History

Visualizing the Nation: Gender, Representation, and Revolution in Eighteenth-century France by Joan B. Landes explores how images of women played a crucial role in revolutionary visual culture during...

The concept of colonialism has left a lasting impact on Africa's political and economic landscape. Who Owns Africa? explores how foreign actors continue to exert influence over African nations, often...

The impact of World War II on German families is a complex and deeply personal issue. For decades, it was taboo to speak openly about the war's effects, but in recent years, a growing number of...

Nothing Abides: Perspectives on the Middle East and IslamDaniel Pipes collects his most insightful writings from the past quarter century to address pressing issues in the region, including the...

The Last Celtic King: A New Perspective on Scotland's Most Infamous Ruler. Shakespeare's Macbeth is one of the most enduring stories in literature, but how much of it is fact and how much fiction?...

A collection of two seventeenth-century joke books has been compiled into one volume. John Taylor's Wit and Mirth (1628) and Roberts Chamberlain's A Book of Bulls are brought together in this unique...

The Death of the Mehdi Army: A Study of Iraq's Most Powerful Militia In 2008, the Mehdi Army militia, once a towering force in post-Saddam Iraq, suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed. This collapse was...

The Hollies: the Story of a Lakeland House is a fascinating account of an old Keswick house that has witnessed significant changes over the past century and a half. This short book brings to life the...

Athens and Attica: History and Archaeology presents a comprehensive overview of the city-state's development from its prehistoric roots to the 3rd/4th century AD. This in-depth exploration combines...

The Curtiss F11C/BFC and Bf2c is a detailed history of one of the last fighter aircraft developed by the Curtiss Corporation for the USN. Developed in response to the introduction of Boeing's F4B,...

Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi is a rich and absorbing biography that gives insight into the life and writing of Can Themba, an iconic figure of the South African...

The Ancient State of Puyŏ in Northeast Asia: Archaeology and Historical Memory By Mark E. Byington Hardcover, 398 pages, published 2016 This book explores the history and legacy of the ancient state...

The Warren Wagon Train Massacre and the Fall of the Kiowa Nation is a narrative history that explores the complex events surrounding the Little Arkansas and Medicine Lodge Treaties. In 1870-71, raids...

The Anthracite Coal Region's Slavic Community By Brian Ardan Arcadia Publishing, 2009 In the late 19th century, a significant influx of people from Eastern and Central Europe began to settle in...

Narcissus Marsh's recollections offer a unique glimpse into the life of a 17th-century clergyman who struggled with worldly temptations and remained resolute in his pursuit of learning. Transcribed...

Cleveland in the Gilded Age: A Stroll Down Millionaires' Row explores the city's rich history through its stunning architecture. Dan Ruminski delves into the fascinating story behind Cleveland's...

Radiance from Halcyon: A Utopian Experiment in Religion and ScienceThis book tells the story of a little-known utopian community that profoundly influenced modern science. In 1904, the residents of...

Aminata Conteh-Biger's story is one of unimaginable trauma and extraordinary resilience. Born in Sierra Leone, she was captured by rebels at just a few years old and held captive for months before...

The Artistry of Afro-Cuban Batá Drumming: A Complex Tradition AfroCuban batá drums are an iconic symbol and sound of the Lucumí/Santería religion, expressing epic mythological narratives of West...

The Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago offers a unique insight into Japan's rich skylore and cultural astronomy. From ancient times to medieval history, this book explores how...

Rousseau, Burke, and Revolution in France 1791 is an updated addition to the Reacting to the Past family, transforming the classroom into Paris in 1791. Here, students gather to craft a constitution...

The patronage of Roman poets and artists played a crucial role in shaping their work. This volume explores the various aspects of patronage, dispelling misconceptions about its nature and...

The Congress of Vienna: Origins, Processes, and Results by Tim Chapman explores the pivotal gathering of European leaders in 1814-1815. Following nearly two decades of conflict with France, Britain,...

John Wesley Powell's groundbreaking account of his 1874 expedition along the Green and Colorado Rivers and through the Grand Canyon remains a gripping tale of survival and exploration.The journey was...

Truth and History in the Ancient World Pluralising the Past by Lisa Hau and Ian Ruffell explores how different versions of historical events can be true, and how various cultures shaped their...

The CSS Arkansas and the Raid that Saved Vicksburg is a detailed account of a pivotal moment in American history. In November 1862, General Ulysses S. Grant launched a campaign to capture the...

Hereward the Wake: the last English king tells the story of a remarkable figure who fled his pursuers through the East Anglian marches.This is a true tale by a master storyteller, presented in Volume...

Henry Kelly (1894-1920): Co. Sligo's Forgotten Rebel is a short biographical study of Henry Kelly, an Easter Rebel who was executed by an RIC Auxiliary Raid on the Banba Hall, Dublin in 1920. This...

The years from 1763 to 1821 were marked by fierce competition in the fur trade. Traders from rival companies pushed west, undertaking incredible voyages in search of new furs. This book explores the...

Working Out Egypt: Effendi Masculinity and Subject Formation in Colonial Modernity, 1870-1940This book offers a rich cultural history of the formation of an Egyptian national subject in the late...

John K. Walton's biography of Disraeli examines the key aspects of his career and legacy, exploring how far his actions were driven by principle and expediency.The author investigates whether...

Women's Working Lives in Russia: A Study of Continuity and Change This study explores the impact of industrialisation, revolution and world war on women's working lives in Russia between 1880 and...

Shaping History: Ordinary People in European Politics, 1500-1700 By Wayne te Brake This book explores how ordinary people influenced the course of European history during the sixteenth and...

The Battle of An Loc by James H. Willbanks In August 1972, a pivotal battle took place in Vietnam that would have significant consequences for the war's outcome. A small group of South Vietnamese...

A unique glimpse into Korea's past, as seen through the eyes of foreign visitors. This collection of writings offers a fascinating insight into the country's history and culture, spanning over 400...

Exploitation, Resettlement, Mass Murder: Political and Economic Planning for German Occupation Policy in the Soviet Union, 1940-1941This study examines the high-level planning for the Nazi occupation...

The French Revolution was marked by an unusual convergence of politics and theatre. Dramatic actors were elected to powerful positions, while deputies to the National Assembly took acting lessons and...

Prescott's history is marked by violence and bloodshed. A series of tragic events, including multiple deaths from gunshot wounds and brutal assaults, have left an indelible mark on the town.The...

The Red Guard Generation and Political Activism in China by Guobin Yang explores the complex history of Chinese youth during the tumultuous years following the founding of the People's Republic. From...

The Making of Iraq, 1900-1963: Capital, Power, and Ideology by Samira Haj is a thought-provoking analysis of the factors that led to the failure of the Iraqi revolution in 1958. Haj's innovative...

Feeling Sick: The Early Years of HIV/AIDS in Spain examines the cultural history of the early years of HIV/AIDS in Spain. This period, marked by small clusters of cases emerging as early as 1981, had...

The Grand Communications Route: A Vital Link in Canada's History Since the last Ice Age, the route from the Bay of Fundy to the St. Lawrence River through New Brunswick has played a crucial role in...

Hamas and Civil Society in Gaza offers a nuanced understanding of the Islamist social sector in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Sara Roy's extensive fieldwork during the Oslo peace process reveals how...

The Iranian state's mid-1920s naming reform had far-reaching consequences for the country's citizens. In an effort to streamline conscription, honorary titles and honorifics were abolished, family...

The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Money, Minds and Might David M. Lampton's comprehensive assessment of China's growing influence offers a unique perspective on its military, economic, and...

The early history of US-China trade offers a fresh perspective on America's development as a capitalist nation. Dael A. Norwood explores this period in Trading Freedom, revealing how global commerce...

The Empress in the Pepper Chamber: Zhao Feiyan in History and FictionThis groundbreaking study explores the life and legacy of Zhao Feiyan, a Chinese empress born into slavery who rose to power in...

The Savage Visit: New World People and Popular Imperial Culture in Britain, 1710-1795 (Berkeley Series in British Studies) (Volume 3) In eighteenth-century Britain, the arrival of people from the New...

The Mettray Penal Colony: A History of France's Most Venerated Carceral Institution Established in 1840, the Mettray Penal Colony was a unique institution that aimed to rehabilitate young male...

The European empires as they existed from the Age of Discovery until after the First World War had a profound impact on the modern world. To fully understand contemporary history and events, it is...

The Byzantine Achievement: An Historical Perspective, A. D. 330-1453 by Robert Byron This influential study offers a comprehensive historical perspective on the Byzantine Empire, spanning over a...

Hot Spots and Hot Seats is a personal account of John Bradley's journey from the tumultuous world of wartime Britain to his role as Chairman of a Health Trust in Lancashire.The story takes readers...

Turkey's New Foreign Policy: Davutoglu, the AKP and the Pursuit of Regional OrderThis monograph examines the key tenets of Turkey's foreign policy under the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which...

This ethnographic study explores how two groups of Romanian industrial workers have fared since the end of socialism. Once considered labor's elite, they now face precarious job status, declining...

Dialectical Encounters: Contemporary Turkish Muslim Thought in Dialogue by Taraneh Wilkinson sheds new light on complex Muslim voices in Turkey, moving beyond political considerations to explore...

Moral Politics in the Philippines: Inequality, Democracy and the Urban Poor explores the complex relationships between power, class, and identity in the Philippines. Since democratization, two...

The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is a shocking and fascinating account of one of America's darkest labor disputes. In July 1917, over 1,200 striking miners and their supporters were rounded up by...

The Sources of Anti-Slavery Constitutionalism in America, 1760-1848 by William M. Wiecek This book explores the relationship between the antislavery movement and constitutional thought in America...

Rome and the Barbarians: 100 B.C.-A.D. 400 by Thomas S. Burns explores the complex relationships between Romans and non-Romans in western Europe over a 500-year period, from early encounters around...

A comprehensive volume exploring America's response to the Holocaust through visual media, this documentary history presents 100 key documents that illuminate and amplify crucial episodes and issues...

The Forbidden Apple: A Century of Sex & Sin in New York City by Kat Long. This book offers a provocative and insightful look at the complex history of sex and morality in New York City over the past...

The British National Daily Press and Popular Music c.1956-1975 is a reappraisal of how the national daily press reacted to popular music among young people in Britain during this period, including...

Celebrating the City of Southend chronicles the proud heritage of this dynamic city, its important moments and what draws so many to it today. From its humble beginnings as a small fishing village to...

John Newman Edwards was a complex figure, driven by a lifelong quest to preserve a mythical version of the Old World in North America. His odyssey took him from the sectional crisis of his boyhood to...

The Civil War Re-Enactment brings to life the human drama of America's most tumultuous period through poignant photography and meticulous attention to detail. David and Joan Hagan capture the...

The Imperial Nation: Citizens and Subjects in the British, French, Spanish, and American Empires by Josep M. Fradera explores how the legacy of monarchical empires shaped the development of modern...

The Unknown Dead: Civilians in the Battle of the Bulge by Peter Schrijvers provides a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments of World War II. In April 1945, Allied forces closed in on...

Benjamin F. Martin examines the complex legacy of France's experience in World War I, tracing the shift from prosperity to loss and fear over two decades.The author explores how French society...

Aspects of Recusant History is a collection of essays by T. A. Birrell, a renowned scholar and historian. This posthumous selection brings together fourteen of his articles on the subject of recusant...

The Japanese Colonial Legacy in Korea, 1910-1945 A New Perspective by George Akita and Brandon Palmer offers a fresh perspective on Japan's policies in Korea during this period. Contrary to the...

Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia's Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778 by Norman E. Donoghue II In 1777, the American Revolution took an unexpected turn when Congress branded Quakers who refused to fight...

The story of Sosúa, a Jewish refugee settlement in the Dominican Republic, is one of unexpected alliances and calculated pragmatism. In 1938, General Rafael Trujillo's regime accepted a group of...

Reluctant Accomplice: A Wehrmacht Soldier's Letters from the Eastern FrontThis collection of letters offers a unique perspective on World War II, as seen through the eyes of Dr. Konrad Jarausch, a...

The Qing Empire's integrated worldview of foreign territory emerged between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. This period saw the development of a single "foreign" policy, distinct...

Card Sharps and Bucket Shops: Gambling in Nineteenth-century America by Ann Fabian explores the complex relationship between gambling and other forms of profit-making in industrializing America. The...

Saul Levi Morteira's sermons offer a unique window into the spiritual and social life of 17th-century Amsterdam. Based on a previously untapped source, these sermons provide valuable insights into...

As Memories Fade Volume 1 records the stories of those who lived through significant events of the twentieth century. Many of these memories have been captured in print and on film, but there is...

The Last Days of Hong Kong: A Real-Time Journal of the End of an Era In December 1997, a large digital clock in Beijing counted down the seconds until July 1, marking the end of British colonial rule...

The Plight of Rome in the Fifth Century AD by Mark Merrony explores the factors that contributed to the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. A key argument is that the empire's economic...

The secret plans that shaped Australia's war effort. In 1942, as the threat of Japanese invasion loomed over Australia, a team of officials worked frantically to prepare for the worst. Their goal was...

Exploring how knowledge was created and justified in antiquity and the Middle Ages raises fundamental questions about authority and legitimation. This volume examines the mechanisms by which...

The Return of the Native Indians and Myth-Making in Spanish America, 1810-1930 by Rebecca Earle In nineteenth-century Spanish America, the idea of national identity was deeply intertwined with the...

The Fate of Africa's Democratic Experiments: An Analysis of Elites and Institutions By Leonardo A. Villalón and Peter VonDoepp Indiana University Press, 2005 This book examines the impact of...

Exile and Identity: Polish Women in the Soviet Union During World War II By Katherine R. Jolluck The lives of thousands of Polish civilians deported to the USSR following the Soviet annexation of...

When Skys Fall challenges conventional wisdom about human history. For centuries, academics have portrayed our ancestors as primitive and uncivilized, stuck in the "stone age". However, recent...

Greek Historiography and the Future: A New Perspective Alexandra Lianeri challenges traditional views on Greek historiography by exploring the concept of time in ancient texts. This volume examines...

Cattle raiding has long been a part of the Kuria people's culture, straddling the border between Tanzania and Kenya. However, over the past century, this practice has undergone a significant...

Sun Yat-sen and the Origins of the Chinese Revolution by Harold Schiffrin A biography that delves into the complex personality of China's founding father, exploring the key to his enigmatic life...

The Vietnamese Refugee Experience: A New Perspective In Camps is a thought-provoking exploration of the lives and experiences of Vietnamese refugees, asylum seekers, and repatriates. Between 1975 and...

Understanding Contemporary Ireland provides a comprehensive overview of Ireland in the 21st century, exploring the country's remarkable economic and social transformations since the late 1980s. This...

The Massacre at Oradour, France, 1944: Coming to Grips with Terror by Jean-Jacques Fouché explores one of the most shocking events of World War II in France. On June 6, 1944, four days after Allied...

So Rugged and Mountainous Blazing the Trails to Oregon and California, 1812-1848This magisterial volume tells the story of America's westward migration, a powerful blend of fact and fable. Over three...

Love & War in Afghanistan presents true stories from ordinary men and women living in Northern Afghanistan during a quarter-century of war.The country has endured foreign invasions, ethnic strife,...

A Summer Ride Through Western Tibet by Jane E Duncan is a significant contribution to literature, forming part of the knowledge base for future generations. To preserve its original form, this...

The First Voyage of the Apostle Thomas to India: Ancient Christianity in Bharuch and Taxila This book explores the historical significance of St Thomas' mission to North India, shedding light on the...

The CIA's official interrogation manual, now available in softcover edition. This reference work provides analysis on various types of interrogatees and strategies for both nonviolent and violent...

For the first time, the gates of Camp David have been opened to the public. This private retreat, situated deep in the woods, has served as the president's home away from Washington for 75 years.The...

The Civil War Adventures of a Blockade Runner by William Watson In 1892, William Watson embarked on a two-year journey evading Union gunboats and dealing with the misfortunes of war. Using log books,...

Japanese War Crimes: The Search for Justice A critical examination of Japan's wartime atrocities and efforts to address them. The legacy of Japan's military regime during World War II remains a...

The Transatlantic Kindergarten: A History of Education and Social Reform in Germany and the United States. In 19th-century Europe, the kindergarten movement was a groundbreaking educational...