History

Hebrew maps of the Holy Land from Rashi to the early 20th century offer a unique window into Jewish scholarship and cartography. This collection presents a significant body of work, spanning over 900...

Slavery and Other Forms of Unfree Labour by Léonie J. Archer presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature and perpetuation of slavery across various periods of history. This book brings together...

Jewish Questions: A Rich Source of Information about Sephardic Life in the Early Modern Period. This collection of forty-three responsa offers a unique insight into the everyday lives of Sephardic...

The Crooked Path to Abolition: Abraham Lincoln and the Antislavery Constitution by James Oakes. Lincoln's fight against slavery was often misunderstood as inconsistent, but historian James Oakes...

Famine Irish and the American Racial State challenges traditional accounts of Irish racialization in the United States. This interdisciplinary work uses cultural artifacts to make its case, arguing...

The opening shots of World War I were marked by a massive German plan to advance through Luxembourg and neutral Belgium before turning south-east towards France. This initial push, however, was...

Byzantine epigraphy remains a largely uncharted field, despite the abundance of extant primary material. This collection brings together diverse epigraphic material to examine the chronological...

The Making of Lancaster by George Clark HowsonThis book tells the story of how Lancaster was built and developed over time. From its origins as a small settlement to its current status as a thriving...

The City of Tears: A Turbulent History of Paris For over 2,000 years, Paris has been shaped by countless events that have left an indelible mark on its streets and landmarks. From the Roman conquest...

Photographs from the end of World War II in Germany reveal a complex story about the defeated population's response to Nazi rule.The images taken by US Army Signal Corps photographers show both the...

The Rhetoric of Opposition Meets the Realities of Governing: Jeffersonians in Power In the 1790s, the Jeffersonian Republicans were known for their opposition to government expansion and their...

Our New Husbands Are Here: Households, Gender, and Politics in a West African State from the Slave Trade to Colonial Rule by Emily Lynn Osborn. In this thought-provoking study, historian Emily Lynn...

Bartolomé de Las Casas's Confesionario: A Groundbreaking Treatise on Restitution and Justice. In 1552, Bartolomé de Las Casas published the Confesionario, a provocative treatise that outlined a...

Wade Hampton: A Complex Legacy On the eve of the American Civil War, Wade Hampton remained loyal to his native South Carolina as it seceded from the Union. He went on to become a lieutenant general...

Portraits of American Women From Settlement to the Present explores the lives and contributions of women in shaping America's past. This collection of twenty-four essays brings together women from...

West Africa Quest for God and Gold, 1454-1578 explores the first century of European enterprise in West Africa, focusing on the achievements of the Portuguese and their rivalries with other European...

The sesquicentennial of the Civil War marks an important moment in American history, and Cokie Roberts brings to life the stories of the women who shaped Washington, D.C. during this pivotal period...

The Invention of the Brazilian Northeast by Durval Muniz de Albuquerque Jr. The concept of Brazil's Northeast has long been associated with poverty and underdevelopment, yet this region's history is...

Newfoundland and Labrador: A History by Sean T. Cadigan The history of Newfoundland and Labrador is a complex and fascinating story that spans over a thousand years, from the first European...

Beyond the Second Sophistic: Adventures in Greek Postclassicism By Tim Whitmarsh, published by Univ of California Press in 2013. This book challenges traditional views of Greek literature from 300...

Cincinnati has long been a city shaped by its past, as its citizens have sought to balance tradition with progress. From its days as a thriving commercial port and pork-packing centre, the city has...

Vienna: The Past in the Present offers a comprehensive survey of Vienna's history from its origins to the present day. Organized chronologically, this book explores the city's development through...

Brazil's influence on global politics and economy makes its transition to democracy a crucial study. This book examines the Brazilian party system and democratization, focusing on the period from...

This comprehensive history of the Jews of Florida spans centuries and offers a unique perspective on the state's growth and development. Despite facing numerous challenges, including exclusion from...

Matters of Justice: Pueblos, the Judiciary, and Agrarian Reform in Revolutionary Mexico by Helga BaitenmannAfter the fall of the Porfirio Díaz regime, pueblo representatives sent hundreds of...

The Ringling Circus and Sarasota's Cultural Heritage Sarasota's unique artistic, historical, and cultural scene owes a significant debt to the Ringling family. Unlike some other entertainers of their...

An Introduction to the Study of Indian History by Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi is a thought-provoking exploration of India's past and its impact on the present. By applying modern historical...

The Twenties in America Politics and History by Niall A. Palmer offers a fresh perspective on this often-maligned decade. This balanced account explores the contrasting styles and philosophies of...

The British are Descendants of the Bashkirs by Radik Safin is a historical exploration that challenges conventional views of national identity. The author presents a unique argument, tracing the...

The Tyranny of Common Sense: Mexico's Post-Neoliberal Conversion by Irmgard Emmelhainz This book examines how neoliberalism shapes our perceptions and understanding of the world, using Mexico as a...

Argentina's Partisan Past: Nationalism and the Politics of History by Michael Goebel explores how nationalist views about national identity were used to shape Argentina's political crisis from the...

Introduction to Global Military History 1775 to the Present Day offers an accessible and up-to-date account of modern warfare from the eighteenth century to the present. This comprehensive study...

Humor and Nonviolent Struggle in Serbia by Janjira Sombatpoonsiri provides a unique perspective on the role of humor in nonviolent protest movements. This book explores how humor was used to...

The Origins of Macho Men and Masculinity in Colonial Mexico by Sonya Lipsett-Rivera explores the concept of machismo in colonial Mexico, challenging common stereotypes that associate Mexican men with...

The Dialogue of the Government of Wales (1594) Updated Text and Commentary by J. Gwynfor Jones and George Owen. This 16th-century work provides an analysis of the legal institutions of government in...

The Soldiers Fell Like Autumn Leaves: The Battle of the Wabash, the United States' Greatest Defeat in the Wars Against Indigenous Peoples by Rick M. Schoenfield. On November 4, 1791, near present-day...

Public History: An Introduction from Theory to Application provides a comprehensive background in the history, principles, and practices of public history. This textbook explores how historians have...

British Hymn Books for Children, 1800-1900 Re-Tuning the History of Childhood by Alisa Clapp-Itnyre. This book explores the unique qualities of children's hymns in nineteenth-century Britain,...

America Made in Britain by Tom Arms explores a fundamental aspect of American identity: its perceived uniqueness. However, this notion is challenged by the author, who reveals that the United States...

Exploring the ideology of pre-Columbian civilizations in Mesoamerica and South America, this collection of essays examines the relevance of ideology in reconstructing prehistory. Drawing on...

Iraq's Sunni Insurgency by Ahmed Hashim provides an in-depth analysis of the complex and multifaceted nature of the insurgency that emerged in Iraq following the 2003 invasion. The book examines the...

Jews on the Frontier: Religion and Mobility in Nineteenth-Century America by Shari Rabin offers a fresh perspective on American Jewish history. This engaging history explores how Jews forged their...

Henry Redhead Yorke: A Radical's Complex Identity Amanda Goodrich explores the life and politics of Henry Redhead Yorke, a West Indian of African/British descent who navigated the complexities of...

The 308th Bomb Group's Secret History: A Forgotten Chapter in World War II Air Warfare. During nearly three years of intense air combat, the 308th Bomb Group conducted operations that remain largely...

The Union Stock Yard was Chicago's most iconic tourist attraction from its opening in 1865, drawing over half a million visitors annually. Families and dignitaries alike would visit to witness the...

The Coventry Motor Industry: Birth to Renaissance This book explores the complex relationship between Coventry's motor industry and its wider economic, social, and political environment. From the...

The Unfinished Mechanics of Giuseppe Moletti: An Edition and English Translation of His Dialogue on Mechanics, 1576. In the late 16th century, mechanics underwent a significant transformation from a...

A Spirit of Revitalization: Urban Pentecostalism in Kenya explores the unique expressions of Christianity that have emerged in Africa, particularly in urban Kenya. This study examines how innovative...

Cultural Exchange: Jews, Christians, and Art in the Medieval Marketplace by Joseph Shatzmiller explores the similarities between Jewish and Christian art in medieval Europe. This book examines how...

Psychiatric Contours: New African Histories of Madness A groundbreaking exploration of psychiatry and madness in colonial and decolonizing Africa. This volume broadens our understanding of madness...

The Seventh Star of Texas During the Civil War by Kenneth Wayne Howell explores the complex and often overlooked experiences of Texans during the American Civil War. This anthology brings together...

John Drummond's life was one of remarkable versatility and influence. As a master-fixer, merchant-banker, diplomat, spy and patronage-monger, he played a significant role in shaping the new Britain...

At Zero Point: Discourse, Culture, and Satire in Restoration England by Rose A. Zimbardo presents a fresh perspective on 17th-century English culture and epistemology. Zimbardo's hypothesis is based...

A Taste for Home: The Modern Middle Class in Ottoman Beirut by Toufoul Abou-Hodeib explores the intersection of local and global transformations in late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Beirut...

Abernethy Round Tower: A Full Visitor's Guide by Iain Buick provides insight into one of Scotland's oldest and most important buildings. This authoritative guide explores the tower's history,...

A Place in the Sun: Haiti and Quebec's Shared History The relationship between migration and politics in Quebec is complex, with French Canadians' activities in the global south influencing future...

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments; A foundational text for Christian worship in America. First published in 1789, this book has been a cornerstone of Episcopal liturgy...

Honour, Violence and Emotions in History is a groundbreaking study that explores the complex relationships between honour, violence and emotions across cultures and regions. Drawing on emerging...

The Emergence of the Global Political Economy challenges traditional views of the international political economy as a recent phenomenon. Instead, this volume argues that the current global political...

The Politics of Lists: Bureaucracy and Genocide Under the Khmer Rouge by James A. Tyner explores the relationship between violence and bureaucracy, shedding light on how recordkeeping can be used to...

Great Crossings: Indians, Settlers, and Slaves in the Age of Jackson offers a fresh perspective on the history of America during the Jacksonian era. Christina Snyder's book explores how Native...

The State, Industrialization and Class Formations in India A Neo-Marxist Perspective on Colonialism, Underdevelopment and Development by Anupam Sen. This book explores the complex relationship...

The East Asian Dimension of the First World War explores how Asia was affected by and responded to the global conflict. This book examines the impact of the war on China, Japan, and Korea, shedding...

A comprehensive history of Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science is presented in this book. Robert McCaughey combines archival research with oral testimony and contemporary...

The grounds of nationhood shifted beneath white southerners between 1848 and 1865, as they grappled with the conflict over slavery that led to the Civil War. This period forced them to confront...

Great Plains Forts explores the history of fortifications on the Great Plains and prairies from precontact times to the present. Using stories to reveal patterns in fortification construction and...

The Emperor's Last Campaign: A Napoleonic Empire in America by Emilio Ocampo Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo marked the beginning of a new chapter for hundreds of his veterans, who emigrated to...

Leonidas Polk: A Complex Figure in American History Leonidas Polk was a multifaceted individual who defied conventional expectations. He graduated from West Point and went on to become an Episcopal...

Byzantium: A City that Shaped an Empire The city that once stood at the crossroads of Europe and Asia is now known as Istanbul. Yet, its history stretches back to the seventh century BC, when it was...

Reasoning from Race: Feminism, Law and the Civil Rights Revolution explores a pivotal connection at the heart of American antidiscrimination law. Serena Mayeri uncovers the history of this often...

The American Revolution and the institution of slavery in the United States are closely intertwined. In "One Nation Divided by Slavery", Michael F. Conlin explores how Americans commemorated their...

The US Thompson sub-machine gun, commonly known as the 'Tommy Gun', is an iconic symbol of 20th-century warfare. This booklet, illustrated with photographs and line drawings, provides instruction on...

The Human Body in Early Iron Age Central Europe: Burial Practices and Images of the Hallstatt World This study examines the human body as a focal point for understanding social relations in early...

The Paris Condemnation of 1241/4 is a historical analysis that compares ten articles from this condemnation with the major statement of Catholic principles in the first canon of the Fourth Lateran...

Desiring Martyrs: Locating Martyrs in Space and Time By Harry O. Maier and Katharina Waldner The concept of martyrs has shaped cultural narratives throughout history, creating space and time through...

French intellectuals and leaders in the years between the world wars saw certain technological advancements as harbingers of a future that was both unsettling and utopian. Skyscrapers, airplanes, and...

Zimbabwe's land reform programme has been a contentious issue for decades. Critics argue that it was driven by political expediency, while supporters see it as a necessary step to address...

New Orleans: A 300-Year History Discover the unique blend of cultures and traditions that make New Orleans one of the world's most fascinating cities. This comprehensive volume explores the city's...

Colorblind Racial Profiling: A History from 1974 to the PresentThis book provides a comprehensive history of racial profiling practices and policies in the United States, tracing their development...

The Construction of Reformed Identity in Jean Crespin's Livre des Martyrs All The True Christians by Jameson Tucker explores how the martyrology of Jean Crespin reflects the self-perception of the...

British Reconnaissance Aircraft of the 1970s and '80s provides an in-depth look at four key aircraft used by the British armed forces during this period. The Avro Shackleton, Hawker Siddeley Nimrod,...

The Battle of Kifangondo, 1975 is a historical account of a significant military confrontation in Angola between 1975 and 1976. This low-intensity armed conflict was marked by several small-scale...

The Green Power of Socialism: Wood, Forest, and the Making of Soviet Industrially Embedded Ecology by Elena Kochetkova. In the context of the current environmental crisis, state socialism is often...

A Social History of Germany 1648-1914 by Eda Sagarra explores the complex social landscape of Germany from the Thirty Years War to the fall of the Second Empire. This comprehensive study integrates...

Marian Malowist's groundbreaking essays on Western Europe, Eastern Europe and World Development are collected together in this definitive collection. A leading economic historian of the 20th century,...

The Enlightenment and the Fate of Knowledge: Essays on the Transvaluation of Values by Martin Davies. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Enlightenment, arguing that it is an integral part of...

New York City's Lower East Side was a site of experimentation in photography, film, literature, and visual technologies. This book explores how the practices of observation that emerged from this...

Henry Kaplan and the Story of Hodgkin's Disease is a biography that explores the life of Dr. Henry Kaplan, a renowned radiation oncologist who dedicated his career to curing cancer. With a passion...

The Aboriginal American: Target of the Doctrine of Discovery by Meru El Muad'Dib explores the dark history behind the Christian Doctrine of Discovery. This second volume delves into who was targeted...

Silver Springs was once the epicentre of Florida's tourist industry. For over 50 years, it catered to millions of visitors annually, who flocked to attractions like Ross Allen's Reptile Institute and...

The 26th Indian Division: A Monsoon Line Defence In the Arakan region during two monsoon seasons, the 26th Indian Division successfully repelled every Japanese attack against its Allied-held...

Hugh S. Gibson's writings offer a unique perspective on the early years of Polish statehood, providing eyewitness accounts of the rocky period from 1919 to 1924. As US Minister to Poland during this...

Buddhist Dynamics in Premodern and Early Modern Southeast Asia explores the complex relationships between Buddhist culture, history, and identity in the region from the sixth to the nineteenth...

Bellingham: A City of ContrastsBellingham's history is marked by periods of growth and transformation. From its early days as four separate towns to its development into the thriving community it is...

Stringing Together a Nation explores the life and career of Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon, a military engineer who led a massive undertaking to connect Brazil's vast interior with its coast in the...

Spiritual Socialism: A New Perspective on the American Left Vaneesa Cook explores an often-overlooked intellectual and political tradition that challenges common perceptions about the American left...

The South Pole, Volume 1 tells the story of a remarkable expedition to establish depots in Antarctica. In February 1911, Roald Amundsen and his team set out to overcome the challenges of the frozen...

The Reformation of England's Past: John Foxe and the Revision of History in the Late Sixteenth Century by Matthew Phillpott This book offers a detailed examination of the sources and protocols used...

Discover the fascinating women who shaped the Beat Generation, a pivotal moment in literary history. This collection brings together the lives and works of the writers, artists, and muses at the...

New Jersey's Covered Bridges explores the rich transportation history of the state's iconic wooden structures. Once spanning waterways across all corners of New Jersey, these 45 covered bridges were...