We are pleased to share the 2026 Free Issues. Each year, we make one issue from each of our journals free to read, showcasing the range of disciplines, approaches, and scholarly communities represented across the Press.
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
‘Voltaire and the Sirven affair (1762-1772)’ by John Renwick
'Voltaire and the Sirven affair (1762-1772)' by John Renwick has recently been published in the Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series. In this blog post, Renwick highlights the key arguments from his new book, re-evaluating Voltaire’s involvement and showing that, unlike the famous Calas affair, his role in the Sirvens’ eventual exoneration was limited.
Heroes or Villains? Democracy, Discourse, and New Actors in Romanian Politics: Inside the New Journal of Romanian Studies Special Issue
This special issue of the Journal of Romanian Studies, Heroes or Villains? Democracy, Discourse, and New Actors in Romanian Politics, offers a focused examination of Romania’s rapidly shifting political landscape during the 2024–2025 elections.
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