An authoritative biography of Jozef Pilsudski, a key figure in interwar Europe regarded as the founding hero of a pluralistic and democratic modern... Læs mere
Social media and the always-connected digital life really are undermining our relationships. Carl Marci shows that our phone and Facebook habits aren’t... Læs mere
Laura J. Martin examines ecological restoration’s long history. Since the early 1900s, restorationists have confronted vexing philosophical questions:... Læs mere
Communist and capitalist states alike were scarred by the economic shocks of the 1970s. Why did only communist... Læs mere
Do democratic citizens have equal right to rule? Is it enough that they have equal standing before the law, or must there also be economic and social equality? Aldo... Læs mere
In this powerful new work, Thomas Piketty reminds us that rising inequality is not inevitable. Over the centuries, we have been moving toward greater equality. Piketty guides... Læs mere
An examination of the changes in the language used by the media in Greece since the... Læs mere
TA-U-RO-QO-RO takes up problems of script and language representation and textual interpretation,... Læs mere
During the Aegean Bronze Age, the spread of woolen textiles triggered an increased demand for color. In The Purpled World, Silver... Læs mere
Animal Fables of the Courtly Mediterranean is a treasure trove of widely translated stories on how to... Læs mere
Biblical and Pastoral Poetry was written by Alcimus Avitus, bishop of Vienne, in the late fifth or early sixth century. This volume presents new English translations... Læs mere
Under Seleucid rule, time no longer restarted with each new monarch. Instead, progressively numbered years, identical to the system we use today, became... Læs mere