The Routledge Atlas of American History presents a series of 157 clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions, facts and figures. Updated with additional maps and text and including significant recent events, the complete history of America is unrolled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks, including: Politics - from the annexation of Texas to the battle for black voting rights and the results of the 2004 Presidential election and military events - from the War of Independence and America's standing in two world wars to the conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf. Including new maps covering the war in Iraq, the American campaign in Afghanistan and the War on Terror