Moran (English, U. of Georgia) discusses not the physical aspects of the English colony, but the manner in which Raleigh advocated for it, particularly in his reports to the throne. A main goal is to
The Philadelphia monthly was published from January 1849 to 1852, and Nichols (English, Lancaster Bible College) examines how it catered to a growing number of Americans who strove to improve their ec
Piott (history, Clarion U. in Clarion, PA) presents this examination of American society during the Progressive era, 1900-1920. This period of American history saw many difficult changes for Americans
Even if you know you're called to youth ministry and are passionate about the students in your group, you've probably had a few of those moments when you've wondered why you're doing certain things in
Think about sin and the cross---the way that salvation changes who we are and how God sees us. It's a central part of our faith, and yet it's one of the most confusing and difficult things to teach. E
The French Revolution sought to change daily life itself. This book looks at the thirteen years between 1789-1802 that experienced the Terror, banning of the aristocracy, and the rearrangement of the
A study of life inside medieval monasteries that explores monastic spirituality, daily routines, contact with the outside world, and the historical impact of these foundational institutions on the Wes
The countries of Latin America have suffered through numerous foreign interventions and domestic wars in the nearly two centuries that have followed its independence. These conflicts have also given
From the death of Jesus to Constantine's legalization of Christianity, this volume explores the private and public daily lives of Christians in ancient Rome.