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The Oxford Companion to the Book
Two volume set
Michael F. Suarez, S.J. and H. R. Woudhuysen

"This magnificent reference work is a tribute to - and celebration of - a revolutionary invention." Sunday Telegraph

This is a unique reference work by an international team of scholars covering the book from ancient times to the present day. Introductory essays explore the history and technology of the book and the range of genres, and provide surveys of the book around the world; these are followed by over 5,000 A-Z entries, all carefully cross-referenced.

Hardback | 1,408 pages
£175.00* | 28 January 2010 | 978-0-19-860653-6
*special offer price available until 28 February 2010, £195.00 thereafter

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome
Seven volume set
Editor-in-Chief: Michael Gagarin

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome is an accessible guide and a comprehensive overview of the major cultures of the classical Mediterranean world - Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman - from the Bronze Age to the fifth century CE.

Hardback | 3584 pages
£525.00* | 25 March 2010 | 978-0-19-517072-6
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The Oxford International Encyclopedia of Peace
Four volume set
Editor in Chief: Nigel Young

This innovative and comprehensive encyclopedia charts the interdisciplinary field of peace studies from ancient times to the present day, offering a comprehensive survey of the full range of historical, political, theoretical and philosophical issues relating to peace and conflict. All major figures are covered, as well as major events, organizations, theories, and much more.

Hardback | 2176 pages
£200.00* | 18 March 2010 | 978-0-19-533468-5

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare and Military Technology
Two volume set
Editor in Chief: Clifford J. Rogers

This two-volume encyclopedia examines all aspects of warfare and military technology in medieval times. Featuring the latest research from the leading experts in medieval military history it provides an exhaustive and accurate view of how and why wars were waged throughout Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the Crusader States from circa 500 CE to circa 1500.

Hardback | 1536 pages
£180.00* | June 2010 | 978-0-19-533403-6
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RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) have just awarded its prestigious Dartmouth Medal to the Encyclopedia of Human Rights:

“The Encyclopedia of Human Rights was selected for its comprehensive coverage of a timely and important topic. As a major contribution to the literature of human rights, this harrowing but important work chronicles the advances in the human rights movement from 1945 to the present, including such recent issues as the right to health care. Its extensive bibliography and in depth analysis makes this an essential title for all libraries.”

Encyclopedia of Human Rights
Five volume set
Editor-in-Chief: David P. Forsythe

Hardback | 2646 pages
£325.00 | October 2009 | 978-0-19-533402-9

RUSA Outstanding Reference Sources list for 2010

Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present

Encyclopedia of Human Rights

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