📚 Books of the Month

Here are the books that we enjoyed reading last month... June 2024 Books of the Month Dear Reader Even though we publish digitally, we absolutely love books! Here's our monthly selection of books that our editorial team has reviewed. [In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians: A Story of Suppression, Secrecy and Survival]( “In Search of Japan’s Hidden Christians” documents the arrival, flourishing, stifling, and eventual prohibition of the Christian faith in Japan's Edo period. It was survived only through those known as “Kakure Kirishitans” (Hidden Christians), whose secret ceremonies and home-grown rituals persevere even today. [Read full review]( [Thucydides: The War of the Peloponnesians and the Athenians]( Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War" is a timeless classic that offers not just a historical account of a conflict between two ancient Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta during the 5th century BCE, but also profound insights into humanity, politics, and the nature of war itself. The narrative delves into the causes, campaigns, and consequences of the war with a depth of analysis, making it essential reading for scholars, students, and general readers alike. [Read full review]( [War in the Balkans: An Encyclopedic History from the Fall of the Ottoman Empire to the Breakup of Yugoslavia]( This comprehensive encyclopedia is edited by the acclaimed historian Richard Hall and covers the general topic of war in the Balkans during the past two centuries. Some 60 leading scholars contributed well-examined snippets on the war in the Balkans culminating in a volume that is an excellent reference for a wide range of curious researchers. [Read full review]( [Empire's Mistress, Starring Isabel Rosario Cooper]( This book is an experimental approach that skillfully navigates a research topic where archival and other sources are fragmented. Gonzalez uses engaging narration paired with broad research to give agency to a figure whose life was previously shadowed by colonialism. "Empire’s Mistress" would be an insightful read for the general audience or advanced undergraduate students. [Read full review]( [Articulating Bodies: The Narrative Form of Disability and Illness in Victorian Fiction]( I highly recommend this book for its brilliant insights into both the discussed fictional characters and the historical perspectives of Victorians during the 19th century. What makes Hingston's approach unique are the tantalizing references to the behaviors of the various Victorian fictional characters, which tease the readers to indulge in deeper thinking. [Read full review]( [More History Book Reviews]( Disclaimer: We receive a commission for books sold through our website. Write a Review Why not write a book review for the most widely read ancient history encyclopedia online? [Submit a Review]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [World History Foundation]( is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. [World History Publishing Ltd]( is a non-profit company registered in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. [Donate Now]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: World History Publishing Ltd Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](