We are delighted to announce the first two monographs to be contracted from the Trailblazers initiative. Both books are a result of the innovative collaboration developed with the University of Salford Library and the University of Liverpool Library respectively. Read all about it on the LUP blog...
‘The Black Legend of Spain and its Atlantic Empire in the Eighteenth Century’ by Catherine M. Jaffe and Karen Stolley
The Black Legend of Spain and its Atlantic Empire in the Eighteenth Century: Constructing National Identities, edited by Catherine M. Jaffe and Karen Stolley, has recently been published in the Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series. This blog post explores the enduring impact of the "Black Legend," a narrative portraying Spain and its empire as cruel and intolerant, examining its historical roots, global dissemination, and influence on national identities, cultural stereotypes, and modern debates about colonialism and memory.
Translated Texts for Historians at 40: 1985-2025
Translated Texts for Historians (TTH), the acclaimed series of translations of a wide range of texts in many ancient languages from Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages (300-800 CE), is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year. Now numbering 86 volumes and counting, the series has many highlights, providing English translations of both world-famous and … Continue reading
Trailblazers announces first two contracted books
We are delighted to announce the first two monographs to be contracted from the Trailblazers initiative. Both books are a result of the innovative collaboration developed with the University of Salford Library and the University of Liverpool Library respectively. Read all about it on the LUP blog...
“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.
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