The Civilizing Process stands out as Norbert Elias' greatest work; tracing the "civilizing" of manners and personality in Western Europe since the late Middle Ages by demonstrating how the formation of states and the monopolization of power within them changed Western society forever.
#22375 in Books John Guy 2005-10-12 2005-10-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 1.48 x 5.50l; 1.39 #File Name: 0618619178640 pagesQueen of Scots The True Life of Mary Stuart
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book that is well told The author humanizes Mary ...By S. HerlihyExcellent book that is well told The author humanizes Mary and helps us fully understand her motives. I could barely put it down from start to finish. Ideal for the casual reader or those with a specific interest in the subject.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gift for wifeBy SJAThis book was a present for my wife who through her genealogy research came across that she is a direct descendant of The Queen of Scots. This book was a welcomed gift and though she has not completed reading it; she has said it is a very interesting read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very Good TeadBy AJIf you want a good understanding of Mary Queen of Scots and the life she lived; this is the book.An easy read which is always great when reading about history.Highly recommended.
