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Examines how seventeenth-century English architectural theorists and designers rethought the domestic built environment. -- .

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Using Sierra Leone as a case study, this book examines the nature of knowledge production and interpretation of African history since the decade of African independence. This anthology provides critical reflections on major themes such as ethnicity, class, gender, identity formation, nation building, resistance, and social conflict.

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The Parthians at War is the first ever comprehensive scholarly attempt to evaluate and understand the military capabilities and accomplishments of the Parthians.

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Looks at how natural phenomena shaped the stories of Exodus, the Sojourn in the Wilderness, and the Israelite conquest of Canaan. This title demonstrates that the Exodus was in fact two separate exoduses both triggered by volcanic eruptions - and provides scientific explanations for the ten plagues and the parting of the Red Sea.

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A history of the American right wing looks at various movements including the Know-Nothings, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Michigan Militia.

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Examines the relationship between national history, identity, and politics in twentieth-century Macedonia. This work focuses on the reverberating power of events surrounding an armed uprising in August 1903, when a revolutionary organization challenged the forces of the Ottoman Empire by seizing control of the mountain town of Krusevo.

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Why do we interpret the past as we do, rather than in some other way or not at all What is the significance of the fact that we interpret the past What are historical interpretations Raymond Martin's approach to these questions transcends both the positivist and humanistic perspectives that have polarized Anglo-American philosophy of history. Ma

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The pastor in print is the first book-length analysis of the phenomenon of early modern pastors who intentionally pursued print authorship. With careful attention to audience, content, genre, and timing of publications, pastor-authors sought to complement parish work and achieve diverse religious goals through print.

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What are the effects of the technological, global and socio-economic changes we have experienced in the 20th century How have our social institutions been affected This book documents the often adverse impact of these changes. In addition, it argues that we now need to undertake a re-assessment of our core institutions.

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Churchill's wise words about the love of country have rallied nations and made Churchill our greatest national hero. This book offers a selection of the Churchill quotations about Britain gleaned from books, articles, speeches, private papers and conversations. It is compiled with the assistance or scholars, family members and those who knew him.

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"A Patriot's History of the United States" has become a modern classic for its defense of America as a unique country founded on principles of justice, equality, and freedom for all. The work continues this tradition by going back to the original sources--the documents, speeches, and legal decisions that shaped our country.

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A pivotal event in early modern history, the Congress of Westphalia gave birth to our contemporary international political system.

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One of the world's foremost historians presents a fresh look at the greatest war of ancient Greece and a pivotal moment in Western civilization that still resonates today.

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From comic plays to public documents, this text draws on the literature of the period to provide an account of the devastating war between Sparta and Athens. It offers insights into the impact of warfare on the people who are celebrated as the founders of Western civilization.

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A guide to the surnames that offers an insight into the place of origin, the occupations - and even the personality traits - of our ancestors. It is suitable for those intrigued by the story of their name and by the history of their family.

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George B. McClellan got closer to Richmond than any previous Union general by a bold amphibious landing, but lost his advantage due to his own indecision and Robert E. Lee's superior generalship. The essays in this volume on the campaign include ones by Steven E. Woodworth, Richard A. Sauers, Kevin C. Ruffner, Richard J. Sommers, Edwin C. Bearss, and William J. Miller

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George B. McClellan got closer to Richmond than any previous Union general by a bold amphibious landing, but lost his advantage due to his own indecision and Robert E. Lee's superior generalship. The essays in this volume on the campaign include ones by Robert E. L. Krick, Terry L. Jones, Carmen B. Grayson, William J. Miller, Mac Wyckoff, and Peter S. Carmichael.

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George B. McClellan got closer to Richmond than any previous Union general by a bold amphibious landing, but lost his advantage due to his own indecision and Robert E. Lee's superior generalship. The essays in this volume on the campaign include ones by Gary Lash, William J. Miller, Steven Newton, Robert O'Neill and Steven Woodworth.