Books published by Yale University Press

A thrilling history of the dramatic siege of Acre in 1291, the bloody climax to the two hundred years of the Holy Land Crusades

A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from ancient America to Western modernity

Twenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment

Designed for students at the intermediate level who are continuing to develop overall proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic, this book follows the popular "Ahlan wa Sahlan" beginner's text. It includes revised communicative activities and grammar, an updated and expanded audio programme, a companion Web site, and full-colour design.

Offers translation of Vergil's great epic and renders the poem in the same number of lines as the original work. This title helps modern readers experience for themselves the timeless power of Vergil's masterpiece.

The sixteenth-century German friar whose public conflict with the medieval Roman Church triggered the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther was neither an unblemished saint nor a single-minded religious zealot according to this provocative new biography by Scott Hendrix. The author presents Luther as a man of his time: a highly educated scholar and teacher and a gifted yet flawed human being driven by an optimistic yet ultimately unrealized vision of "e;true religion."e; This bold, insightful account of the life of Martin Luther provides a new perspective on one of the most important religious figures in history, focusing on Luther's entire life, his personal relationships and political motivations, rather than on his theology alone. Relying on the latest research and quoting extensively from Luther's correspondence, Hendrix paints a richly detailed portrait of an extraordinary man who, while devout and courageous, had a dark side as well. No recent biography in English explores as fully the life and work of Martin Luther long before and far beyond the controversial posting of his 95 Theses in 1517, an event that will soon be celebrated as the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

What do ordinary citizens really want from their governments?

A searing novel that excavates the human collateral damage wrought by the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine

The story of the notorious Jewish gangster who ascended from impoverished beginnings to the glittering Las Vegas strip

This up-to-date book focuses on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, exploring the cultural and musical meanings that surround this powerful work of genius. The author includes an examination of interpretations of the work by prominent conductors, including Wagner, Mahler, and Weingartner.

A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero-these are the names history associates with the early Roman Empire. Yet, not a single one of these emperors was the blood son of his predecessor. In this captivating history, a prominent scholar of the era documents the Julio-Claudian women whose bloodline, ambition, and ruthlessness made it possible for the emperors' line to continue. Eminent scholar Guy de la Bedoyere, author of Praetorian, asserts that the women behind the scenes-including Livia, Octavia, and the elder and younger Agrippina-were the true backbone of the dynasty. De la Bedoyere draws on the accounts of ancient Roman historians to revisit a familiar time from a completely fresh vantage point. Anyone who enjoys I, Claudius will be fascinated by this study of dynastic power and gender interplay in ancient Rome.

A wide-ranging study that illuminates the connection between epidemic diseases and societal change, from the Black Death to Ebola

This book is the first major account of political thought in twentieth-century Europe, both West and East, to appear since the end of the Cold War. Skillfully blending intellectual, political, and cultural history, Jan-Werner Mller elucidates the ideas that shaped the period of ideological extremes before 1945 and the liberalization of West European politics after the Second World War. He also offers vivid portraits of famous as well as unjustly forgotten political thinkers and the movements and institutions they inspired.Mller pays particular attention to ideas advanced to justify fascism and how they relate to the special kind of liberal democracy that was created in postwar Western Europe. He also explains the impact of the 1960s and neoliberalism, ending with a critical assessment of today's self-consciously post-ideological age.

An accessible and contemporary introduction to the methods for determining cause and effect in the social sciences

Looks at the costs of change in Vietnam. This book addresses a variety of issues in Vietnam, including important shifts in international relations, the growth of civil society, economic developments and challenges, and the nation's nascent democracy movement as well as its notorious internal security.

The social dynamics of "e;alternative facts"e;: why what you believe depends on who you know Why should we care about having true beliefs? And why do demonstrably false beliefs persist and spread despite consequences for the people who hold them? Philosophers of science Cailin O'Connor and James Weatherall argue that social factors, rather than individual psychology, are what's essential to understanding the spread and persistence of false belief. It might seem that there's an obvious reason that true beliefs matter: false beliefs will hurt you. But if that's right, then why is it (apparently) irrelevant to many people whether they believe true things or not? In an age riven by "e;fake news,"e; "e;alternative facts,"e; and disputes over the validity of everything from climate change to the size of inauguration crowds, the authors argue that social factors, not individual psychology, are what's essential to understanding the persistence of false belief and that we must know how those social forces work in order to fight misinformation effectively.

A riveting, comprehensive history of the Arab peoples and tribes

The extraordinary story of the intermingled civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning more than six millennia from the late Bronze Age to the seventh century

A compact and accessible edition of Hume's political and moral writings with essays by a distinguished set of contributors

A controversial examination of the internal Israeli debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a best-selling Israeli author

The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe

An engrossing analysis of the pseudo-democratic methods employed by despots around the world to retain control

A newly updated edition of the best-selling primer on the social, political, and economic challenges facing Central and South America

A highly original history of the least understood and most intractable form of organised human aggression, from ancient Rome to our present conflict-ridden world.

Why have societies all across the world feared witchcraft? This book delves deeply into its context, beliefs, and origins in Europe's history