Two of Antiquities oldest and greatest cities, Jerusalem and Jerash, attracted the personal attention and the detailed and creative intervention of the Ancient World's most powerful man of the early second century. He was the Roman Emperor, Hadrian. But why?

Capital Vol. 1, 2, & 3: The Only Complete and Unabridged Edition in One Volume! is a definitive collection of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' monumental work on political economy. Bringing together all three volumes into a single comprehensive edition, this book offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to delve in...

North Korea may be known as the world's most secluded society, but it too has witnessed the rapid rise of new media technologies in the new millennium, including the introduction of a 3G cell phone network in 2008. In 2009, there were only 70,000 cell phones in North Korea. That number has grown tremendously in just...

The thirtieth volume of Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies adds significantly to the corpus of scholarship on geography's multiple histories and biographies with nine essays on figures from Britain, France, the USA and Spain. Each was distinguished in his or her own scholarship and made distinctive contribution...

Everyday Silence and the Holocaust examines Irene Levin’s experiences of her family’s unspoken history of the Holocaust and the silence that surrounded their war experiences as non-topics. A central example of what C. Wright Mills considered the core of sociology – the intersection of biography and history – the boo...

In 'The Constitutional History of England' by Henry Hallam, readers are taken on a scholarly and detailed journey through the evolution of England's political structure. Hallam's book is a meticulously researched and eloquently written account of the constitutional development of England, from the Anglo-Saxon period...

George Washington's "State of the Union Addresses" is a foundational text that captures the genesis of American political discourse and governance. In this compilation, Washington articulates the burgeoning nation's values and aspirations, presenting a unique blend of rhetorical grace and pragmatic forethought. His ...

Henry Robert Plomer's "A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898" serves as a seminal exploration of the evolution of print in England, spanning over four centuries of technological and cultural transformation. Plomer meticulously catalogues the emergence of the printing press in the late 15th century, tracing ...

In "The Colonies, 1492-1750," Reuben Gold Thwaites meticulously chronicles the formative period of American history, exploring the complexities of European colonization, indigenous relations, and the socio-political dynamics that shaped the early American colonies. Written in a rich narrative style that combines det...

Philosophy and Leadership is an ambitious exploration of leadership's philosophical underpinnings from antiquity to the AI-driven future. The book journeys through history, gleaning insights from eminent philosophers and contextualizing their teachings to leadership. The book's foundational premise lies in the symbi...

This book explores the intersections of education and technology in audiovisual translation, unpacking the evolution of AVT ecosystems and looking ahead to future directions for the role of technology in the translation industry and higher education. The volume begins by outlining a holistic account of audiovisual t...

In response to widespread demand for more knowledge and insight about contemporary photographies beyond Western centers of production and dissemination, this volume provides a transnational discussion, grounded in dialogue between authors and editors from diverse locations and contexts. Ecological and decolonial dis...

In "Our Bit: Memories of War Service by a Canadian Nursing-Sister," Mabel B. Clint offers a poignant and evocative account of her experiences as a nurse during World War I. The book is characterized by its vivid, honest prose and intimate reflections on the hardships faced by both the soldiers and the medical staff....

A Fundação Museu do Homem Americano, Fumdham, procurou dar um viés interdisciplinar desde o início das pesquisas na região SE do Piauí, combinando as ciências humanas e as naturais. Exemplo dessa conver- gência científica foi a publicação de Os Biomas e as Sociedades Humanas na Pré-História da Região do Parque Nacio...

In "The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789," Alexis de Tocqueville meticulously analyzes the intricate social fabric and political dynamics that shaped France on the brink of the revolutionary upheaval. Employing a keen sociological lens, Tocqueville examines the intersections of class, culture...

Delve into the captivating world of Roman Britain with this concise exploration of one of history's most intriguing eras. In this meticulously researched book, uncover the remarkable story of Roman occupation in Britain, spanning from the invasions of Julius Caesar to the eventual decline of Roman influence. Journey...