This conference proceedings sheds new light on the debate surrounding the periodization of Late Antiquity. It recalls key moments of the discovery of the world of Late Antiquity, and shows how it is possible to reach a definition of an age.
The Mysterious and Obvious in American Diplomacy
This book analyses how the Monroe Doctrine established a US policy of interference and preventive strikes. It proves this doctrine remains the basis for American diplomacy, a tool of domination used by presidents from Monroe to Trump.
Critical Perspectives on Hollywood Science Fiction
This book investigates how science fiction films like Avatar, District 9, and Elysium critically interrogate neoliberalism, connecting this ideology to the rise of populist politics, growing income inequality, and racist attitudes.
Rituals of Death and Dying in Modern and Ancient Greece
This study examines women’s crucial role in the cult of the dead in ancient and modern Greece. It combines ethnography with historical sources to offer a female perspective on death rituals, challenging a history written almost exclusively by men.
The Nation and its Margins
This volume questions the nation-state as the only form of community, challenging its control over belonging. It explores cross-cultural encounters in the Global South, allowing invisible narratives to emerge and revealing radically innovative forms of cohesion and identity.
After the Genocides
A sweeping memoir of the author’s Jewish and Armenian families, this account moves from genocide and the Cold War to his work with American and Russian leaders to prevent nuclear war, culminating in his organization winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Working Women, 1800-2017
This book examines how women have adapted their dual role as carers and breadwinners, from the industrial revolution to the digital age. Drawing on original fieldwork, this volume sheds new light on gender, family, and labour issues across Europe.
A Traditionalist History of the Great War, Book II
Combining Sacred Geography and Sea Power, this book offers a Traditionalist perspective on the choices facing the Ten Great Powers on the eve of the Great War. It shows the world of 1914 on its own terms, free from the projections of contemporary historiography.
Knights Down Under
While the Knights of Labour is a failed experiment in US history, in New Zealand its story was strikingly different. This is the story of how the KOL became an international force that helped enact sweeping reforms like women’s suffrage decades ahead of its time.
In the Light and Shadow of an Emperor
These essays explore the decisive moments of the Jesuit mission in China during the Kangxi era, focusing on the neglected Tomás Pereira. A musician and diplomat closer to the emperor than any Westerner, his influence was ultimately undermined by a papal legation.
Rural Ireland in the Early Twentieth Century
This volume fills many gaps in Irish rural history, marking the ‘decade of commemorations’. It assesses the political aspirations of rural communities, changes in agricultural education, and the social and cultural positioning of Ireland pre and post revolution.
Liberal democracies present themselves as defenders of human rights, yet they glorify war and may turn a blind eye to crimes against humanity. This book explores the contradiction between the ideals they espouse and their failure to uphold them.
Geographical Thoughts in India
This book explores the roots of Indian geographical thought through its history, culture, and sacred ecology. It examines heritagescapes, belief systems, and the Ganga river, reconsidering India’s development in light of its rich cultural legacy.
A leading clergy member and prolific author, Symon Patrick influenced a major change in the character of the Established Church. This volume assesses the significance and quality of Patrick’s contribution to the Church of England in its volatile historical and political context.
Italian-Soviet Relations from 1943-1946
After Mussolini’s government collapsed and Italy surrendered to the Allies, the nation was torn. Two rival Italian governments faced each other as the Allies advanced. Amidst this chaos, relations with the Soviet Union resumed. This book reconstructs this delicate moment.
Nawãr (Savages)
The Syrian revolution was the most complicated of the Arab Spring. This book examines the intellectual and behavioral changes Syrian society experienced under the Assad totalitarian regime and how they reshaped society, influencing the revolution and its outcome.
Thrice a Stranger
By focusing on the real story of a family against a background of historical events, this book shows how the pseudo-theories of so-called international relations can be demolished, and brings to life some vital aspects of modern European history.
Despite our analytical intelligence, humans are the most cooperative species on the planet. This book argues that this is due to our consciousness. Using concepts from Schopenhauer, Russell, and information technology, it defines consciousness as a super-compound quale.
European Dictatorships
How did Europe become a “Europe of the Dictatorships“? To understand this process, one must look at the transitions. This book traces Europe’s history from WWI, through the shift from fascist to communist states, to the history of the Eastern Bloc.
These essays reflect the international and pluridisciplinary nature of Holocaust scholarship, widening the definition of Holocaust literature to include comic books, fiction, and film. Contributors engage controversial issues of authenticity, morality, and representation.