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James A. Simpson

    William James Simpson, writing as James Simpson, Ph.D., is a scholar dedicated to medieval literature and culture, with a specific focus on the early modern period (1150-1600). His work delves into the profound cultural and literary currents of this era, revealing their lasting impact. Simpson's approach offers readers an enriching perspective on the formative period of English literature. Through his scholarly exploration, he brings a fresh lens to key texts and their creators.

    WHY DEMOCRACY FAILED
    At Our Age
    Life, Love and Laughter
    Permanent Revolution
    Creating Wine
    Holy Wit
    • 2020

      WHY DEMOCRACY FAILED

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The Agrarian Origins of the Spanish Civil War. History - cross discipline, Economic history, 20C European history

      WHY DEMOCRACY FAILED
    • 2019

      Permanent Revolution

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      3.7(16)Add rating

      How did the English Reformation, with its illiberal, intolerant beginnings, lay the groundwork for the Enlightenment-free will, liberty of conscience, religious toleration, constitutionalism, and all the rest? In his provocative rewriting of the history of liberalism, James Simpson uncovers its unexpected debt to Protestant evangelicalism.

      Permanent Revolution
    • 2013

      More Holy Wit

      • 126 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      This collection of jokes and anecdotes with a clerical connection continues to find new readers today.

      More Holy Wit
    • 2013

      The magic of words

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      With this book, Dr James A. Simpson concentrates on a subject that has fascinating him for many years - the power of words. It contains a great deal of material that is designed to raise a smile or make you laugh. It will also make you think.

      The magic of words
    • 2011

      Creating Wine

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Traces the economic and historical forces that gave rise to very distinctive regional approaches to creating wine. This book includes chapters on Europe's cheap commodity wine industry; the markets for sherry, port, claret, and champagne; and, the wine industries in California, Australia, and Argentina.

      Creating Wine
    • 2010

      This title looks not only at some of the delights of growing older but also at what Lord Byron called 'the woes that wait on age'. With his trademark combination of funny stories and thoughtful insights, the author has produced a book on the ageing process that will appeal to old and young alike.

      At Our Age
    • 2007

      Laughter Lines

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      In the introduction to his collection of humorous stories focusing on family life, Dr. Simpson writes, 'I have written it because I believe family life would be enriched if we took fun and humour more seriously.'

      Laughter Lines
    • 2005
    • 2002

      Life, Love and Laughter

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      self-published book of poetry by Bob Evans, 343 South Dettloff Drive, Arcadia, Washington 54612

      Life, Love and Laughter