A compelling, authoritative history of how women shaped the Reformations and transformed religious life across the globe
How modern data-driven government originated in the creation and use of administrative archives in the British Empire
How access to and control over marine resources in Madagascar are negotiated, and the inextricable link between equity and sustainability
A colourful account of women’s health, beauty, and cosmetic aids, from stays and corsets to today’s viral trends
From Confucius to Saint Augustine and Beethoven to the blues, a rediscovery of the joy that is music
An exhilarating new account of the English language, from British colonialism to the age of social media, emphasizing dynamism and democratization
The dramatic biography of a slaveship turned freedom-fighter—which brings new insights into Britain’s involvement in the end of the trade in enslaved people
An analysis of ancient Greek and Roman works alongside contemporary literature, exploring how these classics shape our understanding of the politics of time in America
The compelling story of the significant relationship between communism and modern architecture in postwar France
Thomas R. Martin recounts the unmatched political and military career of Phocion of Athens, and his tragic downfall
A fascinating historical examination of the Santiago Metro system as a microcosm of Chilean national identity during the twentieth century
A deeply researched biography of the prominent and divisive writer Ayn Rand, whose pro-capitalist novels and nonfiction have influenced three generations of Americans