Imagine four hundred actresses attending a London hotel luncheon in 1908 determined to effect change for women. A resolution emerged that very... Læs mere
Exploring the nature of Polish Catholicism in the first half of the twentieth century, this book examines the laws and policies that were... Læs mere
The first US hospital ship of World War II saw service in mid - 1943. By war's end, the fleet had carried... Læs mere
From 1913 through 1918, Long Beach, California, was home to the largest independent film company in the world, the Balboa Studio. This... Læs mere
Traditional local election methods - district, at-large, and hybrid approaches - are changing. This work aims to sort... Læs mere
From crime-busting heroes to enemies of free speech, this volume examines the evolution of Hollywood's... Læs mere
Many of the most powerful trends in baseball today have their roots in the 1970s. This work explores the many and often contradictory reasons why... Læs mere
The most expensive movie ever made prior to 1920, ""Intolerance"" was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic. William Drew's study traces the artistic and political influences that shaped D.W. Griffith's vision for the film.
An account of the Athletics through their 54-year history. It tells the stories of the organization's signature seasons, from the... Læs mere
From the 16th century to the present, this work traces the interactions of disease and politics in the United States. Major pandemics,... Læs mere
William T Vollmann is a writer of enormous novels that are stuffed with entire worlds of creation and destruction. This title presents a study that traces his career with chapters devoted to each of his novels, as well as his short stories and major nonfiction.