Collection: Reference

Profiles the censorship of works banned because they were perceived as threats to governmental security or challenges to widely held political values, or simply because they presented truths embarrassing to authorities.

Profiles the censorship of works banned because they ignored or defied official truths or merely contained ideas or language unacceptable to a state, religion, or individual moral watchdog.

Masterpieces by 100 of Europe's most important 17th and 18th century painters are shown in 500 faithful full-color reproductions of original works from major museums around the world.

Each chapter focuses on a set of philosophical concepts that are central to a specific idea in philosophy while great philosophers regarding that problem are presented in detail and subjected to analysis and criticism.

The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a period of tumultuous social change for the Batak of North Sumatra. That change was registered in their clothing and handwoven textiles.

Covers a broad range of New Zealand subjects. Over 2500 entries maps and photographs. Presented alphabetically.

Conflicts from classical times to the present day, pinpoint the causes, events and consequences of each war. The generals - the pre-eminent military leaders of each age. The weapons from chariots to laser guided missiles.

More than a regimental history, 'The battle history of the Royal New South Wales Regiment : volume I' is a meticulously researched record of the momentous events which in three wars - the Soudan War, the Boer War and the Great War - saw Australians forge their unique reputation as soldiers. Perso...