The James Losh Diaries, 1802-1833
In his diaries (1802-1833), James Losh sees the political and social events of the great age of reform refracted through a meteorological prism. More than a weather diary, this long-neglected source provides a fascinating and highly personal narrative.
Politics and Culture in 18th-Century Anglo-Italian Encounters
Exploring Anglo-Italian encounters in the Enlightenment, this book interweaves political and cultural history to compose a lively, unexplored map of a cosmopolitan European world. It offers valuable insight into the interconnected nature of the Age of Reason.
Studies of Potter tend to see him through the lens of his relationship with his most famous daughter, Beatrice (Webb). In this book, Potter is the subject of study in his own right. The work denotes how he was a new type of businessman: an international corporate capitalist.
The Short Life and Violent Times of Preston Smith Brooks
Although a central figure in a seminal event of American history, the “Caning” of Senator Charles Sumner, Preston Brooks remains a largely forgotten figure. This work provides much-needed historical scrutiny on the life, character and motives of this controversial figure.
This illustrated historical study investigates 1960s Greek advertising and its focus on female consumption. It reveals the key role of Greek women, not just as consumers, but as protagonists in shaping a new consumer model imported from the United States.
Often overlooked in historical records, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the quarrying industry in Shropshire and across the country. Discover the machinery and processes used to extract the stone that built Britain’s most enduring structures.
This third volume explores UA’s rising enrollment and new student governance. It covers the university’s rise to national academic respect, the birth of the “Crimson Tide,” the Million Dollar Band, the UA/Auburn rift, and its response to WWI and the women’s rights movement.
Is Nationalism a recent phenomenon? This book argues it is as “old as the hills,” rooted in humanity’s ancient drives for territory, power, and our alienation from others. Though ancient, it became dangerously aggressive in the twentieth century and remains a serious issue.
The Wor(l)ds of Neapolitan Arts and Crafts
The terminologies of the numerous trades examined in this bilingual volume—including pizza and pastry making, and the art of presepio (crib), lute-making and coral dealing, among others—represent an important component of the cultural heritage of Naples and the Campania region.
This book is a contextual analysis of the Romanian rural architectural landscape in the communist and post-communist eras. It examines the legal framework for constructing private houses under the Ceausescu dictatorship and the social actions that transform a house into a home.
The Cyprus Detention Camps
In 1946, Jewish Holocaust survivors seeking to immigrate to Israel were intercepted and deported to detention camps in Cyprus. This largely inaccessible saga is now brought to light through previously unknown sources, eyewitness interviews, maps, and timelines.
Jerusalem in Muhammad’s Strategy
This book is the first to study the political relationship between the Prophet Muhammad and Jerusalem. It reveals that Muhammad was the true planner of the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem, showing how he shaped the city’s image and built its status in the Muslim mind.
AfroMecca in History
This book discusses anti-Black racism in the Arab world, centered on the term “ʿabd” (slave). It explores the ancient Black diaspora in Mecca and its contributions, as well as the religious and political role of the al-Haram Mosque’s teaching system throughout history.
This book explores the history of 28 American nations, focusing on how ethnic conflicts and wealth distribution hinder their development. In a readable form, it connects key historical events to each country’s current identity and socio-economic situation.
Terrorism in Literature
This volume explores terrorism in literary works, celebrating literature as a subversive tool for change. With insights from scholars across the world and a foreword by acclaimed writer Tabish Khair on literature as a powerful tool for dissent and truth telling.
People’s Diplomacy of Vietnam
The first book on “People’s Diplomacy.” During the Vietnam War, ordinary Vietnamese citizens connected with global anti-war movements, pressuring U.S. presidents to end the conflict. This informal diplomacy proved more effective than formal channels in winning Western support.
This book features 24 papers on ancient Greek science and technology, covering mathematics, physics, and engineering. Topics range from Plato’s mathematical concepts and Aristotle’s Physics to the Trojan Horse reconstruction and telecommunications in ancient Greece.
Kwame Nkrumah and Félix Houphouët-Boigny
This book discusses the divergent approaches to African independence of two great leaders, Kwame Nkrumah and Félix Houphouët-Boigny. It identifies the impact their differences had on Africa and explores why, despite vast resources, it remains the world’s poorest continent.
Did Moctezuma surrender his empire because he confused Cortés for the god Quetzalcoatl? This book demonstrates that this famous story is “fake news” invented by Cortés, revealing why it was constructed and who the true Quetzalcoatl was.
This book focuses on the social, economic, political and structural transformations of cities in Europe, the Near East and Asia from the 17th century to today. It explores the coexistence of diverse groups and the evolution of urban public space.
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