In this book, a team of leading scholars in the fields of Medieval Literature and History explore the origins of European ethnic groups which subsequently developed into the nations of Modern Europe. Evidence for the existence of ethnic consciousness, which was later to form the basis of nation states, is examined for leading European peoples. The reconstruction and invention of the past by medieval writers in search of ethnic origins for their own particular political or tribal groups is also studied from a literary and historical point of view. For many historians, nationalism is seen as a nineteenth-century invention. The contributors in this book show that ethnic awareness and national identities for all the leading states of Europe have their origins firmly embedded in the medieval past. The book covers the British Isles as well as Continental Europe, for strong national divisions have survived within Britain to the present day in spite of its location for several centuries at the heart of the British Empire.
Waiting to Exhale Series
This series follows four African-American women navigating the complexities of modern life, careers, and particularly romance. Each woman grapples with love, loss, and the search for self in a world where relationships are often ambiguous. Through their interwoven lives and personal journeys, the series explores the power of female friendship and resilience in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. It's a narrative about female strength, self-discovery, and the unwavering quest for genuine connection.
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Getting to Happy
- 479 pages
- 17 hours of reading
An exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of "Waiting to Exhale"--the novel that changed African-American fiction forever. Now, McMillan revisits Savannah, Gloria, Bernadine, and Robin 15 years later. Each is at her own midlife crossroads. They've exhaled: now they are learning to breathe. Available in a tall Premium Edition.