Historia

The end of the Cold War was an opportunity—our inability to seize it has led to today’s renewed era of great power competition  “An eloquent and persuasive argument about how the …

GOLD MEDALLIST IN THE 2024 BUSINESS BOOK AWARDSA bold new account of the state of globalization today—and what its collapse might mean for the world economy   After the Cold War, …

A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present   Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or …

An award-winning historian’s examination of impossible events at the dawn of modernity and of their enduring significance   “Historically rich and superbly written.”—David J. …

A unique, stunning collection of images of Palestine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and a testament to the vibrancy of Palestinian society prior to occupation.This book …

Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy  “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably …

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. The Egyptian Book of the Dead?is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations …

An examination of the uses, meanings, and social impact of Viking Age textiles. This volume offers the first full study of archaeological fabrics and their decoration found in …

“Engagingly written.”—Andrew D Buck, BBC History Magazine “[A] compelling book.”—Ian Garrick-Mason, Spectator Shortlisted for the 2020 Duke of Wellington Medal for Military …

Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world’s great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world   What did Jane Austen …