June 11, 2021
The latest in our History of British Intelligence series State Surveillance, Political Policing and Counter-Terrorism in Britain explores how the state worked to identify, track and counter a varied array… READ MORE
June 9, 2021
Dr Lloyd Bowen introduces us his new book, a fascinating look at an infamous duel which took place in Highgate in 1610. But was it a fair duel, fought according… READ MORE
June 7, 2021
“A most un-Victorian Victorian” is Joanna Martin’s wonderfully apt description of Georgina Weldon. Fearless, clever, independent and talented – also eccentric, delusional and highly litigious – Georgina Weldon seemed to… READ MORE
June 1, 2021
Welcome to June and new releases from Boydell & Brewer! Explore the Frisian people and their changing cultures, find out about the ethics of researcher vulnerabilities in Field Research in… READ MORE
June 1, 2021
We are thrilled that The Country Houses of Shropshire is published today. With 119 colour and 574 black and white illustrations, it’s a gazetteer of the many fine Shropshire country… READ MORE
May 26, 2021
We thank Professor Simmons for answering some questions about her exciting new book Medievalist Traditions in Nineteenth Century British Culture: Celebrating the Calendar Year. Professor Simmons describes what her research… READ MORE
May 24, 2021
Dr David Wilson’s keenly-awaited and thoroughly absorbing new book examines how the British empire sought to blunt the very real threat of piracy. But the empire could not act as… READ MORE
May 21, 2021
Following the successful virtual launch of her book The Letters of Edward I Dr Kathleen Neal has kindly recorded for us how she set it up and how it went…. READ MORE
May 20, 2021
Studies in Medievalism is the oldest academic journal that is dedicated entirely to the study of post-medieval images and perceptions of the Middle Ages. Its aim is to promote the… READ MORE
May 18, 2021
James Currey series Religion in Transforming Africa examines local or regional realities to highlight continent-wide issues and the complexities of religion and spirituality in Africa. Themes covered include Christianity, Islam,… READ MORE
Books to look out for in December 2023