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David Potter
A timely and fascinating look at massive historical change across two millennia, from the Christianization of the Roman Empire to today's new economy. Disruption examines how fringe intellectual movements can…
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Experience the magic of the Harry Potter films, when you move the tabs, levers, and wheels across the pages of this book! Inspired by the events seen in Harry Potter…
Inspired by the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter Pop-Up Wizard Chess Set is an innovative, plastic-free chess set with an ingenious construction. Designed by David Hawcock, featuring artwork by Richard…
An engaging biography of one of history’s most intriguing and powerful women: Theodora, Empress of the Byzantine Empire
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Celtic’s Cult Heroes is devoted to 20 players who, over the years, have won a special place in the hearts of the Parkhead faithful - not necessarily the greatest footballers…
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Covering the work of non-governmental organizations in trying to change the environmental policies of governments and businesses, this study looks at field research in Asia and Africa, and relates it…
A survey of French history from the reign of Louis XI to the outbreak of the Wars of Religion that isolates some of the controversial theories of the period: state…
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To the practical modern mind, the idea of divine prophecy is more ludicrous than sublime. Yet to our cultural forebears in ancient Greece and Rome, prophecy was anything but marginal…
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The 25th May 1967 is a date ingrained into the DNA of every Celtic supporter. Their club will always be the first British winners of the European Cup, having beaten…
The South African tour of 1960 was far from ordinary. The world was waking up to the evils of apartheid after the Sharpeville massacre, and there was cricketing controversy in…
The Celtic v Rangers clash in Glasgow is one of football’s major events, attracting a huge TV audience worldwide. Author David Potter revels in the joy that a victory over…
This is the story of Celtic’s love affair with the Scottish Cup, a trophy that has formed part of the club’s identity since 1889. Romance, drama and passion are all…
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The years 1951 to 1964 were years of undeniable prosperity and progress. They were the years in which Conservative Governments decided not to dismantle Labour's National Health Service and Welfare…
Celtic FC On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club’s distinguished past, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly…
Celtic have now won the Scottish League 49 times beginning in 1893. They have done 9-in-a-row, 6 in-a-row and now in 2018 they have done 7 in-a-row, and who is…
Starting with the Roman army’s first foray beyond its borders and ending with Hadrian’s death (138 CE), David Potter’s panorama of the early Empire recounts the wars, leaders and social…
The Scottish League Cup has been keenly contested for 75 years. Unsurprisingly, the big Glasgow clubs have won it the most, but Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee, Raith Rovers, Livingston and…
An Accidental Honeymoon, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that…
The third edition of David Potter’s lively history, which tells the extraordinary story of Rome from its origins, through the Republic and Empire, to the period of its decline and…
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Capturing the pivotal moment when Rome transformed from a republic to a world empire, spanning over three hundred action-packed years.
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The Eleventh Hour is a novel written by David Potter in 1910. The story follows the life of a young man named John who is a struggling artist living in…
David Potter recreates the atmosphere of Newcastle United’s glory days of well over 100 years ago, when they were considered the best team in the world and had the silverware…
David Potter transports us back to Sunderland's past glories, from the 1890s onwards. Learn about club legends such as Ned Doig, Hugh 'Lalty' Wilson, Charlie Buchan, Raich Carter, Bobby Gurney…
The Emperors of Rome charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through profiles of the greatest and most notorious of the emperors.
This volume assembles hitherto unpublished English writings in French on France, and especially its nobility, during the 1580s, a key period for understanding the final crisis of the War of…
The collected reports of Michel de Seure, French ambassador to England from 1560-2. The reports shed light on the difficulties of negotiating with Elizabeth I and French opinions on her…
An authoritative and vibrant new account of the extraordinary life of Constantine.
Concentrating on themes such as the tensions between the crown and the regions, noble identity, and socio-economic crisis, this book traces the development of the French kingdom from the struggle…
This volume traces the development of France and its identity in a period replete with crisis, from the Albigensian crusades in the first half of the 13th century, through the…
The rulers of Renaissance France regarded war as hugely important. This book shows why, looking at all aspects of warfare from strategy to its reception, depiction and promotion.
This volume presents the surviving correspondence of the French ambassador to the court of Elizabeth I from 1562-66, Paul de Foix. His letters and reports provide insight into the Queen’s…
This is the ultimate quiz book on Celtic FC. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen or nights down the…
Newcastle United On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club’s glorious history, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce…
The Roman Empire at Bay is the only one volume history of the critical years 180-395 AD, which saw the transformation of the Roman Empire from a unitary state centred…
Here is the ultimate quiz book on Scotland’s national team. An ideal gift for Tartan fans of all ages, here’s the chance to test fellow supporters on World Cups, famous…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
David Potter,David Potter (University of Michigan)
David Potter (University of Kent, Canterbury)
This book is an examination of war and government in Picardy.
David Potter’s examination of war and government in Picardy, a region of France hitherto neglected by historians, has much to say about the development of French absolutism and the participation…
Brett David Potter
This book uncovers the theological aesthetics of Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988), by sketching out a phenomenological approach to art and revelation, providing unexpected resources for a contemporary theology of…
Dylan David Potter
An intriguing new study of the significance of angels and their depiction in scriptural narratives and the writings of theologians.
David Potter,D S Potter
A history of Greek and Roman sport in the ancient world, and the genesis of the Olympic Games.
David Potter (The Cultural Change Company, UK)
We know a lot about change leadership. We understand how to design change programmes, and we know how to prescribe best practice change methods. Yet, despite all this knowledge, it…
