Peregrine Horden & Richard Smith 
Locus of Care 
Families, Communities, Institutions, and the Provision of Welfare Since Antiquity

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 …

Just as the fashions of Jane Austen’s era define it as a unique moment in history, so do the pleasures and pastimes. Each occasion and activity brought the pleasure of choosing a new outfit, and the …

British history is rich in enthralling stories: pivotal moments that changed the future of the country; moments of drama, suspense, intrigue. Dive right into the heart of the action with the Great …

Covering political, military, economic and social history, Norway in the Second World War is the most authoritative book on the subject in the English language. This innovative study describes …

Captain John Alexander served in the Royal Engineers and was posted to the 17th Indian Division, known as the Black Cats, which was sent into Burma against the Japanese as part of the 14th Army. …

Providing coherence in understanding the role that education and higher education played in the colonizing purposes of the rich nations of the North, this book draws from multiple geopolitical spaces …