Cathryn Spence 
Women, credit, and debt in early modern Scotland 

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 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 …

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 …

This fully illustrated study details Germany and Italy”s failed development of World War II aircraft carriers, and the naval aviation ships that the two Axis powers sent into action in their place. …

The sixth edition of this bestselling book takes students on a journey through the 20th century and provides a clear overview of the key events which have shaped modern world history. Unrivalled …

The updated guide to differences – and similarities – of faiths around the world. In this revised and updated edition of the popular guide to the many faiths followed around the world, modern and anc …

This volume presents an innovative picture of the ancient Mediterranean world. Approaching poverty as a multifaceted condition, it examines how different groups were affected by the lack of access to …