Tracing the metaphor of America as the Book of Revelation’s New Jerusalem, Yii-Jan Lin shows how apocalyptic narratives are used to exclude unwanted immigrants
A deep dive into the nature of translation from one of its most acclaimed practitioners
A landmark survey, offering a nuanced and deeply researched account of the career and life of the iconic modern architect
The story of humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world from pre-history to the present day
This study overhauls canonical accounts of Surrealism, demonstrating how one woman artist expanded its activity and expression in bold new ways for the modern age
A look at the origins of British abolitionism as a problem of eighteenth-century science as well as one of economics and humanitarian sensibilities
The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers Grimm
The first account of the new Taliban—showing who they are, what they want, and how they differ from their predecessors
An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture
A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of modern America
A vivid history of the relationship between Britain and China, from 1600 to the present