This book traces the history of Ferdinand and Isabella in laying the foundations of a single Spanish state. An account is then given of their grandson Charle V's rule of Spain. The author also charts how Charles bore the increasingly heavy burden of the Holy Roman empire. The final chapters concentrate on Francis 1: ruler, warrior, and patron of ...
This excellent textbook, an introduction to the study of New Zealand politics by a well-known and respected political scientist, has been reprinted and revised repeatedly since 1994. This updated edition is designed to incorporate the major changes that have occurred to the New Zealand political system between 1997 and 2003, including the ...
This text provides a general overview of accountability, a key concept in modern democratic governance. Richard Mulgan draws on examples and analyses from the United States and the United Kingdom as well as other "Westminster" countries. Major topics discussed include the contrast between accountability in the public and private sectors, the ...
For a long time New Zealand was seen as a country without racial problems, but in recent years Maori claims have been the subject of increasing argument and tension, and the issues threaten to polarize the country. This volume explores the extent of this currently sensitive political subject.
This is the second edition of Mulgan's textbook for students of New Zealand politics, and it has been extensively revised and updated. In recognition of the growing awareness of the importance of biculturalism, a new section on democracy and Maori values has been added, and the material on Maori seats in Parliament has been expanded into a ...
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