Palgrave Essential Histories Series
Dynamic and absorbing accounts of the history of the world's principal countries. Each book in this series gives a sense of the country's entire history, while giving additional emphasis on developments over the last hundred years.
Each priced at a student-friendly £16.99, these are clear, balanced and authoritative books for those on history and languages courses. General readers will also find their accessible style and comprehensive scope a perfect introduction to a country’s history.
Click on the titles for more information, to view a sample chapter, and to order a copy.
We are seeking new authors for our Essential Histories series. If you are interested in contributing to the series please contact the commissioning editor Kate Haines (k.haines@palgrave.com).
New in the series
A History of Spain
2nd Edition
Simon Barton
June 2009
PB | 978-0-230-20012-8 | £16.99
HB | 978-0-230-20011-1 | £50.00
'Clear, comprehensive, up-to-date - Barton's text is an incisive and accessible introduction for students and others interested in Spanish history'
- James W. Brodman, University of Central Arkansas, USA
Publishing in December 2009
A History of Greece
Nicholas Doumanis
4th December 2009
PB | 978-1-4039-8614-6 | £16.99
HB | 978-1-4039-8613-9 | £50.00
Drawing on the latest research into ancient, medieval and modern history, this single-volume traces the history of Greek culture and societies from the Bronze Age to the Present. Written for the general reader and undergraduate student, it examines the continuities and changes across the entirety of Greek history.
A History of Italy
Claudia Baldoldi
4th December 2009
PB | 978-1-4039-8616-0 | £16.99
HB | 978-1-4039-8613-9 | £50.00
'This is an excellent book. Its approach is highly original - covering a vast period of time and material through a broad 'cultural history' methodology. I learned a lot from this volume, and I am sure many other scholars and students will as well.'
- John Foot, Professor of Modern Italian History, University College London, UK
Other titles in the series
www.palgrave.com/essentialhistories
Ask your library to order the complete Essential Histories Series by quoting this series order number:
HB 1-4039-3811-3
PB 1-4039-3812-1
