A Hard and Bitter Peace: A Global History of the Cold War offers a comprehensive global perspective on the Cold War, moving beyond a purely U.S.–Soviet framework. The book traces the origins of the conflict from the late stages of World War II and examines how ideological rivalry, decolonization, nationalism, and imperial legacies shaped global politics. It highlights the experiences of Asia,…
New Worlds of Literature is a curated anthology that explores the broad landscape of American literary expression, with particular attention to diverse voices and cultural perspectives. Edited by Jerome Beaty and J. Paul Hunter, the volume brings together a wide range of texts representing minority authors, regional identities, and emerging literary traditions. Designed for academic study, it p…
A More Perfect Union: Documents in U.S. History, Volume I, presents a curated collection of essential primary sources tracing the development of the United States from the colonial era through Reconstruction in 1877. Compiled by Paul F. Boller, Jr. and Ronald Story, this volume includes political speeches, constitutional texts, letters, legal documents, and social commentaries that illuminate m…
The Enduring Vision: Volume 2 examines the development of the United States from the end of the Civil War in 1865 through the modern era. The authors analyze major themes including Reconstruction, industrial expansion, urbanization, immigration, reform movements, racial segregation, the rise of corporate capitalism, and America’s growing international role. The narrative highlights the social…
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Volume 1, provides a comprehensive narrative of the development of the United States from pre-Columbian societies through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Emphasizing social, cultural, political, and economic forces, the authors explore the diverse experiences that shaped the early American nation. This volume highlights Native American s…
This book presents the German perspective on the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the ensuing 80 days of fighting in France. Written by Paul Carell, a former German propaganda official, this book describes the dynamics of strategy, troop movements, and the experiences of German commanders and soldiers in facing the massive attack that determined the course of World War II. With …
This book presents a comprehensive study of Peruvian cultural history from pre-Columbian times to the modern era. Dobyns and Doughty describe the development of Andean society, Inca culture, social changes after the Spanish conquest, and the ethnic, economic, and political dynamics that shape contemporary Peru. Using an anthropological and historical approach, this book provides a comprehensive…
This book comprehensively discusses the British government's policies in regulating and controlling monopolistic practices in the industrial sector. Paul H. Guénault and J. M. Jackson outline the legal framework, economic policies, and institutions involved in overseeing business competition in Britain in the mid-20th century. The analysis covers the background to the formation of anti-monopol…
This book is a critical study of the development of English prose fiction from the Elizabethan period (1558) to the early eighteenth century. Paul Salzman traces the earliest forms of narrative prose, including romances, adventure stories, morality plays, and proto-novellas that preceded the modern novel. Through literary historical analysis and critical reading, the book explains the cultural,…
This book examines the fundamental factors that influenced British foreign policy from the mid-19th century to 1980. Paul Kennedy examines the various aspects—economic strength, geographic location, social structure, strategic interests, and global power dynamics—that shaped how Britain responded to international change. Using historical approaches and political analysis, the book explains …