In the late 16th century, hundreds of travelers made their way to the Habsburg ambassador's residence, known as the German House, in Constantinople. In this cen

"In the late 16th century, hundreds of travelers made their way to the Habsburg ambassador's residence, known as the German House, in Constantinople. In this ce

This volume considers the meaning and power of images in African history and culture. It assembles a wide-ranging collection of essays dealing with specific vis

The Europeans who first explored and settled North America were endlessly intrigued by the indigenous people they found there; even before the newly arrived col

The Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires are usually studied separately, or else included in broader examinations of the Hellenistic world. This book provides a syste