This book surveys current archaeological and historical thinking about the dimly understood characteristics of daily life in Great Britain during the fifth and sixth centuries.
Medicine in the 19th century may strike us as primitive by today's standards, but widespread social change of the era brought about new ideas and practices in health and healing—all described in this
From the colonial period to the end of the 19th century, from King Phillip's war to the Wounded Knee Massacre, fighting between the American Indians and the U.S. government created upheaval in the eve
The civil rights era was one of the most turbulent and inspiring periods of American history. The achievements of this movement can be largely attributed to the efforts of women says Moon (history, Sa
A host of medieval, Renaissance, and Elizabethan recipes is now available in English for the first time, with expert commentary added so that modern readers can recreate history through period food fo
Part of a wide ranging series examining the daily life of specific populations and demographic groups throughout history, this volume on African Americans explores black migration patterns from the en
This compelling book describes how everyday people courageously survived under repressive Communist regimes until the voices and actions of rebellious individuals resulted in the fall of the Iron Curt
This book illustrates the social change that took place in the lives of women during the Progressive Era.• Ties social history and the experiences of women to one of the most important periods in Amer
This book presents a unique perspective on life in Colonial England, exposing many misconceptions and depicting how elements of its culture that are typically regarded as marginal—such as the activiti
Explore the Middle Ages, a complex and often misunderstood period in European history, through this vivid examination. Details of everyday living recreate the time period for modern readers, conveyin
This reference details daily life for people of all stations and ethnicities in the Central and South American colonies from the late 16th century to the beginning of the 19th century, emphasizing reg
During the 1920s and 1930s, changes in the American population, increasing urbanization, and innovations in technology exerted major influences on the daily lives of ordinary people. Explore how ever
Examining a 300-year period that encompasses the Scientific Revolution, this engrossing book offers a fresh and clearly organized discussion of the human experience of health, medicine, and health car
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to medical practices among Anglo-Americans, Native Americans, and African Americans during the colonial period, covering everything from dentistry to ch
Early medical practices are not just a historical curiosity, but real stories about people and health that may teach us much about the 21st century. This intriguing volume offers a comparative examina
Explores the complexities of the lived experiences of Victorian women in the home, the workplace, and the empire as well as the ideals of womanhood and femininity that developed during the 19th centur
There are countless books detailing the history of World War II, but none has examined the differences among soldiers's experiences based on their service branch's culture. Based on extensive oral his
