Clare Haru Crowston & John P. McKay 
History of Western Society, Volume 2 (International Edition) 

History has traditionally privileged elites and their accomplishments. World Histories from Below provides an antidote, placing ”ordinary” people and subordinated subjects at the heart of the …

Originally published in 1991, this book covers an usually long time – from the 17th to the 20th Century – and considers the impact of internal migration and immigration (primarily in Britain) as well …

Originally published in 1994, this dictionary provides a unique ‘who s who’ of the major figures in the world of British cartoons and caricatures. It was the first book to encompass the entire field …

”Just the thing for US Civil War buffs: snappily written, informative and entertaining. A cracking read.” – Saul David, bestselling author and historian This attractively packaged gift book off …

A dynasty is defined by its men: by their personalities, their wars and reigns, their laws and decisions. Their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters are often depicted as mere foils, shadowy figures …

Jan Patocka”s contribution to phenomenology and the philosophy of history mean that he is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Yet, his writing is not widely …

The Russian internet is a hotbed for memes and viral videos: the political, satirical and simply absurd compete for attention in Russia while the West turns to it for an endless reserve of humorous …

William Barron is one of the unsung heroes of British garden design, often overshadowed by other famous horticulturists such as Capability Brown and Humphrey Repton. William Barron: The Victorian …

A quick look at today’s map of the county of Leicestershire and it’s easy to see that its county town, Leicester, sits at an important railway crossroads.With London to the south and the East …