History

A stark and unflinching account of the human costs of the Civil War, Living Hell challenges the sanitized perceptions often associated with this pivotal moment in American history. By clustering the...

The Politics of Imperial Memory in France, 1850-1900 by Christina B. Carroll explores how French Republicans linked domestic politics to overseas imperial expansion during this period. Carroll...

On 22 November 2013, the fiftieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination marked a significant moment in American history. For those who lived through that event, sharing their personal...

American Resistance: From the Women's March to the Blue WaveDana R. Fisher examines the grassroots movement that has taken to the streets since Donald Trump's inauguration, analyzing how activists...

Sindh under the Mughals: Origin and Development of Historiography By Humera Naz This book provides a comprehensive understanding of Sindh's history in the late medieval and early modern periods. It...

Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in Nineteenth-century America by Jennifer M. Black explores how entrepreneurs in the United States overcame the challenges of an unregulated marketplace in...

The relationship between piracy and maritime terrorism is complex. Piracy, when considered individually, may seem like a marginal problem, but its connections to wider criminal networks and...

All Dressed Up: Modern Irish Historical Pageantry by Joan FitzPatrick Dean explores the significance of publicly staged productions in early twentieth-century Ireland. These grand events, which...

Jewish Culture in the Age of Globalisation is an interdisciplinary anthology exploring how current globalization processes impact Jewish communities worldwide. It examines the tension between...

The Laws of Justice: A Comprehensive Approach to Global Peace and Harmony Ryuho Okawa's latest work offers a unique perspective on global justice, drawing from his extensive experience as a Global...

A New Century of Heroes by Eric P. Zahren is a collection of extraordinary stories about ordinary people who risked their lives to save others. Since 1904, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has...

Islamic Fundamentalism Since 1945 by Beverley Milton-Edwards provides a comprehensive analysis of Islamic movements in the modern world. This fully revised and updated second edition examines the...

Voices of Komagata Maru: Imperial Surveillance and Workers from Punjab in BengalThis monograph explores the early twentieth-century clash between colonial power and resistance in Calcutta, shedding...

The All-American Soap Box Derby: A Review of its Formative Years 1938-1941 In 1933, a local race in Dayton was transformed into a national competition by the innovative efforts of Myron Scott. With...

Route 66 in Chicago: A History of the Iconic Highway. The story of Route 66 begins in Chicago, where it was first established as a direct connection to Los Angeles in 1926. This crescent-shaped route...

The Holocaust was a uniquely devastating conflict within World War II, marked by the disproportionate representation of Jews among civilian casualties. Over 50 million people lost their lives as a...

Aircraft of the Luftwaffe, 1935-1945: An Illustrated Guide by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage is a comprehensive history of the German air force during World War II. This detailed guide covers the development...

Ken Roberts recounts his first encounter with cedar choppers in this thoughtful and entertaining account. At the low-water bridge below Tom Miller Dam, west of downtown Austin, Roberts met three boys...

Women and Property in China, 960-1949 by Kathryn Bernhardt explores how women's rights to property changed over time. Historically, scholarship has focused mainly on men's property inheritance,...

Russian Colonization of Alaska: Baranov's Era, 1799-1818 by Andrei Val'terovich Grinëv is a comprehensive study of the sociohistorical origins of Russian America. This book examines the formation of...

Dreams in Early Modern England by Janine Rivière explores how people in 16th and 17th century England understood and interpreted dreams. This book examines different ways dreams were discussed,...

This collection of essays honours the work of Sir Herbert Butterfield, a leading historian who explored the complexities of European history. First published in 1970, these essays cover a broad range...

The Life and Legacy of Śāriputra: A Study of Late Indian Buddhism. This in-depth analysis explores the continuation of Buddhism in India after the thirteenth century, focusing on the life of...

London's Women Teachers: A Study of Gender, Class and Feminism in Education Dina Copelman explores the lives of women teachers from 1870 to 1930, challenging traditional views of gender and class...

The Priest, the Prince, and the Pasha: The Life and Afterlife of an Ancient Egyptian Sculpture In the early fourth century BC, an unknown Egyptian master carved a portrait in dark-green stone,...

Barack Obama's connection to Kenya has sparked intense global interest in the country's history and the Luo community. Various groups have reinterpreted Kenya's past to serve their own purposes,...

Exposing the myths that shroud Scotland's clan origins, this two-volume work uses evidence from heraldry, DNA and place names to reconstruct the histories of many Scottish clans.By applying feasible...

Malaysia New States in a New Nation by R. S. Milne and K. J. Ratnam explores two interconnected themes that shape the political development of Sarawak and Sabah, formerly colonies until 1963. As...

The Great Pacific Air Offensive of World War II Volume Three: on Japan's Doorstep 1945This book presents pictorial studies of the Allied air offensive that played a crucial role in defeating Japanese...

The emergence of nation-states in the Arab Eastern Mediterranean was shaped by an unexpected visitor: the tourist. In the aftermath of World War I, international tourists flocked to the region's...

Gone to the War and other Poems in the Lincolnshire Dialect is a collection of poems by Bernard Gilbert, published in 2013.Written in the distinctive dialect of Lincolnshire, these poems offer a...

Beyond Regimes: China and India Compared explores how local and global forces shape these Asian giants in the contemporary era. The analysis focuses on four key topics: labor relations, legal reform...

Space in Modern Egyptian Fiction explores how a group of writers who emerged in 1960s Egypt transformed the literary landscape. This critical analysis examines the shift in representation of rural,...

The Thirteenth Amendment: A Complicated Story of Freedom. In the aftermath of the American Civil War, the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution was seen as a key moment in ending...

The Original Hell's Angels: 303rd Bombardment Group of World War II By Valerie Smart During World War II, a B-17 aircraft named Hell's Angels played a crucial role in the war effort. The men who...

Pueblo Chico: Land and Lives in Galisteo Since 1814This book explores the history of Galisteo, New Mexico, through the memories of its residents. Cultural historian Lucy R. Lippard draws on stories...

This work by Thomas John Hughes explores the concept of landlordism in Wales. It has been identified as culturally important and is now in the public domain, making it freely available for copying...

Alan Turing: The Life and Legacy of the English Computer Scientist Who Became World War II's Most Famous Codebreaker In 1930, Britain was struggling to recover from the devastating effects of the...

The Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, marking a significant milestone in its history. To commemorate this occasion, Little, Brown has published a series of ten...

The Manual of Equipment for Machine Gun Companies 1918 is a technical manual published in May 1918. It provides detailed information on the equipment and parts required by Machine Gun Company...

Idaho's Treasure Valley was named for the gold and silver once mined in the area. Located in the southwest corner of the state, it encompasses Ada and Canyon Counties. Boise City was founded in 1863...

The Strasburg Rail Road: A Remarkable Revival. In 1832, the Strasburg Rail Road was chartered with little expectation of success. However, it would go on to become one of America's premier steam...

Selling War: The Role of the Mass Media in Hostile Conflicts from World War I to the "War on Terror" is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the complex relationships between war,...

Postcolonial Realism and the Concept of the Political by Eli Park Sorensen explores the connection between literary realism and the political in a postcolonial context. Traditionally, postcolonial...

Religion and Modernization in the Soviet Union by Dennis J. Dunn explores an intriguing paradox: while religion has declined in Western societies, it remains a significant force in Soviet society...

The Mitsubishi/Nakajima G3M1/2/3 96 RIKKO (Nell) in Japanese Naval Air Service is a detailed study of this aircraft type. First published by Richard M. Bueschel, this volume revises and updates his...

The Fear of Chinese Power: An International History This comprehensive history explores the perceived threat of China's growing power from the 1880s to the present day. Focusing on the United States,...

The New Deal's Forest Army: How the Civilian Conservation Corps Worked At the height of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a series of public works programs to provide...

The Freedmen's Bureau and Reconstruction Reconsiderations by Paul Alan Cimbala and Randall M. Miller presents a fresh perspective on the history of the Freedmen's Bureau during the Reconstruction...

The Battle of Cedar Creek: Victory from the Jaws of Defeat Located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, this pivotal battle marked a significant turning point in the Civil War. Once a crucial source of...

The Experiment of Bolshevism by Arthur Feiler provides a detailed account of Russia's life and problems in the early twentieth century. This comprehensive analysis explores the key features of...

Bartolomé de Las Casas in History: Toward an Understanding of the Man and His Work by Juan Friede and Benjamin Keen. Las Casas was a complex figure, whose actions had far-reaching consequences for...

Recognition in the Arabic Narrative Tradition: Discovery, Deliverance and Delusion by Philip F. Kennedy. Aristotle's concept of anagnôrisis - the moment when hidden facts and identities are revealed...

The Seven Against Thebes: The Quest of the Original Magnificent Seven is an account of one of history's greatest military adventures. In the 13th century BC, seven Greek warrior heroes embarked on a...

The Florida East Coast Railway: A History of Excellence. Since its inception in 1885, the FEC Railway has been renowned for its exceptional maintenance and operation standards, earning it the...

A comprehensive history of New York State, spanning centuries of change and transformation. From its early days as a Native American region to the mid-1990s, when people from all over the world had...

Blackening Europe: The African American Presence challenges traditional approaches to understanding the relationship between Africa and Europe. By examining the cultural influences of African...

Migration and Mobility in the Modern Age explores how migrations and mobility have shaped identities and perceptions of others in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. By combining methodological...

Explore the Crisis of Authority in Early Modern Europe with this collection of primary documents. Prepared for a highly acclaimed Western civilization sequence at the University of Chicago, these...

The Eichmann Trial Reconsidered brings together leading authorities in a comprehensive study of Adolf Eichmann's trial and its far-reaching impact. This collection of essays explores the historical...

The island of Catalina has played host to a diverse range of people throughout its history. From Native Americans and smugglers to ranchers, miners, entrepreneurs, and movie stars, the 76-square-mile...

The Legacies of Two World Wars: European Societies in the Twentieth Century by Lothar Kettenacker and Torsten Riotte explores how two world wars shaped the modern European experience. This collection...

The Israeli Secret Services and the Struggle Against Terrorism by Ami Pedahzur explores the complex relationship between Israel's intelligence community and terrorism. A critical examination of...

A History of Place in the Digital Age by Stuart E. Dunn explores how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital mapping technologies have shaped humanities research. This book examines the role...

The World of Colonial America: An Atlantic Handbook offers a comprehensive survey of cutting-edge research into colonial America's communities, cultures, and colonies. This in-depth exploration...

Oregon's story is one of pioneering spirit and social change. From its early days as an incorporated territory to its current status as a leader in national environmental and social movements, this...

West Papua & Indonesia Since Suharto Independence explores the complex history of the region since Indonesia's military dictator General Suharto fell from power in 1998.The book examines the...

Introduction to the Carolingian Age provides an accessible history of western Europe in the eighth and ninth centuries. This period saw the emergence of a truly European civilization from the...

This is an unflinching account from one of the most notorious figures of the Khmer Rouge regime. Duch, former commander of S-21, recounts his role in the secret security center with chilling...

Carolina Gold Rice: A Lowcountry Cash Crop's Enduring Legacy The story of Carolina Gold rice is one of resilience and transformation. This celebrated variety, once a cornerstone of the South Carolina...

Preserving the White Man's Republic explores how the Democratic Party rebranded majoritarian democracy and liberal individualism as conservative means for white men to preserve their power in the...

Palestinian Citizens in Israel: A History Through Fiction 1948-2010 by Manar H. Makhoul explores the evolution of Palestinian identity over six decades, from struggle for independence to demands for...

The history of brewing in Washington, D.C. is one of transformation and rebirth. From its early days with English-style ales to the arrival of German immigrants who brought light and flavorful...

Games and Play in Chinese and Sinophone Cultures by Li Guo, Douglas Eyman, and Hongmei Sun explores the complex role of games and play in shaping cultural practices across China and its broader...

The Native Tribes of South West Africa by L. Fourie, C. H. Hahn and V. Vedder offers a detailed exploration of the principal tribes in the region, providing insight into their development, way of...

Rival Empires of Trade in the Orient, 1600-1800 by Holden Furber presents an account of European expansion in Asia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This study explores the rivalries...

Discover the culinary history of Philadelphia, from its earliest days to the present.The city's restaurant scene has been shaped by many pioneers, including Frenchman Georges Perrier, who brought...

Culture and the State in Late Chosŏn Korea by JaHyun Kim Haboush and Martina Deuchler explores the complex relationships between the Korean state and various religious groups, including Confucianism,...

Swami Vivekananda's Inspired Talks offers profound wisdom and spiritual guidance. In this collection of dialogues, Swami Vivekananda shares his insights on spirituality, meditation, karma, and the...

Anglo-American rivalry in China between 1945 and 1950 is re-examined in this study, which challenges the prevailing view that the USSR played a significant role in the dispute.The author argues that...

The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America by C. Donald Johnson A history of trade politics in America from the Revolution to the Trump era, this authoritative book charts the...

The Lumbee Indians: An American Struggle by Malinda Maynor Lowery is a powerful and sweeping work of history that sheds new light on America's defining moments. This book tells the extraordinary...

The Routledge Handbook of Indian Transnationalism offers a comprehensive exploration of historical and contemporary Indian transnationalism, shedding light on the experiences of migrants and workers...

This collection presents fresh translations of fourteen Greek homilies from the Early Church, offering an approachable and insightful look at life in the later Roman Empire. Delivered by prominent...

Casualties Sustained by the British Army in the Korean War, 1950-53 A detailed account of the losses suffered by the British Army during the Korean War. This publication compiles lists of killed,...

Buffalo: A Town Shaped by History and Industry. Located in northeastern Wyoming, Buffalo has a rich history dating back to 1878, when it was established as an army town adjacent to Fort McKinney...

The Clandestine Immigration of Jewish Refugees from Italy to Palestine, 1945-1948 This book presents a complex case study of international human rights in the immediate post-Second World War period...

Pearl Harbor Selected Testimonies brings together key testimony from the 1945 Congressional committee's investigation into the attack. This collection covers a range of topics, including events...

Lucia McMahon's Mere Equals explores how educated women in early America navigated their individual and social identities amidst stark political inequality between the sexes. Through archival...

The BBC and National Identity in Britain, 1922-53 by Thomas Hajkowski This book examines how the BBC constructed and disseminated British national identity during the second quarter of the twentieth...

The Army in Victorian Society by Gwyn Harries-Jenkins explores the complex relationship between the British Army and society during the Victorian era. Despite its aristocratic status, the army was...

The Thibodaux Massacre: A Harrowing True Story of Racial Violence and Labor Strife On November 23, 1887, a devastating attack on unarmed black laborers and their families took place in Louisiana. The...

Wish You Were Here: Hand-Tinted Postcards from Winnipeg's Halcyon Days A collection of dreamlike postcards that capture the vibrancy and optimism of early 20th-century Winnipeg. These hand-tinted...

This comprehensive guide covers over one hundred wars from the Post-Napoleonic Revolutionary Wars to the Middle Eastern Wars and South American Wars. Erik Goldstein examines the origins, course, and...

The Japanese Police System Today: A Comparative Study by Craig-Parker explores the contrasting roles of police systems in Japan and the United States. This study combines direct observation of...

Voices of Wounded Knee by William S. E. Coleman brings together a wealth of sources to recreate the events surrounding the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890. Through accounts from participants and...

Health Policies in Interwar Europe: A Transnational Perspective explores the connections and circulations of knowledge, people, technologies, artefacts and practices between European countries during...

Our Hemisphere? explores the complex and often overlooked history of US-Latin American relations from 1776 to the present day. This balanced and nuanced portrayal sheds light on the diverse...

The Proceedings of Workshop 14, "Humans, Environment and Chronology of the Late Glacial of the North European Plain", presents papers from a workshop held in Lisbon in September 2006. This volume...

The White House and White Africa by Eddie Michel offers an insightful analysis of presidential policy towards Rhodesia during the UDI era. The book provides an informative account of the differing...