The First World War
The result of an international conference held in Rome 2014 to mark one hundred years since the beginning of the Great War, this volume uses archival documents from various countries to examine ideological debates and contemporary narratives of the war, and the use of propaganda.
This book examines the foreign policy debates shaping the UK-US “special relationship” from 1992-2008. It reveals a bond founded not on shared values, but on something more surprising, shedding new light on the two nations and their partnership.
The Foreignness of Foreigners
This collection examines Britain’s encounters with the Other through literature, art, and politics. It explores how figures of the foreigner were imagined and fabricated, revealing the crucial role Otherness played in fashioning Britain’s national identity.
Based on fresh research into primary sources, this volume examines the formative years (1849–1875) of the International Telegraph Union. It appraises the ITU’s mechanics amid constant diplomatic pressure, offering a history of media, international relations and business.
The Fruits of Madness
This title brings together presentations given at a seminar held in 2014 as part of the Annual International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, and offers fresh and thought-provoking perspectives on the ancient Israelite and early Jewish concern with prophecy.
This conference proceedings stems from a prevailing feeling among Palestinians that Palestinian identity is in a state of weakening and retreat. The contributions study, analyse, and suggest solutions to the problems facing Palestinian identity today.
The Future of Post-Human Formal Science
The addiction to formal science has impoverished our knowledge and well-being. This book provides a better way to understand its nature, offering a new theory to transcend existing approaches and alter the way we think about the human future.
The Future of Post-Human Mass Media
Is mass media informational or propagandistic? Contrary to conventional wisdom, neither view is correct. Something vital has been missing from the analysis. This book shows a better way to understand mass media, a seminal view that will alter its future.
The Future of Post-Human Migration
The “melting pot” and “salad bowl” are opposing noble lies. This book offers a new theory—the cyclical progression of migration—to change how we think about Sameness, Otherness, and identity, with enormous implications for the human future.
The Gender of Debt
Male hunting and female gathering were the two forces of production during 99% of the life of mankind on Earth. This book demonstrates, from a historical and an economic point of view, how the female contribution has been so important to the success of our species.
The Genesis of the Turks
This book presents a new theory on the origins of the Turks, placing their Urheimat in the South Urals. Using linguistic, genetic, and archaeological sources, it argues the Turkic identity consolidated with the Sintashta culture, a foundation they shared with Hungarians.
The German Question
Nationalism is back. This book argues that since 1990, a reemerged German nationalism, based on a romanticised cultural vision, hampers the European Project. The author showcases this through a detailed analysis of key rulings by the German Constitutional Court.
While many books cover the Templars’ persecution, this short book focuses solely on the Templar Grand Masters. It discusses their activities and influence in the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the peak of their power, adding to an important element of their history.
The Great War
The First World War transformed British society. While most focus is on military aspects, this volume considers how these changes varied across Britain’s Home Front. Was there a common national response, or did strong regional identities prevail?
During WWI, Jews in the Tsarist Empire experienced a unique tragedy. Targeted by violence, persecutions, and expulsions, they were branded traitors. The Great War became a chilling anticipation of the tragedy that would befall Eastern European Jewry.
The Great War and Scottish Nurses’ Diaries
Nurses who worked in Scottish Women’s Hospitals in Romania during the Great War detailed their experiences, thoughts and opinions into journals; this research work analyses the representations of war within them from a perspective of autobiographical writing and war testimony.
In this monograph, two historians investigate some of the most important events in American history which have shaped the American experience and impacted the drive for democracy and freedom.
The Greek Church of Cyprus, the Morea and Constantinople during the Frankish Era (1196-1303)
This book examines the Greek Church in Cyprus, Morea and Constantinople during the Frankish Era (1196–1303). It analyses the establishment of the Latin Church and its relations with the Greek clergy and secular authorities.
The Grenvillites and the British Press
Damned for the Stamp Act which sparked the American Revolution, George Grenville is remembered as one of Britain’s worst prime ministers. This study offers a reappraisal, investigating how he and his followers used the political press to defend a complex vision of empire.
The Harnessing of Power
This book examines the 19th century’s unprecedented transport revolution. It explores how the Industrial Revolution initiated the changes in Britain before leadership shifted to France, Germany, and the USA, and highlights the inventors who drove change for personal goals.
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