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Derek Roebuck

    Women in Disputes
    Malta: Women, History, Books and Places
    The Golden Age of Arbitration
    More Disputes and Differences
    Chinese Footprints
    The Taking of Hong Kong
    • 2022

      More Disputes and Differences

      Essays on the History of Arbitration and its Continuing Relevance

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on the evolution of arbitration, this volume presents 25 chapters that explore its historical context and ongoing significance in modern dispute resolution. It delves into key developments, influential cases, and the role of arbitration in various legal frameworks, highlighting its adaptability and importance in contemporary society. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how arbitration has shaped legal practices and its future implications.

      More Disputes and Differences
    • 2022

      It is not surprising that islands tend to be different from the country to which they are in some way attached. But Sardinia's personality differs even more from that of Italy than one might expect. This book explores that difference through the history of the Island's women.

      Sardinia
    • 2018

      Women in Disputes

      • 269 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      From Homer to Jane Austen, storytellers have entertained their audiences with tales of women in disputes, as parties and peacemakers. This is our attempt to write their history, relying as far as possible on primary sources, documents which have survived by chance, never intended for our eyes by those who created and preserved them.

      Women in Disputes
    • 2015

      Elizabeth I consciously and determinedly provided a Government mediation and arbitration scheme. A wealth of primary sources show that she had a special concern for women, the poor and anyone disadvantaged by the costs and delays of the law. Her Privy Council arranged arbitrations with no fees and with free legal aid for those who needed it.

      The Golden Age of Arbitration
    • 2000

      The writing of history used to concentrate on narrative, analysis or theory. The historian stayed out of sight. This book is part of a more recent trend. Here, Susanna Hoe discusses her relationship to her material, the processes of research and writing, and her characters. schovat popis

      Chinese Footprints
    • 1999

      The Taking of Hong Kong

      Charles and Clara Elliot in China Waters

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The narrative offers a unique perspective on the taking of Hong Kong through the personal letters of Elliot and his wife, Clara. It reveals Elliot as a thoughtful individual driven by intelligence, conscience, and humanitarian values, providing insight into his experiences and emotions during this significant historical event.

      The Taking of Hong Kong