Medievalists and biblical scholars describe apocalyptic literature and imagery of medieval and early modern Europe. Their topics include medieval illustrated apocalypse manuscripts, a historiography o
The idea of the complete annihilation of all life is a powerful and culturally universal concept. As human societies around the globe have produced creation myths, so too have they created narratives
Twelve contributions from international scholars discuss the operational history of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) since 1949. Some of the topics addressed include the tensions between cen
This is the first systematic study of modern China's military campaigns and the actual fighting conducted by the People's Liberation Army since the founding of the People's Republic. It provides a gen
The journal Put', or The Way, was one of the major vehicles for philosophical and religious discussion among Russian emigres in Paris from 1925 until the beginning of World War II. The Russian languag
