The 'History of Australia and New Zealand' is a compelling anthology that captures the essence of Antipodean evolution through a series of thought-provoking narratives. This collection traverses the complex landscapes of these two nations, weaving together historical insights, cultural reflections, and economic disc...

With over 60 contributions, The Tokugawa World presents the latest scholarship on early modern Japan from an international team of specialists in a volume that is unmatched in its breadth and scope. In its early modern period, under the Tokugawa shoguns, Japan was a world apart. For over two centuries the shogun’s s...

O principal objetivo da historiadora neste livro é analisar como se deu a criação da Seção de Etnografia e Arqueologia no Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Brasil (IHGB). Formada pela elite letrada imperial oitocentista, esta Seção contava com homens comprometidos em originar um projeto político de desenho da naçã...

In "The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915," Basil L. Gildersleeve offers a nuanced examination of Southern identity in the aftermath of the Civil War. Through a blend of historical analysis and literary critique, Gildersleeve articulates the complex beliefs and values that shaped the cultural landscape of the America...

This book examines hybrid threats within the broader context of a security crisis in Europe. As geopolitical tensions increase and great power rivalries intensify, can states protect their communities? While conventional wars are fought, parallel battles take place by more subtle and non-violent means. This multi-di...

“American republicans,” notes Forrest McDonald, “regarded selected doctrines of Montesquieu’s as being virtually on par with Holy Writ.” But exactly how the French jurist’s labyrinthian work, The Spirit of the Laws, with was published in 1748, influenced the eighteenth-century conception of the republic is not well ...

In this first anthropological study of Muslim and Hindu lives in urban Myanmar today, Judith Beyer develops the concept of “we-formation” to demonstrate that individuals are always more than members of wider groups. “We-formation” complements her rich political, legal, and historical analysis of “community,” a term ...

Introducing an annual collection of essays devoted to South Carolina history and culture. From the Piedmont to the Lowcountry, South Carolina is the site of countless engaging stories. The contributors to Carolina Currents share those stories, broadening our understanding of the state's unique and diverse histories ...

In "Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales," John Oxley presents a meticulous account of his explorations in the early 19th century, blending keen observation with vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape. Capturing the daunting yet alluring nature of the uncharted territories, Oxley'...

This Fleeting World tells the story of the universe and history of humanity in only 100 pages. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this inspiring guide to the history of everything, from stars and empires to cities, the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. David Christian's approach to...

The "Prose Edda," composed by Snorri Sturluson in the early 13th century, serves as a fundamental text for understanding Norse mythology and poetics. This comprehensive work is not merely a collection of myths but a sophisticated framework explaining the nature of poetry and the cultural heritage of the Norse people...

In "Anahuac: or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern," Edward B. Tylor presents a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, historical, and social tapestry of Mexico from ancient times to his contemporary era. This seminal work, rich in its ethnographic detail and informed by Tylor's anthropological perspec...

In "The Testimony of Tradition," David MacRitchie offers a profound exploration of folklore and cultural heritage, positioning oral traditions as critical artifacts that inform our understanding of history and identity. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book navigates through various legends, myths, and r...

In "The Portuguese Expedition to Abyssinia in 1541–1543," Miguel de Castanhoso delivers a compelling narrative of an extraordinary military campaign, weaving together rich descriptions of the land, its peoples, and the treacherous journey undertaken by the Portuguese. Castanhoso's literary style is characterized by ...

In "The Imperial Peace," W. M. Ramsay systematically explores the effects of the Roman Empire on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the regions it encompassed. Employing a blend of historical analysis and scholarly rigor, Ramsay contextualizes the Pax Romana, arguing that it was not merely a state of pe...

Donya Dar Gozar (This Fleeting World) tells the story of the universe and history of humanity in only 100 pages. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this inspiring guide to the history of everything, from stars and empires to cities, the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. The transla...