Publisher's Synopsis
Covering periods ranging from the later Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, these essays offer a wide-ranging examination of the place of hero-worship and of exemplary biography in modern history and culture.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1904, MUP is the third largest University Press in England and publishes monographs and textbooks by authors from all over the world. Currently publishing 145 new books a year and managing a portfolio of 14 journals as well as an extensive backlist of over 1000 titles, the Press sells more than 150,000 books each year to a global audience. The Press exports some 50 percent of output to more than 60 countries using representatives in Britain, Ireland and Europe and agents elsewhere including North America, Canada and Australia.
