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Madras Environmental History: Coastlines, Canals, and Urban Ecology

From marshes and backwaters to reclaimed land — ecological transformations of Madras

by Andrea Sullivan

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Language, Print, and the Press: Media History of Madras

Tamil, English, and the emergence of print cultures and public opinion

by Sean Rivera

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Mapping Madras: Historical Maps, Urban Change, and Spatial Memory

A cartographic history showing how maps shaped and reflect Madras's evolution

by Barbara McDonald

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Madras on Screen: Cinema, Culture, and the Rise of Tamil Film Industry

How Madras became the production and creative hub of South Indian cinema

by Laura Gordon

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Harbors and Hinterlands: Maritime Trade Networks of Madras

Ports, ships, and merchants that connected Madras to the Indian Ocean world

by Charles Henry

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Oral Histories of Madras: Methods, Memories, and Community Narratives

Collecting and interpreting life stories to reconstruct urban pasts

by Angela Hayes

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Food of Madras: Culinary Histories and Recipes of a City

From street stalls to Anglo-Indian kitchens — food as a lens on social change

by Kelly Black

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Foundations of Madras: From Fishing Village to 17th Century Port

A concise urban and economic history of Madras before British dominance

by Charlotte Rose

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Madras Cloth: The Rise and Globalization of a Textile Icon

Production, trade and cultural meanings of Madras cotton from cottage looms to world markets

by Sharon Woods

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Courtly Lives: Women, Power, and Patronage in Iranian Royal Courts

A microhistorical study of queens, consorts, and female patrons from medieval to modern Iran

by Frances Henderson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Persian Foundations: The Rise of Ancient Iran

A concise history from Elam and Achaemenids to the Sasanian Empire for modern readers

by Carol Gordon

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Silk, Spice, and Sovereignty: Iran in the Medieval Trade Networks

How Persian cities and merchants reshaped commerce across Eurasia from the 7th to 15th centuries

by Gregory Grant

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Qajar Transformations: Power, Reform, and Foreign Pressure

A critical study of Iran's 19th-century encounter with imperialism, reformers, and constitutionalism

by Madeline Hunter

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Borderlands and Empire: Iran's Relations with the Ottoman and Russian Worlds

A geopolitical study of contested frontiers, diplomacy, and cross-border cultures, 16th–20th centuries

by Janice Henderson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Safavid Revolution: Shiism, Statecraft, and Identity

Reconstructing the formation of Shiite Iran and its cultural-political legacy, 1501–1736

by Joseph Schmidt

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Revolt and Resistance

Peasant, Worker, and Tribal Movements Against States and Empires

by Sean Gonzales

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Historiography of India

How Scholars Have Written the Subcontinent’s Past and Why It Matters

by Anna Reed

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Mapping the Past

Historical Maps, GIS, and the Spatial Turn in South Asian Studies

by Brenda Moore

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Children of Empire

Education, Missionaries, and Youth in Colonial South Asia

by Wayne Wilson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Language and Identity in South Asia

Linguistic Histories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

by Deborah Cole

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Empires of the Ganges and Beyond

Rise, Administration, and Decline of Major South Asian Dynasties from Maurya to Mughal

by Raymond Davis

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Courts and Courtiers

Royal Culture, Administration, and the Politics of Palaces in South Asia

by Danielle Patel

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Everyday Lives in Mughal India

Markets, Households, and Social Structures of an Early Modern World

by Kelly White

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Port Cities and Maritime Empires

Oceanic Histories of the Indian Ocean and South Asian Coastal Communities

by Karen Olson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Silk Routes to Spice Ports

Trade, Exchange, and Cultural Networks Across South Asia and the Indian Ocean

by Linda Wells

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Margins and Heartlands

Comparative Regional Histories of the Deccan, South India, Bengal, and Punjab

by Ann Garza

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Women of South Asia

Gender, Power, and Everyday Life from Ancient Times to Independence

by Diane Parker

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Frontier Empires

Afghanistan, the Northwestern Tracts, and India’s Borderlands in History

by Justin Hall

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Partition: Lives Divided

Personal Stories, Political Causes, and the Lasting Consequences of 1947

by Gabriel Kelly

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Making of Modern India

Colonial Rule, Reform Movements, and the Road to Independence

by Heather Collins

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Mapping the Divine: Sacred Spaces and the Global History of Religion

How temples, churches, mosques, and shrines shaped cultures, cities, and power from antiquity to today

by Cynthia Ellis

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A History of Malta

From Neolithic Temples to European Horizons

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of France

The Story of a Nation

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of Mexico

The Story of a Nation

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of Fraud

From Ancient Cons to Modern Scandals

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Scholar's Erotica

An academic-style fictional study into historic sensual practices and myths

by Kelly Kelly

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Echoes of the Harem

A multi-perspective oral history revealing hidden lives behind palace walls

by Megan Bell

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of the Jews

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of the British Empire

The Story of the World's Largest Empire

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Routes of Leisure: A Global History of Tourism

From pilgrim paths to package tours, a comprehensive history of travel and its social impact

by Eugene Reyes

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A History of Writing

by Francis Carpenter

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A History Of The Greek Islands

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of North America

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of the Anglo-Saxons

by Oliver West

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Archaeology of the North: Prehistoric Greenland and Human Adaptation

An illustrated account of Greenland's prehistoric cultures, migration patterns, and survival strategies in extreme environments

by Beverly Parker

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Cold War Science: Laboratories, Secrecy, and International Collaboration

How scientific research advanced under security constraints and occasional cooperation

by Diana Griffin

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Cinema Under Constraint: Film, Censorship, and Dissent in the Cold War

A film studies approach to cinema as political tool and site of resistance on both sides of the Iron Curtain

by James Davis

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

After the Fall: Cold War Legacies in Contemporary Politics and Memory

An analysis of how Cold War institutions, narratives, and networks continue to shape the 21st century

by Samuel Gray

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Cold War Cities: Urban Planning, Architecture, and Ideology behind the Iron Curtain

How architecture and urban design expressed political goals in Eastern and Western cities

by Angela James

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Propaganda Machines: Media, Culture, and Soft Power in the Cold War

A study of films, radio, literature, and cultural diplomacy used to win hearts and minds

by Dylan Simpson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Cultural Exchanges and the Long Peace: Musicians, Artists, and Diplomacy in the Cold War

A study of transnational cultural programs that built bridges and influenced policy

by Samuel Bryant

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Stasi Files: Political Policing and Everyday Surveillance in East Germany

A microhistorical look at how secret police monitored, manipulated, and controlled populations

by Rachel Weaver

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Women on the Frontlines: Gender, Labor, and Politics in the Cold War Era

Exploring women's roles in state ideology, workforce mobilization, and resistance movements

by Kevin Payne

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Space Race: Technology, Propaganda, and the Cold War in Orbit

How competition for spaceflight and satellites reshaped science, industry, and international prestige

by George Morris

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

The Cold War in Latin America: Intervention, Reform, and Resistance

A regional survey of coups, revolutions, and U.S.-Soviet competition across the Americas

by Carol Vargas

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Inuit Voices: Contemporary Greenlandic Culture and Identity

Personal narratives, cultural practices, and the resilience of Greenland's Indigenous communities in a changing world

by Daniel Tran

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Personal Testimonies: Oral Histories from Soldiers, Diplomats, and Civilians of the Cold War

A curated collection of first-person narratives illustrating everyday life and major events

by Joseph Crawford

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Iron Curtain to Open Archive: A Comprehensive History of the Cold War

An accessible chronological narrative from World War II to the Soviet collapse for students and general readers

by Rebecca Sanchez

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Berlin Wall: Barriers, Lives, and the Politics of Division

An in-depth social and political history of Germany's division and reunification

by Sean Salazar

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Decolonization and the Cold War: National Liberation in a Bipolar World

How anti-colonial movements interacted with Soviet and Western strategies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

by Jacqueline Sanders

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Nonmonogamy Through the Ages: A Cultural History of Polygamy, Polyamory, and Alternative Unions

Religious, legal, and social frameworks for plural romantic arrangements

by Gregory Morales

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Masculinities and Courtship: Men, Desire, and Changing Romantic Roles

The history of masculine identity in romance and its transformation over centuries

by Martha Stone

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Married by Law: The Legal History of Marriage and Romantic Partnership

Marriage law, civil unions, and the politics of love across time

by Doris Hunter

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Romantic Failure and Resilience: Case Studies in Betrayal, Recovery, and Renewal

Historical and psychological perspectives on heartbreak and rebuilding life after loss

by Katherine Moreno

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Erotic Revolutions: Sexuality, Desire, and the Modern Transformation of Romance

How sexual norms and the sexual revolution refashioned romantic expectations

by Samuel Weaver

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Long Marriage: History and Strategies for Sustaining Lifelong Partnerships

Historical examples and practical lessons from long-term couples across cultures

by Lisa Green

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

When Love Crossed Borders: Colonialism, Empire, and Interracial Romance

Romance across cultures in the shadow of empire, migration, and diaspora

by George Jimenez

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Love Stories in Art and Literature: Romantic Relationships as Cultural Mirror

How poets, painters, and novelists shaped and reflected romantic ideals

by Martha Hamilton

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Portraits of Passion: Case Studies of Iconic Couples Who Changed Romantic Norms

Biographical studies of relationships that shifted cultural understandings of love

by Susan Adams

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Dating Through Revolutions: Romantic Life in Times of Political Upheaval

Courtship, exile, and partnership during wars, revolutions, and social crises

by Richard Tucker

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Intimacy Economy: Markets, Matchmakers, and the Business of Romance

History of matchmaking services, marriage bureaus, and the commercialization of love

by Gerald Hill

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Divorce and Dissolution: The Social History of Breakups and New Beginnings

Transformations in separation law, stigma, and post-marital lives

by Gregory Crawford

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Femininity, Freedom, and Romantic Choice: Women's Agency in Relationship History

Stories of women's strategies, constraints, and reforms in love and marriage

by Austin Henderson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Queer Affections: A History of Same-Sex Romance and Intimacy

Hidden lives, social networks, and legal battles from antiquity to the present

by Diana Foster

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Hearts Through Time: A Global History of Romantic Relationships

From prehistoric pair bonds to 21st-century partnerships, a comprehensive cultural timeline

by Patrick Jordan

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Courtship and Consent: The Social Rules of Romance from Antiquity to Modernity

How rituals, etiquette, and power shaped who could love whom

by Eric Campbell

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Romance and Race: Intersections of Love, Prejudice, and Identity

How racial ideologies shaped partner choice, family forms, and cultural acceptance

by Billy Martinez

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

From Letters to Likes: The Evolution of Romantic Communication

How technology transformed courtship from handwritten letters to online dating

by Emily Edwards

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Culture of the Bomb: Film, Literature, and Art Responding to Nuclear Threats

A study of how creative expression reflected and influenced nuclear debates across generations

by Christian Sanchez

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of Rome

The Story of the Roman Republic and Empire

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Turning Points Excavated: Ten Sites that Rewrote the Dark Ages

Case studies from Sutton Hoo to St. Gall showing how specific excavations changed historical narratives

by Bryan Gutierrez

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Fallout: The Global History and Human Consequences of Nuclear Weapons

From Trinity to Today — politics, tests, and the human toll of atomic arms

by Madison Howard

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Media, Memory, and the Bomb: How Narratives Shape Nuclear Policy

Analysis of journalism, propaganda, and cultural memory in shaping public understanding

by Gary Cooper

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Ships, Ports, and the Maritime Dark Ages: Sea Power and Seaborne Networks

Maritime technology, coastal trade, and port towns in early medieval Europe and the Mediterranean

by Thomas Anderson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Hiroshima to Today: Human Stories and Historical Lessons

A human-centered history of nuclear weapons from the bombings to modern consequences

by Jason Diaz

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Coins and Kings: Numismatics of the Dark Ages

Monetary circulation, coinage reforms, and political authority from Rome’s decline to regional mints

by Michael Bennett

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Plague and Pestilence: The Justinianic Pandemic and Its Aftermath

Epidemic disease, demographic change, and societal impact in the sixth and seventh centuries

by Margaret Jenkins

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Law and Order in the Dark Ages: Codes, Courts, and Customary Justice

How law, kingship, and local customs governed early medieval communities

by Amy Martin

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Climate and Crisis in the Dark Ages: Environment, Famine, and Adaptation

How climate change, weather extremes, and ecological shifts affected early medieval societies

by Brian Wood

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Byzantium and the Western Dark Ages: Continuity, Conflict, and Influence

The Eastern Roman Empire’s role in shaping early medieval Mediterranean politics and culture

by Ronald Evans

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)