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The Greeks and the British in the Levant, 1800-1960s
This book explores the concept of ‘the Levant’ as a component of the regional and international system during the age of imperialism. At its heart is a focus on the experience of …
The Iconography of Independence
This book explores the phenomenon of Independence Days. These rituals had complex meanings both in the territories concerned and in Britain as the imperial metropole, where they …
Out of the Shadows
Over half of all people working on behalf of any given organization are typically not their own employees. Some are freelance contractors working in their own right. A significant …
The Mx Decision
Focusing especially on the history of the MX program, this book examines the process of U.S. weapons procurement decision making. The authors demonstrate that strategic and general …
Emergencies and Disorder in the European Empires After 1945
Bringing together for the first time leading historians of European decolonization, this book is a landmark in the comparative analysis of the fall of the European empires, viewed …
Emergencies and Disorder in the European Empires After 1945
Bringing together for the first time leading historians of European decolonization, this book is a landmark in the comparative analysis of the fall of the European empires, viewed …
Urban Nightscapes
In many western cities, urban nightlife is experiencing a 'McDonaldisation', where big branded names are taking over large parts of downtown areas, leaving consumers with an …
Ambiguities of Empire
This book comprises essays offered by friends, colleagues, and former students in tribute to Andrew Porter, on the occasion of his retirement from the Rhodes Chair in Imperial …