This edition of Callimachus’ select larger fragments offers an indispensable guide for properly appreciating his poetic art. By also discussing important... Læs mere
When it was officially opened on Easter Monday, 5 April 1847, Birkenhead Park became the first municipally funded park in Britain.
Momentous changes, particularly in the 1960’s, transformed ‘geology’ into ‘earth science’. These developments and the scientists behind them have been neglected until now and are the subject of this book.
This new study brings to life the unique contribution of French women during the early nineteenth century, a key period in the... Læs mere
Winner of the Association for Industrial Archaeology’s Publication Award 2025 Gasholders became one of the most instantly recognisable and iconic features on the landscape since they first appeared in the early 19th century.
This book charts the history of gin from its arrival in England in the sixteenth century to the present day. This also alerts us to the fact that gin has often... Læs mere
Winner, NUI Publication Prize in Irish History 2025 Winner, Irish Historical Studies First Book Prize 2024 When Henry II accepted the Leinster king Diarmait Mac Murchada as his liegeman in 1166, he forged a bond between the English crown and Ireland that has never been undone.
Books I-II of Julius Caesar’s The Gallic War narrate the campaigns of Caesar’s first two years in Gaul (58-57 BCE).
GeoHibernica explores how Ireland’s diverse geological foundations have shaped its people, culture, and heritage over millennia. From ancient... Læs mere
This new architectural history provides new interpretations and insights about England’s suburbs over the last two centuries as well as a rich synthesis of existing knowledge.