The history of the colonial world is interpreted differently by western historians and “nativist” historians and ethnologists. The colonialist perspective of history often disregards an entire phase of history before the colonial period, exalting the colonialist enterprise. On the other hand, ethnologists and native historians stress indigenous sources of history, including oral accounts. The p...

political and social isolation of women in pre-islamic period and their blurred role in social and political life was changed with the advent of islam. however, in the era of the caliphs, under the influence of jewish and christian cultural elements and the revival of certain pre-islamic arabian traditions, the page was turned and the situation is well reflected in historical texts and traditio...

Most MRCP and MRCS Part 1 candidates would be advised to invest in a Sainsbury’s shopping trolley if they decide to venture to their local university bookshop in pursuit of a relevant MCQs textbook. The shelves of these stores creak from the burden of the wide selection of texts. The unfortunate MCEM / MRCS A&E candidate will be left with growing anxiety and the knowledge that there are very fe...