Christopher Hill Ordre des livres

Business English focuses on the language and communication skills necessary for success in the global business environment. It covers essential vocabulary, phrases, and expressions used in various professional contexts, including meetings, presentations, and negotiations. The book emphasizes practical applications, helping readers improve their writing and speaking skills while also addressing cultural nuances in business communication. Ideal for professionals and students alike, it serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering the language of business.

The book explores the significance of English as a global lingua franca, highlighting its role in facilitating communication across diverse cultures. It emphasizes the necessity of English proficiency in the professional realm, where many international companies mandate its use among employees. This focus on workplace requirements underscores the growing importance of English in career advancement and global business interactions.

This text locates the European Union in the context of international relations theory and explores the ways in which the European Union frames and conducts its international relations.

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the British government's approach to foreign policy, examining key decisions and their implications. It delves into historical contexts, political dynamics, and the influences shaping policy outcomes. Through detailed case studies, readers gain insights into the complexities of international relations and the strategic considerations that guide British diplomacy. The work aims to enhance understanding of the interplay between domestic politics and foreign affairs in the UK.

Stimulating, vivid and provocative, Christopher Hill's graphic depiction of this turbulent era examines ordinary English men and women as well as kings and queens. schovat popis

In order to understand the English Revolution and Civil War we need to understand Puritanism. Using his consummate skill as a historian, Professor Hill suggests that there might have been non-theological reasons for supporting the Puritans, or for being a Puritan. He shows Puritanism as a living faith, answering the hopes and fears of yeomen and gentlemen, merchants and artisans. He looks at oath-taking, the Sabbath, bawdy courts, and poor relief and assesses the significance of the household (rather than the Parish) and the dignity of labor. He shows Puritanism in daily life and discusses the emergence of the seemingly paradoxical - Puritan revolutionaries.

A classic study of popular resistance to the momentous changes of seventeenth- century England

This illuminating collection of essays assesses the 17th century, interpreting what used to be called The Puritan Revolution

The seven counties making up the geographical North of Ireland - Down, Antrim, Derry, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Armagh and Donegal - have some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. This is an illustrated volume of the North of Ireland.