Discover the passionate British response to the Spanish Civil War in 'Spain Mad: British Engagement with the Spanish Civil War' by Tom Buchanan. This blog post by the author delves into the activism, political tensions, and emotional resonance that drove ordinary people to extraordinary efforts in support of the Spanish Republic.
Liverpool University Press to publish ‘Essays in Late Long Antiquity’ from 2026
Essays in Long Late Antiquity (ELLA) is a newly created Open Access journal which positions itself in the field of first millennium studies. It is a field which has seen growth in recent years and has an established momentum. The journal intends to move away from the Western European view of periodization, a view which the editors hope will entice interdisciplinary and supraregional approaches. Therefore, the journal hopes to cover the 3rd to the 9th centuries (200 – 800) and broader Afroeurasia in its research and to stand apart from discipline siloing.
Ten ECR bursaries to celebrate 125 years of LUP
In 2024, we offered ten societies a bursary towards conference attendance for an Early Career Researcher as part of our 125th anniversary celebrations. When planning how to celebrate LUP’s 125th year, we wanted to make sure we were giving back to the academic community, and supporting ECRs has always been an area of importance for … Continue reading
Introducing ‘L’Écriture est la peinture de la voix: essays in honour of Nicholas Cronk’: The Latest Special Collection from MLO
We are delighted to introduce ‘Convergences franco-chinoises: La valeur de la créativité’ the latest special collection from Modern Languages Open which is available to read Open Access. Taking into account the evolution of world public opinion towards China, this study reveals new trends in the creative practice of Franco-Chinese artists and in the field of research, as well as the growing role of the visual arts. This Special Collection is edited by Dr Rosalind Silvester, Queen’s University Belfast, who introduces the Collection, with her thoughts on the contemporary field of Francophone Chinese Studies.
In Praise of… David Bolt
To celebrate our 125th anniversary this year, we have been taking the opportunity to highlight and thank a selection of key figures in LUP’s recent history. Our final post in this series has been written by our Director of Journals Publishing Clare Hooper, who has put together a reflection on Professor David Bolt’s impact on … Continue reading
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