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History in 15

UK February 2026 • US February 2026

312 Pages

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History in 15

UK February 2026 • US February 2026

336 Pages

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History in 15

UK January 2026

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Scottish History in 15 Violent Crimes Gender, Society and the Law

Louise Heren, Oxford Brookes University,

UK

Taking fifteen real-life criminal cases prosecuted at the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland between 1700 and 2000, this book explores developments in social attitudes and legal responses to violence. From the last execution for witchcraft to the first prosecution for marital rape, as well as cases of murder, poisoning and infanticide, Scottish History in 15 Violent Crimes examines aspects of masculinity, female agency, emancipation and tolerance

Using these cases to explore how society has and does perceive different violent crimes, the role of gender, attitudes towards homosexuality, fear of 'the other' and attitudes to capital punishment, Heren compares Scottish examples to others in England and Europe to identify similarities and differences, and to contribute to ongoing debates about gender, crime and the law

Charting the social and legal developments that emerged in response to violent crime, this book asks why people commit such crimes, who they and their victims were, and how far we have really progressed in our attitudes towards and treatment of violence

US History in 15 Photographs 1865 to the 21st century

Edited by Rebecca S Wingo, University of Cincinnati, USA & Lauren Tilton, University of Richmond, USA

Photographs are more than just illustrations of a moment in time, they offer a powerful way to interpret and understand the past like no other historical source can U S History in 15 Photographs introduces this power through 15 iconic and lesserknown photographs representing key eras in American History Taking the reader from Reconstruction and Westward Expansion, to the Roaring Twenties and the World Wars, right up to Modern American Culture, it offers a refreshing, visual account of American history

This volume reorients photography as a major source for understanding the past, expanding not only the stories that we tell, but the way we tell them Teaching students how to understand, contextualize, and interpret historic photography, U S History in 15 Photographs centers diverse stories about the American experience by exploring topics around race, class, gender, disability, the environment, and social justice

The scholars who contributed to this volume show that photographs are more just illustrations from the past, but foundational sources with surprising revelations about the past

256 Pages

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A History of Canada in 15 Moments Making and Remaking a Nation since 1867

Jeff Keshen, University of Regina, Canada & Raymond B Blake, University of Regina, Canada

From Confederation in 1867 up to the present day, A History of Canada in 15 Moments investigates 15 key moments in the making of modern Canada Starting with the treatment of First Peoples and the establishment of the federal union, it takes the reader through the decades to explore the changing place of women, the advent of same-sex marriage and the evolution of a multicultural, diverse society Taken together, these moments provide a comprehensive understanding of the history of Canada and its wider social, economic, political and cultural influences

Structured chronologically, each chapter describes and contextualises a specific ‘moment’ to understand how it contributed to the making of modern Canada What did the hanging of Louis Riel in 1885 mean for Canadian colonialism and its treatment of indigenous peoples? How did the arrival of the Komagata Maru ship in 1914 affect attitudes to immigration and race? Why did the 1945 Windsor strike lead to major changes in industrial relations, and what role did nationalism play in the 1995 Quebec Referendum? Though these seemingly small moments that open a window into the past, A History of Canada in 15 Moments cuts through the complexity to provide a comprehensive understanding of how Canada came to be

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The Secret Life of the Hotel Sex, Crime and Protest in British Guesthouses Since 1918

Eloise Moss, University of Manchester, UK

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in hotels?

Hotels represent nations, hosting visiting monarchs, politicians, and diplomats Hotels underpin global networks of travel and communication, on which national and international prosperity have increasingly depended since the end of the First World War Yet hotels are also places where people can be anonymous; where murderers and thieves mix with adulterers and con artists; and where prejudice finds expression in who is refused access, and in the forms of ‘service’ provided by staff in the lowest-paid roles The Secret Life of the Hotel: Sex, Crime and Protest in British Guesthouses Since 1918 is the first book to uncover how hotels entrenched inequality, prejudice, and exploitation in Britain’s tourist sector, and in wider society and culture, during the 20th century

Eloise Moss delves into hotel murders, swindles, and scandals, including the history of Agatha Christie’s disappearance in 1926, the ‘Margate Hotel Murder ’ , and the divorce of Wallis Simpson in 1936 so she could marry King Edward VIII Moss’s exploration of the hotel also shines a light on the fight against the colour bar, the formation of the British civil rights movement, and the visit to London of Martin Luther King Jr

The Secret Life of the Hotel uniquely tells the story of Britain’s relationship with the world during the 20th century through the prism of its hotels, showing how their infrastructure and ‘welcome’ had profound consequences for women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ citizens, and people with disabilities

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Short Histories

UK January 2026

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232 Pages • 40 bw illus

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A Short History of the English Revolution and the Civil Wars David J Appleby

James I and VI bequeathed his son a reasonably peaceful land in 1625, yet over a decade later, Charles I’s kingdoms erupted one by one into open rebellion- this book explores how this came to be

David J Appleby explains how interconnected conflicts arose in the three kingdoms, and how they gave rise to a revolution which swept away the institution of monarchy and the House of Lords This book shows how the embryonic English republic’s need to counter domestic resistance and international threats caused the fighting to spread to the Channel Islands, the Caribbean and the American colonies Combining his expertise of the Stuart monarchy and post-conflict culture with a fresh and accessible tone, Appleby unravels why the memory of this conflict remains culturally and politically relevant and hotly contested to this day

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288 Pages • 10 bw illus

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Dance and Sociability in the Long Eighteenth Century

Edited by Hillary Burlock, Newcastle

University, UK,

Ian Newman,

University of Notre Dame, USA & Mark Philp, University of Warwick, UK

This collection challenges the dominant understandings of 18th-century sociability by placing dance, and the training and movement of the body, at its core. Rather than thinking of dance and music as peripheral ornaments to the complex business of Enlightenment society, it highlights them as important vehicles for the development and dissemination of the ideas and practices that shaped people’s social, emotional and intellectual worlds

Exploring the relationship between dance and sociability, and the development of both through the long 18th century, chapters in this collection span different practices in England, Scotland, colonial America, the West Indies, Germany, the Low Countries and Norway Taking an interdisciplinary approach, they argue that dance, which was entangled with concerns about touch, dress and bodies, was integral to the ways in which ‘enlightened sociability’ was understood, performed and accepted

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312 Pages • 20 bw illus

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Auctions and the Consumption of Second-Hand Goods in Georgian England

Sara Pennell, University of Greenwich, UK & Jon Stobart, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

This book provides the first comprehensive examination of household auctions as the key mechanism for recirculating household goods through the 18th and early 19th century Sara Pennell and Jon Stobart contextualise and historicise the importance of used goods to consumer choices, experiences and identities They tell the stories of the people and things, as well as the broader processes, practices and attitudes that were bound up in the commercial recirculation of used goods through auctions

Auctions and the Consumption of Second-Hand Goods in Georgian England rebalances the historiography of second-hand consumption – currently dominated by used clothing and the sale of books, art and antiques – and brings second-hand into the mainstream of household consumption It also explodes the twin myths that second-hand was the last resort of the poor and that it declined rapidly as Britain industrialised and the supply of new consumer goods increased The book demonstrates that consumer motivations were far more complex than simple financial necessity and household auctions did not fade to the margins; they remained an important part of how households acquired a wide variety of goods and fulfilled a variety of consumer needs

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Material Culture, Communities and Identity in Early Medieval Northumbria, 600-867 CE A Land of Five Languages

Sián Webb, Independent Scholar, UK

This book convincingly argues that the early medieval kingdom of Northumbria existed as a single political entity with a shared culture Sián Webb makes the case that, while the kingdom itself includes three major cultural regions with distinct identities, by studying the similarities and differences in material and artistic culture it can be demonstrated that these identities managed to exist in tandem and were taken up by communities and groups when necessary and convenient Webb shines a light on how the individual regions possessed different histories that helped shape how the people and communities expressed the shared Northumbrian identity

Focusing on the period from 600 CE to 867 CE, Material Culture, Communities and Identity in Early Medieval Northumbria builds upon the developing tradition of research into layered identities and group culture established in various academic disciplines The purpose here is to consider the different identities and cultural differences that developed in different regions and among different hierarchical communities from those in power to the less influential, though no less interesting or important, individuals whose work both allowed their communities to function and helped drive, adapt and spread new cultural traditions Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the book broadens the view of early medieval Northumbria beyond the high-status settlements and people and, where possible, uses material culture and archaeological sources to include texture of non-elite identities within the kingdom

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288 Pages • 10 bw illus

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Lecturing the Victorians

Knowledge-Based Culture and Participatory Citizenship

Anne B Rodrick, Wofford College, USA

“We are a much-lectured people,” wrote Robert Spence Watson in 1897 Beginning at mid-century, cities and towns across England used the popular lecture for purposes ranging from serious education to effervescent entertainment and from regional pride to imperial belonging Over time, the popular lecture became the quintessential embodiment of Victorian knowledge-based culture, which itself ranged from the production of new knowledge in the most elite of learned societies to the consumption of established knowledge in middle-class clubs and the hundreds of humble mechanics’ institutions initially founded to provide scientific instruction to workers

What did the average” Victorian talk and think about? How did the knowledge-based culture of lecture and debate enable men and women to demonstrate both civic engagement and cultural competence? How does this knowledge-based culture and its changing expression give us ways to look at Victorian citizenship long before the extension of the franchise? With engaging and accessible prose Anne Rodrick draws from a variety of primary sources to provide fascinating answers to these pertinent questions

Based on the analysis of several thousand lectures and debates delivered over more than 50 years, this book digs deeply into what those individuals below the most elite levels thought, heard, debated, and claimed as a badge of cultural competence By the turn of the 20th century, the popular lecture was competing for attention with new institutions of leisure and of higher education, and the discourse surrounding its place in contemporary England helps illuminate important debates over access to and deployment of knowledge and culture

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304 Pages • 17 b/w illustrations

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cures of Ireland

A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies

Cecily Gilligan

Discover the enduring magic of ancient Irish folk remedies with Cures of Ireland, a captivating journey into the heart of Ireland's healing traditions

It’s said that almost everyone in Ireland, particularly in rural communities, will know of someone with a ‘cure’ It might be for the mumps, a stye in the eye, or a sprain Indeed, the author of Cures of Ireland, Cecily Gilligan was herself cured of jaundice and ringworm by a ‘seventh son’ in her local Sligo during her childhood Cecily Gilligan has been researching the rich world of Irish folk cures for almost forty years and, given the tradition has largely been an oral one, has been interviewing a broad range of people from around the country who possess these mystical cures, and those who have benefited from their gifts One has a cure for eczema that comprises herbal butter balls, another ‘buys’ warts from the sufferer with safety pins There are stories of clay from graves with precious healing properties and pieces of cords from potato bags being sent across the world to treat asthma While the Ireland of the twenty-first century continues to develop at lightning speed, there is something deeply comforting and reassuring in the fact that these ancient healing traditions, while fewer in number, do survive to this day Cures of Ireland is an exquisitive book that will be treasured by many generations to come

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The Bloomsbury History of Modern Germany Series

UK January 2026 • US January 2026

248 Pages • 30 bw illus

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304 Pages

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Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern

André Keil, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

German History

Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern German History provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history of dictatorships in Germany since the French Revolution Dictatorships have been a defining feature of modern German history The Nazi dictatorship between 1933 and 1945, which brought about the Second World War and the Holocaust, is still taught in schools and universities as the prime example of the destructiveness of ideologically driven regimes in the 20th century; the state-socialist regime in the German Democratic Republic that lasted for over 40 years bore many of the same dictatorial features Understanding the factors that made these two regimes possible, their inner workings, but also their impact on the lives of many people, is key to understanding the course of modern German history as a whole and this is discussed at length in this absorbing volume

The book moves beyond the familiar historical narratives to incorporate analysis of key political thinkers and their interpretations of the problem of authoritarian and totalitarian rule The discussion of these political dimensions is given further depth with the examination of the impact of dictatorship on German society as well as key figures of the 20th century

Hvar in the Modern Age

Identity and Change in Southeast Europe

Florian Bieber, University of Graz, Austria

In this open-access book, Florian Bieber traces the history of the Adriatic island of Hvar over half a millennium, from the advent of Venetian rule in the 15th century to the end of Yugoslavia in the late 20th century The history of Hvar tells a larger story about modernity, the changing states and identity, tourism and the transnational entanglements of the Adriatic and Southeastern Europe It shows how ordinary people dealt with the challenges of the rise of nations, transnational connections such as migration and tourism, and the shifting empires and states Based on a wealth of archival materials from Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Austria, the UK, and the USA, Hvar in the Modern Age also reveals the complexities of the history of the Venetian Republic, the Habsburg Monarchy and Yugoslavia from a bottom-up perspective and the realities and challenges of island life in southeast Europe during the modern period

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com Open access was funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

UK January 2026 • US January 2026

360 Pages

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American Power in the Netherlands

Modernization and the Politics of Clientelism, 1941-59

David J Snyder, Independent Scholar, USA

This book tells the story of American influence within the Netherlands after the Second World War David J Snyder reveals that, while American power in the Netherlands grew to touch nearly every aspect of Dutch life, that power was solicited, shaped, and sometimes resisted by the Dutch themselves

American Power in the Netherlands provides for the first time an account of the scale and scope of the US presence, and of the Dutch response to the new American fact of life The book advances two intertwined stories: the recreation and modernization of Dutch politics, international relations, and socio-economy after the Second World War, and the role of American power in facilitating and advancing that Dutch modernization

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Iconic

Fascism

UK February 2026 • US February 2026

272 Pages • 27 bw illus

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The Excess of Destruction and Creation in Interwar Radical Right-Wing Politics

Aristotle Kallis, Keele University, UK

Aristotle Kallis uses comparative analysis in Iconic Fascism to demonstrate that fascists were supreme icon-lovers even as they were consummate iconbreakers Kallis shows that Iconoclasm – the wilful destruction of icons – was a core feature of fascist violence, from its early movement days through to the consolidation of political power and until the very end of the fascist epoch The book looks at how fascist iconoclasm changed significantly over this period and differed in its targets and rituals from case to case, whilst remaining central to the fascist dynamics of rupture and rebirth It examines several case studies, with a focus on Mussolini’s Italy and Nazi Germany, and underlines how much fascists appreciated and instrumentalized icons and symbols in the pursuit of their revolutionary political project in the process

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The EOKA Period in Cyprus Understanding the Struggle through New Approaches

Edited by Hubert Faustmann, University of Nicosia, Cyprus, Odysseas Christou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus & Emilios A Solomou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

In 1955, the Greek Cypriot organisation EOKA started an anti-colonial struggle against the British aiming at the unification of the island with Greece. This book sheds new light on the historical period of the struggle through the examination of various external and internal aspects of the conflict It explores the role of international actors like the USA, the USSR, Germany, Turkey, Greece and the United Kingdom and grapples with the complex domestic dynamics from a variety of perspectives

The EOKA Period in Cyprus analyses the role of armed organisations from both communities, as well as their respective responses to developments at various stages during the evolution of the conflict By looking at processes such as radicalisation, passive resistance, collective punishment, intercommunal division and disarmament, the volume effectively considers the political, social and military nuances of the struggle, offering new insights from a multidisciplinary perspective in the process

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Historical Dictionaries of Europe

UK January 2026 US January 2026

536 Pages

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Historical Dictionary of Slovakia

Stanislav J Kirschbaum

Slovakia became a constituent part of Czechoslovakia in 1918 when it was created and from which it broke away in 1992 This book outlines the history of the inhabitants of today’s Slovak Republicand also its contemporary political, economic, and social scene

Historical Dictionary of Slovakia, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on important personalities, as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Slovakia

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336 Pages

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Ukraine’s Euromaidan

From Revolutionary Euphoria to the Madness of War

William Jay Risch, Georgia College & State University, USA

This book provides a critical survey of Ukraine’s 2013-14 Euromaidan Revolution – the ‘Revolution of Dignity’ Offering a considered analysis of the protest movement and the counter-protest movement, Ukraine’s Euromaidan explores both sides of a revolution that shaped not just Ukraine, but the world, as told by the participants themselves, including the author

Drawing on a varied and complex source base, including thousands of archived videos, articles, personal memoirs, and social media posts, as well as numerous interviews and the author ’s own eyewitness observations of both sides of the barricades, the book examines the Euromaidan in Kyiv and Ukraine’s regions It foregrounds the Euromaidan’s early marginalization of leftist voices, despite gaining international appeal and how activists and politicians failed to win concessions or mobilize broader masses of people William Jay Risch shines a light on how escalating revolutionary violence badly weakened the state and pitted citizens against one another Risch also reflects on the ‘Russian Spring’ counter-protests that swept through Ukraine’s south and east, revealing the counter-protesters’ agency and revolutionary aspirations, as well as Russia’s role in radicalizing them, in the process

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Italo-Ottoman Relations in the Age of the Congress of Paris

Mirroring the ‘Other ’ , 1856-1871

Giorgio Ennas, Franklin University, Switzerland

Giorgio Ennas here contends that, during the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Italy developed in a specular way, as if reflecting each other through a mirror: both underwent a rapid process of ‘modernisation’, educated a new diplomatic elite, and, after their inclusion into the Concert of the Great Powers, implemented similar foreign policies to preserve their positions as European Powers Italo-Ottoman Relations in the Age of the Congress of Paris uncovers the surprising existence of a common sensibility between the Sardinian-Italian and the Ottoman diplomats involved in international negotiations during the 1860s In this decade, the members of the diplomatic elites studied international law from the same manuals Ennas convincingly argues that it is this common education which diffused European diplomatic culture among non-European diplomatic establishments, creating a flourishing of multiple modernities in the process

While the dominant 19th-century narrative of modernisation processes situates these two countries in oppositional terms, the comparative analysis of their diplomatic documents and foreign policies in this study problematizes the common narrative of East versus West and uncovers the cultural similarities between these two alleged ‘others’ Indeed, the book highlights their common aspiration to be incorporated into a global European civilisation characterised by a universal ambition to include a broader range of Powers, moving beyond cultural and religious differences

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Spanish Globalization through Murillo's Eyes

Reflections from Seventeenth-century Seville

Bartolomé Yun-Casalilla, Pablo de Olavide University, Spain

This open access book examines the work of the 17th-century Baroque painter, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (16181682) as a way of understanding globalization, its consequences, and its limits

Full of saints, friars, virgins, and Christs, or poor people and cheerful pícaros oblivious to social injustice, Murillo's painting has been considered representative of the Counter-Reformation and the exponent of an immobile, even introverted, society that regressed with the ‘crisis of the 17th century’ Spanish Globalization through Murillo's Eyes introduces a global perspective by considering the Atlantic art market and developing comparisons with Protestant paintings and an analysis of Murillo’s iconography alongside the social and political theory of his time

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com Open access was funded by Pablo de Olavide University, Spain

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The 1969 ‘Greek Case’ in the Council of Europe A Game Changer for Human Rights

Edited by Kostis Kornetis, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, Víctor Fernández Soriano, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, Kristine Kjaersgaard, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark, Nicolas Manitakis, University of Athens, Greece, Alexandros Nafpliotis, Independent Scholar, Greece & Anna Papaeti, Independent Scholar

In 1969 Greece withdrew from the Council of Europe (CoE), following pressure exercised by various European countries, organisations, social movements and individuals in response to the brutal conduct of the military junta that had taken power by force on 21 April 1967 This volume brings together an international cast of noted historians, oral historians, political scientists, and legal scholars to investigate the perceptions, policies and roles of the key actors involved These figures range from international organizations, states, and social movements to NGOs and individuals, critically demonstrating the extent of the legacy and long-term impact of the ‘Greek Case’ on international human rights

The 1969 ‘Greek Case’ in the Council of Europe reveals how the pressure applied by the Council of Europe proved to be crucial for the international condemnation of the Colonels’ regime, setting a precedent in international human rights cases for the significance of the collection of evidence on the use of torture

Concepts of Politics in Modern Hungarian Thought

Edited by Ferenc Hörcher, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary

This book presents an overview of the concepts of ‘politics’ and of ‘the political’ in Hungary since 1526. Through a detailed methodological introduction and eleven case studies, Concepts of Politics in Modern Hungarian Thought examines various approaches taken at different turning points in the history of Hungary The book surveys the evolution of thought on the subject, from the 16th century, when Hungary was partly under Ottoman, and partly under Habsburg rule, through the period of the dualist Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, after the Austro-Hungarian Settlement of 1867, up to the period of the Communist regime of the second half of the 20th century

Bringing together perspectives from intellectual historians, legal scholars, political philosophers and even historians of economic thought, this volume provides insights both into the political ideas of important but lesser-known Hungarian authors, and into the nature of the challenges the political community had to cope with It deepens understanding of what was meant by the concept of ‘the political’ in different periods whilst providing a clearer picture of the shifts and continuities in Hungarian political thought and culture over the last five centuries

The Comintern in Spain before the Civil War Red Tide Rising Gustavo Martín Asensio, Independent Scholar, UK

The Spanish Second Republic, 1931-1939, has been written about widely and remains mired in antifascist, anticommunist, and historical memory controversies A deep dive into the Soviet, British intelligence and other European archives, this new book brings the majority consensus among historians of the Second Republic into question and sheds new light on the scale of Soviet communist activity in Spain before the outbreak of war in July 1936

Providing an in-depth analysis of Comintern (RGASPI) and other European archival documentation, much of which has not been discussed until now, Gustavo Martín Asensio here demonstrates the growing and fundamentally subversive activity of the Comintern within the socialist union and party, the armed forces and cultural influencers which culminated in the spring of 1936

‘The work offers an important intervention, demonstrating how to move beyond questioning the applicability of race

of these societies and to what ends.’

SUNNIE RUCKER-CHANG, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University, USA

‘In this excellent book, Avrutin makes an important contribution to understanding the current political and intellectual climate in Russia.’

ADRIENNE EDGAR, Professor of History, University of California, USA

Since its first publication in 2022, Racism in Modern Russia has become a key text for understanding the role that race has played in Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet history and politics. Analyzing a wide range of printed and visual sources, this timely accessible volume marks the first serious attempt to understand the history of racialization over a span of 150 years. A brilliant examination of the complexities of racism, Eugene M. Avrutin’s panoramic book asks powerful questions about inequality and privilege, denigration and belonging, power and policy, the creation of exclusionary boundaries in everyday life, and the complex historical links between race, whiteness, and geography.

The revised edition includes significant new research on race and racism in the Caucasus and Central Asia, the history of color consciousness and biopolitics, and the aesthetics of anti-racism campaigns, as well as a thoroughly updated selected bibliography for further reading.

EUGENE M. AVRUTIN is the Tobor Family Endowed Professor of Modern European Jewish History at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. He is the author and co-editor of several award-winning books, including Jews and the Imperial State: Identification Politics in Tsarist Russia (2010) and The Velizh Affair: Blood Libel in a Russian Town (2018). Most recently, he edited, with Elissa Bemporad, Pogroms: A Documentary History (2021). Russian Shorts

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the University of Illinois, USA.

Racism in Modern Russia

Revised Edition From the Romanovs to Putin

Eugene M. Avrutin

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Racism in Modern Russia - Revised Edition

From the Romanovs to Putin

Eugene M Avrutin, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA

Since its first publication in 2022, Racism in Modern Russia has become a key text for understanding the role that race has played in Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet history and politics Analyzing a wide range of printed and visual sources, this timely accessible open access volume marks the first serious attempt to understand the history of racialization over a span of 150 years A brilliant examination of the complexities of racism, Eugene M Avrutin's panoramic book asks powerful questions about inequality and privilege, denigration and belonging, power and policy, the creation of exclusionary boundaries in everyday life, and the complex historical links between race, whiteness, and geography

The revised edition includes significant new research on race and racism in the Caucasus and Central Asia, the history of color consciousness and biopolitics, and the aesthetics of anti-racism campaigns, as well as a thoroughly updated selected bibliography for further reading

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The Last Gasp of William Schwarzfeller Soviet Espionage and the Cruelties of Stalin's Gulags

Peter Buck Feller

Peter Buck Feller's father disappeared in Moscow in 1938, when Feller was just six months old. As a young boy he asked his mother about him, but his questions went invariably unanswered Decades later, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Feller embarked on a detailed search to reclaim his father

His journey took him and his adult daughters to Moscow, Siberia, and Germany He gained access to a now-declassified espionage FBI file, which contained an anonymous letter from a man who had been imprisoned in one of Stalin's gulags: "I plan to write a book about all what occurred to me during these dreadful ten years The title of this book, I would like it to be ‘The Last Gasp of William Schwarzfeller ’"

Feller was stunned William Schwarzfeller was his lost father, for whom he searched, in one way or another, all of his life He learned that his father had been an agent for Red Army Intelligence He was arrested in 1938 and starved to death in a gulag in 1943 This new information led him to a host of discoveries, his mother's vast FBI file, and a story about his father on the front page of the Communist newspaper The Daily Worker

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Putin and the Return of History

How the Kremlin Rekindled the Cold War

Martin Sixsmith

An original history of Russia's thousand-year past, tracing the forces and the myths that have shaped Putin's politics and rekindled the Cold War

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped history In the decades after the collapse of Soviet communism, the West convinced itself that liberal democracy would henceforth be the dominant, ultimately unique, system of governance - a hubris that shaped how the West would treat Russia for the next two decades But history wasn’t over

Putin is a paradox In the early years of his presidency, he appeared to commit himself to friendship with the West He said he supported free-market democracy and civil rights But the Putin of the 2020s is an autocratic nationalist, dedicated to repression at home and anti-Western militarism abroad So, what happened? Was he lying when he proclaimed his support for freedom, democracy and friendship with the West? Or, was he sincere? Did he change his views at some stage between then and now? And if that is the case, what happened to change him?

Putin and the Return of History examines these questions in the context of Russia’s thousand-year past, tracing the forces and the myths that have shaped Putin’s politics of aggression

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The Aesthetics of Lev Vygotsky

A Sociocultural Approach to Theater

Stella Medvedeva

At the crossroads of theater, art, and psychology, Lev Vygotsky's compelling theory of aesthetics helped shape the intellectual currents of Russian Modernism. This new book combines our understanding of Vygotsky's scientific and artistic legacies, bridging the divide between human consciousness and the transformative power of art

The Aesthetics of Lev Vygotsky: A Sociocultural Approach to Theater introduces the concept of Vygotsky’s aesthetics, offering an unprecedented exploration of Lev Vygotsky’s early writings on art, literature, and theater Long overshadowed by his later work in psychology, these formative texts reveal a compelling theory of art’s psychological function, shaped by the artistic and intellectual currents of Russian Modernism By rereading Vygotsky’s aesthetic writings in dialogue with this context and with his mature psychological theories, this book challenges the divide often drawn between his scientific and artistic legacies, illustrating how Vygotsky’s thinking oscillates fluidly between disciplines, bridging the study of human consciousness with the transformative power of art Through this interdisciplinary lens, Vygotsky’s aesthetics emerges as a distinct and timely framework; one that speaks not only to scholars of theater and psychology, but to anyone interested in how art helps us understand what it means to be human

Russia Starts Here

Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire - Shortlisted for the Pushkin House Prize 2025

Howard Amos

On Russia’s European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches

This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU – a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the voices Howard Amos spotlights are a powerful antidote against forgetting

From the last inhabitants of a dying village to the long-term residents of a psychiatric hospital and a museum curator fighting local opposition to chronicle Pskov’s forgotten Jewish heritage, Howard Amos uncovers compelling stories that are shaped by violence, tragedy and loss

Cold War Brokers

Hungarian-American Cultural Exchanges and Transnational Mobility, 1956-1989 Szabolcs László, Institute of History, Research Centre for the Humanities, Budapest, Hungary

Examining Cold War encounters between Hungary and the US during the 1960s-80s, this book explores how academic and cultural mid-level mediators brokered official and informal ties between these separate geopolitical ‘worlds’ and identifies how their interactions shaped the cultural and scholarly environment of both countries

Cold War Brokers follows the transnational adventures of writers, academics and teachers as they crossed the Iron Curtain literally and figuratively, facilitating the circulation of knowledge between the global centre and periphery From Hungarian writers who toured the US with the International Writing Program, to music teachers who transferred the acclaimed Kodálymethod to the US, and experts on Uralic and Altaic languages who introduced a separate branch of area studies to the US national security paradigm, these transnational mediators ushered in processes of inter-reliant modernization in cultural policy, education and science in both countries Arguing that their collaboration could not merely undermine ideological dichotomies, but rewrite the history of the Cold War period and the imbalances of centre-periphery relations, László shows how non-state actors were able to use the opportunities presented by the Cold War for professional development and network building to achieve agency in Cold War encounters

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Authentic America

250 Distinctly American Places to Explore

Cheryl M Hargrove

In commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence in 2026, this book explores what makes America distinctive from other countries–its ideals, ingenuity, culture, and creativity Through experiences at 250 places and events across the U S , readers can discover the country’s authentic attributes and inventions that inspire visitors worldwide Rather than a historical timeline or collection of sites to visit, this book uses places to tell America’s story Where to learn about the birth of jazz in New Orleans, how the first shopping mall changed our retail habits, how the chocolate chip cookie was invented in a Massachusetts restaurant, and where to explore the evolution of architecture–from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style to the modern skyscraper Some places and events are well known, while others are quirky, off-the-beaten-path locations worth a detour Our country was founded on revolutionary ideas; delve into this exploration of how to experience them still today across authentic America

The book includes 100 photographs and directory information for all sites covered

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The Survival of American Democracy Presidential Abuse of Power and Reforms

David Contosta, Chestnut Hill College

David Contosta provides a timely, historical analysis of threats to American democracy and how to protect the United States from future abuses of presidential power

Tracing how presidency has changed since the founding of the United States of America, Contosta examines the roots of threats to democracy including concerns about presidents leveraging their cult of personality, partisanship preventing Congress from effectively checking presidential power, and presidents initiating foreign war or war adjacent actions without a Congressional declaration of hostilities This book also dissects the creation of the Electoral College as well as the continuing dangers to the American political system In this way, Contosta tells the story of the American presidential experience, addressing Benjamin Franklin’s haunting comment at the end of the Constitution Convention – “A republic if you can keep it ” In light of the 2025 political climate, the final chapters of the book analyze the three elections in which Donald Trump ran for president, focusing on the reasons why Trump won in both 2016 and 2024 and what his victories say about American politics, American life, and the possible future of American democracy Through his thorough examination of the evolution of presidency, Contosta highlights the importance of protecting democracy from future abuses of presidential power

ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States 2026

The National Data Book

ProQuest

The Statistical Abstract of the United States has provided a statistical portrait of social, political, demographic, and economic conditions of America since 1878 This 2025 edition continues the heritage begun so long ago by the U S government, with the U S Census Bureau being the last agency to produce the compendium at government expense

Long-time users of the Statistical Abstract of the United States expect each new edition to carry forward much of the content from prior editions, as well as introduce new data as America continues to evolve Our editors are committed to updating the long-standing, historical statistics as new data become available, as well as researching new topics to cover

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A Peaceful Patch of Earth

Blacks in Jamestown, Rhode Island, in a Time of Racial Turbulence in America, 1850–1920

Peter Fay & Valerie J Southern

In Jamestown, a thriving Black community took root far earlier, in the late 19th century A Peaceful Patch of Earth explores their remarkable journey in a time marked by racial turbulence in America

The story unfolds on a rustic island jutting into the vast Atlantic from Narragansett Bay, accessible only by boat and sheltered from the outside world Through captivating narrative and in-depth research, the book brings to life the island’s pioneering figures such as James Howland, one of Rhode Island’s last survivors of slavery, and the Champlin family members who rose from slavery, established the first Black-owned farm, and were the first island Blacks to vote The community lived within view of historic Newport; a city that controlled 70% of the American-owned slave trade in the 18th century and where their African ancestors disembarked into bondage By the 19th century, Jamestown Blacks lived free and cultivated a community that offered refuge to the tide of newly freed survivors of slavery migrating from the South Together they forged the social, cultural, and economic fabric of a multiracial rural New England

A Peaceful Patch of Earth documents the rise and response of Black America to the racial oppression and explosive changes shaping the nation before and after the Civil War, from 1850 to 1920 The authors connect Rhode Island to pivotal events in history and underscore its presence and contributions to the national struggle for freedom and civil rights

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The Green Sahara Regaining Paradise in the Face of Climate Change

John Gaudet

A thoughtful exploration of how the Sahara Desert can be returned to its former glory as a green paradise while actively combating climate change

In The Green Sahara: Regaining Paradise in the Face of Climate Change, John Gaudet explores the process by which climate change in ancient times converted a green paradise into an arid desert land, highlighting parallels to what is happening in our time But he also illuminates how an intense effort to create green energy is being made by several Saharan countries to build and operate enormous solar and wind farms As a result, a wave of green energy generated in the Sahara, the largest desert on earth, is about to swamp the world, and could lead to a regreening of the Sahara Desert If a new green Sahara happens, how will the world benefit?

Covering just 20% of the Sahara Desert with wind turbines and solar panels would generate almost five times more energy than is currently needed worldwide Gaudet highlights further benefits of regreening the Sahara by deploying climate technology to the desert such as sequestering large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and eliminating negative health and ecosystem effects felt worldwide from desert dust Gaudet’s manifesto demonstrates how climate change induced by man actually has the power to save the world and restore a beautiful piece of ancient history

Liberia, 1900–1950

Accounts of the First African Republic

C Abayomi Cassell

An eye-witness account from two key figures in Liberia’s struggle with colonial threats and the political, economic, and social changes of five presidential terms of the time of the author

Chronicling Liberian politics and presidential administrations from the start of the twentieth century through the first half of that century with both historical papers and personal accounts from within the hallowed corridors of Liberia, C Abayomi Cassell (1906–1986) provides an in-depth view witnessed from the vantage point of a key participant Dr Cassell served in multiple capacities including, Attorney General of the Republic and Chairman of the Liberian delegation to the first General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946 and was intimately aware of the intricate details of Liberia’s sojourn Presenting eyewitness accounts from two prominent figures of the time, the author ’s father, the Rev Dr Nathaniel Henry Benedict Cassell (1872–1939), and the author himself (1906–1986), this volume starts with Coleman’s second term in January 1900, a term that was truncated by his resignation in December 1900, and then continues chronicling to 1952, the end of the first eightyear term of President William V S Tubman (1944–1971) The author ’s immense knowledge is evident in the deep research, historical facts and intimate details illuminated in this book

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Historical Dictionary of Angola

W Martin James

Angola was devastated by a civil war that lasted through much of the latter half of the 20th century and later became an international war involving the United States, Soviet Union/Russia, Cuba, South Africa, and numerous other African nations Since the end of the civil war in 2002, Angola has become a constitutional republic with a growing economy

Historical Dictionary of Angola, Fourth Edition updates the prior edition, with a focus on the period from 2002 through the present The Dictionary has extensive coverage of Angola’s economy, health, education, growth and development, and the arts, including literature, music, theater, and cinema The entries on religion, women, foreign relations, new personalities, and politics have also been expanded The bibliography also reflects this focus with special emphasis on internet sites that deal with Angola or include factual or statistical information

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Historical Dictionary of Nigeria

Toyin Falola & Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu Raheem

Nigeria was a creation of the British, following official colonial rule from the first decade of the 20th century. Although colonial rule had unofficially commenced much earlier in association with missionaries, and finally amalgamated in 1914, bringing together for administrative convenience communities that were hitherto independent, what became Nigeria was based on close to 100 years of British values, behavior, orientation, and attitudes Much of what Nigeria has become since its independence has been shaped by the British and the West With a population above 200 million, a developing economy based majorly on oil, and a relatively stable democracy, Nigeria remains a strong leader in the comity of nations Despite the myriad of challenges that the country faces, its importance both on the continent and on the global stage continues to grow

Historical Dictionary of Nigeria, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and crossreferenced entries on important personalities and aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Nigeria

Historical Dictionary of Rwanda Aimable Twagilimana, Buffalo State University SUNY

Rwanda is often cited as not only an example of post-conflict recovery but as a model for economic development, education, the environment, gender equality and women empowerment, health, peacekeeping operations, and military diplomacy However, this success is threatened by the difficult security environment in the central/eastern region of Africa: its western neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is embroiled in seemingly endless wars with more than one hundred militia in its eastern region bordering Rwanda, including a group called FDLR, which was founded by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and has threatened to return to Rwanda to “finish the job ”

Historical Dictionary of Rwanda, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Rwanda

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Emperor of the Seas

Kublai Khan and the Making of China

Jack Weatherford

"Astonishing Brings to life a thriving – and rather civilized – empire" - The Telegraph

"sparkles with energy, insight and passion difficult to put down " Nicholas Morton, BBC History Magazine

Control the sea, and you control everything a gripping tale of dynastic rivalry and innovation, from the author of the classic work Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Genghis Khan built a formidable land empire, but he never crossed the sea Yet by the time his grandson Kublai Khan had defeated the last vestiges of the Song empire and established the Yuan dynasty in 1279, the Mongols controlled the most powerful navy in the world How did a nomad come to conquer China and master the sea? Based on ten years of research and a lifetime of immersion in Mongol culture and tradition, Emperor of the Seas brings this little-known story vibrantly to life

Kublai Khan is one of history’s most fascinating characters He brought Islamic mathematicians to his court, where they invented modern cartography and celestial measurement He transformed the world’s largest land mass into a unified, diverse and economically progressive empire, introducing paper money And, after bitter early setbacks, he transformed China into an outward looking sea-faring empire

By the end of his reign, the Chinese were building and supplying remarkable ships to transport men, grain, and weapons over vast distances, of a size and dexterity that would be inconceivable in Europe for hundreds of years Khan had come to a brilliant realization: control the sea, and you control everything

A master storyteller with an unparalleled grasp of Mongol sources, Jack Weatherford shows how Chinese naval hegemony changed the world forever - revolutionizing world commerce and transforming tastes as far away as England and France

Why are we in Okinawa?

A History of Violence

Jon Mitchell

In this compelling history, award-winning journalist, Jon Mitchell, traces how the islands of Okinawa have been annexed by Japan, occupied by the United States and now menaced by China In response, Okinawans have developed one of the world’s most resilient – yet overlooked – pacifist movements Once a wealthy kingdom, Okinawa was seized by Japan in the late-19th century and, after World War II, abandoned to US colonial rule For twenty-seven years, residents were denied civil and labor rights, but their non-violent resistance grew so strong that, in 1972, they forced the return of the islands to Japanese control Today, thirty-one US bases dominate a land mass smaller than Rhode Island and Okinawans remain Japan’s poorest people Tensions are rising as China questions Japan's control of Okinawa and fires missiles into nearby seas Angry at being pawns in the play of greater powers, islanders resist through mass protests, music, comedy and art Okinawa offers an inspirational model of grassroots democracy and civic engagement for the rest of Japan and beyond Asian Voices

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Goddesses in South Asia

Traditions and Transformations

Edited by R Mahalakshmi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India, Malavika Binny, Department of History, Kannur University, Kerala, India & Megha Yadav, SRM University, Namburu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Goddess traditions in South Asia have been a subject of significant academic interest since the advent of serious religious studies. This book examines a wide range of themes across various chronological and geographical contexts, with each chapter offering original research based on textual, epigraphic, anthropological, and art historical sources The authors employ diverse methodologies, showcasing the varied approaches to studying goddess traditions

While the book explores major traditions such as the Vedic, Puranic, Buddhist, and Jaina, it also delves into lesser-studied goddess traditions, often referred to as "minor deities" or village deities, particularly within South and East Indian folk traditions It also addresses the interaction between goddess worship and religions such as Islam and Christianity, raising important questions about their respective engagements with goddess imagery

The book explores the relationship between premodern goddess traditions and their modern and contemporary redefinitions It asks critical questions, including: What are the current historiographical trends in goddess studies? How did the presence of powerful female deities function in patriarchal contexts? How can the goddess be interpreted across various media, including visual and literary sources? How do goddess traditions influence gender relations in both historical and contemporary contexts? Furthermore, it investigates the role of patronage, royal authority, and rituals in legitimizing power dynamics in religious practices

Another Hyderabad in Deccan

Material Culture and Artistic Practice in South Asia

Edited by Baishali Ghosh, University of Hyderabad, India & Rajarshi Sengupta, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India

This anthology on the material culture and artistic practices in Deccani Hyderabad brings forth the materiality of underrepresented voices entangled with histories, archives, architecture, lives of images and intangible knowledge production

Another Hyderabad in Deccan discusses the embodied network of artisanal practices in Hyderabad, the palimpsest of cultivated and collected material culture The nine essays in the book, which are in conversation with memories of the people, photographic records, scribbles, maps, assimilating histories, biographies, habitual practices, and experiential knowledge, reflect upon the unconfessed visual repository of Hyderabad as a way of survival

The book deals with the dusty, shadowy, grey and unacknowledged areas of visual and material culture: their historicity and contemporaneity, while presenting a range of directions and methodological interventions for conducting archival and interactive investigations

While offering the scope of newer research on the Deccan region, the anthology provides comprehensive knowledge to students in regional, cultural and art historical studies, opens up diverse range of methodologies to assist young researchers studying South Asian visual and material culture, and foregrounds resources to the professional and entrepreneur involved in cultural industries, community engagement, and artisanal development policies

Southeast Asia in China

Historical Entanglements and Contemporary Engagements

Ying-kit Chan & Chang-Yau Hoon

As part of “China’s south,” Southeast Asia has historically assumed a peripheral position when juxtaposed against the power of the Chinese state In the existing scholarly literature, the power asymmetry is reflected in the ostensible bias where most studies are about China’s presence in or engagement with Southeast Asia rather than the reverse; studies on the presence or influence of Southeast Asia in China have been a marginal enterprise The present volume aims to fill this void by exploring the historical entanglements and contemporary engagements of Southeast Asia(ns) in China through a Southeast Asian perspective As China seeks to understand Southeast Asia’s presence in the country on its own terms, it is also engaged in a process of self-discovery and defining where and how it should stand in relation to the region Departing from the discourse of China as the a priori center dominating the scholarship on China–Southeast Asia relations, the present volume hopes to subvert such power relations in order to bring fresh perspectives on the historical and contemporary contributions of Southeast Asia(ns) in China

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The Translocal Island of Okinawa

Anti-Base Activism and Grassroots Regionalism

Shinnosuke Takahashi, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

The Translocal Island of Okinawa reveals the underrepresented memories, visions and actions that are involved in the making of Okinawan resistance against its subordinated status under the US-Japan security system beyond the narrowly defined political, cultural and geographical borders of locality As Okinawa’s base politics is a problem deeply rooted in the context of East Asia, so is the history of the people’s protest movement The issue examined in this book is the arbitrary distinction of scale between ‘local’, which tends to be employed for a particular territory demarcated by a cohesive culture, and ‘regional’, a larger area that consists of myriad localities

Locality, Shinnosuke Takahashi here argues, is neither self-evident, fixed nor homogenous but is established through historical processes that involve interaction, conflict and negotiation of individuals and communities across territorial and cultural boundaries This book reveals the novel concept of Okinawa as a translocal island which offers a way to understand locality in the context of Okinawan activism as a product of multiple cultural and human flows, as opposed to the conventional way of framing the local community as fixed, internally cohesive and rigidly bordered It makes an exciting contribution to the field of modern Japanese and East Asian studies by stimulating discussions on the richness and scale of local civic activism that is increasingly becoming a key political feature of the East Asian region

Political Thought and Japan's New Left Movements Transformations in

Radical Theory

Edited by Christopher Perkins, University of Edinburgh, UK & Ferran De Vargas, University of Edinburgh, UK

While the intellectual history of the New Left is dominated by scholarship on western thinkers, Japan's radical theorists developed equally groundbreaking ideas, producing one of the most intense periods of political thought in the global twentieth century Political Thought and Japan's New Left Movements finally redresses this imbalance by assembling the first comprehensive collection of authoritative essays on the Japanese intellectuals who, by critically rethinking the Marxian legacy, defined their era Highlighting the connections between these key figures, their historical circumstances and their biographies, this book provides concise, accessible overviews of the theoretical approaches that shaped and were shaped by Japan's 1960s New Left movements, while also evaluating the development and impact of these intellectual contributions In doing so, it demonstrates the distinctiveness and significance of Japanese left-wing thought, providing an invaluable resource for students of twentieth-century radical politics

The Tale of Genji through Contemporary Manga Challenging Gender and Sexuality in Japan

Lynne K Miyake, Pomona College, USA

This groundbreaking study examines the unlikely merger of two Japanese cultural phenomena, an 11th-century aristocratic text and contemporary manga comics It explores the ways in which the manga versions of The Tale of Genji use gender, sexuality, and desire to challenge perceptions of reading and readership, morality and ethics, and what is translatable from one culture to another

Lynne K Miyake shows that, through their girls, ladies, Boy Love, boys and young men, and informational comics remediations of the tale, the manga Genjis visually, narratively, and affectively rework male and female gazes; Miyake reveals how they gently inject humor, eroticize, gender flip, queer, and simultaneously re-inscribe and challenge heteronormative gender norms The first full-length study of Genji manga, this book analyses these adaptations within manga studies and the historical and cultural moments that fashioned and sustained them

The Tale of Genji through Contemporary Manga utilizes western queer, feminist, sexuality and gender theory and Japanese cultural practices to illuminate the ways in which the Genji tale redeploys itself Yet it also provides much needed context and explanation regarding the charges of appropriation of prepubescent (fe)male and gay bodies and the utilization of (sexual) violence mounted against Genji manga and manga and anime in general once they went global

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Daily Life through History

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Daily Life in Ancient Babylon

John P Nielsen, Bradley University, USA

Explore day-to-day life in ancient Babylon its social structure, economy, religion, key figures, and cultural practices and gain essential insights into one of Mesopotamia's most influential civilizations

From the monumental contributions of Hammurabi’s law code to the grandeur of Nebuchadnezzar II’s reign, this book delves into the daily experiences of Babylonians across centuries Through detailed chapters, readers will discover how religion, kingship, and intellectual pursuits shaped Babylonian life, while learning about the role of scribes, priests, and soldiers in maintaining the city's importance

The book also explores the intricacies of family life, from birth and childhood to marriage and old age, providing a rich understanding of Babylonian gender roles, sexual norms, and societal structures With a focus on both urban and rural life, readers will gain insights into the practical aspects of daily existence, such as housing, work, and leisure Accessible yet informative, this reference book is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Babylonian society and its enduring influence on the ancient world

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History of Science

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Science in the Ancient World

An Encyclopedia Russell M Lawson, Tulsa Community College, USA

A comprehensive A–Z resource chronicling over 4,000 years of scientific thought in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, this book offers a complete overview of the physical, chemical, life, medical, and social sciences of the classical world

While many know of steam power and the idea that the planets orbit the Sun, few realize the ancient Greeks understood these concepts over 2,000 years ago Now, Science in the Ancient World fills this gap by covering all the major scientific developments during 4,000 years of ancient history

With over 150 entries, this work explores the origins of science, from astronomy and mathematics to medicine and chemistry Giants like Aristotle and Plato are examined, together with more obscure figures like Nearchus, explorer of the Indian Ocean, and Hero, discoverer of steam power Emphasis is placed on the diversity of ancient science, from the achievements of the Mesopotamians to the science of the Romans The philosophies behind ancient science are explored, from the Epicurean pursuit of happiness to the asceticism of the Stoics This comprehensive survey brings to the modern reader a long lost age of scientific discovery

Debates in World History

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Debating Nationalism

The Global Spread of Nations

Florian Bieber, University of Graz, Austria

This concise introduction offers an overview of the global rise and spread of nationalism since the late 18th century Reflecting on key themes and scholarship it presents case studies and primary sources to track the emergence of the modern nation, and understand how nationalism has given rise to phenomena such as identity-based conflict, authoritarian politics and populist movements

Debating Nationalism goes beyond a European focus to explore how nationalism has led to the emergence of nation states, ethnic conflict and how it is expressed everyday over the last 300 years It engages with key debates such as the origins of nations and the dynamics of ethnic conflict and uses a historical lens to shed light on contemporary issues around migration, diversity and authoritarian politics

This updated and revised edition includes updates on recent developments and the latest literature with additional material throughout, covering the rise of the far-right, Covid-19, Russian aggression against Ukraine and the war in Gaza, and topics including everyday nationalism, culture, minority nationalist politics, gender, and post-colonial authoritarianism

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Cypria

A Journey to the Heart of Cyprus - shortlisted for the London Hellenic Prize Alex Christofi

A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024

One of National Geographic's Summer Reads 2024

Think of a place where you can stand at the intersection of Christian and Arab cultures, at the crossroads of the British, Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman and Egyptian empires; a place marked by the struggle between fascism and communism and where the capital city is divided in half as a result of bloody conflict; where the ancient olive trees of Homer's time exist alongside the undersea cables which link up the world's internet

In Cypria, named after a lost Cypriot epic which was the prequel to The Odyssey, British Cypriot writer Alex Christofi writes a deeply personal, lyrical history of the island of Cyprus, from the era of goddesses and mythical beasts to the present day

Written in sensitive, witty and beautifully rendered prose, with a novelist's flair and eye for detail, Cypria combines the political, cultural and geographical history of Cyprus with reflections on time, place and belonging

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Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East

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Historical Dictionary of New Zealand

Janine Hayward, Richard Shaw, Lara Greaves & Claire Timperley

The Historical Dictionary of New Zealand, Fourth Edition provides a broad introduction to New Zealand, as well as rich detail about the people, events, laws, concepts, and institutions that have shaped New Zealand history This is done through a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography The dictionary section has more than 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about New Zealand

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OPEN ACCESS

Narratives, Nations, and Other World Products in the Making of Global History

Edited by Jeremy Adelman, Princeton University,

USA

& Andreas Eckert, Humboldt

University, Germany

Explaining how nations and narratives have been the products of transnational, cross-border forces of migration and cultural exchange, this open access volume presents a global history of the basic ideas that govern our understanding of the modern world and highlight the power of narratives in world history.

From the Enlightenment forward, the nation and other global concepts have been conjured and repurposed to manage and make sense of what we now call globalisation The authors in this volume show how social categories such as empire, race and labour were the centerpiece subjects of collective narratives

For the past two centuries, the practices of shared storytelling aimed to make sense of how groups like nations fit in the wider world This volume explores how they created bonding narratives for co-members of these groups and bridging stories to explain how groups should relate to each other through trade, war, peace, and other worldmaking processes

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4 0 licence on bloomsburycollections com Open access was funded by Princeton University, USA

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Sugar and the Indian Ocean World Trade and Consumption in the Eighteenth-Century Persian Gulf Norifumi Daito, University of Tokyo, Japan

Tracing the history of the sugar trade and its consumption in the Persian Gulf during the 18th century, this book explores the interplay of social, economic and political interests created by this popular commodity The study of sugar has, until now, focused mainly on its significant growth in European markets from the mid-17th century and, more recently, parallel developments in East Asia In this book, Daito shows how the sugar trade also developed in, and became important to, the Indian Ocean World

Studying how the consumption of sugar wavered after the brutal overthrow of the Safavid dynasty in 1722, this book shows how the Dutch East India Company and the trading network responded to political upheavals in the region and, consequently, the changing trading conditions Arguing that sugar continued to be imported and consumed despite these political disturbances, Sugar and the Indian Ocean World proves this was not a period of economic stagnation for the region, and shows how sugar became an important intersection between socio-cultural practices and the Indian Ocean economy

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The Human Tradition around the World series

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The Human Tradition in Colonial Latin America

Edited by Kenneth J Andrien & Cameron D Jones

This book tells the story of colonial Latin America through the lives of common people, helping students comprehend the triumphs and tragedies of daily life and its impact on the region’s history

Stretching from Mexico to Buenos Aires, from the Pacific coast across the Atlantic, from the first colonial invasions to independence, these stories knit together common themes The narratives include a Mayan noblemen turned translator for a Spanish torturer, a Eurafrican woman healer accused of witchcraft, a missionary caught between native rebels and corrupt administrators, an Afro-Brazilian maroon leader trying to hold on to freedom, and a mestizo crown loyalist weary of independence under the new Creole elite

This new edition provides vital updates and tackles new topics:

- Expanded scope to consider more trans-Atlantic and trans-regional individuals who gave colonial Latin America its uniquely wide-reaching cultural and geographic scope

- Spaces between different empires

- The complex role of religion and religious figures as cultural and political intermediaries

- An additional chapter bridging the pre-Columbian period to post-invasion colonial rule

- Updated terminology and historiography reflective of the changes in the field since the previous edition

While most texts for use in the classroom approach political, social, religious, and economic trends through top-down narratives, this volume demonstrates how the ordinary lives of Latin Americans shaped the region These engaging, easyto-read chapters help students understand the complex interaction of race, gender, ethnicity, and religiosity in the colonial setting

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Mexico

A Concise Illustrated History

John W Sherman

This accessible, sweeping survey of Mexican history, from pre-Columbian times to the present, introduces critical political and economic processes that have defined the country

With ample maps and illustrations, along with historiographical inserts, this book is a guide from the earliest beginnings of a great nation down to the present day This 2nd edition includes the following changes:

- 2 additional chapters, covering contemporary Mexico in the 21st century

- Fresh and substantial content about the cartels, criminal organizations, and the drug war

- The latest updates on pre-Columbian archaeological discoveries

- 20 new illustrations

- 10 inserts addressing historiography and referencing over 100 scholarly books

- An expanded and updated Suggestions for Further Reading section

To understand this complex and diverse land is to study the splendor of its pre-Columbian cultures, learn the legacies of a violent conquest, and appreciate the fluorescence of 3 centuries of viceregal Spanish rule The struggle for independence, war with the United States, French Intervention, Benito Juárez, dictatorship under Porfirio Díaz, revolutionary upheaval under “Pancho” Villa – all are laid out in crystal clear narrative Nor does this book shirk from addressing the darker side of history Examining the corruption of 20th-century presidents, security apparatuses, and the PRI party, it explores the roots of present-day cartels and rising patterns of social violence

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Histories of the Modern Nations

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The History of Nicaragua

Clifford L Staten, Indiana University Southeast, USA

From colonial rule to revolution and beyond, this concise history of Nicaragua unpacks the political struggles, economic transformations, and social movements that have shaped the modern nation, offering essential insights into a country defined by resilience and change

Tracing Nicaragua’s past from indigenous civilizations to Spanish conquest, dictatorship, and revolution, the book examines key forces that have shaped its destiny Discover the rise and fall of the Somoza dynasty, the impact of the agro-export economy, the legacy of the Sandinista revolution, and the country’s complex path to a democratic interlude from 1990 to 2007

This revised edition brings Nicaragua’s story into the present, analyzing recent years of political and social change including President Daniel Ortega’s shift toward authoritarianism, the contested elections of 2011, 2016, and 2021, the 2018 protests, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and evolving U S -Nicaragua relations Featuring updated timelines, key figures, and essential terms, this book is an indispensable guide to understanding Nicaragua’s past, present, and future

Colours, Commodities and the Birth of Globalization

A History of the Natural Dyes of the Americas, 1500-2000

Edited by Carlos Marichal, El Colegio de México & David Pretel, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

This volume explores the global history of natural dyes from the Americas and asks how their production and trade have shaped globalisation since early modern times From their extraction and processing to their overseas trade, it shows how this commodity contributed to the rise of the textile industry and consumption in Europe, the United States and Latin America In doing so, it sheds new light on the emergence of a global economy

Spanning several centuries, Colours, Commodities and the Birth of Globalization takes the reader from 1500 through the industrial revolutions of Europe and the United States and culminates in the synthetic age of the late-19th and early-20th centuries Ranging from the indigo trade in the Atlantic to the secrets of the Indian production of cochineal, the chapters in this collection transcend nationally bounded historical narratives and explore transoceanic dynamics, imperial ambitions and the cross-cultural exchange of knowledge and techniques to better understand the birth of globalization

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History of Emotions

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The Fear of Robachicos in Mexico

Media, Childhood and Child Kidnapping 1900-1968

Susana Sosenski, The National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico Translated by Quentin Pope

Civil society organizations report that fourteen children disappear every day in Mexico This book studies the origins of this social phenomenon and its consequences, not only in the emotional sphere, but also in how children have been treated Focusing on children’s special positions within Mexican society rather than criminal acts or the implementation of the law, Sosenski links social and cultural history, the history of crime and fear, the application of justice and the media’s role, childhood and the city to paint a multi-dimensional picture of child abduction and its causes

Exploring the social impact of child protection policies and the figure of the robachicos, or child kidnapper, Soneski draws from oral traditions, films and books, songs and plays; all of which embody a culture of fear and danger reported and accentuated by a mass media response The Fear of Robachicos in Mexico focuses on the role of the media and entertainment in the legitimization of violence toward children and the objectification of their lives, stripping them of their right to freedom and curtailing their autonomy

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Writing History

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Writing Queer History

Matt Cook, Birkbeck, University of London, UK

Writing Queer History introduces and surveys the ways in which historians and others have researched and written about the lesbian, gay and queer past It pinpoints some of the key themes, issues and questions they have sought to address, looks at the kinds of sources they have used and suggests ways in which queer theory since the early 1990s has shifted approaches and perspectives for historians

Section One gives an overview of uses and accounts of the queer past from the late 19th century to the present Section Two explores key questions and themes that have exercised historians by focusing on key texts ranging from the Medieval to the contemporary Section Three focuses in further on different kinds of source material, examining specific archives to demonstrate how we might understand the past through particular documents, artifacts, voices and images Finally, the author describes how his work has been shaped by his own biography, changing academic fashion, new theoretical perspectives and the particularities of archive collections

The book shows how histories of queer life have implications for the broader understanding of culture, society and politics, as well as demonstrating how queer history writing has been influenced and shaped by activist and community groups and by scholars working in and across different disciplines Rich in case studies and including practical guidance on approaching queer history, Writing Queer History is an invaluable text for those studying the history of sexuality, gender history, the history of the emotions and historiography

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The Queer Thing About Sin SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

Harry Tanner

'BOLD AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' Tom Holland

'MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS NEEDED HISTORY HAS NEVER SEEMED MORE ALIVE ' Russell T Davies

A gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who dared to love

In the early days of ancient Greece, queer love was celebrated The most famous warrior in antiquity loved another man, the poet whose lyrics were memorised by philosophers and kings sang of her desire for women Men could swear oaths of undying love and live out the rest of their lives together in peace What fragments survive of this ancient world all tell us one thing: it was not a sin to be queer

In this extraordinary book, Harry Tanner sets out on a journey to discover the origins of homophobia in the West From the rise of belligerent tyrants to civil unrest and the birth of radical new philosophies, Tanner follows the traces of this sinister idea as it swept across the ancient Mediterranean Wherever he discovers the roots of homophobia taking hold, from ancient Judea to imperial Rome, Tanner finds a confluence of crises mirrored across the centuries Inequality, fear and an obsession with self-control – this is how societies turn on their queer citizens, time and time again, since the dawn of history

This is a powerful story that draws on the rich world of the ancients to reveal how homophobia infected Western religion and ideology - the consequences of which we are still living with today - and to that end how we can move forward and resist homophobia in the future

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Women in the Great European Revolutions Gender, Culture, Class, and the State

Bailey Stone

This book explores and compares the roles, mentalities, and destinies of elitist and working-class women in Europe’s most dramatic revolutions: England’s “Puritan Revolution” of 1640-1660, France’s 1789 Revolution, and Russia’s 1917 Revolution.

By providing one of the most detailed analyses to date of how feminist historians, sociologists, and specialists theorize gender, sexuality, and patriarchy the author draws connections to current debate over the causation of sociopolitical revolutions; and how such scholars speculate about the long-term implications of such revolutions for women in the USA and in other countries This book briefly outlines the stage-by-stage progression of events in the English, French, and Russian Revolutions, thus enabling the general reader to contextualize more easily its discussion of women’s revolutionary experiences in those countries

This book reappraises the relative importance ascribable to gendered/cultural and to statist/geopolitical factors through the disastrous revolutionary careers of three consort queens (i e Henrietta Maria of England, Marie-Antoinette of France, and Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia) by contrasting their political failings with the political acumen of three earlier regnant queens in these three countries: Elizabeth I, Cathérine de Médicis, and Catherine II (“the Great ”)

Oceans to Cross

Amelia Earhart's Extraordinary Life and Her Fight for Women's Rights

Amy M Kleppner

The ultimate biography of Amelia Earhart, written by the last family member who knew her

Amelia Earhart was an unknown twenty-three-year-old in 1920 when women won the right to vote in the United States Eight years later, she burst onto the world stage when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Amelia used her newfound platform to amplify her profound belief that there should be full equality for women, in aviation and in society

Featuring never-before-published photos from the Earhart family collection, Oceans to Cross: Amelia Earhart's Extraordinary Life and Her Fight for Women’s Rights provides intimate details and insight from Earhart’s niece Amy M Kleppner, the last member of the Earhart family who knew Amelia She shares stories of Amelia’s early childhood--revealing that Amelia was a survivor of a broken and dysfunctional home with an alcoholic father and mentally unstable mother--her time as a nurse’s aid during World War I caring for wounded pilots, and her advocacy as a social worker helping immigrant families find housing and work

Oceans to Cross is an inspiring story of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication, and advocacy

Poet,

Mystic, Widow, Wife

The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women

Hetta Howes

A spectacular, vivid, groundbreaking work of history which takes us into the minds and lives of medieval women.

What was life really like for women in the medieval period? How did they think about sex, death and God? Could they live independent lives? And how can we hear their stories?

Few women had the luxury of writing down their thoughts and feelings during medieval times But remarkably, there are at least four extraordinary women who did Marie de France, a poet; Julian of Norwich, a mystic and anchoress; Christine de Pizan, a widow and court writer; and Margery Kempe, a "no-good wife" In their own ways these four very different writers pushed back against the misogyny of the period Each broke new ground in women’s writing and left us incredible insights into the world of medieval life and politics

This mesmerizing book is an unforgettably lively and immersive journey into the everyday lives of medieval women through the stories of these four iconic women writers, some of which are retold here for general readers for the first time

Cultural History and Historical

Culture

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Cultural History for a Changing World

Edited by Jochen Hung, Utrecht University, Netherlands & Willemijn Ruberg, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands

This volume explores the changing field of cultural history to map out its new developments and future directions, covering major themes such as environment, (de)colonization, digitization, knowledge, heritage and embodied identity After the rise of the ‘new cultural history’ in the 1980s, the field of cultural history is once again undergoing a time of change This collection discusses and explains these changes, highlighting new themes from disability and race to technology and animals, and shows how the field has become increasingly entangled with other disciplines such as gender studies, science and technology studies, and critical heritage studies Featuring an international team of experts working in cultural history today, Cultural History for a Changing World is an indispensable guide to the field

Each chapter historicizes and problematizes their topics, gives an overview of the different reactions within the field, and offers an outlook about future avenues and opportunities of research the respective topic offers Introducing relevant case studies drawn from their own research, the authors show how these new approaches can work in practice Also highlighting the opportunities offered by new approaches such as decolonial, environmental and digital methodologies, Cultural History for a Changing World sets out how this field has been adapting to, and sometimes instigating, shifts in society, and demonstrates how global cultural, social, political and economic changes are affecting the theories, methods and practices of cultural historians

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A Brief History of Sentimentality

Ferdinand Mount

From troubadours to Twitter: a thousand years of feelings, fads, and furious sentiment, from renowned essayist Ferdinand Mount

Whatever we think we feel, you can be sure that the past has had a part to play in it In Soft, Ferdinand Mount tells the millennium-long history of emotion through often mischievous storytelling and a masterly command of history

Revealing all the ways people in the past expressed their grief and joy, Mount explores the shifting importance societies have placed on empathy for the misfortunes of others Each seismic moment, Mount argues, from the French Revolution to Civil Rights, has had a corresponding sentimental revolution that has fuelled great political turning points and come to define human civilization

But during this long history, powerful feelings have frequently come under attack No one wants to be accused of being sentimental; its detractors call it soppy, effeminate and populist – and yet, today, Mount argues it is not the stoics who are ruling the roost: we are living in an age of emotion

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Cultural History and the Anthropocene Old Turns, New Encounters

Edited by Anders Ekström, Uppsala University, Sweden, Marit Ruge Bjærke, University of Bergen, Norway, Brita Brenna, Oslo University, Norway & John Ødemark, Oslo University, Sweden

This open access collection is a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and contributions of cultural history to contemporary and cross-disciplinary discussions of the Anthropocene

Organised into three key sections, this volume is a concise and critical overview of interdisciplinary research on the cultural history of the Anthropocene The first part introduces readers to the key conceptual and theoretical challenges of Anthropocene debates, before the second part analyses a variety of case studies, to highlight how ethnography and cultural history can make certain processes visible and historically tangible Key case studies explored by the volume range from sustainability in poultry production, to 18th century mining, to natural history and the works of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen Finally, the third section explores 5 critical approaches to Anthropocene discourse, and the challenges it may pose to alternative styles of cultural history

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Bigfoot to Mothman

A Global Encyclopedia of Legendary Beasts and Monsters

Margo DeMello, Carroll College, USA

This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's cryptids those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the margins of human society including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman

Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to know more about well-known creatures of myth and legend, such as the Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil, and discover lesser-known animals, such as the Bunyip of Australia and the Mamlambo of South Africa Rather than purport to prove or deny the existence of these creatures, however, this volume classifies them within their respective cultural, historical, and social contexts, allowing readers to appreciate cryptids as cultural artifacts important to societies around the globe Finally, this book goes beyond the study of the unknown to investigate who believes in cryptids, why they do, and why the study of cryptozoology is as much about understanding cryptids as it is about understanding ourselves

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Numbers

A Cultural History

Robert Kiely, School of the Art Institute Chicago, USA

Numbers: A Cultural History provides students with a compelling interdisciplinary view of the development of mathematics and its relationship to world cultures over 4,500 years of human history

Mathematics is often referred to as a "universal language," and that is a fitting description Many cultures have contributed to mathematics in fascinating ways, but despite its "universal" character, mathematics is also a human endeavor It has played pivotal roles in societies at particular times; and it has influenced, and been influenced by, a wide range of ideas and institutions, from commerce to philosophy Ancient Egyptian views of mathematics, for example, are tied closely to engineering and agriculture Some European Renaissance views, on the other hand, relate the study of numbers to that of the natural world

This work seeks to place the history of mathematics into a broad cultural context While it treats mathematical material in detail, it also relates that material to other subject matter: science, philosophy, navigation, commerce, religion, art, and architecture It examines how mathematical thinking grows in specific cultural settings and how it has shaped those settings in turn It also explores the movement of ideas between cultures and the evolution of modern mathematics and the quantitative, data-driven world in which we live

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Dwelling on the Margins of Empire Colonized and Indigenous Peoples’ Imaginaries of Home

Edited by Lisa Binkley, Dalhousie University, Canada

Embracing the concept of marginality as a method for recovering histories of home, this book explores communities that have been seen to exist outside of western models of nineteenth- and twentieth-century domesticity, particularly as they were transplanted in – and transformed by – settler, Indigenous, and imperial geographies across the globe

In focusing their attention on Indigenous perspectives on home in the face of – and despite – colonial dislocations, both cultural and territorial, several contributors expose home s function as a site of cultural vitality and political resistance, as well as colonial violence, across a range of geographical contexts In addition to highlighting previously marginalised, nonwestern perspectives on home, this collection explores the operation of domestic politics within nominally undomesticated spaces, as well as within seemingly “unhomely” historical experiences – such as political activism, intergenerational trauma, and geographical exploration In so doing, it invites critical re-evaluations of home as a category of analysis within imperial, settler colonial, and Indigenous histories on a variety of fronts Chapters are organised around three key themes, previously positioned in opposition to normative understandings of home, that contributors have reimagined as intrinsic to material and imagined geographies of home: travel and mobility; politics and public life; and colonial violence

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The Letter Book of Charles Winstone of Dominica, 1767-1784 A West Indian Planter during the American Revolution Mark Quintanilla, Hannibal-LaGrange University

Charles Winstone’s letter book offers a rich first-hand account of Caribbean history during the American Revolution, the French invasion, and the occupation of Dominica

The American Revolution and French presence disrupted the island's economic life As Dominica's former solicitor and attorney general, Winstone became a central figure to absentee planters and British firms protecting estates and investments His letters reveal efforts to forge new trading networks through the Dutch West Indies as he worked for British absentees based elsewhere in the Caribbean and Europe The correspondence also reflects his struggle to establish a West Indian fortune on the backs of enslaved people cultivating coffee and sugar His letters provide a rare look at the world of a plantation attorney and manager as he oversaw several estates near the colonial capital of Roseau during the most tumultuous years in Dominica’s history and reflects on the ineffective and unprepared British response upon the outbreak of the American conflict, particularly noting French military preparations on the nearby islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe

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Student Internationalism and the Global Cold War

The International Union of Students in Socialist Prague

Mikuláš Pešta, Charles University Prague, Czechia

This open access book tells the history of the International Union of Students, providing a fascinating account of a significant but understudied vehicle of internationalism amidst the Global Cold War. Focusing on three main themes; student internationalism, decolonization, and socialist transnationalism, it draws on a vast array of archival sources to explore cooperation and exchange between the Cold war ’s three worlds, and the role of the organization in developing global socialism

Centring Prague as a key co-ordinating centre of Cold War internationalisms and with an international focus on student organisations, Pešta contextualises the legacy and impact of student internationalism in the twentieth century Paying particular attention to the role of ‘Third World delegates who communicated and legitimised topics such as colonialism, racism, global inequality and national liberation, it shows how the language and agenda of the IUS changed over time, and how the organization struggled to find its place after the end of the Cold War in 1989

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Poland and the Making of Transnational Social Science Eastern Europe, the United States, and the Wilsonian Moment

Olga Linkiewicz

This book explores how American internationalism and Eastern European social science influenced and reshaped each other in the 1930s, giving rise to the phenomenon of transnational social science By tracing interactions between Polish and Jewish scholars and American internationalists, it reveals how politically relevant knowledge on nations, nationalism, and migration evolved into the area studies on Eastern Europe that emerged at American universities during the early Cold War

Following Woodrow Wilson’s interest in Eastern Europe, a group of American internationalists primarily linked to Columbia University, think tanks, and philanthropists worked to establish a network of experts in the region In their effort to support peace and democracy, they sought to advance social-scientific knowledge of Eastern Europe’s contested borderlands Poland and the Making of Transnational Social Science explores how interactions between scholars Polish and Jewish intellectuals and their American counterparts shaped interwar transnational thought on self-determination, nationalism and national indifference, anti-Semitism and racial exclusion, migration, and assimilation This knowledge circulation played a key role in the evolution of 1930s social science and its transition into American Cold War area studies

Dam Internationalism

Rethinking Power, Expertise and Technology in the Twentieth Century

Edited by Vincent Lagendijk, Maastricht University, Netherlands & Frederik Schulze, University of Münster, Germany

During the 20th century dam-building became a truly global endeavour Built around the world, they generated networks of actors, institutions and companies embedded in globally circulating technological knowledge and discourses of modernization and development This volume takes a global approach to the history of dams, exploring the complex power relations and internationalist entanglements that shaped them

Shedding new light on the globalization of technology and international power struggles that defined the 20th century, Dam Internationalism shows that dams are artefacts in their own right and have created new and revisionist histories that urge us to rethink classic narratives From international cooperation, to the importance of the Cold War and the capitalist/socialist divide, the success of western technology, the prominence of the United States, the alleged impotence of people affected by dams, and the uniformity of infrastructure Each chapter showcases a different case study from Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America to show that dams enabled marginalized countries and actors to articulate themselves and pursue their own political and socio-economic goals in a century dominated by the Global North

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Socialist Parties in Southern Europe and the Cold War International Order Ideological Evolution, Foreign Policy and Security

Edited by Alan Granadino, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain & Sergio Molina, University of Castilla La Mancha, Spain

This open access edited collection sheds new light on how socialist parties envisioned, addressed and contributed to the transformation of the international and economic order from the 1970s to the 1990s

Social democracy has been said to be in crisis for decades, with multiple scholars claiming that its end is at hand in these uncertain times This book interrogates this view, pointing to claims that social democracy has been, and is, successfully adapting to the ever-evolving context in which it exists Both arguments point to the period between the 1970s and the 1990s as the watershed decades in which the roots of social democracy’s decline and/or transformation are to be found

Exploring social democracy’s place in the international order during the Cold War, this book studies the evolution of socialist parties including British Labour, German Social Democrats, Greece’s PASOK and others, to understand their contribution to this transformation Exploring whether social democratic ideology was put on the defensive because of the international economic crises of 1973 and 1979, it argues that the source of this ideological crisis was also political and intellectual, as neo-liberal thinkers challenged core social democratic values by attacking the weaknesses in the premises of Keynesian welfare states As a result, a new kind of social democracy emerged, one that sought to cope with the new international post-Cold War order; globalization, slow economic growth, and the shrinking of the working class

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The Problem of China in the British Foreign Office Mind Understanding a Rising Superpower, 1922-1985 Oliver Yule-Smith, Kings College London, UK

This book is a work of British diplomatic history that illuminates how Britain’s China officials grappled with China’s changing position in international affairs during the 20th century Arguing that the idea of a ‘rising China’ was recognised by these officials as early as the 1920s, and that they actively took steps to plan for this eventuality, Yule-Smith shows how they were guided by a strategic, long-term view of what Britain should try to achieve in its relations with China This dilemma of how to reconcile a country that then appeared weak and disordered, with the view that it would once again return to great power, became understood in Foreign Office circles as the ‘problem of China’

This book will challenge the idea that the concept of a ‘rising China’ did not emerge until the 1980s or later, instead asserting that a small cadre of experts were exploring what China’s return to power would mean for both the UK and the wider international order as early as the 1920s The book brings these British China officials out of the shadows of history to ascertain how they understood China; and how they tried to define Britain’s diplomatic efforts over the course of the twentieth century Finally, it will draw lessons from these diplomatic histories and offer some policy recommendations for modern day Anglo-Chinese relations

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The South Africa Disputes before Apartheid

The United Nations and Commonwealth Relations, 1946-1952

Robert Barnes, York St John University

In examining the early United Nations disputes over South African racial and expansionist policies between 1946 and 1952, this book explores how South Africa found itself out of step with the post-war international environment and had become a pariah state as well as an embarrassment to its Commonwealth partners even before apartheid was formally discussed at the world organisation

Focusing on international concerns around two specific disputes at the UN; the treatment of Indians in South Africa, and Pretoria s attempts to annex the territory of South West Africa (Namibia), Barnes highlights how divisive these issues became for the Commonwealth of Nations The recently independent Asian ‘new’ members, especially India, led the charge in criticizing these policies But for the ‘old’ White members, from whom South Africa expected support and who initially went the furthest in supporting their partner, the situation was more problematic These governments increasingly felt uncomfortable openly endorsing South Africa’s policies, especially after the election of the National Party in 1948 and the implementation of its apartheid programme in the face of mounting international criticism Utilizing a vast range of official records from the Commonwealth countries involved and the UN, The South African Disputes before Apartheid shows how these disputes over the future of South Africa s race relations and its territorial claims caused the deepest rifts within the Commonwealth during the early postwar period These issues also set the scene for ever more heated debate on apartheid at the UN after 1952 and Pretoria’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth in 1961

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Extraordinary Expeditions

The People and Journeys That Changed History Anne Della Guardia, Independent Scholar, UK

From ancient sea voyages to modern-day explorations of deep space, discover the expeditions that have shaped our world and the daring individuals who undertook them

Extraordinary Expeditions highlights 27 of the most influential expeditions in history While some will likely be familiar to readers, such as Christopher Columbus’s journey to the New World or Charles Darwin’s travels in the Galapagos Islands that inspired his theory of natural selection, others are less well-known but no less important The book examines a diverse array of expeditions, spanning more than a millennium and including all seven continents and beyond Care has been taken to include journeys conducted by women, people of color, and non-Westerners in order to provide a more comprehensive and inclusive volume

The profiled expeditions are organized chronologically, although a geographical entry list ensures readers interested in a specific region can quickly find relevant material Each entry includes a description of the expedition, as well as an analysis of its historical context and lasting impact

History s greatest expeditions have been prompted by many motivations, from a love of adventure to a desire for fame, from the promise of economic prosperity to a thirst for scientific knowledge Regardless of why it was undertaken, each of these expeditions had significant impact that endured long after the adventure was over

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Food in Modern History: Traditions and Innovations

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Our Time Finding Hope in a Climate Crisis

Alasdair Skelton, Stockholm University, Sweden

An inspiring call to action that links today’s climate crisis to Earth’s evolution throughout history

Our Time is a true story Alasdair Skelton takes readers through time, from the formation of the Earth to the present day, reflecting on the finely tuned climate system and its elegant workings that have made it possible for living things to thrive on Earth for three-and-a-half billion years Skelton explores what happened when Earth’s climate spiraled out of control and how it repaired itself time and time again, and as we plunge into our own chapter of time, he highlights our separation from nature as a root cause of the crisis in which we now find ourselves

Skelton tells this story as a geologist who was awoken to climate activism by the voices of his own students He shares a perspective on the climate crisis as a blink of an eye amidst the enormity of time Concluding with what will happen if we fail to act, and what will happen if we do act, Skelton compares alternative futures and explains how we can still choose a good one Throughout, and without ever betraying scientific truth, Our Time navigates the narrow path from the inaction of denial and despair to the action of hope This is a beautiful history of planet Earth and the role humans can play in its evolving climate story

The Computer

A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World Eric G Swedin, Weber State University, USA & David L Ferro, Weber State University, USA

This book, aimed at general readers, covers the entirety of computing history from antiquity to the present, placing the story of computing into the broader context of politics, economics, society, and more

Computers dominate the world we live in, and this book describes how we got here The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World covers topics from early efforts at mathematical computation back in ancient times, such as the abacus and the Antikythera device, through Babbage's Difference Engine and the Hollerith Tabulating Machines of the 19th century, to the eventual invention of the modern computer during World War II and its aftermath The scope of the text reaches into the modern day, with chapters on social media and the influence of computers and technology on recent elections

The information in this book, perfect for readers new to the topic or those looking to delve into the history of computers in greater detail, can be accessed both chronologically and topically With chapters focusing on larger time periods as well as shorter subsections covering specific people and topics, this book is designed to make the history of computing as approachable as possible

The Moral and Market Economies of Bread Regulation and Reform in Vienna, 1775-1885

Jonas Albrecht, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

From the 1770s the Vienna bread market was rocked by a series of politico-economic and technological changes that questioned the way this everyday foodstuff was sold and produced In this book, Jonas Albrecht explores how this reconfiguration of the bread market had wide-reaching and significant consequences for a society who relied on this foodstuff to live

Before 1860 the production and selling of bread was embedded into a moral economy with distinct regulations But as the grain market expanded and new cereal varieties arrived from the empire’s peripheries reformers sought to create a ‘free’ market through liberalizing reforms The Moral and Market Economies of Bread shows that while terminating market regulation did mobilize and diversify Vienna’s bread market in spatial terms, it intensified inequality among consumers As opaque prices, non-transparent market procedures and diverging power relations between producers and consumers led to unrest, city officials and bakers struggled to meet the shortcomings of the free market from within This book brings economic, social and urban histories together and employs a spatial approach and GIS methods to explore the relationship between market and society, and capitalism at large

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Transforming Darkness into Light

A Holocaust Survivor ’s Lessons in Fighting Hate

Philip Lazowski

In 1941, when Philip Lazowski was 11 years old, his mother and two younger siblings were murdered by the Nazis, along with most of the Jews from his village in Poland His mother ’s last words to him exhorted Phillip to “be somebody” because “the world will need you ” He survived two massacres and eventually was reunited with his father and one brother Together the three of them spent the rest of World War II hiding from the Nazis in the dense woods of Poland, occasionally attaching themselves to groups of partisans Rabbi Lazowski has spent a lifetime living up to his mother ’s last words

Now, at the age of 94, Rabbi Lazowski has experienced both the worst and the best that the world has to offer He has lived his life as a spiritual leader, peacemaker, educator, community builder and an outspoken and ardent fighter against antisemitism and all forms of hate Witnessing the worldwide surge in antisemitism over the past 8 years, especially since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on civilians in Israel, Rabbi Lazowski has been inspired to write this last and most important book of his life

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Holocaust Letters Methodologies, Cases and Reflections

Edited by Christine Schmidt, The Wiener Holocaust Library, UK, Clara Dijkstra, University of Cambridge, UK, Charlie Knight, University of Southampton, UK & Sandra Lipner, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Throughout the Holocaust, letters were sent in their millions, in a variety of different contexts and for a range of differing purposes Holocaust Letters marks the first volume of its kind to examine collectively letter writing during this period The book presents different methodological approaches to letters as texts, material objects and markers of memory, and outlines a range of different case studies using letters as sources in practice Emerging from the exhibition of the same name held at The Wiener Holocaust Library (UK), the authors in this volumeuse letters to gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and the post-war period in Western and Central Europe, and transnational humanitarian efforts in the UK and North Africa

Holocaust Letters also presents a series of short source critiques of individual letters and small collections of letters, with insightful analysis of a variety of different types of letters to be found throughout In whatever form they occur, Holocaust-era letters are witness not only to what happened and to whom but contain valuable evidence of how and, crucially, why the events that came to be known as the Holocaust occurred

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Resisting Nazism

True Stories of Resistance to the World's Most Dangerous Ideology, from 1920 to the Present Luke Berryman

Nazism has always faced resistance: from the German artists who caricatured the Nazis in the 1920s, or the man who infiltrated the SS to try and expose the Holocaust in the 1940s, or the people who uncovered former Nazis as part of a groundbreaking documentary in the 1970s Resisting Nazism is the first book to connect such stories, painting a vivid picture of resistance to hatred and extremism across the generations

Built on original interviews with the people involved, their families, and their colleagues, as well as deep research, this book is a response to far-right populist threats and antisemitism that increasingly resemble the Nazi past Each of its twelve chapters tells a different story of resistance Sometimes, these stories involve incredible daring and enormous risk – but they also show that resistance can begin with something as simple as writing your ideas down or showing solidarity with the oppressed

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Jewish History and Culture Beyond Borders

Essays in Honour of Professor Joachim Schlör

Edited by Maja Hultman, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Susanne Korbel, University of Graz, Austria, Claire Le Foll, University of Southampton, UK & Johanna Rolshoven, University of Graz, Austria

Exploring and challenging the academic lifework of Professor Joachim Schlör, this book provides a window into current developments and debates in Jewish cultural studies Reflecting on Schlör ’s biographical and from-below approach, this Festschrift considers how the ordinary and everyday remains essential for historical analysis of the human experience of modernity, forced migration, and the loss of a homeland, offering a vital synopsis of new research in urban and Jewish history in the process

Jewish History and Culture beyond Borders brings together an international cast of renowned scholars from around the world to excavate Jewish experiences of modern Europe, urban topographies, and Jewish/non-Jewish relations through aspects that go beyond the traditional focus on either antisemitism or spheres of high culture and politics Biographical, material, rural and transnational approaches are used, which together assemble theoretical reflections and introduce epistemological questions on dynamics in urban power structures, pluricultural everyday practices, and multi-layered experiences of (dis)location through bottom-up case studies

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British Experiences in the French Foreign Legion during the Interwar Period Myths and Realities

Frédéric Barthet, Independent Scholar, Australia

British Experiences in the French Foreign Legion during the Interwar Period examines how, during the Interwar period, a few Britons joined the French Foreign Legion, in spite of the fact that they had the largest empire on Earth, a still sizeable army and that the Legion was in the service of the ‘old enemy’ Frédéric Barthet draws on the memoirs written by many of these British men to reveal fascinating insights into this experience Did these men describe the reality of their experience in the Legion or did they play on the myths attributed to the Legion by the British public at the time? The book establishes the interaction between myth and reality as depicted by the British ex-legionnaires themselves and reflects on how and why these memoirists deliberately chose myth over reality

The creation of fictional films, novels and newspaper articles which pre-dated the British enlistment, these Foreign Legion myths – Barthet convincingly contends – bore little resemblance to reality Yet this vision of Legion life was in fact so powerful that many of the so-called memoirs written by supposed British ex-legionnaires were actually novels disguised as autobiographies, a sort of subgenre of Victorian and Edwardian adventure novels written to appeal to the taste of the British public for French Foreign Legion stories at the time The book reflects on what this blurring of the line between truth and fantasy can tell us about the British involvement in the French Foreign Legion

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Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest

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Historical Dictionary of Explosives

Benjamin C Garrett, FBI

The history of explosives is told through accidents, inventions, tragedies, and war Historical Dictionary of Explosives describes this history, presenting the three types of explosives chemical, mechanical, and nuclear and how they were discovered, developed, and used It gives their physical and chemical characteristics and profiles the men, women, companies, and collaborative efforts responsible for inventing or otherwise developing these explosives It recounts selected events in which they were used both in warfare and for peaceful purposes such as tunneling and removing obstacles to navigation It highlights disasters where human error, carelessness, disregard for personal safety, or unimagined circumstances led to explosions that killed many, injured more, and destroyed cities and ports Misuse at the hands of terrorists is described, noting that such misuse has changed the way we board aircraft, enter sports venues, and access public buildings It discusses attempts at both controlling their development and limiting their acquisition, stockpiling, testing, and use, noting that while these attempts are imperfect, they build hopes for enhanced international security

Historical Dictionary of Explosives contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about explosives

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The Global Kitchen

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Food Cultures of Italy

Cuisine, Customs, and Issues

Zachary Nowak, Umbra Institute, Italy

There’s far more to Italian food than pasta and pizza Discover the history and culture of Italy through its rich culinary traditions

Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Italy, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties In addition to discovering Italy’s long culinary history, readers will learn about recent trends, foreign influences, and contemporary food and dietary concerns Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes These include influential ingredients, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and street food, among others The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in Italian culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms

Italian cuisine boasts a rich history, evolving from ancient Roman fare and influenced by ingredients from other European cultures and the New World While outsiders may think of Italian food as a monolith, there is actually great regional diversity Characterized by its simplicity, Italian food emphasizes fresh, high-quality, seasonal ingredients, often with just a few key components in each dish The Mediterranean diet forms the base, featuring pasta, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheese, and wine, with olive oil as a constant staple Foodways in Italy extend beyond mere sustenance, deeply intertwined with family, tradition, and social experiences

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Food Cultures of Norway

Cuisine, Customs, and Issues

Henry Notaker, Independent researcher, Norway & Annechen Bahr Bugge, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Norwegian cuisine, deeply intertwined with the country's dramatic landscape and long winters, reflects Norway's rich history and culture

Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Norway, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties In addition to discovering Norway’s long culinary history, readers will learn about recent trends, foreign influences, and contemporary food and dietary concerns Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes These include influential ingredients, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and street food, among others The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in Norwegian culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms

Norwegian cuisine, influenced by the country's climate, has historically relied on the preservation of food, leading to a strong emphasis on cured, dried, and pickled ingredients Rooted in the readily available resources of the land and sea, traditional Norwegian food features game meats like reindeer and elk, freshwater and saltwater fish such as salmon, cod, and herring, and simple preparations that highlight the quality of these ingredients Dishes often incorporate potatoes, dark rye bread, root vegetables, and dairy products like sour cream and cheese Norwegian foodways are characterized by practicality and resourcefulness, with home-cooked meals being central to family life While modern Norwegian cuisine has embraced global influences, traditional dishes remain important, often enjoyed during festive occasions and reflecting a deep connection to nature and the changing seasons

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Food Cultures of France

Recipes, Customs, and Issues

Maryann Tebben, Bard College, USA

As a comprehensive overview of French food from fine dining to street food and from Roman Gaul to current trends, this book offers anyone with an interest in French cuisine a readable guide to the country and its customs.

In France, food is integral to the culture From the Revolutionary cry for good bread at a fair price to the current embrace of American bagels and "French tacos," this book tells the full story of French food

This volume explores the highs and lows of French cuisine, with examples taken from every historical era and all corners of France Readers can discover crêpes from Brittany; fish dumplings from Lyon; the gastronomic heights of Parisian restaurant cuisine; glimpses of the cuisines of France's overseas territories in Africa and the Caribbean; and the impact of immigrant communities on the future of French food Learn how the geography of France shaped the diet of its people and which dishes have withstood the test of time Whether the reader knows all about French cuisine or has never tasted a croissant, this book will offer new insights and delicious details about French food in all its forms

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Food Cultures of Israel Recipes, Customs, and Issues

Michael Ashkenazi, Independent researcher, Spain

This volume explores cuisine in Israel, including the country's food culture history, important dishes, current food issues, and more

The evolution of Israeli cuisine has been shaped by three key factors: the country’s geography and climate, its diverse ethnic and religious history (including non-Jewish communities and immigration from around the world), and its advancements in agricultural technology, which have made Israel a global leader in the field

This book offers a comprehensive look at Israeli food culture in the twenty-first century by exploring the diverse influences that have shaped it These influences range from a long food history tracing back to prehistoric times, with insights drawn from the Bible, the Koran, and archaeological findings, to contemporary practices shaped by a blend of various ethnic traditions Modern Israeli cuisine reflects the impact of European, Middle Eastern, and other cultures, resulting in a unique culinary fusion

Food Cultures of Japan

Recipes, Customs, and Issues

Jeanne Jacob, Independent scholar, Spain

This addition to the Global Kitchen series explores the cuisine of Japan, from culinary history and important ingredients to essential daily and special meals

Japanese cuisine is often associated with sushi, ramen, and hibachi, but everyday food in Japan goes far beyond these dishes What do people eat and drink on a typical day? How do their food concerns compare, especially when it comes to issues like obesity?

This volume offers comprehensive coverage of Japanese cuisine Readers will explore the history of food in Japan and discover influential ingredients essential to daily cooking and consumption It highlights meals and dishes for every occasion, from everyday fare to special celebrations The book also looks at dining out and the variety of snacks available from street vendors An additional chapter addresses food issues and dietary concerns Each chapter is accompanied by recipes that allow readers to experience the dishes firsthand The volume is concluded with a chronology, glossary, sidebars, and bibliography to give readers a complete understanding of Japan’s rich food culture

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Food Cultures of Mexico

Recipes, Customs, and Issues

R Hernandez-Rodriguez, Southern Connecticut State University, USA

This exciting volume brings to life the food culture of Mexico, detailing the development of the cuisine and providing practical information about ingredients and cooking techniques so that readers can replicate some of Mexico's most important traditional dishes.

Mexican food has become one of the most popular cuisines in the United States, with noted dishes ranging from tacos and enchiladas to tamales and guacamole What are the origins of Mexican food culture as we know it today?

Written with an educated not specialized audience in mind, the book includes descriptions of traditional and high cuisine, regional and national foods, everyday dishes and those prepared and served on holidays and special occasions It also discusses ancestral eating habits and the way the food has been transformed under the pressures of globalization

Food Cultures of the United States

Recipes, Customs, and Issues

Bruce Kraig, Roosevelt University, USA

This comprehensive volume examines the history of American food culture and cuisine today, from staple ingredients to dietary concerns

Everyday, without realizing it, Americans plan their days around food what to make for dinner, where to meet for brunch, what to bring to a party As a nation shaped by immigration, the United States boasts a culinary landscape and food traditions unmatched by most countries This volume in the Global Kitchen series explores all facets of food culture in the United States, from Native American influences and early Colonial fare to contemporary dining trends It opens with a chronology that highlights key moments in U S history through the lens of food, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the nation’s culinary evolution The book explores American cuisine course by course, from appetizers to desserts, with recipes that round out each chapter It highlights the everyday meals and familiar flavors that define American food It also covers holiday and special occasion dishes, the rise of street food and snacks, and the influence of restaurants on how and what Americans eat The final chapter addresses current dietary trends and health concerns, offering a well-rounded look at the nation's evolving food culture

Food Cultures of Great Britain

Cuisine, Customs, and Issues

Victoria R Williams, Independent Scholar, UK

There’s far more to British food than fish and chips. Discover the history and culture of Great Britain through its rich culinary traditions

Part of the Global Kitchen series, this book takes readers on a food tour of Great Britain, covering everything from daily staples to holiday specialties In addition to discovering Great Britain’s long culinary history, you’ll learn about recent trends, foreign influences, and contemporary food and dietary concerns, such as obesity and the impacts of climate change Chapters are organized thematically, making it easy to focus in on particular courses or types of dishes The main text is supplemented by sidebars that offer interesting bite-sized facts, a chronology of important dates in British culinary history, and a glossary of key food- and dining-related terms

When people outside Great Britain think of British cuisine, they likely envision iconic dishes such as fish and chips, a full English breakfast, and afternoon tea But Great Britain has a much richer and more diverse culinary history It has been shaped by a myriad of events, from invasions by the Romans, Vikings, and Normans to the emergence and expansion of the British Empire to the privations of World War II More recently, Great Britain’s departure from the EU, the Covid-19 pandemic, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have all had a significant impact on the food landscape of Great Britain

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Chocolate

A Cultural Encyclopedia

Ross F Collins, North Dakota State University

A RUSA Outstanding Reference Source 2023

This well-researched work provides a useful discussion of the historical, cultural, and commercial aspects of chocolate Library Journal

Chocolate is nearly always with us when celebrating or mourning, in love or alone, healthy or sick, happy or sad This book offers a comprehensive look at how an exotic food grew to play such a central role in our lives.

No food in the world can offer as storied a history as chocolate Chocolate: A Cultural Encyclopedia focuses on cocoa's history from ancient Mesoamerican beginnings as a symbol of ritual, life, and death, to its omnipresence in Europe, North America, and the rest of the world In 10 thematic chapters covering chocolate in society and culture, 80 shorter entries, recipes, and a comprehensive timeline, this book takes a closer look at how chocolate has served as a medicine, an indulgence, a symbol of decadence, a door to romance, a tempting taboo, a means of survival, and a snack for children and adults alike

Why did popes and kings fear chocolate? Why did World War II soldiers despise their rations? Who invented milk chocolate, and why was it a secret? This book uncovers surprising stories and little-known facts about the seed behind the world’s favorite fruit tree

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The Joy of Eating A Guide to Food in Modern Pop Culture Jane K Glenn, Independent Scholar

This volume explores our cultural celebration of food, blending lobster festivals, politicians' roadside eats, reality show "chef showdowns," and gravity-defying cakes into a deeper exploration of why people find so much joy in eating

In 1961, Julia Child introduced the American public to an entirely new, joy-infused approach to cooking and eating food In doing so, she set in motion a food renaissance that is still in full bloom today Over the last six decades, food has become an increasingly more diverse, prominent, and joyful point of cultural interest

The Joy of Eating discusses in detail the current golden age of food in contemporary American popular culture Entries explore the proliferation of food-themed television shows, documentaries, and networks; the booming popularity of celebrity chefs; unusual, exotic, decadent, creative, and even mundane food trends; and cultural celebrations of food, such as in festivals and music

The volume provides depth and academic gravity by tying each entry into broader themes and larger contexts (in relation to a food-themed reality show, for example, discussing the show's popularity in direct relation to a significant economic event), providing a brief history behind popular foods and types of cuisines and tracing the evolution of our understanding of diet and nutrition, among other explications

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Each multi-volume set in the critically-acclaimed Cultural Histories series looks in depth at a subject through the lens of six historical periods, broadly:

Antiquity • The Medieval Age • The Renaissance • The Age of Enlightenment • The Age of Empire • The Modern Age

Each volume covers the same topics so readers can either dive deeply into a particular era or follow a theme across history. Sets are available in print for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a one-off purchase and tangible reference for their shelves, and also added to Bloomsbury Cultural History online as part of a fully-searchable digital library available to institutions by annual subscription or perpetual access (see www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com).

The Cultural Histories Series

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The Cultural Histories Series

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A Cultural History of Beauty

A Cultural History of Beauty

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Volumes 1-6

Edited by Paul R Deslandes

Edited by Paul R. Deslandes, University of Vermont, USA

How have shifting ideas about beauty related to the construction of social class, race, gender and other markers of difference? How have individuals sought to "improve" their bodies in order to enhance their status and attractiveness?

In a work that spans 2,500 years, these questions are addressed by 55 experts. Aided by a wide range of case material, they illustrate the practices and cultures of male and female beauty from antiquity to the present day.

Themes (and chapter titles) are: ideas of beauty; art and beauty; beauty, ugliness and ideas of difference; nakedness and beauty; grooming and hygiene; making the body beautiful; material culture, clothing and consumer practices; and desire, sexuality and beauty. Each volume opens with notes on contributors and an introduction and concludes with notes, bibliography, and an index.

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Cultural History of Craft

A Cultural History of Craft

Volumes 1-6

Volumes 1-6

Edited by Clive Edwards, Loughborough University, UK

Edited by Clive Edwards, Loughborough University, UK

Craft has a complex past. It is woven into the histories of materials, techniques and technologies, but also the histories of gender, class, politics, production, and consumption. The distinctions between craft practices – from the studio to the trade to the amateur - and the relationship of craft with art, design and technology have also altered the history of its practice.

A Cultural History of Craft presents the first comprehensive history of the subject. Themes (and chapter titles) are: concepts and perceptions of craft; society and politics; trade and exchange; fibres, textiles & dress; building and construction; ceramics and glass; woodworking and furniture; metal and jewelry; painting, graphics, printing and paper; representations of crafts

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