American History

First Published in 1973. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This book analyzes the social history of Barcelona in the twentieth century, covering themes and ideas largely ignored in the political and nationalist orientation of previous literature...

This engaging sequel to Rethinking History, argues for a re-figuration of historical study. At the core of this survey lies the realization that objective and disinterested histories as well as historical 'truth' are unachievable...

Reflections of a Veteran Pessimist is divided into four sections: Europe in Decline, Jews in the Twentieth Century, Russia after the Soviet Union, and Observations. Having lived under the Nazi regime, Laqueur is keenly aware of the dangers posed by strident nationalism in Europe and rampant religiou..

Reflections on the Revolution in Europe..

First published in 1987. Readers of Victorian literature, both poetry and prose, are constantly aware of a powerful undercurrent of change - political, social, and intellectual - which determines the shape of the literature being produced. Topics covered include parliamentary reform, the Gentleman, ..

This study into France's attitude to the question of her place in the world system of the late eighteenth century focuses on the policies of the French government during the period when absolutism gradually gave way to radical republican rule. From this analysis of the Old and New Regimes' respectiv..

Drawing primarily from Suffolk sources, this book explores the development and place of Protestantism in early modern society, defined as much in terms of its practice in local communities as in its more public pronouncements from those in authority. Using detailed analysis of four communities, Mild..

This volume represents, explores and interrogates the current developments in the study of memory, engaging directly with the place of memory in culture, and with memory's meanings and history...

Relations Between East and West in the Middle Ages..

Relations Between East and West in the Middle Ages..

During the twentieth century, Britain turned from one of the most deeply religious nations of the world into one of the most secularised nations. This book provides a comprehensive account of religion in British society and culture between 1900 and 2000. With a focus on the themes of faith cultures,..