Studies in Byzantine, Islamic and Near Eastern Silk Weaving

Studies in Byzantine, Islamic and Near Eastern Silk WeavingThis volume complements Anna Muthesius' previous works, emphasizing the selection patterns in acquiring silks by secular and ecclesiastical bodies. It highlights the continuous flourishing of Mediterranean Near Eastern silk trade, the role of Caucasian silk routes, and the impact on Byzantine and Islamic Mediterranean silk production and trade.

least understood subjects

encouraging readers to sidestep the methodological and disciplinary boundaries associated with the arts and sciences

This new edition of Journeyman

World Film Locations: Dublin offers an engaging look at the many incarnations of the city onscreen through 50 synopses of the key scenes – either shot or set in Dublin – accompanied by a generous selection of full-colour film stills

TFP 2009 was co-located with the Third Central European Functional Programming School (CEFP 2009) and organized by the Department of Programming Languages and Compilers

this volume explores the technology

and extend our caring to self

gender and identity in a global world

An introduction to critical theory in international relations summarising the history of critical thought in the discipline and its possible future

Publishing to mark the University of Manchester's bicentenary

written in flowing essay style and delivered in vivid prose

illustrated with general and detailed photographs