Books in the International Library of Historical Studies series

Looks in detail at the various programmes guiding the Volksbuhne's work and at the reception of the plays by the largely working-class audience, to offer a detailed study of the interactions between cultural and political history in Imperial Germany.

Unknown story of the Rothstein family and their influence in British communism

The 18th century was a unique period of global and fundamental change. Few centuries have produced such a galaxy of historians, and their ground-breaking work has been drawn upon by Derek Beales in his collection of articles and special lectures.

How do literacy and the development of literary culture promote the development of a national identity? This book challenges the notion that Western ideas were essential to Romanian development. It is a fascinating story of how a national culture is born. It provides a history of the development of literary culture and the printed word in Romania.

19th-century Britain was one of the birthplaces of vegetarianism in the west. From the Vegetarian Society's foundation in 1847, men and their families abandoned conventional diet for various reasons. Providing an exploration of this movement, this book examines the significance of Victorian vegetarians.

From 1800-1959, the leading Tory hostesses, the Marchionesses of Londonderry were patrons and confidantes to key political figures such as Disraeli, Bonar Law, and others. This book offers an examination of these powerful political hostesses of the Anglo-Irish establishment and sheds light on the workings of 19th and 20th-century politics.

Analysing the form and influence of Ruskin's social theory, this book looks at Ruskin's significant contribution to social and intellectual thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It also examines the chronological development of Ruskin's thought and establishes the extent of his influence among the nascent labour movement.

Reveals how cookery came to be seen as an important part of medical care and diet, revolutionising the nation's health. This book assesses the impact of nutrition in hospitals, schools and the military and explores the challenges and struggles faced by those who undertook work to educate the nation in the areas of sanitation, medicine and food.