Humanities books

Originally published in English in 1964, this volume describes the ghettos which formed medieval enclaves in the...  Read More >>

First published in 1981, The Political Nature of a Ruling Class is a study of the role played by the ‘organic intellectuals’,...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1963, this work is a study of the Old Testament books known as ‘The Writings’ (Ketuvim)....  Read More >>

First published in 1949, India does not attempt to provide a full history of the country, rather it brings to life...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1987, this book presented a history of the Queen’s Nursing Institute on the occasion of...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1958, this book deals with the details of dress – formal and informal – from the time of...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1958, this was the first scholarly anglophone history of Spain. It covers the whole story...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1958, this book gives an account of the canonical prophets. After chapters on the prophetic...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1952, this book, profusely illustrated, describes the various styles of wall decoration...  Read More >>

First published in 1978, this book argues that the troubadour revival in late medieval Spain was a conservative...  Read More >>

The Countryside: Planning and Change (1981) examines the relationship between policies and their actual effects...  Read More >>

Adventurous Film Making (1980) looks at some more ambitious and interesting techniques and shows how these serve...  Read More >>

The Collective Spirit (1925) lays down a rough outline of what science can tell us as to the progress of evolution,...  Read More >>

Cine Craft (1974) is an ideal guide to the world of amateur film making, a treasure-house of authoritative information....  Read More >>

Eliminating Sexual Harassment at Work (1994) gives a clear picture of what sexual harassment is, the effects it...  Read More >>

The Geography of the Port of London (1957) deals with the mid-century functions of the port studied in relation...  Read More >>

The Hero (1925) explains tragedy itself, through a close examination of multiple texts, with a particular focus...  Read More >>

An Analysis of the Development and Nature of Accounting Principles in Japan (1991) explores the historical development...  Read More >>

Hindu Customs and their Origins (1937) primarily examines the topic of caste in India, looking at the ancient ideas...  Read More >>

The Social Value of Art (1939) is a thorough examination of art activity, using the knowledge of the workings of...  Read More >>

Applied Depth of Field (1985) is a complete and convenient guide for all kinds of photographers who need to exercise...  Read More >>

Climbing the Ladder (1986) looks at the fundamentals for women breaking the glass ceiling, examining the barriers...  Read More >>

The Ways of Knowing (1925) examines the ways of attaining knowledge and verifying it, looking at the six methods...  Read More >>

Most writing on modern China dwells on those aspects which are new to China since the Communist takeover, stressing...  Read More >>