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Covers the history of the entire African continent, from prehistory to the present dayA Companion to African History embraces the diverse regions, subject matter, and disciplines of the African continent, while also providing chronological and geographical coverage of basic historical developments. Two dozen essays by leading international scholars explore the challenges facing this relatively new field of historical enquiry and present the dynamic ways in which historians and scholars from other fields such as archaeology, anthropology, political science, and economics are forging new directions in thinking and research. Comprised of six parts, the book begins with thematic approaches to African history—exploring the environment, gender and family, medical practices, and more. Section two covers Africa’s early history and its pre-colonial past—early human adaptation, the emergence of kingdoms, royal power, and warring states. The third section looks at the era of the slave trade and European expansion. Part four examines the process of conquest—the discovery of diamonds and gold, military and social response, and more. Colonialism is discussed in the sixth section, with chapters on the economy transformed due to the development of agriculture and mining industries. The last section studies the continent from post World War II all the way up to modern times. Aims at capturing the enthusiasms of practicing historians, and encouraging similar passion in a new generation of scholarsEmphasizes linkages within Africa as well as between the continent and other parts of the worldAll chapters include significant historiographical content and suggestions for further readingWritten by a global team of writers with unique backgrounds and viewsFeatures case studies with illustrative examplesIn a field traditionally marked by narrow specialisms, A Companion to African History is an ideal book for advanced students, researchers, historians, and scholars looking for a broad yet unique overview of African history as a whole.

A COMPANION TO GLOBAL HISTORICAL THOUGHT A Companion to Global Historical Thought provides an overview of the development of historical thinking from the earliest times to the present, directly addressing issues of historiography in a globalized context. Questions concerning the global dissemination of historical writing and the relationship between historiography and other ways of representing the past have become important not only in the academic study of history, but also in public arenas in many countries. With contributions from leading international scholars, the book considers the problem of “the global” – in the multiplicity of traditions of narrating the past; in the global dissemination of modern historical writing; and of “the global” as a concept animating historical imaginations. It explores the different intellectual approaches that have shaped the discipline of history, and the challenges posed by modernity and globalization, while illustrating the shifts in thinking about time and the emergence of historical thought. Complementing A Companion to Western Historical Thought, this book places non-Western perspectives on historiography at the center of discussion, helping scholars and students alike make sense of the discipline at the start of the twenty-first century.

A Companion to Mediterranean History presents a wide-ranging overview of this vibrant field of historical research, drawing together scholars from a range of disciplines to discuss the development of the region from Neolithic times to the present. Provides a valuable introduction to current debates on Mediterranean history and helps define the field for a new generationCovers developments in the Mediterranean world from Neolithic times to the modern eraEnables fruitful dialogue among a wide range of disciplines, including  history, archaeology, art, literature, and anthropology

This broad survey introduces readers to the major themes, figures, traditions and theories in Western historical thought, tracing its evolution from biblical times to the present. Surveys the evolution of historical thought in the Western World from biblical times to the present day. Provides students with the background to contemporary historical debates and approaches. Serves as a useful reference for researchers and teachers. Includes chapters by 24 leading historians.

A Companion to Intellectual History provides an in-depth survey of the practice of intellectual history as a discipline. Forty newly-commissioned chapters showcase leading global research with broad coverage of every aspect of intellectual history as it is currently practicedPresents an in-depth survey of recent research and practice of intellectual historyWritten in a clear and accessible manner, designed for an international audienceSurveys the various methodologies that have arisen and the main historiographical debates that concern intellectual historiansPays special attention to contemporary controversies, providing readers with the most current overview of the fieldDemonstrates the ways in which intellectual historians have contributed to the history of science and medicine, literary studies, art history and the history of political thoughtNamed Outstanding Academic Title of 2016 by Choice Magazine, a publication of the American Library Association

An authoritative overview of the developing field of public history reflecting theory and practice around the globeThis unique reference guides readers through this relatively new field of historical inquiry, exploring the varieties and forms of public history, its relationship with popular history, and the ways in which the field has evolved internationally over the past thirty years. Comprised of thirty-four essays written by a group of leading international scholars and public history practitioners, the work not only introduces readers to the latest scholarly academic research, but also to the practice and pedagogy of public history. It pays equal attention to the emergence of public history as a distinct field of historical inquiry in North America, the importance of popular history and ‘history from below’ in Europe and European colonial-settler states, and forms of historical consciousness in non-Western countries and peoples. It also provides a timely guide to the state of the discipline, and offers an innovative and unprecedented engagement with methodological and theoretical problems associated with public history.Generously illustrated throughout, The Companion to Public History’s chapters are written from a variety of perspectives by contributors from all continents and from a wide variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. It is an excellent source for getting readers to think about history in the public realm, and how present day concerns shape the ways in which we engage with and represent the past. Cutting-edge companion volume for a developing area of studyComprises 36 essays by leading authorities on all aspects of public history around the worldReflects different national/regional interpretations of public historyOffers some essays in teachable forms: an interview, a roundtable discussion, a document analysis, a photo essay.Covers a full range of public history practice, including museums, archives, memorial sites as well as historical fiction, theatre, re-enactment societies and digital gamingDiscusses the continuing challenges presented by history within our broad, collective memory, including museum controversies, repatriation issues, ‘textbook’ wars, and commissions for Truth and ReconciliationThe Companion is intended for senior undergraduate students and graduate students in the rapidly growing field of public history and will appeal to those teaching public history or who wish to introduce a public history dimension to their courses.

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the History of Science is a single volume companion that discusses the history of science as it is done today, providing a survey of the debates and issues that dominate current scholarly discussion, with contributions from leading international scholars. Provides a single-volume overview of current scholarship in the history of science edited by one of the leading figures in the fieldFeatures forty essays by leading international scholars providing an overview of the key debates and developments in the history of scienceReflects the shift towards deeper historical contextualization within the fieldHelps communicate and integrate perspectives from the history of science with other areas of historical inquiryIncludes discussion of non-Western themes which are integrated throughout the chapters Divided into four sections based on key analytic categories that reflect new approaches in the field

A compendium of original essays and contemporary viewpoints on the 1917 RevolutionThe Russian revolution of 1917 reverberated throughout an empire that covered one-sixth of the world. It altered the geo-political landscape of not only Eurasia, but of the entire globe. The impact of this immense event is still felt in the present day. The historiography of the last two decades has challenged conceptions of the 1917 revolution as a monolithic entity— the causes and meanings of revolution are many, as is reflected in contemporary scholarship on the subject.A Companion to the Russian Revolution offers more than thirty original essays, written by a team of respected scholars and historians of 20th century Russian history. Presenting a wide range of contemporary perspectives, the Companion discusses topics including the dynamics of violence in war and revolution, Russian political parties, the transformation of the Orthodox church, Bolshevism, Liberalism, and more. Although primarily focused on 1917 itself, and the singular Revolutionary experience in that year, this book also explores time-periods such as the First Russian Revolution, early Soviet government, the Civil War period, and even into the 1920’s. Presents a wide range of original essays that discussBrings together in-depth coverage of political history, party history, cultural history, and new social approachesExplores the long-range causes, influence on early Soviet culture, and global after-life of the Russian RevolutionOffers broadly-conceived, contemporary views of the revolution largely based on the author’s original researchLinks Russian revolutions to Russian Civil Wars as conceptsA Companion to the Russian Revolution is an important addition to modern scholarship on the subject, and a valuable resource for those interested in Russian, Late Imperial, or Soviet history as well as anyone interested in Revolution as a global phenomenon.

A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China’s history from the ancient past up until the present day. Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present dayConsiders the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the worldExplores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China’s traditional and modern erasAddresses China’s connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fieldsFeatures discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment

This companion comprises 28 essays by international scholars offering an analytical overview of the development of Russian history from the earliest Slavs through to the present day. Includes essays by both prominent and emerging scholars from Russia, Great Britain, the US, and CanadaAnalyzes the entire sweep of Russian history from debates over how to identify the earliest Slavs, through the Yeltsin Era, and future prospects for post-Soviet RussiaOffers an extensive review of the medieval period, religion, culture, and the experiences of ordinary peopleOffers a balanced review of both traditional and cutting-edge topics, demonstrating the range and dynamism of the field

A Deep Exploration of the Rise, Reign, and Legacy of the Third Reich For its brief existence, National Socialist Germany was one of the most destructive regimes in the history of humankind. Since that time, scholarly debate about its causes has volleyed continuously between the effects of political and military decisions, pathological development, or modernity gone awry. Was terror the defining force of rule, or was popular consent critical to sustaining the movement? Were the German people sympathetic to Nazi ideology, or were they radicalized by social manipulation and powerful propaganda? Was the “Final Solution” the motivation for the Third Reich’s rise to power, or simply the outcome?A Companion to Nazi Germany addresses these crucial questions with historical insight from the Nazi Party’s emergence in the 1920s through its postwar repercussions. From the theory and context that gave rise to the movement, through its structural, cultural, economic, and social impacts, to the era’s lasting legacy, this book offers an in-depth examination of modern history’s most infamous reign. Assesses the historiography of Nazism and the prehistory of the regimeProvides deep insight into labor, education, research, and home life amidst the Third Reich’s ideological imperativesDescribes how the Third Reich affected business, the economy, and the culture, including sports, entertainment, and religionDelves into the social militarization in the lead-up to war, and examines the social and historical complexities that allowed genocide to take placeShows how modern-day Germany confronts and deals with its recent historyToday’s political climate highlights the critical need to understand how radical nationalist movements gain an audience, then followers, then power. While historical analogy can be a faulty basis for analyzing current events, there is no doubt that examining the parallels can lead to some important questions about the present. Exploring key motivations, environments, and cause and effect, this book provides essential perspective as radical nationalist movements have once again reemerged in many parts of the world.

Provides a cutting-edge, nuanced, and multi-disciplinary picture of the Holocaust from local, transnational, continental, and global perspectivesHolocaust Studies is a dynamic field that encompasses discussions on human behavior, extremity, and moral action. A diverse range of disciplines – history, philosophy, literature, social psychology, anthropology, geography, amongst others – continue to make important contributions to its scholarship.A Companion to the Holocaust provides exciting commentaries on current and emerging debates and identifies new connections for research. The text incorporates new language, geographies, and approaches to address the precursors of the Holocaust and examine its global consequences. A team of international contributors provides insightful and sophisticated analyses of current trends in Holocaust research that go far beyond common conceptions of the Holocaust’s causes, unfolding and impact.Scholars draw on their original research to interpret current, agenda-setting historical and historiographical debates on the Holocaust. Six broad sections cover wide-ranging topics such as new debates about Nazi perpetrators, arguments about the causes and places of persecution of Jews in Germany and Europe, and Jewish and non-Jewish responses to it, the use of forced labor in the German war economy, representations of the Holocaust witness, and many others. A masterful framing chapter sets the direction and tone of each section’s themes. Comprising over thirty essays, this important addition to Holocaust studies: Offers a remarkable compendium of systematic, comparative, and precise analysesCovers areas and topics not included in any other companion of its typeExamines the ongoing cultural, social, and political legacies of the HolocaustIncludes discussions on non-European and non-Western geographies, inter-ethnic tensions, and violenceA Companion to the Holocaust is an essential resource for students and scholars of European, German, genocide, colonial and Jewish history, as well as those in the general humanities.

A COMPANION TOWORLD HISTORY"This new volume offers insightful reflections by both leading and emerging world historians on approaches, methodologies, arguments, and pedagogies of a sub-discipline that has continued to be in flux as well as in need of defining itself as a relevant alternative to the traditional national, regional, or chronological fields of inquiry"Choice"The focus...on the practicalities of how to do world history probably gives it its edge. Its thirty-three chapters are grouped into sections that address how to set up research projects in world history, how to teach it, how to get jobs in it, how to frame it, and how it is done in various parts of the globe. It is an actual handbook, in other words, as opposed to a sample of exemplary work."English Historical ReviewA Companion to World History offers a comprehensive overview of the variety of approaches and practices utilized in the field of world and global history. This state-of-the-art collection of more than 30 insightful essays – including contributions from an international cast of leading world historians and emerging scholars in the field – identifies continuing areas of contention, disagreement, and divergence, while pointing out fruitful directions for further discussion and research. Themes and topics explored include the lineages and trajectories of world history, key ideas and methods employed by world historians, the teaching of world history and how it draws upon and challenges "traditional" approaches, and global approaches to writing world history. By considering these interwoven issues of scholarship and pedagogy from a transnational, interregional, and world/global scale, fresh insights are gained and new challenges posed. With its rich compendium of diverse viewpoints, A Companion to World History is an essential resource for the study of the world's past.

The Companion to Global Environmental History offers multiple points of entry into the history and historiography of this dynamic and fast-growing field, to provide an essential road map to past developments, current controversies, and future developments for specialists and newcomers alike. Combines temporal, geographic, thematic and contextual approaches from prehistory to the present dayExplores environmental thought and action around the world, to give readers a cultural, intellectual and political context for engagement with the environment in modern timesBrings together environmental historians from around the world, including scholars from South Africa, Brazil, Germany, and China

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the History of Science is a single volume companion that discusses the history of science as it is done today, providing a survey of the debates and issues that dominate current scholarly discussion, with contributions from leading international scholars. Provides a single-volume overview of current scholarship in the history of science edited by one of the leading figures in the fieldFeatures forty essays by leading international scholars providing an overview of the key debates and developments in the history of scienceReflects the shift towards deeper historical contextualization within the fieldHelps communicate and integrate perspectives from the history of science with other areas of historical inquiryIncludes discussion of non-Western themes which are integrated throughout the chapters Divided into four sections based on key analytic categories that reflect new approaches in the field

A Companion to Intellectual History provides an in-depth survey of the practice of intellectual history as a discipline. Forty newly-commissioned chapters showcase leading global research with broad coverage of every aspect of intellectual history as it is currently practicedPresents an in-depth survey of recent research and practice of intellectual historyWritten in a clear and accessible manner, designed for an international audienceSurveys the various methodologies that have arisen and the main historiographical debates that concern intellectual historiansPays special attention to contemporary controversies, providing readers with the most current overview of the fieldDemonstrates the ways in which intellectual historians have contributed to the history of science and medicine, literary studies, art history and the history of political thoughtNamed Outstanding Academic Title of 2016 by Choice Magazine, a publication of the American Library Association

A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China’s history from the ancient past up until the present day. Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present dayConsiders the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the worldExplores a variety of long-range questions and themes which serves to bridge the conventional divide between China’s traditional and modern erasAddresses China’s connections with other nations and regions and enables non-specialists to make comparisons with their own fieldsFeatures discussion of traditional topics and chronological approaches as well as newer themes such as Chinese history in relation to sexuality, national identity, and the environment

Provides a completely updated survey of the major issues in gender history from geographical, chronological, and topical perspectivesThis new edition examines the history of women over thousands of years, studies their interaction with men in a gendered world, and looks at the role of gender in shaping human behavior. It includes thematic essays that offer a broad foundation for key issues such as family, labor, sexuality, race, and material culture, followed by chronological and regional essays stretching from the earliest human societies to the contemporary period. The book offers readers a diverse selection of viewpoints from an authoritative team of international authors and reflects questions that have been explored in different cultural and historiographic traditions.Filled with contributions from both scholars and teachers, A Companion to Global Gender History, Second Edition makes difficult concepts understandable to all levels of students. It presents evidence for complex assertions regarding gender identity, and grapples with evolving notions of gender construction. In addition, each chapter includes suggestions for further reading in order to provide readers with the necessary tools to explore the topic further. Features newly updated and brand-new chapters filled with both thematic and chronological-geographic essaysDiscusses recent trends in gender history, including material culture, sexuality, transnational developments, science, and intersectionalityPresents a diversity of viewpoints, with chapters by scholars from across the worldA Companion to Global Gender History is an excellent book for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students involved in gender studies and history programs. It will also appeal to more advanced scholars seeking an introduction to the field.

A COMPANION TO GLOBAL HISTORICAL THOUGHT A Companion to Global Historical Thought provides an overview of the development of historical thinking from the earliest times to the present, directly addressing issues of historiography in a globalized context. Questions concerning the global dissemination of historical writing and the relationship between historiography and other ways of representing the past have become important not only in the academic study of history, but also in public arenas in many countries. With contributions from leading international scholars, the book considers the problem of “the global” – in the multiplicity of traditions of narrating the past; in the global dissemination of modern historical writing; and of “the global” as a concept animating historical imaginations. It explores the different intellectual approaches that have shaped the discipline of history, and the challenges posed by modernity and globalization, while illustrating the shifts in thinking about time and the emergence of historical thought. Complementing A Companion to Western Historical Thought, this book places non-Western perspectives on historiography at the center of discussion, helping scholars and students alike make sense of the discipline at the start of the twenty-first century.

A Companion to the First World War brings together an international team of distinguished historians who provide a series of original and thought-provoking essays on one of the most devastating events in modern history. Comprises 38 essays by leading scholars who analyze the current state of historical scholarship on the First World WarProvides extensive coverage spanning the pre-war period, the military conflict, social, economic, political, and cultural developments, and the war's legacyOffers original perspectives on themes as diverse as strategy and tactics, war crimes, science and technology, and the artsSelected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE

A COMPANION TO GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORYEquips both specialists and newcomers with the historical, intellectual, and political context for engagement with the environmentProviding multiple points of entry into a dynamic, fast-growing field, A Companion to Global Environmental History explores the many contours of the relationship between human societies and the natural world on which they depend. Bringing together essays by an international roster of both established experts and emerging scholars, this volume covers a uniquely broad range of temporal, geographic, thematic, and contextual approaches to the practice of global environmental history.Thirty-three detailed chapters describe how the relationship between society and nature has changed over time, examine the various drivers of change and environmental transformations, survey different types of environmental thought and action around the world, and more.Now in its second edition, the Companion is fully revised to reflect major research developments and new trajectories within the field. Updated chapters that present new evidence for longstanding debates and innovative applications of environmental history are accompanied by six entirely new chapters on India, China, Africa, early modern cities, global environmental governance, and European environmentalism.Offering fresh insights into environmental thought, culture, policy, and politics, A Companion to Global Environmental History, Second Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students and an invaluable reference for scholars, researchers, and environmental historians.

A COMPANION TO GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORYEquips both specialists and newcomers with the historical, intellectual, and political context for engagement with the environmentProviding multiple points of entry into a dynamic, fast-growing field, A Companion to Global Environmental History explores the many contours of the relationship between human societies and the natural world on which they depend. Bringing together essays by an international roster of both established experts and emerging scholars, this volume covers a uniquely broad range of temporal, geographic, thematic, and contextual approaches to the practice of global environmental history.Thirty-three detailed chapters describe how the relationship between society and nature has changed over time, examine the various drivers of change and environmental transformations, survey different types of environmental thought and action around the world, and more.Now in its second edition, the Companion is fully revised to reflect major research developments and new trajectories within the field. Updated chapters that present new evidence for longstanding debates and innovative applications of environmental history are accompanied by six entirely new chapters on India, China, Africa, early modern cities, global environmental governance, and European environmentalism.Offering fresh insights into environmental thought, culture, policy, and politics, A Companion to Global Environmental History, Second Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students and an invaluable reference for scholars, researchers, and environmental historians.

Explores the evolving historiography of the Second World War across cultures and continentsA Companion to the Second World War, Second Edition is a foundational reference for understanding how scholars have interpreted, debated, and revised the history of the Second World War. Spanning two volumes and more than sixty essays, this extensively updated edition brings together leading voices in the field to examine the military, political, cultural, social, and economic dimensions of the war. The volume's expanded scope reflects the field's evolution, with new chapters dedicated to underrepresented areas of research, including Indigenous perspectives, gender and sexuality, religious responses, environmental dimensions, and digital cultural memory.By combining rigorous historiographical analysis with global breadth, the second edition of the Companion enables readers to engage with both well-established topics and emerging areas that challenge conventional narratives. The second edition significantly expands and updates the original collection to reflect the latest developments in the field. New chapters introduce cutting-edge research on topics such as LGBTIQ+ communities during the war, Indigenous experiences across multiple continents, and the global religious responses to the conflict. The edition also breaks new ground with essays on the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, the historiography of the Marshall Plan, the role of video games in shaping popular memory, and the cultural significance of wartime cartoons and comics. Updated chapters revisit key subjects—including colonialism in Asia, European societies in wartime, and the environmental dimensions of the conflict—to incorporate new historiographical approaches and source material.An essential resource for those seeking a critical guide to the field's historiography and its future directions, A Companion to the Second World War, Second Edition: Offers a truly global perspective with chapters on Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the PacificSituates key issues and developments within the broader trajectory of Second World War studiesProvides updated analyses of key military strategies, campaigns, and international diplomacyEngages with evolving debates around war crimes, historical memory, and revisionismHighlights new historiographical approaches to economics, technology, and environmental impacts during the warAnalyzes topics such as neutrality, colonialism, wartime societies, and postwar memory through fresh methodological and thematic lensesUnderscoring the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of current scholarship in the field, A Companion to the Second World War, Second Edition is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and instructors in areas including modern history, international relations, and memory studies. It is also an indispensable reference for academic libraries and professionals in historical research, publishing, and curriculum development.

A Companion to the History of the Middle East offers a fresh account of the multifaceted and multi-layered history of this region. A fresh account of the multifaceted and multi-layered history of the Middle EastComprises 26 newly-commissioned essays by leading international scholarsPrimarily focused on the modern and contemporary periodsCovers religious, social, cultural, economic, political and military historyTreats the region as four differentiated political units – Iran, Turkey, Israel and the Arab worldIncludes a section on current issues, such as oil, urban growth, the role of women, and democratic human rights

A Companion to Japanese History provides an authoritative overview of current debates and approaches within the study of Japan’s history. Composed of 30 chapters written by an international group of scholars Combines traditional perspectives with the most recent scholarly concerns Supplements a chronological survey with targeted thematic analyses Presents stimulating interventions into individual controversies

A comprehensive overview of the most important international events, movements, and controversies of the 20th century. Written by distinguished scholars, each an authority in their fieldExplores influential, underlying themes such as imperialism, nationalism, internationalism, technological developments, and changes in diplomatic methodsAddresses a broad range of topics, including diplomacy of wartime and peacemaking, the cold war era and the "new world order", the end of European empires, the rise of nationalism in the Third World, globalization, and terrorismChronological organization makes the volume easily accessibleIncludes useful guides for further reading and research

The Companion to Latin American History collects the work of leading experts in the field to create a single-source overview of the diverse history and current trends in the study of Latin America. Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the history of Latin AmericaWritten by the top international experts in the field28 chapters come together as a superlative single source of information for scholars and studentsRecognizes the breadth and diversity of Latin American history by providing systematic chronological and geographical coverageCovers both historical trends and new areas of interest

A Companion to Gender History surveys the history of women around the world, studies their interaction with men in gendered societies, and looks at the role of gender in shaping human behavior over thousands of years. An extensive survey of the history of women around the world, their interaction with men, and the role of gender in shaping human behavior over thousands of years.Discusses family history, the history of the body and sexuality, and cultural history alongside women’s history and gender history.Considers the importance of class, region, ethnicity, race and religion to the formation of gendered societies.Contains both thematic essays and chronological-geographic essays.Gives due weight to pre-history and the pre-modern era as well as to the modern era.Written by scholars from across the English-speaking world and scholars for whom English is not their first language.

This broad survey introduces readers to the major themes, figures, traditions and theories in Western historical thought, tracing its evolution from biblical times to the present. Surveys the evolution of historical thought in the Western World from biblical times to the present day. Provides students with the background to contemporary historical debates and approaches. Serves as a useful reference for researchers and teachers. Includes chapters by 24 leading historians.