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The Potiphar Papers by George William Curtis is a sharp social satire that dissects the opulent yet morally hollow lives of New York’s upper class during the Gilded Age. The book presents a vivid …

"Irish Books and Irish People" by Stephen Lucius Gwynn offers an insightful exploration of Irish literature and its cultural context. The book provides a comprehensive literary criticism of …

Problems of the Pacific by Frank Fox is a detailed examination of the geopolitical and economic issues affecting the Pacific region in the 20th century. The book delves into international relations …

"Memoirs of Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz Volume 2" by Jean Francois Paul de Gondi de Retz offers readers an intimate and compelling insight into the tumultuous world of …

"Memoirs of Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz Volume 1" by Jean Francois Paul de Gondi de Retz offers readers an intimate and compelling insight into the tumultuous world of …

"Pagan & Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning" by Edward Carpenter explores the deep connections and similarities between paganism and Christianity. The book delves into the creeds of …

After isolated terrorist incidents in 2015, the Chinese leadership has cracked down hard on Xinjiang and its Uyghurs. Today, there are thought to be up to a million Muslims held in »re-education …

The negative legacy of the British empire is often thought of in terms of war and economic exploitation, while the positive contribution is associated with the establishment of good governance and …

Adopting a microhistory approach, Fair and Unfair Trials in the British Isles, 1800-1940 provides an in-depth examination of the evolution of the modern justice system. Drawing upon criminal cases …

When the Maya kings of Tikal dedicated their first carved monuments in the third century A.D., inaugurating the Classic period of Maya history that lasted for six centuries and saw the rise of such f …