History

China's socialist past continues to shape its capitalist present. This collection of essays explores how contemporary China is haunted by the promises of capitalism, the institutional legacy of the...

Turning Points in Twentieth Century Irish History by Thomas E. Hachey explores significant events and themes that shaped Ireland's modern history. This collection of essays examines key turning...

American Culture An Anthology by Anders Breidlid, Fredrik Chr. Brøgger, Oyvind T. Gulliksen and Torbjorn Sirevag provides an introduction to American civilization through a diverse range of primary...

Inheriting Madness: Professionalization and Psychiatric Knowledge in Nineteenth-century France By Ian Robert Dowbiggin This book explores how psychiatry developed in 19th-century France, tracing the...

Chattanooga's 138-year public transportation heritage is marked by a complex and colourful history that spans over three decades. From horse-drawn streetcar lines to modern electric buses, the city's...

The Argentine Silent Majority explores middle-class culture and politics in Argentina from the late 1960s. By examining the memories and ideologies of those who did not participate in political...

Johann Gottfried Herder's Another Philosophy of History and Selected Political Writings offers a clear and readable introduction to his thought-provoking ideas on nationalism, history, and politics...

The California Coastal Access Guide is an essential travel handbook for exploring California's 1,271-mile shoreline. With its thoroughly revised and expanded 7th edition, this guide provides...

John Bodnar explores the stories and symbols behind American commemorations over the last century in this thought-provoking inquiry into public events such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and ethnic...

The Kuzari: A Study of Judah Halevi's PhilosophyThis book is the first to explore the development of Judah Halevi's thought, examining its systematic difficulties and tracing the evolution of his...

Returns of War: South Vietnam and the Price of Refugee Memory by Long T. Bui explores the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on Vietnamese refugees. Through ethnography, oral history, archival...

France in the Age of Organization: Factory, Home and Nation from the 1920s to Vichy This book explores how the idea of 'organization' emerged as a solution to France's social, economic, and political...

Glastonbury and District Mail by Allen W. Cotton is a local history that explores the changing face of a vital service we all rely upon every day - post offices. For over a century, post offices have...

Courtly Love Undressed: Reading Through Clothes in Medieval French Culture by E. Jane Burns explores how clothing was used to define the ruling elite in twelfth- and thirteenth-century France. This...

Chicago by the Pint: A Craft Beer History of the Windy City Discover the rich history of Chicago's craft breweries and their iconic beers. This comprehensive guide takes you behind the scenes of the...

The Paris Exposition of 1900 was a marvel of colour and noise, a whirlwind of creativity and innovation that captivated the world. Behind its dazzling facade, however, lay a complex web of politics,...

Indian Rocks Beach: A Historic Portrait of a Seaside Community. The origins of Indian Rocks Beach are rooted in legend, with Tocobaga Indians bringing their chief to the area's sulfur springs for...

Dr Ebrahim Soufiani's exploration of Persian literature offers a unique perspective on the values and culture of this ancient civilization.Through his extensive research, Dr Soufiani highlights the...

Reducing Bodies: Mass Culture and the Female Figure in Postwar America explores how women redefined their bodies after World War II through dieting, exercise, and plastic surgery. By examining...

The New Math: A Political History by Christopher J. Phillips explores the rise and fall of the new math curriculum in American schools from the late 1950s to the present day. Introduced as a response...

The Role of Women in Work and Society in the Ancient Near East by Brigitte Lion and Cécile Michel explores the often-overlooked contributions of women to the economy and society of the ancient Near...

Kiwi: The Australian Brand that Brought a Shine to the World By Keith Dunstan The story behind one of Australia's most iconic brands is a fascinating tale of entrepreneurship, innovation and...

The Shop By Emyr Humphreys A poignant and thought-provoking novel, this book explores the enduring power of heritage and its impact on our lives. When Bethan Mair Nichols' life is turned upside down...

Early Modern Manchester explores the history and culture of Manchester from the 16th to the 18th centuries. This period saw significant social, economic, and cultural changes that shaped the city...

Titan: The Art of British Power in the Age of Revolution and Napoleon By William R. Nester The French Revolution's execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in 1793 sent a chilling message to...

The legend of Wild Bill Hickok has captivated Americans for over a century. This book explores how his story was created and shaped by the media and popular culture of its time. In the aftermath of...

Living in the Stone Age: Reflections on the Origins of a Colonial Fantasy by Danilyn Rutherford In 1961, John F. Kennedy referred to the Papuans as "living, as it were, in the Stone Age." This phrase...

The Ashgate Research Companion to Imperial Germany by Matthew Jefferies provides a comprehensive and authoritative reference resource for scholars and students of German history. This collection...

The Downfall of an Emperor: A First-Hand Account of Haile Selassie's Ouster and the Creeping Coup that Changed Ethiopia's History. Written by one of the key figures involved in the overthrow of...

With Charity for All: Lincoln and the Restoration of the UnionThis 1997 book by William C. Harris offers a powerful argument for the continuity of Lincoln's generous approach to Reconstruction,...

The Louisiana-Florida Borderlands and the Struggle for Mastery, 1762-1803 David Narrett's expansive study explores how the United States emerged as a successor empire to Great Britain through rivalry...

The Path to the American Revolution: British-American Relations in Peace and War, 1721-1783 by Jonathan R. Dull This book explores the complex and often contentious relationship between Britain and...

Sulphur, Louisiana, a town shaped by mining and oil booms, now bears the marks of industrial decline. This flat swampy territory is rich in culture, history, and bayous, with waterways snaking like...

Malibu offers the quintessential Southern California lifestyle. Situated near Los Angeles and Hollywood, yet far enough from the city's traffic and stress, this small town embodies the region's...

Speaking of Flowers: A Study of Student Activism in Military Brazil Victoria Langland examines how student activism evolved during Brazil's military dictatorship and its impact on later generations...

The Memory Palace: Uncovering the Origins of Data Visualization Seth David Long explores how our ancestors used visualization and spatialization to manage information, laying the groundwork for...

Kermit: A Town Shaped by Oil and RanchingIn 1876, Colonel Ranald S. Mackenzie led a campaign to rid the area of Comanche Indians, paving the way for settlers to establish a supply hub in West Texas...

China's transformation is a story of profound change, as powerful and ordinary people remake their lives in response to dramatic shifts. Evan Osnos, Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, was...

The March to the Sea and Beyond: Sherman's Troops in the Savannah and Carolinas CampaignsThis meticulously researched study explores the experiences of the common soldiers in Major General William...

The Akron Gang War: A Dark Chapter in American History In 1917 and 1919, a wave of violence swept through the streets of Akron, Ohio. Police officers were targeted by ruthless gangsters who sought to...

Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign That Changed the Course of the Civil WarThis outstanding study sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the intricate and often overlooked...

Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse is a comprehensive account of America's iconic lighthouses. Eric Jay Dolin presents a fascinating narrative that explores how these structures...

Explore the fascinating world of Victorian Times Quarterly #22, a treasure trove of original Victoriana from British and American magazines of the 1800s. This issue brings you a unique look at...

And Their Children After Them: A Legacy RevisitedThe Pulitzer Prize-winning project Let Us Now Praise Famous Men was first published in 1941, but its impact continues to be felt today. In this...

The Russian Revolution: Essential Readings brings together the work of nine leading scholars to provide a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal event in modern history. Edited by Martin A...

December 8, 1941: MacArthur's Pearl Harbor is a detailed account of one of the darkest days in American military history. On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces launched a devastating attack on air...

Tracing the changing images and fortunes of Saint Jerome from 1300 to 1600, this book charts how culture, popular and elite, secular and sacred, pietistic and scholarly-celebrated those aspects of...

Heathen Religion and Race in American History by Kathryn Gin Lum is a sweeping historical narrative that explores how the idea of the heathen has been maintained from the colonial era to the present...

Jaffa Shared and Shattered: Contrived Coexistence in Israel/PalestineBy Daniel Monterescu, this nuanced ethnographic study challenges our assumptions about cities and nationalism. Jaffa, one of the...

James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of RightsA dramatic account of the pivotal political struggles that shaped America's founding, this book tells the story of James Madison's crucial role in...

The Korean War was a pivotal conflict that occurred between 1950 and 1953, following North Korea's invasion of South Korea in June 1950. This period of history is often overlooked in favour of more...

The Land Question in China: Agrarian Capitalism, Industrious Revolution, and East Asian Development by Shaohua Zhan explores two distinct rural development paths in China. This book examines the...

The Bootlegger A Story of Small-Town America by John E. Hallwas In this gripping account, a small-time bootlegger's mysterious career takes centre stage, revealing the profound impact it had on his...

Solzhenitsyn's Historical-Spiritual Destinies of Russia and the West by Lee Congdon explores the complex relationship between Russia and the Western world. Born into post-revolutionary Russia,...

The Mexican Heartland: A New History of Capitalism in Mexico and Beyond. A major new history of capitalism from the perspective of the indigenous peoples of Mexico, who sustained and resisted it for...

The Vlasov Case: History of a Betrayal This book presents the most important documents on the infamous "Vlasov Case," a pivotal instance of Soviet collaborationism with Nazi Germany. Drawing on...

War Stories: 150 Little-Known Stories of the Campaign and Battle of GettysburgThis anthology brings to life the human side of the soldiers who fought at Gettysburg in 1863, using letter collections...

Colonel Robert Michael Powell and Captain George Hillyer were two Confederate officers who fought bravely at Gettysburg in 1863. Their experiences during the battle are vividly described in this...

The Adventures of Zenas Leonard, Fur Trader and Trapper 1831-1836: Trapping and Trading Expedition, Trade with Native Americans, an Expedition to the Rocky Mountains A collection of narratives that...

The Second Arab Awakening: Revolution, Democracy, and the Islamist Challenge from Tunis to Damascus by Adeed Dawisha A recent wave of popular uprisings swept across North Africa and the Middle East,...

Feeling Exclusion: Religious Conflict, Exile and Emotions in Early Modern Europe investigates the emotional experience of exclusion at the heart of the religious life of persecuted and exiled...

Discover the transformation of New York's Adirondack region from a wilderness frontier to a desirable place for people to live and visit. From its early days as a haven for Native Americans,...

This book examines the experiences of soldiers in post-independence Zimbabwe, exploring how military professionalism is shaped within a state facing political crisis.The author considers the concept...

The 1933 Chicago World's Fair: A Century of Progress Chicago's 1933 world's fair marked a significant shift in the way international expositions were organized. In contrast to earlier fairs, which...

Aristotle in Coimbra explores the history of the College of Arts in Coimbra and its most notable cultural achievement, the Cursus Conimbricensis. This book examines early Jesuit pedagogy as practiced...

For Kent and Country: A Testimony to the Contribution Made by Kent Cricketers During the Great WarThis book tells the story of how Kent's cricketers played a significant role in the lives of those...

The Balkans: Nationalism, War and the Great Powers, 1804-2011This comprehensive history of the Balkan region provides essential background to over a century of events in this war-torn area. The book...

The Routledge Handbook of U.S. Counterterrorism and Irregular Warfare Operations provides a comprehensive analysis of modern counterterrorism strategies and operations. This handbook brings together...

Defining Engagement: Japan and Global Contexts, 1640-1868This study challenges traditional views of early modern Japan's foreign relations by examining the complex dynamics between the Tokugawa...

What Kind of Liberation?: Women and the Occupation of IraqThis book examines the experiences of Iraqi women since the invasion, revealing dire news of scarce resources, growing unemployment,...

The Lost Colony of Roanoke New Perspectives by Brandon Fullam For over four centuries, the fate of the Roanoke colony has remained a mystery. In this thought-provoking book, historian Brandon Fullam...

The Archaeology of the Atlantic Northeast brings together archaeological data from across this vast region for the first time, revealing unprecedented cultural connections and shedding new light on...

The Mind of the Middle Ages: An Historical Survey by Frederick B. Artz is a comprehensive survey of the intellectual life of the medieval period.This third edition provides lively and informative...

Middle Eastern immigrants in Mexico have an intriguing history that is often overlooked. In "So Far from Allah, So Close to Mexico", Theresa Alfaro-Velcamp sheds light on this story through extensive...

Civilising Grass: The Art of the Lawn on the South African HighveldThis socio-cultural analysis explores the complex relationship between landscape and power in South Africa's colonial, modernist and...

The Greatest Lynching in American History: New York 1863 by Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr. This book provides a detailed account of the four-day insurrection that took place during the New York Draft Riots...

Militarizing Marriage: West African Soldiers' Conjugal Traditions in Modern French Empire explores how African servicemen shaped conjugal strategies with women at home and abroad, contributing to the...

Taste Or Taboo: Dietary Choices in Antiquity explores how food was used to convey identity and social attitudes in ancient Greek and Roman literature. By examining restrictions on food consumption,...

Tongnaab: The History of a West African God By Jean Allman and John Parker Indiana University Press, 2005 This book challenges traditional views of African history by exploring the complex...

The traditional dances of England and Wales were once all but lost to time. However, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Cecil Sharp, many of these delightful dances have been preserved for future...

This comprehensive history covers the lineage and insignia of Marine Attack squadrons from their activation to the present day. With a thorough bibliography and authentic illustrations, this book...

Revolutionary Worlds offers a fresh perspective on the Indonesian independence war (1945-1949) by exploring the experiences and dynamics of civilians, fighters, farmers, and officials from different...

The role of violence in democratic politics is a complex and contentious issue. In "Uncivil Disobedience", Jennet Kirkpatrick explores how crowds can use violence to challenge the law, examining...

Gregor Strasser and the Rise of Nazism is a comprehensive assessment of one of the most influential leaders in the pre-1933 National Socialist Party. This book challenges many accepted ideas about...

Spirit possession and ecstatic experience have long been integral to various Christian groups. In this study, Clarke Garrett explores how these phenomena evolved from the Camisards of southeastern...

The Peasant Economy and Social Change in North China by Philip Huang This book presents a new interpretation of the agrarian crisis that affected the North China Plain over two centuries before the...

Pierre Bourdieu's sociological works span a wide range of subjects, from education and culture to philosophy and politics. This comprehensive collection presents a critical engagement with his theory...

Stopping the Killing: How Civil Wars End by Roy Licklider The legacy of civil wars can be devastating, leaving deep scars that affect not only the societies affected but also the international...

Music and the Armenian Diaspora: Searching for Home in Exile by Sylvia Angelique Alajaji explores how survivors of the 1915 genocide have used music to rebuild their lives in exile. This nuanced...

Writing for Print Publishing and the Making of Textual Authority in Late Imperial China by Suyoung Son explores the complex relationships between writers, publishers, and readers in late imperial...

Encountering Morocco offers a unique insight into life in this North African country through personal accounts from researchers who have spent time there. The contributors share their experiences,...

The San Francisco that rose from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake and fire was a city of rigid social stratification. Barbara Berglund explores how this diverse and multicultural city evolved into a...

Baybars' Successors Ibn Al-Furāt on Qalāwūn and Al-Ashraf by David Cook provides a unique insight into the later Crusades period. Translated from the works of an understudied Mamluk historian, this...

A comprehensive collection of Tang-era Chinese poetry by 44 female poets, this book explores themes of heartbreak and the natural world through the eyes of women from different social backgrounds...

Anarchist Portraits by Paul Avrich explores the lives and personalities of influential anarchists from around the world.From prominent figures like Michael Bakunin and Peter Kropotkin to lesser-known...

Sebastian King of Portugal: Four Essays explores the life and experiences of Sebastian, the last ruler of the Avis dynasty in Portugal. This collection of essays delves into the complexities of...

The Alpine Club of Canada envisioned the Rockies and surrounding ranges as a "climber's paradise." Over a century of adventure and advocacy led by the ACC, mountain pursuits flourished in spectacular...

Bouki Fait Gombo: A Study of Slavery and its Legacy in LouisianaThis book offers a detailed examination of one of Louisiana's most significant sugar plantations, exploring the impact of slavery on...

The Telegraph's Impact on Diplomacy In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the telegraph revolutionized communication in diplomacy. This study by David Paull Nickles examines how the introduction of...

Eurocentrism: History, Identity, White Man's Burden by Michael J. Wintle explores the profound impact of Eurocentrism over five centuries, tracing its evolution and influence across the globe. This...