Ancient History & Classics, books, History

Translated Texts from Antiquity Vol. 1: Pomponius Mela’s Geography of the World

Translated Texts from Antiquity is a sister series to the renowned Translated Texts for Historians series, published by Liverpool University Press for over thirty years, latterly also joined by Translated Texts for Byzantinists. With a broad geographical focus, including the Ancient Near East and Egypt as well as the Mediterranean world to c. AD 300, and a variety … Continue reading

History, Journals, News, Religious Studies

Call For Applications | Reviews Editor, Huguenot Society Journal

The editorial board of the 'Huguenot Society Journal' is seeking a suitably-qualified person to undertake the role of reviews editor. The post is unpaid but offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills and connections, and to contribute to the enhancement of this publication.

books, Enlightenment, History, Intellectual History

The making and remaking of the Enlightenment

This blog post revisits 'Cultural Transmission and the French Enlightenment', recently published in the Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series. The editors offer fresh reflections on the essays in the volume and consider their relevance to the current political and cultural climate.

Enlightenment, History, Intellectual History, News

Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment at 70: Celebrating the legacy and future of the series

This blog post celebrates a major milestone: the 70th anniversary of the Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series. In this commemorative post, series editor Gregory Brown reflects on the enduring legacy of the series.

History, Literature

Exploring Rachel Speght: A Trailblazing Voice in Early Modern Polemic Writing

The Life of Rachel Speght, by Helen M. Stringer, has recently been published in the English Association Monographs: English at the Interface series. This blog post explores the biographical study of the boundary-pushing early modern polemicist Rachel Speght. At a time when geo-political borders are hardening all around us at a disturbing rate, the work of crossing … Continue reading