David Chambers 
Patrons and Artists in the Italian Renaissance [PDF ebook] 

Battles have long featured prominently in historical consciousness, as moments when the balance of power was seen to have tipped, or when aspects of collective identity were shaped. But how have pers …

This volume offers the most comprehensive survey available of the philosophical background to the works of early Christian writers and the development of early Christian doctrine. It examines how the …

Reconsidering Extinction in Terms of the History of Global Bioethics continues the Routledge Advances in the History of Bioethics series by exploring approaches to the bioethics of extinction from di …

This book sheds new light on the relationship between religion and state in early modern Japan, and demonstrates the growing awareness of Shinto in both the political and the intellectual elite of To …

This new edition of An Economic History of Early Modern India extends the timespan of the analysis to incorporate further research. This allows for a more detailed discussion of the rise of the Briti …

Traditional views of Horace seek to present the poet as a consistent, vivid personality who stands behind and orchestrates the diverse ‘Horatian’ writings that have come down to us. In recent years, …

“Conforti’s book will give you better understanding of Colonial New England and the lives of your ancestors who settled there.” —Family Tree Magazine Named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title In the …

Designed to stand on its own, or to accompany the seventh edition of D. R. Sar Desai”s Southeast Asia: Past and Present, this updated reader includes classic and recent works on the history of South …

A wry, affectionate and amusing take on English class and customs from an outsider”s perspective. For years German lawyer and author Detlev Piltz has been observing England, its life, customs and ab …