**A TLS, GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 The new bestseller from the acclaimed author of Justice and one of the world's most popular philosophers** "Astute, insightful, and empathetic...A crucial book for this moment" Tara Westover, author of Educated These are dangerous times for democracy. We live...

This open access book demonstrates that despite different epistemological starting points, history and speculative fiction perform similar work in “making the strange familiar” and “making the familiar strange” by taking their readers on journeys through space and time. Excellent history, like excellent speculative ...

This book focuses on the role of popular music in the rise of populism in Europe, centring on the music-related processes of sociocultural normalisation and the increasing prevalence of populist discourses in contemporary society. In its innovative combination of approaches drawing from (ethno)musicology, sociology,...

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of c...

In "Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam," John S. C. Abbott explores the life and legacy of a pivotal figure in American colonial history. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Abbott captures the complexities of Stuyvesant's governance during a transformative period in the seventeen...

In "The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks," Edwin Pears presents a meticulously crafted narrative documenting the fall of one of history's most storied empires. Through a blend of rigorous historical research and vivid storytelling, Pears elucidates the polit...

In "Outlines of Jewish History from B.C. 586 to C.E. 1885," Katie Lady Magnus masterfully chronicles the expansive narrative of Jewish history over nearly twenty-five centuries. Through her meticulous research, she blends analytical rigor with accessible prose, capturing the socio-political intricacies and cultural ...

In 'The Scottish Reformation' by Alexander F. Mitchell, readers are immersed in a detailed exploration of the religious and political upheavals that defined Scotland in the 16th century. Mitchell's scholarly approach delves into the theological debates and power struggles that characterized this transformative perio...

This open access book offers a critical analysis of the history of the International Bureau of Education (IBE) from its founding in 1925 to its integration into UNESCO in January 1969. Based on the conceptual and methodological tools of the transnational turn and on archives, fully exploited for the first time by th...

Gabriel Seailles remarked that Lachelier had the happy for tune "of exercising a profound and decisive influence upon all who heard him, yet without acquiring perhaps a single disciple in the narrow sense of the word. He liberated minds. He rid them of 1 ready-made ideas. " This liberating influence was exercised by...

Bringing together studies from across the Nordic region, this book examines the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on vaccine hesitancy. Shedding light on the political tensions that emerged as a result of the pandemic and the debates that ensued both within and between the Nordic n...

This book explores the impact of right-wing political ideology on crime, the criminal justice system, and attitudes towards punishment in Britain. Grounded in a rigorous analysis of repeated cross-sectional surveys such as the British Social Attitudes Survey and the British Crime Survey, as well as individual-level ...

In "A History of Domestic Manners and Sentiments in England During the Middle Ages," Thomas Wright meticulously examines the everyday lives and social norms that characterized medieval England. This scholarly work delves into various aspects of domestic life, including household organization, gender roles, and famil...

In "History of the Expedition to Russia," Philippe-Paul comte de Ségur presents a meticulous account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812. Utilizing a blend of first-person narrative and historical analysis, Ségur captures the profound complexities of military strategy, political ambition, and the hars...

In "A Boy Trooper with Sheridan," Stanton P. Allen presents a vivid and immersive account of the Civil War, articulated through the eyes of a young soldier. This historical fiction combines meticulous research with a gripping narrative style that captures the tumult of battle, camaraderie, and the moral complexities...

Step into the enigmatic world of "The Ottoman Empire" a compelling exploration of the rise, zenith, and eventual decline of one of the most formidable empires in history. This meticulously researched account takes readers on a captivating journey through the annals of time, unraveling the intricate tapestry of a civ...