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Hundreds of Little Wars

"Hundreds of Little Wars is a fine contribution to the field of Civil War history and a fitting tribute to such a fine scholar as Daniel Sutherland. The volume reflects Sutherland's broad range of scholarship and interest in the relationship between military actors (whether regular or irregular) and the communities in which they operated. The wide range and high quality of essays engage with and honor Sutherland's broad contribution to the field of Civil War history over forty years." - Aaron Astor, author of Rebels on the Border: Civil War, Emancipation, and the Reconstruction of Kentucky and Missouri "The twelve chapters comprising Hundreds of Little Wars are each a pleasure to read. Covering a wide range of topics and geographies, including some beyond the United States, the essays are smoothly written, well‐researched, and offer original perspectives on the Civil War homefront." - Jonathan Wells, author of The Kidnapping Club: Wall Street, Slavery, and Resistance on the Eve of the Civil War

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Basil, Boris and Billy

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Basil, Boris and Billy

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Battleground

“Phillips writes crisply and critically, covering a lot of ground.”—James Barr, Financial Times“Battleground is a lucid, cogently argued and accessible study of a region once again in crisis.”—Justin Marozzi, Sunday Times“Christopher Phillips offers a lucid and highly readable account of a region that tragically continues to self-immolate, with a little help from its friends.”—Justin Marozzi, The Spectator“An excellent new book. . . . This well-written and thoughtfully structured book provides a broad introduction to the many issues underlying conflict and politics in the Middle East.”—Afshon Ostovar, Englesberg Ideas“An accessible introduction to conflicts across the region, written, according to the author, for readers wanting to understand the complex reality of the Middle East and looking for a place to start.”—Sophie Roell, Five Books“Phillips’ commendable balance has much to do with his commitment to multicausal explanations for conflict, avoiding all-too-common simplistic explanations.”—Mark Martorell Junyent, Informed CommentIncluded in Spectator "Books of the Year" 2024“Phillips finds the sweet spot of providing both depth and breadth in examining ongoing conflicts in the Middle East as well as in countries and zones experiencing various levels of trauma that could lead to conflict. He masterfully weaves together a multidimensional analysis that students, the general public, and policymakers would do well to read. While doing so, he offers a nuanced understanding of the subject matter and communicates a wealth of information in an accessible manner. I highly recommend it.”—David W. Lesch, author of The Middle East Since the Rise of Islam“Christopher Phillips’ keenly observed and deeply informed analysis of ten different but interrelated conflicts in today’s Middle East illuminates the urgent need to grapple with a vitally important but often misunderstood region in all of its complexity. Both experienced observers of the Middle East and those just trying to get a handle on a region in turmoil will learn from this masterful interpretation of the wars of the last decade.”—Marc Lynch, author of The New Arab Wars: Uprisings and Anarchy in the Middle East

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O poder da bondade

Photography in the Modern Era

A collection of European writings on photography, drawn from the first four decades of the 20th century. The selections highlight photography particularly in Italy, the Soviet Union, Germany, and France as a catalytic element in the avant-garde movements of the time, emblematic of a process of cultu