In the Iberian Peninsula and Beyond
Beginning with the forced conversion of 16th–17th century Iberian Jews and Muslims, this volume examines the effects on their diasporas, focusing on language, culture, identity discourses, and interchanges between those communities.
In the Iberian Peninsula and Beyond
Beginning with the forced conversion of Iberian Jews and Muslims, this volume examines the effects on their respective diasporas, focusing on a variety of approaches, from language and culture to identity discourses and interchanges between those communities.
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.
This volume gathers scholarly articles with kaleidoscopic perspectives on India and its global connections. Themes span from postcolonial literature and diaspora to cross-cultural influences and ancient history, making it ideal for any person interested in India.
Industrial Labour and the Environment
This volume brings the history of the environment together with that of work, bridging a cultural divide. It explores how human work impacts ecosystems, from the fractures between workers and communities to the redevelopment of industrial areas.
Information Infrastructure(s)
This book explores how information infrastructures enable, but also constrain, cooperation across different groups. It questions the role of the material and immaterial objects connecting us—from devices and networks to society itself.
Innovation is not simply making things easier, but shifting power. This book explores how innovation gives nations a strategic advantage, from historical economic revolutions to the financial impact of Artificial Intelligence and the future of innovation in the classroom.
This book explores overlooked medical history, from Native American wound care superior to European practices to ancient texts that answer Hippocratic questions. It traces the history of surgery and critiques the for-profit health care system, suggesting reforms for the future.
This anthology studies the subject of islands, their essence and identity, their isolation and their relationships in the Ancient world. It researches Greek and Roman concepts of insularity, and their consequences for the political, economic and social life of the Empire.
Intellectual Agent, Mediator and Interlocutor
This book critically examines African politics, arguing that many contemporary problems have their roots in the fifteen years prior to independence (1945–1960). This was the incubation period for the dysfunction that has stymied the continent ever since.
A unique, ignored episode in Irish history: In the 1930s, two university academics hijacked Fine Gael. They sought to create a radical political order based on Catholic social teachings, causing deep division and accusations of fascism before their ultimate failure.
This book questions the efficiency of propaganda and intelligence in peace operations. Through a comparative analysis of NATO in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Afghanistan, it examines both NATO activities and the communication strategies of opposing elements.
Interdisciplinarity in World History
This book argues for interdisciplinarity in history, rejecting its claimed autonomy. The chapters stress that historical research must be open to complex issues, collaborating with other disciplines to answer questions that history cannot tackle on its own.
This unique collection of essays sheds light on mixed marriages throughout history. How did people overcome obstacles put in their path by church, family, and state? Mixed marriages offer a window on the tensions between societal norms and individual choice.
Internalising the Historical Past
This book explores the traumatic effects of broken attachments resulting from the separation of families through slavery. Using attachment theory, it discusses the psychological trauma on descendants of the enslaved and its impact on their lives today.
This collection of essays analyzes the past, present, and future of Chicano Literature. Covering well-known authors like Sandra Cisneros and lesser-known 19th-century Hispanic writers, it seeks the keys to interpret the challenges of the new millennium.
Interwar Japan beyond the West
To avoid the Western imperialist yoke, late nineteenth-century Japan embraced an imperial identity. This was justified by a philosophy that saw Japan’s hegemonic aspirations as a moral obligation: a duty to overcome modern civilization and promote a new culture.
Introducing A.E. Housman (1859-1936)
Sutton’s text is pivotal reading for laypersons looking for accurate insights into the private life and public career of A.E. Housman. It is also of particular interest to history buffs, poets, professors and students of classical studies, and instructors in literary criticism.
Invisible Cultures
Some cultural groups are “invisible,” absent from historiographical records or material remains. This volume explores why the memory of these marginalized groups was obliterated and presents new perspectives aimed at returning voice and presence to the “invisibles” of history.
This book provides a comprehensive account of the applications of radioactivity and ionising radiation. It covers topics such as radiation’s use in medicine, food, agriculture, and industry, making it of interest to professionals in these fields.