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by Joel W. Eastman

In "STYLING VS. SAFETY," Joel W. Eastman delves into the pivotal era of 1900-1966, exploring the intricate relationship between styling and safety in the American automobile industry. Through extensive research and meticulous analysis, Eastman uncovers the complex dynamics that shaped automotive design and safety standards during this transformative period.

From the early days of the automotive industry, where aesthetic appeal often took precedence over safety considerations, to the groundbreaking advancements that led to increased focus on protecting drivers and passengers, this book offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of automotive safety practices.

Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, Eastman provides invaluable insights into the key players, technological innovations, and regulatory developments that influenced the industry's approach to balancing style and safety. "STYLING VS. SAFETY" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of design, technology, and consumer safety in the fascinating world of automobiles.

NY. University Press of America. 1984. 283p.

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By W.E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS..

"The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade to the United States of America 1638-1870" by W.E.B. Du Bois is a seminal work that delves into the complex history of the abolition of the African slave trade in the United States. Through meticulous research and profound analysis, Du Bois provides a detailed account of the efforts and challenges faced in ending this heinous practice that marred American history for centuries.

Du Bois's insightful narrative sheds light on the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the trajectory of the slave trade in America. By exploring the legal battles, international pressures, and moral dilemmas surrounding the abolitionist movement, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the long and arduous journey towards eradicating one of the darkest chapters in American history.

A must-read for anyone interested in American history, human rights, and the enduring legacy of slavery, "The Suppression of the African Slave-Trade to the United States of America 1638-1870" stands as a poignant reminder of the resilience of those who fought against injustice and the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom.

Volume I. Harvard Historical Historical Studies. Longmans, Green, and Co. New York. 1896. 503p.

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By Fredric S. Zuckerman

The Tsarist Secret Police in Russian Society, 1880-1917 delves into the intricate web of surveillance, espionage, and control wielded by the Russian secret police during a tumultuous period in history. Author Fredric S. Zuckerman meticulously uncovers the role of the secret police in shaping Russian society from 1880 to 1917, exploring how their tactics influenced political movements, dissent, and everyday life. Through extensive research and detailed analysis, Zuckerman sheds light on the far-reaching impact of the secret police on Russian society, offering a compelling narrative that illuminates this shadowy chapter in history. A must-read for those interested in the complexities of power, control, and resistance in Imperial Russia.

NY. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS. 1996. 358p.

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By Nicholas Daniloff

Two Lives, One Russia by Nicholas Daniloff delves into the intertwined paths of two individuals navigating the complexities of Russian society. Through the personal stories of these characters, Daniloff skillfully paints a vivid portrait of a country in flux, grappling with its tumultuous history and uncertain future. As the characters' lives intersect and diverge against the backdrop of political upheaval and social transformation, the reader is taken on a poignant journey through the heart of Russia. Daniloff's insightful narrative sheds light on the intricacies of Russian life and offers a compelling exploration of identity, resilience, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

New York. Avaon. 1988. 360p.

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By Constance Briscoe

"Ugly" by Constance Briscoe is a powerful memoir that delves into the author's harrowing journey through childhood abuse, discrimination, and resilience. Briscoe vividly recounts her turbulent upbringing in a broken home, navigating racism and neglect with unwavering determination. Through her raw and unflinching storytelling, she sheds light on the insidious impact of trauma and the enduring strength of the human spirit. "Ugly" is a testament to the triumph of hope over adversity, offering a poignant and courageous exploration of one woman's quest for healing and self-acceptance.

GB. Hodder and Stoughton. 2006. 443p.

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By R. R. PALMER

The World of the French Revolution by R. R. Palmer provides a comprehensive exploration of one of the most tumultuous periods in history. Delving into the political, social, and cultural landscapes of late 18th-century France, Palmer offers readers a detailed analysis of the events leading up to and following the French Revolution. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, this book sheds light on the key figures, ideologies, and revolutions that shaped the course of modern history. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in time.

NY. Harper Torchbooks. 1971. 289p.

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By Veronica Corrie

In "BLACK AND BLUE: A MEMOIR OF RACISM AND RESILIENCE," the author bravely shares their personal journey through the complexities of racism and the unwavering resilience that carried them through. This poignant memoir delves into the stark realities of discrimination, prejudice, and systemic challenges faced by individuals of color, offering a raw and unfiltered account of the author's experiences.

Through candid storytelling and introspection, the author sheds light on the profound impact of racism on their life, while also highlighting moments of strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. "BLACK AND BLUE" serves as a powerful testament to the enduring human spirit and the quest for equality and justice in a world marred by intolerance.

This compelling memoir is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the insidious nature of racism and the remarkable resilience of individuals who dare to confront it head-on.

Scribe Publications Pty Limited, Mar 30, 2021, 256 pages

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By John Perry

The Quick and the Dead: Stawell And Its Race Through Time by John Perry explores the rich history and cultural significance of the Stawell Gift, an iconic footrace held annually in Stawell, Australia. Perry delves into the origins of the event, tracing its evolution over time and highlighting the stories of the participants who have contributed to its legacy. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Perry brings to life the excitement and drama surrounding this historic race, offering readers a deeper understanding of its significance within the fabric of Australian sporting history. The Quick and the Dead is a must-read for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike, providing a compelling narrative that celebrates the enduring spirit of competition and community in Stawell.

New South Wales. UNSW Press. 2002. 310p.

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Edited by Joseph and Barrie Klaits

"The ties between people and animals are as mysterious and as obvious as the mutual devotion of a boy and his dog. We catch glimpses of these ties when we watch a circus parade, when we see someone's pet crushed in an accident, or when we witness the birth of kittens. Exhilaration, compassion, wonder-intangible responses like these are this book's raisons d'être.

"We have collected a series of readings that attempt to analyze such responses.,. The authors share a concern with the issue we have regarded as the leitmotif of this book: What do man's attitudes and behavior toward animals tell us about the historical development of human society and culture?" - from the Introduction.

NY. Harper and Row, Publishers. 1974. 177p.

Edited by Chris Cunneen, Antje Deckert, Amanda Porter, Juan Tauri and Robert Webb

The Routledge International Handbook on Decolonizing Justice focuses on the growing worldwide movement aimed at decolonizing state policies and practices, and various disciplinary knowledges including criminology, social work and law. The collection of original chapters brings together cutting-edge, politically engaged work from a diverse group of writers who take as a starting point an analysis founded in a decolonizing, decolonial and/or Indigenous standpoint. Centering the perspectives of Black, First Nations and other racialized and minoritized peoples, the book makes an internationally significant contribution to the literature.

The chapters include analyses of specific decolonization policies and interventions instigated by communities to enhance jurisdictional self-determination; theoretical approaches to decolonization; the importance of research and research ethics as a key foundation of the decolonization process; crucial contemporary issues including deaths in custody, state crime, reparations, and transitional justice; and critical analysis of key institutions of control, including police, courts, corrections, child protection systems and other forms of carcerality.

The handbook is divided into five sections which reflect the breadth of the decolonizing literature:

• • Why decolonization? From the personal to the global

• • State terror and violence

• • Abolishing the carceral

• • Transforming and decolonizing justice

• • Disrupting epistemic violence

This book offers a comprehensive and timely resource for activists, students, academics, and those with an interest in Indigenous studies, decolonial and post-colonial studies, criminal legal institutions and criminology. It provides critical commentary and analyses of the major issues for enhancing social justice internationally.

London; New York: Routledge, 571p.

By Ville Erkkila

How did the drastic experiences of the turbulent twentieth century affect the works of a legal historian? What kind of an impact did they have on the ideas of justice and rule of law prominent in legal historiography? Ville Erkkilä analyses the way in which the concepts of 'Rechtsgewissen' and 'Rechtsbewusstsein' evolved over time in the works of the prestigious legal historian Franz Wieacker. With the help of previously unavailable sources such as private correspondence, the author reveals how Franz Wieacker's personal experiences intertwined in his legal historiography with the tradition of legal science as well as the social and political destinies of twentieth century Germany.

Tubingen: Mohr Siebeck , 2019. 329p.

By Daniel Feierstein

Genocide not only annihilates people but also destroys and reorganizes social relations, using terror as a method. In Genocide as Social Practice, Argentinean social scientist Daniel Feierstein looks at the policies of state-sponsored repression pursued by the Argentine military dictatorship against political opponents between 1976 and 1983 and those pursued by the Third Reich between 1933 and 1945. He finds similarities, not in the extent of the horror but in terms of the goals of the perpetrators.

New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2014. 277p.

Edited by Francesco Paolo de Ceglia

The Body of Evidence. Corpses and Proofs in Early Modern European Medicine Francesco Paolo de Ceglia offers an overview of the evolution of the science of the ‘signs of the corpse’, from necromancy to forensic medicine. Readership: The volume is aimed at scholars and specialized libraries in the historical field. Rich in original anecdotes, it can also be read easily by inquisitive people.

Leiden; Boston: Brill, 2020. 366p.

Edited by Lyndsay Campbell, Ted McCoy, and Mélanie Méthot

An introduction to Canadian legal history featuring new approaches to legal scholarship. Essential reading for all those interested in Canadian legal methodologies, especially new and beginning scholars. Canada’s Legal Pasts presents new essays on a range of topics and episodes in Canadian legal history, provides an introduction to legal methodologies, shows researchers new to the field how to locate and use a variety of sources, and includes a combined bibliography arranged to demonstrate best practices in gathering and listing primary sources. It is an essential welcome for scholars who wish to learn about Canada’s legal pasts—and why we study them. Telling new stories—about a fishing vessel that became the subject of an extraordinarily long diplomatic dispute, young Northwest Mounted Police constables subject to an odd mixture of police discipline and criminal procedure, and more—this book presents the vibrant evolution of Canada’s legal tradition. Explorations of primary sources, including provincial archival records that suggest how Quebec courts have been used in interfamilial conflict, newspaper records that disclose the details of bigamy cases, and penitentiary records that reveal the details of the lives and legal entanglements of Canada’s most marginalized people, show the many different ways of researching and understanding legal history. This is Canadian legal history as you’ve never seen it before. Canada’s Legal Pasts dives into new topics in Canada’s fascinating history and presents practical approaches to legal scholarship, bringing together established and emerging scholars in a collection essential for researchers at all levels.

Calgary, Alberta: University of Calgary Press, 2020. 372p.

By Roger Bartlett

The jurist and philosopher, Jeremy Bentham, and his lesser-known brother, Samuel, equally talented but as a naval architect, engineer and inventor, had a long love affair with Russia. Jeremy hoped to assist Empress Catherine II with her legislative projects. Samuel went to St Petersburg to seek his fortune in 1780 and came back with the rank of Brigadier-General and the idea, famously publicised by Jeremy, of the Inspection-House or Panopticon. The Bentham Brothers and Russia chronicles the brothers’ later involvement with the Russian Empire, when Jeremy focused his legislative hopes on Catherine’s grandson Emperor Alexander I (ruled 1801-25) and Samuel found a unique opportunity in 1806 to build a Panopticon in St Petersburg – the only panoptical building ever built by the Benthams themselves. Setting the Benthams’ projects within an in-depth portrayal of the Russian context, Roger Bartlett illuminates an important facet of their later careers and offers insight into their world view and way of thought. He also contributes towards the history of legal codification in Russia, which reached a significant peak in 1830, and towards the demythologising of the Panopticon, made notorious by Michel Foucault: the St Petersburg building, still relatively unknown, is described here in detail on the basis of archival sources. The Benthams’ interactions with Russia under Alexander I constituted a remarkable episode in Anglo-Russian relations; this book fills a significant gap in their history.

London: UCL Press, 2022. 322p.

By Luke Ritter

"Why have Americans expressed concern about immigration at some times but not at others? In pursuit of an answer, this book examines America’s first nativist movement, which responded to the rapid influx of 4.2 million immigrants between 1840 and 1860 and culminated in the dramatic rise of the National American Party. As previous studies have focused on the coasts, historians have not yet completely explained why westerners joined the ranks of the National American, or “Know Nothing,” Party or why the nation’s bloodiest anti-immigrant riots erupted in western cities—namely Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis. In focusing on the antebellum West, Inventing America’s First Immigration Crisis illuminates the cultural, economic, and political issues that originally motivated American nativism and explains how it ultimately shaped the political relationship between church and state. In six detailed chapters, Ritter explains how unprecedented immigration from Europe and rapid westward expansion reignited fears of Catholicism as a corrosive force. He presents new research on the inner sanctums of the secretive Order of Know-Nothings and provides original data on immigration, crime, and poverty in the urban West. Ritter argues that the country’s first bout of political nativism actually renewed Americans’ commitment to church-state separation. Native-born Americans compelled Catholics and immigrants, who might have otherwise shared an affinity for monarchism, to accept American-style democracy. Catholics and immigrants forced Americans to adopt a more inclusive definition of religious freedom. This study offers valuable insight into the history of nativism in U.S. politics and sheds light on present-day concerns about immigration, particularly the role of anti-Islamic appeals in recent elections."

New York: Fordham University Press, 2021. 267p.+

By Wendie Ellen Schneider

During the Victorian era, new laws allowed more witnesses to testify in court cases. At the same time, an emerging cultural emphasis on truth-telling drove the development of new ways of inhibiting perjury. Strikingly original and drawing on a broad array of archival research, Wendie Schneider's examination of the Victorian courtroom charts this period of experimentation and how its innovations shaped contemporary trial procedure. Blending legal, social, and colonial history, she shines new light on cross-examination, the most enduring product of this time and the greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth.

New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2016. .278p.

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By Amy Knight

FROM THE INTRODUCTION: “This book tells the story of what happened to the world's most 1991 as the KGB, when the totalitarian Soviet empire that supported it collapsed. How does such an organization survive in a world where the rules of the game have changed dramatically? Why, for that matter, does it survive at all, given that the cold war has ended and Russia has embarked on a path of political and economic transformation? Does the KGB's successor organization still represent a threat to Western interests and an enemy to the development of democracy within the former Soviet Union? This account is part of the larger story of the post-Soviet political system in transition, and, although the book deals with one element of that system, its ultimate aim is to provide a deeper understanding of domestic and foreign politics in the former Soviet Union….”

Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton University Press. 1996. 328p.

By Virginia J. Hunter

FROM THE INTRODUCTION: “The title of his work, Policing Athens, is deliberately ambiguous, meant to convey the ambiguity inherent in the notion of policing itself, since policing has a number of connotations. In the first place, it may refer to social regulation, or the role played by government in "regulating the welfare, security, and order of a city"-a government may, for example, have institutionalized procedures for ensuring the supply of food or for controlling nuisances (Hay and Snyder, 1989:5, 21; cf. Critchley, 1972:24). Policing of this kind was certainly not absent from the city-state. In fact, Athens had a whole host of officials, for the most part annually selected boards of magistrates, each devoted to an aspect of social regulation.”

Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton University Press. 1994. 305p.

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By Arthur Golden

FROM THE COVER: “A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel presents with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. In Memoirs of a Geisha, we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men, and where love is scored as illusion. It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful and completely unforgettable.

"Captivating, minutely imagined, o. a novel that refuses to stay shut? Newsweek

"Part historical novel, part fairy tale, part Dickensian romance, Memoirs of a Geisha immerses the reader in an exotic world. An impressive and unusual debut?" -The New York Times

"Enthralling!. written as if it were a memoir dictated by a geisha. The story draws the reader in from the very first page." USA Today