It takes a lot for a contemporary book to be considered a modern classic ... with the long and complex history of racial prejudice and injustice across the world. Coates is in conversation ...

Examining six interpretations of the outbreak of the First World War by historians who come, or came, from the combatant nations, this immensely gratifying book proves that historians have always ...

Environmental journalist Marco Visscher discusses his book about the history of nuclear energy and why It would be ...

The Secret History // Donna Tartt; $14 Every one of Donna Tartt’s books is a classic ... This is a Romeo and Juliet story for the modern age. In this world, there are two distinct groups ...

A Monumental History of Buddhism in India” by Shashank Shekhar Sinha traces 2500 years of history of Buddha and Buddhism.

JThroughout human history, certain events have had a profound impact on shaping the modern world. Credits: Public Domain ... he could never have imagined the impact his invention would have on the ...

Three books stand out for me this year ... Shafir has produced an excellent and vital cultural history. The distinguished Portuguese historian Jorge Flores has been a prolific contributor to the ...

Its digital nature allows students to follow links to applicable sources and videos, expanding their educational experience beyond the textbook. It provides a new and free alternative to traditional ...

David Livingstone explores the dubious history of overclaiming or distorting the role of climate.

Consider Aristotle's writings, for instance — his reflections on ethics and the nature of a good life continue to hold ...