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Cities of Asia

Urbanization, Commerce, and Everyday Life from Ancient Xi'an to Modern Jakarta

by Peter Coleman

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Borderlands of Conflict

Ethnic Politics, Memory, and State Building in Central Europe

by Albert Ellis

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Art and Authority

Patronage, Propaganda, and Visual Culture in Renaissance Courts

by Gabriel Simpson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Architects of Unity

The Political and Cultural History of European Integration

by Ethan Herrera

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Migration Street

Labor Mobility, Urban Demography, and Social Change in Nineteenth-Century Europe

by Douglas Ferguson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Writing Asian History

A Critical Guide to Sources, Methods, and Debates in Asian Historiography

by Sean Mills

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Age of Tributaries

Diplomacy, Ritual, and the Sinosphere's System of Influence

by Victoria Long

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Courtier's Notebook

Diplomacy, Espionage, and Protocol in Early Modern European Courts

by Daniel Wagner

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Women of the Long Century

Gender, Family, and Political Power in Nineteenth-Century Europe

by Gary Phillips

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Colonial Crucible

European Rule and the Making of Modern South Asia

by Samantha Cruz

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

From Qing to PRC

Revolution, Reform, and the Making of Modern China, 1800–1950

by Alexis Gonzales

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Plagues and Publics

Epidemics, Medicine, and State Responses in European History

by Kayla Howard

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Silk Road Reimagined

How Trade, Religion, and Ideas Connected East and West from Chang'an to Constantinople

by Deborah Cole

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Foodways of Asia

Culinary History, Trade Crops, and the Making of Regional Identities

by Nicholas Kelley

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Food, Taste, and Identity

Culinary Histories Across Europe from Peasant Kitchens to Haute Cuisine

by Andrea Anderson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Historians at Work

Debates, Methods, and New Directions in European History Scholarship

by Patrick Harrison

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Reformations and Revolts

Religion, Politics, and Everyday Belief in Early Modern Europe

by Jerry Barnes

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Stones and Steel

Urbanization and the Making of Modern European Cities 1000–1900

by Randy Ross

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Diasporas and Migrations

Asian Communities Abroad, Labor, and Transnational Networks

by Andrew Lewis

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Tokugawa Japan Unbound

Society, Commerce, and Culture in Early Modern Japan

by Bradley Nguyen

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Revolutions and Reform Movements

Social Change in 19th and 20th Century Asia

by Donald Jimenez

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Frontier Kitchens: Food, Farming, and Family from Colonial Tables to Modern Homesteads

How food production, preservation, and meals defined household economies and cultures in American history

by Kyle Hawkins

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Consumer Nation: Shopping, Advertising, and Everyday Consumption in U.S. History

How advertising, credit, and retail innovations transformed household life and identity

by Pamela Campbell

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Living While Black: Race, Everyday Life, and Community Building in the United States

Examinations of systemic barriers, cultural resilience, and grassroots solutions across generations

by Laura Burns

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Work in the American Rhythm: Jobs, Labor Movements, and Workplace Culture

From craft guilds to gig platforms — the shifting nature of work, labor rights, and daily routines

by Karen Cruz

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Modern American Kitchen: Technology, Time Use, and Domestic Labor

How appliances, meal delivery, and time-saving tech have reshaped cooking, chores, and household economics

by Judy Hawkins

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Seasons of Work and Play: Holidays, Festivals, and Leisure Culture in the United States

Tracing the roots and modern transformations of national holidays, local festivals, and leisure industries

by Carol Schmidt

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Invisible Tools: Measurement, Instrumentation, and the Science of Precision

The history of measurement instruments and their role in enabling scientific and technological progress

by Kayla Rose

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Cities Wired: Urban Technology, Infrastructure, and the Smart City Debate

An interdisciplinary history of urban technologies from sewers and streetlights to sensors and mobility platforms

by Wayne Simpson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of the Sahara

by Joan Cole

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A History of Sicily

by David Morris

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A History of the Arctic

by Brittany Shaw

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Wires of Empire: Telegraph, Telephone, and the Birth of Global Communication

The political, economic, and technical story of long-distance electric communication from undersea cables to switchboards

by Amy Torres

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Slavery and Freedom: Labor, Economy, and the Human Cost of Empire

An unflinching examination of slavery's central role in Roman economy, society, and culture

by Kimberly Nichols

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Medical Machines: Technology, Hospitals, and the Transformation of Health Care

How diagnostic devices, imaging, and surgical tools changed medical practice from the 19th century to today

by Natalie Long

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Stone to Steel: A Social History of Early Tools and Materials

How human ingenuity transformed stone, bronze, and iron into sustained technological change for ancient societies

by Donald Medina

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

A History of Polynesia

by Karen Robertson

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Non-Western Tech Traditions: Innovations from China, India, the Islamic World, and Africa

A global corrective that documents technological creativity outside the European narrative across centuries

by Raymond Kelly

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Byzantium and Rome: Continuity and Change After 476

A study of transformation, institutional survival, and cultural continuity from the western fall to the Byzantine state

by Carol Brown

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Women Who Wired the World: Gender, Invention, and the Hidden History of Technology

Recovering the contributions of women inventors, coders, and engineers from early computing to modern startups

by Jonathan Munoz

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Roman Britain Uncovered: Archaeology, Society, and Identity at the Empire's Edge

An archaeological and historical survey of Roman occupation, military presence, and cultural change in Britain

by Timothy Gibson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Interfaces: A Cultural History of Human-Computer Interaction

Tracing the evolution of user interfaces from punch cards and command lines to touchscreens and voice agents

by Amy Campbell

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Power Play: The History of Energy Technologies and the Transition to Renewables

A comparative history of coal, oil, nuclear, and renewable technologies and their economic and environmental effects

by Lawrence Walker

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Daily Life in Rome: Homes, Food, Family, and Work in the Ancient City

A social history exploring everyday experiences of Romans across classes and regions

by Jacqueline Schmidt

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Fields of Power: Agricultural Technology and the Rise of Civilizations

Agricultural innovations, irrigation systems, and crop science that created surplus societies and state power

by Charles Robertson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Flight Paths: Aerospace Technology and the Making of Global Travel

A chronological account of aeronautical engineering, avionics, and air transport systems from barnstormers to jetliners

by Kelly Flores

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Hidden Labs: Institutional Histories of Research Centers and Their Technological Legacies

A study of Bell Labs, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, government labs, and corporate R&D organizations that produced major innovations

by Brian Martin

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Women of Rome: Gender, Power, and Agency in a Patriarchal Society

A focused study on the roles, rights, and influence of Roman women across social strata

by Jordan Snyder

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Fall Reexamined: Multicausal Perspectives on the End of the Western Roman Empire

A synthetic reassessment of political, economic, environmental, and military explanations for imperial decline

by Willie Richardson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Roman Artisans: Craft, Workshops, and the Economics of Production

A study of skilled labor, workshop organization, apprenticeship, and craft networks in the Roman world

by Alexis Robertson

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Pipes and Pistons: The Mechanics of the Industrial Revolution

A focused study of mechanical engineering breakthroughs, factory systems, and production methods that powered industrialization

by Johnny Morris

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Memory and Monuments: Imperial Propaganda, Public Space, and the Politics of Commemoration

How statues, triumphal arches, and urban ceremonies shaped collective memory and imperial legitimacy

by Denise Romero

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Provincial Voices: Life and Governance in Roman Provinces

An in-depth look at provincial administration, local elites, and cultural exchange across the empire

by Kevin Davis

$6.99 (ebook), $20.99 (paperback)

Medical Minds of Rome: Physicians, Public Health, and Ancient Therapies

A history of Roman medical practice, hospitals, sanitation, and theories of health

by Nancy Wallace

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Little Engine That Could: Microcars and Economy Models of Britain

A focused look at the microcar phenomenon, city runabouts, and economy segments in British motoring

by Michelle Herrera

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Regional Motorways: How British Car Factories Shaped Towns and Communities

Socioeconomic case studies of towns dominated by car factories and their long-term evolution

by Elizabeth Webb

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Wartime Wheels: British Automotive Industry During Conflict and Recovery

How World Wars and post-war reconstruction reshaped British car manufacturing and technology

by Grace Moore

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

British Car Advertising and Marketing: Selling the Dream from 1905 to Digital

An illustrated history of how British marques marketed cars through posters, film, and online campaigns

by Gabriel Morgan

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Mini Phenomenon: Social History, Engineering, and Cultural Impact

A multi-angle study of the Mini as a social icon, engineering marvel, and endurance model

by Kathleen Ramos

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

British Commercial Vehicles and Vans: The Forgotten Workhorses

History and preservation of British-built light commercial vehicles, lorries, and taxis

by Jack Castro

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Niche Makers and Boutique Cars: The Small British Firms That Dare

Exploring micro-manufacturers, kit cars, and specialty marques from Morgan to TVR

by Albert Patel

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Racing Heritage: How British Brands Won on Track and Road

A deep dive into the motorsport achievements that elevated British marques globally

by Catherine Hall

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

From Austin to Aston: A Concise History of Major British Car Brands

An accessible overview of current and historical British manufacturers for newcomers and general readers

by Paul Castillo

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Britain's Lost Marques: A Traveler's Guide to Extinct British Car Brands

Exploring the stories, models, and legacy of defunct British marques from Humber to Rootes

by Walter Owens

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Spice Route Pantry: Blends, Pastes, and Global Techniques

How historic spice trade routes shaped regional cooking and how to recreate their blends at home

by Christina Morgan

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Cajun & Creole Roots: Bayou Techniques for Robust Home Cooking

Differentiating Cajun and Creole, roux mastery, rice dishes, and seafood bouillons

by Patrick Jordan

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Mustang Casebook: How One Model Shaped Ford and American Car Culture

An in-depth case study of the Ford Mustang's development, market impact, and evolution over six decades

by Rebecca Sanchez

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

British Sports Cars: Triumphs, Troubles, and Timeless Style

Profiles of MG, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, and the small firms that shaped British motoring

by Roger Perez

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Canvas and Conquest: Art, Propaganda, and Iconography in Empires

An analysis of how visual culture and state-sponsored art shaped public perception, legitimacy, and resistance across empires

by Ryan McDonald

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Climate, Collapse, and Resilience: Societies in Environmental Crisis

A thematic exploration of historic societal collapses and adaptations caused by climate shifts, droughts, and resource stress

by Denise Holmes

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Earth Before Power: Environmental History and Human Impact

An interdisciplinary survey showing how humans altered ecosystems through agriculture, industry, and urbanization from prehistoric times to the Anthropocene

by Mark Ramos

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

American Muscle Makers: The Story of Ford, Chevy, Dodge, and Their Iconic Machines

A cultural and mechanical history of American muscle cars and the brands that created them

by Vincent Griffin

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Networks of Ideas: Intellectual Exchange from Antiquity to the Digital Age

A history of how scholarly, philosophical, and scientific networks transmitted knowledge across time and space, spawning innovations and institutions

by Bryan White

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Cities That Made the World: Urbanization and Power from Uruk to Shanghai

A global urban history that analyzes how cities emerged, governed, and exported influence across economic and cultural systems

by Christine Simmons

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Daily Lives of Ordinary People: Social History from Peasants to Urban Workers

A bottom-up exploration of food, family, labor, and leisure across continents that recovers the lived experiences of non-elites

by Amber Hall

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Crossing Faiths: Interreligious Encounters and Global Change

An examination of how religious interactions — syncretism, missions, and interfaith conflict — shaped cultural identities and geopolitics

by Sean Torres

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Revolutions Rewired: Comparative Histories of Political Upheaval

A comparative study of major revolutions — French, American, Chinese, Russian, and decolonization movements — that maps causes, strategies, and outcomes

by Randy Ramirez

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Feeding Empires: Food, Agriculture, and Global Power

A focused study on how agricultural technologies, diets, and food supply chains influenced expansion, labor systems, and imperial policies

by Roy Butler

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

The Atlas of Cultural Exchanges: Art, Religion, and Knowledge Transfer

A thematic atlas mapping cultural flows — artistic motifs, religious doctrines, and scientific ideas — that crossed borders and reworked societies

by Joseph Nichols

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Women Who Shaped the World: Female Leadership and Influence Across Cultures

Profiles and analyses of influential women whose political, intellectual, and cultural roles altered the course of regional and global history

by Charlotte Flores

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A Short History of Europe

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Languages of a Nation: Nahuatl, Indigenous Tongues, and Linguistic Change in Mexico

A linguistic and cultural history tracing the survival and revival of indigenous languages

by Adam Kelley

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

A History of Cooking

From the First Hearth to the Future of Food

by Traffikoo LLC

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Church and State: Religious Conflict and Reform in Mexican History

A study of secularization, clerical power, and anticlericalism from colonial missions to the Cristero War

by Christian Soto

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Narco-State: The History of Drug Trafficking and Governance in Mexico

An investigative history tracing the rise of cartels, state responses, and social consequences since the 1970s

by Paul Black

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Mexico in Global Context: Migration, Trade, and Cultural Exchange Since 1500

A broad survey linking Mexico's internal transformations to global economic and cultural networks

by Denise Garza

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Labor and Social Movements: Trade Unions, Strikes, and Political Change

A focused history of worker organizing from Porfirio Díaz to the post-1980 neoliberal era

by Charles Hawkins

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

The Mexican Constitution and the Rule of Law: From 1824 to the Present

A legal history analyzing constitutional change, judicial reform, and institutional stability in Mexico

by Mary Kelly

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)

Mesoamerica Before Columbus: The Rise of Olmec, Maya, and Zapotec Civilizations

A comparative history of the major pre-Columbian societies across southern Mexico and their long-term legacies

by Grace Rose

$6.99 (ebook), $19.99 (paperback)

Vietnam in America: War, Protest, and the Remaking of U.S. Politics

The domestic impact of the Vietnam War on policy, protest culture, and veterans' lives

by Raymond Barnes

$6.99 (ebook), $18.99 (paperback)