This book examines the concept of piracy as an instrument for the advancement of legal, economic, and political agendas associated with early modern imperial co

"This book examines the concept of piracy as an instrument for the advancement of legal, economic, and political agendas associated with early modern imperial c

This book offers a cultural history of the travels of energy in the English language, from its origins in Aristotle’s ontology, where it referred to the activ

Modern Murders is the first comprehensive study of murder representations during the turn of the century, drawing on previously neglected archival material to e

This book covers a wide range of topics related to honor and shame in European historical societies: history of law and literature, social and ancient history,