History

Machu Picchu is a mysterious ruin in the Andes Mountains of Peru, home to over 200 ancient structures built with intricately carved stones that have stood for centuries. This book introduces readers...

John Boyer's meticulously researched study examines the social and political atmosphere of late imperial Vienna, tracing the demise of liberal culture and the rise of radicalism. This period saw the...

Doing Conceptual History in Africa offers a fresh approach to African historical studies by exploring the complex role of language in the continent's development. This collection of studies balances...

The Grand Scribe's Records, Volume VII: The Memoirs of Pre-Han China by Ssu-ma Ch'ien This volume is part of the first complete translation of the Shih chi (The Grand Scribe's Records), one of the...

Ghost Town Stories of the Red Coat Trail: From Renegade to Ruin on the Canadian PrairiesThis collection of true stories takes readers back to the heyday of southern Saskatchewan and southeastern...

The Imperial Russian Project explores the complex history of Russia's autocratic governance from Peter the Great to the eve of World War I. This collection of essays, edited and updated by Alfred J...

Tracing the radicalisation of journalists during the Depression era and their subsequent targeting by Senator Joseph McCarthy and like-minded anti-Communist crusaders in the 1950s, Edward Alwood...

Boston's evolution as a center of American money management is presented in this comprehensive history. From early settlement to the twenty-first century, the city's financial institutions and...

Bath Iron Works was established by Gen. Thomas Hyde in 1884 and launched its first ship in 1891. Since then, the shipyard on the Kennebec River has built dozens of luxurious yachts, hardworking...

Jimmy Carter and the Birth of the Marathon Media Campaign offers a fresh perspective on the 1976 presidential election, exploring how carefully crafted publicity and advertising strategies helped...

Tombstone's Most Haunted by Joshua Hawley is a fascinating exploration of Arizona's most famous town. The town's rich history and high mortality rate have left behind a legacy of death and intrigue,...

Fort William Henry, America's early frontier fort at the southern end of Lake George, New York, played a pivotal role in the conflict between the British and French empires in America. Recent...

Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis and deindustrialization in 1980s America, this book tells the story of Ryan White's struggle for acceptance in his community.The city of Kokomo, Indiana,...

The 48th Pennsylvania in the Battle of the Crater: A Regiment of Coal Miners Who Tunneled Under the Enemy In June 1864, Union commander General Ambrose Burnside proposed an audacious plan to tunnel...

Prohibition in Memphis lasted thirty years, far longer than in most of the rest of the country. Patrick O'Daniel explores this phenomenon and its impact on the city and beyond. The rise and fall of...

The Fantastic in Religious Narrative from Exodus to Elisha by Laura Feldt explores the role of fantasy and magic in Hebrew Bible narratives. This book examines the marvels, monsters, and supernatural...

The significance of literacy in everyday life among ancient people is explored in this collection of essays. It examines the uses and purposes of writing, as well as the circumstances under which it...

Vietnam's Southern Revolution From Peasant Insurrection to Total War by David Hunt is a detailed analysis of the daily experience of peasants in southern Vietnam during the war and revolution...

The Battle of the Wilderness in Myth and Memory Reconsidering Virginia's Most Notorious Civil War Battlefield by Adam Petty. Historian Adam Petty examines how myths about the Wilderness, a pivotal...

The Notorious Mrs. Clem Murder and Money in the Gilded Age by Wendy Gamber is a gripping true crime story that delves into the life of Nancy Clem, a charismatic figure at the heart of a sensational...

Pre-occupied Spaces explores Italy's complex history of transnational migrations and colonial legacies. Teresa Fiore examines how these movements have shaped Italian identity and culture.The book...

In 1920s New York City, a vibrant community of artists and intellectuals came together to create a new kind of America. They sought out the city's immigrant neighborhoods, where art, poetry, and...

The Seven Days Battles: A Study of Critical Decisions. From June 25 to July 1, 1862, two armies clashed in a series of battles that would determine the outcome of the Peninsula Campaign. This study...

Napoleon's fixation on capturing Berlin remains one of history's greatest military mysteries. In 1813, at a critical juncture in the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon detached significant numbers of troops...

Globalized Peripheries: Central Europe and the Atlantic World, 1680-1860 The early modern Atlantic world has long been associated with Western sea powers, but recent scholarship has highlighted the...

The Actors Studio: A History by Shelly Frome provides an in-depth look at the influential workshop that has shaped the world of theatre and film. Founded in the 1930s, the studio was established on...

The Nazi Plot to Assassinate Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin: Operation Long Jump In June 1943, the fate of World War II hung in the balance as three Allied leaders - Franklin Roosevelt, Winston...

Behind San Quentin's Walls: The History of California's Legendary Prison and Its Inmates, 1851-1900 by William B. Secrest San Quentin State Prison is an iconic symbol of California, yet few people...

This collection of eleven pieces for piano duet is a charming example of early twentieth-century Italian composition. Written by renowned composer and pianist Alfredo Casella, these playful...

Intellectuals have long been both celebrated and vilified in American politics. Michael J. Brown examines the complex relationship between high-profile experts and thinkers and the political sphere,...

Transmutations of Desire explores the complex relationship between emotion and spirituality in late imperial Chinese literature. Qiancheng Li examines key philosophical, religious, and literary texts...

This book provides an in-depth examination of global defense innovation, focusing on a select group of countries that represent the diverse landscape of this field.The author analyzes the unique...

The Mediterranean Theatre of Operations during World War II was a crucial battleground for the Allies. In 1942-1945, Allied naval forces, under the direction of senior commanders, launched a series...

The Frail Social Body: Pornography, Homosexuality, and Other Fantasies in Interwar France by Carolyn J. Dean. In the aftermath of World War I, French society sought to rehabilitate its national image...

Securing Paradise: Tourism and Militarism in Hawai'i and the PhilippinesVernadette Vicuña Gonzalez examines how tourism and militarism have intertwined to serve US interests in the Pacific, using...

The Cristero Rebellion and the Church-State Conflict in Mexico is a study of one of the most contentious subjects in Mexican history. Between 1926 and 1929, thousands of Mexicans fought and died in...

Understanding ethnic conflicts in the modern world requires a nuanced approach that goes beyond traditional notions of culture and identity. Jack David Eller's From Culture to Ethnicity to Conflict...

Union Square, situated between Fourteenth and Seventeenth Streets on Broadway, has played a pivotal role in New York City's history. Originally designed to beautify a residential neighborhood in...

Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement by Hasan Kwame Jeffries provides a nuanced approach to teaching the history of the civil rights movement in the classroom. This volume goes beyond...

Light Touches: Cultural Practices of Illumination, 1800-1900 explores how innovations in illumination technologies and aesthetics transformed urban lives in the nineteenth century. Dramatic changes...

This Open Access edition explores the varied experiences of intellectually disabled individuals in Ireland from 1947 to 1996. It examines how disability policies and provision evolved during this...

The Remaking of the Medieval World, 1204 explores one of the most pivotal moments in medieval history - the sack of Constantinople by a crusader army. This event had far-reaching consequences for the...

Liberty's Prisoners examines how changing attitudes about work, freedom, property, and family shaped the creation of the penitentiary system in the United States. In the aftermath of the Revolution,...

Stunning photography reveals the haunting beauty of Eastern Kentucky's abandoned coal mining towns. This collection showcases the unique distress and dark history of these forgotten places, inviting...

The Battle of Roanoke Island: A Turning Point in the Civil War In the winter of 1861, tensions were running high as the Union army prepared to launch an amphibious assault on coastal North Carolina...

The Archaeology of Bronze Age Iberia Argaric Societies offers a comprehensive overview of Argaric Bronze Age societies, based on state-of-the-art research. This book synthesizes recent insights into...

Juan Perón and the Reshaping of Argentina by Frederick Turner and Jose Enrique Miguens explores the complex legacy of one of Argentina's most influential leaders. This collection of essays seeks to...

Sangin Beg Sair-ul-Manazil is an 18th-century account of Delhi's monuments and landmarks. Written in Persian by Sangin and later translated into English, this volume offers a unique glimpse into the...

Commanding Fire tells the story of one officer's experiences commanding a machine gun platoon in northern France during World War I. This is the first published history of the 151st Machine Gun...

An Ethnic History of Europe since 1945: Nations, States and Minorities by Panikos Panayi offers a comparative and exploratory account of the experience of ethnic minorities in post-war Europe...

Gold Was the Mortar: The Economics of Cathedral Building This 1979 study examines the financing and construction of medieval cathedrals in Paris, Amiens, Toulouse, Lyon, Strasbourg, York, Poitiers,...

The Florida Keys Wreckers is a true story of bravery and sacrifice. In the 1850s, the wrecking industry thrived in the Florida Keys, with ships piling up on the reef at an alarming rate. Salvaging...

The Union's generals proved superior to their Confederate counterparts through a combination of manpower, resources and strategic leadership. Although Robert E. Lee was arguably the best commander in...

Signs and Wonders in Britain's Age of Revolution is an original collection of primary sources from 17th-century England, offering a unique perspective on the tumultuous period of the English Civil...

South Africa's Total National Strategy: A War in Southern Africa Analysis (1948 - 1994) by Miguel Júnior provides an in-depth examination of the country's approach to conflict during the Cold War era...

BYGONE PILGRIMAGE. BATTLEFIELDS OF THE MARNE 1914 is an illustrated history and guide to the battlefields of one of the most pivotal moments in World War I.The book begins with a detailed account of...

This collection of essays explores the relationship between history and class consciousness. István Mészáros examines how understanding social classes and economic disparity can inform our approach...

The Lost Tradition of Economic Equality in America, 1600-1870 by Daniel R. Mandell explores how the United States was originally influenced by the belief that maintaining relative equality of wealth...

The Three Axial Ages: Moral, Material, Mental By John Torpey This book proposes that there were three decisive periods in human history that have shaped our social problems and future prospects...

A History of Public Administration Volume II: From the Eleventh Century to the Present Day by E N Gladden This two-volume work provides a comprehensive history of public administration from...

The US government's response to 9/11 has raised fundamental questions about democracy, freedom and human rights. Rachel Meeropol's book, America's Disappeared, sheds light on the unprecedented...

Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Massachusetts provides valuable information from gravestones that may not be found in town records. As these inscriptions are often lost over time, it...

Postcard America: Curt Teich and the Imaging of a Nation, 1931-1950This comprehensive study explores the cultural significance of linen postcards, which were incredibly popular in the United States...

Exceptionalism and the Politics of Counter-Terrorism explores how the post-9/11 world has led to a significant shift in political discourse and practice. The concept of 'exception' and...

Central Europe in the Twentieth Century offers a comprehensive historical perspective on the region's economic and social developments from 1900 to 1999.Written by leading scholars, this book...

The Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, 38 brings together papers on the literary and material culture of Ireland, Wales, and Breton in medieval and modern periods. These articles explore...

To Rise in Darkness offers a new perspective on a pivotal moment in modern Central American history. In January 1932, thousands of rural laborers rose up against electoral fraud and repression,...

First published in 2001, this collection of five tales explores women's oppression at every level of Victorian society. Each story presents a graphic account of social, economic and emotional...

The soldier-horse relationship was central to the British Army's approach during World War I. This book explores the complex bond between horses and humans in extreme conditions, reconciling the...

The East African Slave Trade: A History and Legacy. The transatlantic slave trade was facilitated by the sail, which linked Africa, Asia, and Europe, and led to the greatest involuntary human...

Black Vienna: The Radical Right in the Red City, 1918-1938 by Janek Wasserman In the aftermath of World War I, Vienna was expected to be a bastion of radical socialist thought, earning it the...

Creole New Orleans in the Revolutionary Atlantic, 1775-1877 by Caryn Cossé Bell is a study of the profound impact of the Age of Democratic Revolution on the city. In the late 18th and early 19th...

The Golden Gift by J.S. Kim offers a shocking revelation about the global monetary system that could change our understanding of reality. This book reveals how bankers have manipulated our perception...

A Naval Cadet with HMS Shannon's Brigade in India: The Journal of Edward Spencer Watson This previously unpublished journal offers a unique insight into life as a young naval cadet during the Indian...

This collection of documents provides a survey of the main developments in social welfare in Britain from 1885 to 1985. Students of economic and social history, as well as those studying social...

Feeling the Past in Seventeenth-Century China explores how writers in traditional Chinese literature used their bodies as anchors for sensory perceptions and emotions during the Ming-Qing cataclysm...

The idea of colonization has long been associated with President Abraham Lincoln's approach to ending slavery during his administration. Prior to issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863,...

Steven Johnstone explores how disputes were resolved in ancient Athens, revealing the key role that law played in shaping the city's democratic system.Athenian citizens acted as both accusers and...

Do They Miss Me at Home? The Civil War Letters of William McKnight, Seventh Ohio Volunteer CavalryThis collection of over one hundred letters offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War...

The U.S. Marines in World War I is a comprehensive account of the American Expeditionary Force's military operations during the war. In June 1918, Captain Lloyd Williams' famous phrase "Retreat,...

Uphill Battle: Reflections on Viet Nam CounterinsurgencyA former Foreign Service Officer shares his unique insights into the US involvement in the Vietnam War, drawing on his experiences as a young...

Out of Line, Out of Place: A Global and Local History of World War I Internments By Rotem Kowner and Iris Rachamimov The internment camp has long been recognized as a defining experience of the 20th...

Secular Byzantine Women explores the everyday lives of ordinary women during the Late Roman, Byzantine, and Post-Byzantine eras. By examining their working routines, clothing, and precious...

Civil-Military Relations in Europe: Learning from Crisis and Institutional ChangeThis book explores how democratic societies maintain control over their military forces, ensuring they operate under...

The Identification of the Writer of the Anonymous Letter to Lord Monteagle in 1605 by Baron William Parker Monteagle. This book is part of TREDITION CLASSICS, a series that aims to make public domain...

Arthur Machen's World War I Story: A Collection of Believers and Refutations The story of the Angels of Mons is a fascinating account of how a fictional encounter during World War I became accepted...

India's Military Conflicts and Diplomacy offers an insightful look at the decision-making processes behind India's military operations. V.P. Malik shares his personal experience, drawing on recent...

The myths surrounding the birth of Asclepius, god of medicine, are explored in this booklet by Jill Dudley. It examines the procedures that took place at Epidaurus to bring about miraculous healing...

The evolution of war strategy and national security policy in the United States has been shaped by the complex relationships between presidents and their generals. Since World War II, the US has...

Seattle from the Margins: Exclusion, Erasure, and the Making of a Pacific Coast City By Megan Asaka The history of Seattle is often told as one of urban progress and growth. However, this narrative...

Binyan Liu's incisive writings offer a unique perspective on China's modern history and its place in the global order. This collection reflects on the issues that have shaped his thoughts, including...

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the cultural experiment that took place at the beginning of the 20th century. It explores the intersection of avant-garde art and thought, focusing on two key...

Harrington has long been known as the "Hub of Delaware," a nickname that dates back to its early days as a stagecoach stop. This historic town, first established in 1740, has remained an important...

Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie's essays offer a unique perspective on history, one that seeks to capture the essence of everyday life in the past. By exploring the techniques historians use to piece...

Jörn Rüsen's Evidence and Meaning offers a comprehensive survey of the historical profession over the last half-century. Drawing on insights from philosophy, narrative theory, cultural studies, and...

Nazis ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945, but their origins and ideology are often misunderstood. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Nazi Germany, exploring its political, economic, social,...

John F. Kennedy's advisors played a pivotal role in shaping American foreign policy during a critical period in 1961-1963. A core group of leaders, including McGeorge Bundy, Robert Kennedy, Robert...

The Akutō: A New Perspective on Rural Conflict in Medieval Japan Morten Oxenboell's in-depth analysis offers a nuanced understanding of akutō, or "evil bands", in medieval Japanese history. By...

The Nature of New York: An Environmental History of the Empire State by David Stradling offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between New York State and its natural...

The Religious Dimensions of Confucianism by Rodney L. Taylor presents a comprehensive exploration of the tradition as a religious phenomenon.This book offers a sustained examination of the many and...