The Second Sex
A groundbreaking feminist work that explores the historical, cultural, and psychological dimensions of women's oppression, challenging socie…
History, Identity, Culture, Sociology
Invisible Women
Discover the shocking gender bias that affects our everyday lives in this groundbreaking book that reveals how women are systematically igno…
Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation from the Past
Discover the untold stories and contributions of Muslim thinkers, rulers, and empires that shaped the world. This book offers a new narrativ…
The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
Discover the Crusades from an Arab perspective, revealing a vivid portrait of a society torn by internal conflicts and shaped by a traumatic…
Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist embarks on a journey through the American South, exploring the enduring legacy of the Civil War through …
The New Jim Crow
A groundbreaking argument that the War on Drugs and felon disenfranchisement have created a new racial under-caste in America.
Jew
Explore the complex and evolving meaning of the word 'Jew' and its profound impact on Western civilization and Jewish identity.
The Jewish War
Experience the epic and tragic Jewish revolt against Rome through the eyes of historian Flavius Josephus, with vivid prose, music, and sound…
Jewish Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia
Discover the comprehensive history and impact of Jewish women in America through this encyclopedic work, featuring biographies, topical arti…
Islam and the West
Explore the intricate history and perceptions between Islam and the West in this enlightening collection of essays by a renowned authority.
The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History
Discover the foundational work of Islamic history and sociology by Ibn Khaldun, a monumental text that shaped multiple fields of knowledge.
Medieval Islamic Civilization: An Encyclopedia
Explore the rich socio-cultural history of Islamic civilization from the seventh to the sixteenth century through over 700 expert-contribute…
The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate
Explore the pivotal conflict that shaped Islam's future as Wilferd Madelung delves into the power struggle following Muhammad's death, revea…
To Be a Jew
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Judaism through personal narratives and historical insights.
The Making of Modern Zionism
Explore the intellectual roots and evolution of Zionism from its 19th-century origins to the modern state of Israel, with a focus on its maj…
BLOODS: BLACK VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR: AN ORAL HISTORY
A gripping oral history of black soldiers in Vietnam, revealing the unique challenges and patriotism they faced, told through powerful first…
THE KILLING ZONE: MY LIFE IN THE VIETNAM WAR
A gripping account of infantrymen in combat, capturing the raw reality of war and its aftermath.
MATTERHORN
Lieutenant Waino Mellas and his Marines face the brutal realities of Vietnam, battling not just the enemy but also the demons within their r…
John L. Sullivan and His America
Discover the tumultuous life of John L. Sullivan, the legendary boxer who rose from Boston's Irish ghetto to become a prizefighting icon, se…
Champion: Joe Louis, Black Hero In White America
Discover the untold story of Joe Louis, the boxing legend who transcended racial barriers and became an American hero, in this timely explor…
The Longest Fight
Witness the epic battle of the races in the longest boxing match of the 20th century, a fight that transcended sport and became a symbol of …
A Renegade History of the United States
Discover the untold stories of America's rebels and outcasts who shaped the nation's identity in unexpected ways.
Gay New York
Discover the vibrant and surprisingly visible gay life in prewar New York, challenging the notion that it was hidden from the straight world…
Public Opinion
Explore the intricate dynamics of societal perceptions and their impact on democratic governance in this seminal work by Walter Lippmann.