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‘Exactly the book we’ve been looking for! A non-institution based contemporary introduction to Britain.’ – M. J. J. Nyman, Joensuu, University, Finland
In the 4th edition of this popular textbook Mike Storry and Peter Childs assess the degree to which being British impinges on the identity of the many people who live in Britain, alongside other critical and contemporary debates.
Fully updated to include Britain's relationship with the wider world, changes in university education and testing in schools, the trend towards electronic entertainment and social networking, the new impact of 'class', and the culture of political leaking. Read more here.
Instructors may request a complimentary exam copy of this title here.
"Civil War America offers readers a remarkably insightful and comprehensive collection of essays on the social and cultural history of the home front and the battlefield. Students and professors alike will find the essays accessible and substantive, perfect for sparking classroom discussions of this vital era." Jonathan D. Wells, author of A House Divided (Routledge)
Civil War America reveals how Americans, both Northern and Southern, lived during the Civil War—the ways they worked, expressed themselves artistically, organized their family lives, treated illness, and worshipped. Complemented by a dedicated companion website Civil War America uncover seismic shifts in the cultural and social landscape of the United States, providing the perfect addition to any course on the Civil War. Read more here.
"A comprehensive well-written academic guidebook to Ireland’s past and present" - Dr Ivan Gibbons, St Mary’s University College, UK
Irish Civilization is the perfect background to Ireland until 1921 and the development of Ireland and Northern Ireland since 1921. Authored by Arthur Aughey, a well respected figure in the field of Irish politics and John Oakland a prominent author in civilization studies, this book is a vital introduction to the complex history of Ireland.
An essential resource for students of Irish Studies and general readers alike. Course leaders may request their complimentary exam copy by clicking here.
In this sweeping survey of world history, Candice Goucher and Linda Walton present a truly global story of human origins from past to present.
Converging Worlds: Communities and Cultures in Colonial America, edited by Louise A. Breen, offers a fresh approach to teaching colonial American history, with chapters written by top-notch scholars in the field. The accompanying Sourcebook provides primary source documents that can be used with the textbook or on their own.
A House Divided: The Civil War and Nineteenth-Century America, by Jonathan Wells, offers a highly readable, engaging introduction to the Civil War. Request a complimentary exam copy, or find out more here.
If you want your students to be inspired by learning about the radical ideas in labor history's past, take a look at Work and Struggle, which Elaine Bernard, Executive Director of the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School called, "required reading for anyone interested in how movements might develop in our own radical times."
The Indian essayist and novelist Pankaj Mishra has recommended Modern South Asia: History, Culture and Political Economy as the perfect book to help understand the history of India. Read the full article.
In honor of Women's History Month in the US, we've gathered together a selection of our latest textbooks for use in your Women's and Gender History courses.
In honor of Black History Month in the US, we've gathered together a selection of our latest textbooks for use in your African American History or Race and Ethnicity courses.
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