Peter J. Koehler’s 'The Life of Philippe Fermin: Nature, Medicine and Law in Suriname and the Netherlands', published in the 'Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment' series, revives a figure long neglected by historians of medicine and the Republic of Letters. In this blog post, Professor Laurence Brockliss reflects on how Koehler’s study reshapes our understanding of that network and on the value of broadening the historical narrative to include forgotten voices.
How do we make decisions about our health?
A new Open Access book from the British Academy argues that real-life decisions are made not solely in reference to biomedical epistemes, but also systems of embodied rationality, systems of reasoning and negotiations with power and authority that can be understood and articulated as rational while also experiential.
Liverpool University Press to Publish The Library from 2026
Liverpool University Press is pleased to announce that it will become the new publisher of the distinguished journal The Library from 2026.
Was Roman Theatre really Roman?
A New History of Ancient Roman Theatre by Jessica Clarke, published recently in the Liverpool Studies in Ancient History series, is a radical reappraisal of how theatre developed in ancient Italy and Rome. Here, author Jessica Clarke asks the question: was Roman theatre really Roman? Reassessing the consensus that Rome was the centre of theatre … Continue reading
New series editor appointed for Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies
Liverpool University Press is delighted to announce that Prof. Francis Leneghan was appointed as Series Editor of the renowned series Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies (EMTS) earlier in 2025. This announcement was delayed as a mark of respect for Professor Vincent Gillespie, who is greatly missed by all at LUP and the EMTS editorial team. … Continue reading
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