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The History of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
This survey of Czech and Slovak history traces the development of two neighboring peoples through the creation of a common Czechoslovakian state in 1918 to the founding of the …
The Penguin History of Modern Spain
‘The best account in a single volume of Spain since 1898, exemplary for concision and for accuracy in the use of language, as well as for equanimity and generosity of spirit’ …
Demonology and Witch-Hunting in Early Modern Europe
Demonology – the intellectual study of demons and their powers – contributed to the prosecution of thousands of witches. But how exactly did intellectual ideas relate to …
Modern Britain, 1750 to the Present
This wide-ranging introduction to the history of modern Britain extends from the eighteenth century to the present day. James Vernon's distinctive history is weaved around an …
Magic, Science, and Religion in Early Modern Europe
From the recovery of ancient ritual magic at the height of the Renaissance to the ignominious demise of alchemy at the dawn of the Enlightenment, Mark A. Waddell explores the rich …
The Cambridge History of Judaism: Volume 8, The Modern World, 1815–2000
The eighth and final volume of The Cambridge History of Judaism covers the period from roughly 1815–2000. Exploring the breadth and depth of Jewish societies and their manifold …
History of the Russian Revolution
'The greatest history of an event I know' - C.L.R. JamesRegarded by many as among the most powerful works of history ever written, The History of the Russian Revolution offers an …
The Secret Battle
What did home mean to British soldiers and how did it help them to cope with the psychological strains of the Great War? Family relationships lie at the heart of this book. It …
The Oxford History of Poland-Lithuania
The history of eastern European is dominated by the story of the rise of the Russian empire, yet Russia only emerged as a major power after 1700. For 300 years the greatest power …
The Struggle for Mastery in Europe, 1848-1918
The system of international repression ended with the fall of Metternich in 1848. The conflicting ideals of international revolution and collective security came into being with …
The History of Great Britain
This addition to The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations provides an updated, clear, and concise history of Great Britain that will be of value to undergraduates and to a …
The Oxford History of Modern Europe
Written by eleven contributors of international standing, this book offers a readable and authoritative account of Europe's turbulent history from the French Revolution in the late …