This broad survey introduces readers to the major themes, figures, traditions and theories in Western historical thought, tracing its evolution from biblical times to the present.
Surveys the evolution of historical thought in the Western World from biblical times to the present day.
Provides students with the background to contemporary historical debates and approaches.
Serves as a useful reference for researchers and teachers.
Includes chapters by 24 leading historians.
This broad survey introduces readers to the major themes, figures, traditions and theories in Western historical thought, tracing its evolution from b...
A comprehensive overview of the most important international events, movements, and controversies of the 20th century.
Written by distinguished scholars, each an authority in their field
Explores influential, underlying themes such as imperialism, nationalism, internationalism, technological developments, and changes in diplomatic methods
Addresses a broad range of topics, including diplomacy of wartime and peacemaking, the cold war era and the -new world order-, the end of European empires, the rise of nationalism in the Third...
A comprehensive overview of the most important international events, movements, and controversies of the 20th century.
A Companion to Gender History surveys the history of women around the world, studies their interaction with men in gendered societies, and looks at the role of gender in shaping human behavior over thousands of years.
An extensive survey of the history of women around the world, their interaction with men, and the role of gender in shaping human behavior over thousands of years.
Discusses family history, the history of the body and sexuality, and cultural history alongside women's history and gender history.
Considers the...
A Companion to Gender History surveys the history of women around the world, studies their interaction with men in gendered societies, and look...
Its sixteen thematic chapters - each written by an expert in the field - cover social and economic developments, the rise and fall of all the major political movements as well as the immense changes generated by war and international diplomacy across Europe.
Its sixteen thematic chapters - each written by an expert in the field - cover social and economic developments, the rise and fall of all the major po...