In a world of increasing and constant change, historical perspectives have never been more important. Whether it’s understanding the roots of political and social movements, exploring how earlier scientific and medical discoveries have led to breakthroughs in research, or learning how people in other times and spaces thought and felt about the changes experienced in their lifetimes.

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The History eBook collection offers a rich mix of book types for all user groups: students, faculty, researchers, and professionals. Making it an unparalleled resource to excel research and learning. All books are available without DRM, making them accessible simultaneously by an unlimited number of users.

Key Topics

  • Global and Transnational History
  • History of Medicine and Mental Health
  • History of Gender and Sexuality
  • Historical Archaeology
  • History of Science and Philosophy

New & Emerging Research Areas

  • Latin American History
  • History of Experience
  • Environmental History
  • Bioarchaeology and Social Theory
  • History of Ideas

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