A unique, colorful view of Victorian London when residents both famous and now-forgotten endured "the Great Stink" across one hot summer
Offers a radical reappraisal of Great Britain's fighting forces during World War II, challenging the common belief that the British Army was no... Læs mere
An analysis of the course of Western intellectual history between AD 400 and 1400. It surveys the comparative modes of thought and varying... Læs mere
The 1947 UN resolution to partition Palestine irrevocably changed the political landscape of the Middle East, giving rise to six full-fledged wars between Arabs and Jews, countless... Læs mere
An exploration of the mysteries of desire by the French master Pierre Michon
How does a work of music stir the senses, creating feelings of joy, sadness, elation, or nostalgia? This title details the array of stylistic devices and techniques used to represent... Læs mere
The social dynamics of “alternative facts”: why what you believe depends on who you know
An overview of current issues and developments in foreign language education, designed for instructors of language, literature, and culture at any stage of their careers
What was childhood like for mediaeval boys and girls in England? Nicholas Orme draws on a vast range of sources to create a picture of childhood in the Middle Ages.
This text argues that melodrama is a crucial mode of expression in modern literature. After studying stage melodrama as a... Læs mere