History, Modern Languages

“Spain mad”? Why did the Spanish Civil War provoke such an intense response in Britain, 1936-1939?

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.

History, Journals, Modern Languages, News, Religious Studies

Liverpool University Press to publish ‘The Huguenot Society Journal’ from 2024

Liverpool University Press (LUP) is delighted to announce a new publishing partnership with the Huguenot Society to publish the Huguenot Society Journal, a premier academic journal dedicated to the study of Huguenot history.

History

Challenging perceptions on Columbanus and Jonas of Bobbio – an interview with Alexander O’Hara and Ian Wood

Perceptions on the life of Columbanus, Jonas of Bobbio and hagiography itself are changing in the eyes of historians. We interviewed Alexander O'Hara and Ian Wood, authors of the highly anticipated Jonas of Bobbio to find out more.  How long have you been working on Jonas of Bobbio? Have you encountered anything surprising in your research? O’ HARA: What … Continue reading