Checking the Imbalance(s) of the Italian Judiciary
Italian Garantismo (1975-2025)
Can the Italian Judiciary face the challenges of a liberal world while retaining the trappings of an old ethical-state model? Will the careers of judges and prosecutors be ever separated? Will trials be shorter and the infringements of civil rights on the part of the prosecution be fewer and fewer? This book reviews in depth all that the Italian Judiciary should change to allow a liberal society to flourish and citizens to trust more in the system.
Can the Italian Judiciary face the challenges of a liberal world? This book reviews the changes needed to allow a liberal society to flourish and for citizens to trust the system.
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This book is a collection of scholarly studies analyzing the material culture of burghers in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and its capital, Vilnius (Wilno). The book covers a wide range of subjects, including what the houses of urban dwellers – mostly merchants and artisans – and their windows, ceilings, and floors looked like and what materials were used for burghers’ dwellings. The furnishings and other elements of their interior (paintings, lightning devices, wall paintings, carpets, curtains, etc.) are thoroughly analyzed. The author also…
A scholarly study of the material culture of burghers in 17th-18th century Lithuania. This book analyzes urban houses, interiors, furnishings, and symbolic signboards, alongside everyday life, including festivities and inns. For historians of Eastern Europe’s urban legacy.
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Thomas Jefferson and His Younger Brother
A Study in Cosmopolitanism and Parochialism
One of the topics overlooked by Jeffersonian scholars is Jefferson's younger brother Randolph. Why? Most deem that relationship of little consequence in Jefferson's life or of little influence in the development of his "Enlightened" thinking. While Thomas Jefferson was keenly interested in the events of the world and polymathic in understanding (i.e., robustly cosmopolitan), Randolph Jefferson cared little about global events and constantly required the assistance of his older brother to manage his plantation at Snowden (i.e., dimly parochial and perhaps mentally challenged). This book is a complete collection of…
Scholars overlook Jefferson’s younger brother Randolph, a dimly parochial man who required his cosmopolitan brother’s constant help. This complete collection of their correspondence, with critical commentary, reveals stark disclosures about Thomas Jefferson, family man.
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The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea.
The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea
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The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea.
The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea
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Tom Jones is Fielding's masterpiece, and a turning point in the development of the English novel, bringing with it both the seriousness of intention and inclusiveness of content that have come to characterise the form.
Tom Jones is Fielding’s masterpiece, and a turning point in the development of the English novel, bringing with it both the seriousness of intention and inclusiveness of content that have come to characterise the form
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The History of Jonathan Wild the Great is a fictionalised biography of the historical thief and thief-taker of the title, a masterful ironic satire pretending to conflate greatness with goodness. Also presented here are Fielding's pseudonymous articles in the comic-political journal The Champion, which he edited.
The History of Jonathan Wild the Great is a fictionalised biography of the historical thief and thief-taker of the title, a masterful ironic satire pretending to conflate greatness with goodness
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The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea.
The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea
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Joseph Andrews is Fielding's first and funniest novel, a mostly comic parodic response to the huge success of Richardson's Pamela, which it directly references. A Journey from This World to the Next is a Lucianic satire, but with the irreverent distancing element that is characteristic of Fielding's neoclassical writings.
Joseph Andrews is Fielding’s first and funniest novel, a mostly comic parodic response to the huge success of Richardson’s Pamela, which it directly references
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The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea.
The Two Admirals is a naval tale, but one arguably as much concerned with the nature of political, familial and personal allegiance as with battles at sea
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Libya Unveiled
Tides of Change and Struggle
The present book offers an in-depth exploration of Libya's history, society and politics as its people persist in the pursuit of stability and democratic statehood. Drawing on extensive research and observation of Libya for decades, this book delves into significant epochs of Libya’s history of resistance against different types of colonialization and authoritarian rule leading to the evolving situation following the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. The book emphasizes local agency as Libyans navigate the complexities of foreign domination and internal power struggles. Examining the different dynamics and the challenges of…
This book explores Libya’s history of resistance against colonial and authoritarian rule, leading to the 2011 uprising and its aftermath. Emphasizing local agency, it examines the challenges of state-building as Libyans persist in their pursuit of a stable, democratic future.
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Sparks From Spartacus
Life and Afterlife of the Ancient Rebel
I am Spartacus! I am Spartacus!' shout the surviving slaves in the famous film scene. Who he truly was must be inferred from sources, now presented here in a continuous story for the first time. To the ancient elite, Spartacus was a dangerous rogue, highly suited for name-calling—like Mark Anthony, whom Cicero deemed worse than Spartacus. For centuries, this negative image persisted until the Age of Enlightenment revealed him as a noble, tragic hero. As such, Spartacus inspired countless plays, novels, operas, and films, offering comfort to the downtrodden. This…
Who was the real Spartacus? To the ancient elite, he was a dangerous rogue. To later ages, a noble, tragic hero. For the first time, this richly illustrated book presents his continuous story from ancient sources, revealing the man behind the myth and his lasting legacy.
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Grassroots Feminist Economies
Beyond Neoliberalism
Grassroots feminist economies are potent agents of change, championing economic empowerment and social justice in a landscape marred by systemic barriers and patriarchal structures. Deeply rooted in informal activities and harnessing African logic, values, and norms, the economies transcend mere survival strategies and embody resistance against material deprivation and social exclusion. Colonial intrusion left a profound impact on Africa’s socio-economic fabric, exacerbating poverty and inequality while undermining local governance and social services. Yet, women—often unsupported by political and economic elites prioritizing foreign investments—mobilize their collective strengths through the African principle…
Grassroots feminist economies champion social justice against systemic barriers. Rooted in the African principle of utu-ubuntu—“I am because you are”—women mobilize collective strengths, fostering solidarity and communal well-being to craft a more equitable economic landscape.
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Essays on Italian History (1911-1920)
The Nation Who Wanted to Become a Power
The volume focuses on Italian history during the second decade of the 20th century, around the Great War, before the Fascist Ventennio and after the consolidation of the Italian kingdom carried out during the Risorgimento. A new and recently unified nation-State seems to wish to be recognized as a Mediterranean European Power. The historical development around this matter is well studied: specific elements and issues about this period can give a contribution to the knowledge of the Italian nation and nationalism. That is this book, which collects essays and topics…
Before Fascism, a newly unified Italy sought recognition as a European Power. This book collects essays on this pivotal decade, from the colonial war for Libya (1911-12) and intervention in WWI (1915), to its post-war political actions in Eastern Europe and Fiume.
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Dudley Field Malone was one of the most interesting personalities of the 20th Century. Orator, lawyer, politician, activist and actor, Malone’s legal career included his defense of John Thomas Scopes of “Monkey Trial” fame and Alice Paul and the suffragists who picketed the White House. He also represented sports figures like Gertrude Ederle and Gene Tunney, hobnobbed with celebrities like Charlie Chaplin, appeared regularly in Ed Sullivan’s and Hedda Hopper’s gossip columns, and portrayed Winston Churchill in three Hollywood movies. In 2024, the Broadway musical Suffs commemorated his break with…
Orator, lawyer, and actor, Dudley Field Malone defended John Scopes in the “Monkey Trial” and suffragist Alice Paul. But his life was also a tragedy of scandal and financial ruin, ending in bankruptcy with only a claim for $114 to his name. A fascinating, tragic figure.
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There has always been a wish to know more about Shakespeare, but as the world’s greatest poet-dramatist, the words of his characters cannot be taken to express his views. Recognized as writing himself out of his plays, he has been seen as a closet Catholic whose writing retains the “secrets of the crypt”. But in an age of sectarianism, he arguably sought a greater tolerance for freedom of conscience that would allow people to “be themselves”. His English histories reflect pride in his own country and county, support for an…
In an age of sectarianism, Shakespeare sought tolerance for freedom of conscience. His histories show conflict results from human ambition, not Providence. His tragedies invite us to cope with life’s worst, and his insight into women’s suffering and need for freedom is vital.
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2D-Nanophotocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation
A Journey to Explore Clean and Green Energy
This book explores the groundbreaking potential of two-dimensional nanomaterials (2D-NMs) in photocatalytic hydrogen generation, a promising avenue for clean and sustainable energy. It begins by introducing hydrogen as a clean energy carrier and highlighting the crucial role of photocatalysis in its production. Subsequent chapters delve into the principles of photocatalysis, various types of 2D-photocatalysts (e.g., graphene, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs), etc.), and their synthesis techniques. The book examines the mechanisms of hydrogen evolution, offering a comparative analysis of different 2D-NMs and recent breakthroughs. Surface modification, nanostructuring strategies, and mechanistic…
This book explores 2D nanomaterials in photocatalytic hydrogen generation for clean, sustainable energy. It covers principles, synthesis, and enhancement strategies for materials like graphene and TMDs, while also exploring applications in CO2 reduction and future challenges.
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Authority and Contest
Periodicals and British Knowledge Politics, 1820-1860
This study unveils the complex and contentious landscape of early to mid-nineteenth-century British knowledge politics. An in-depth account of new and emerging sites for the production, dissemination, negotiation, and appropriation of knowledge among a diverse group of participants, it examines how these actors vied for and contested cultural authority, based on beliefs claimed as “scientific.” Treating a wide topography of science and culture—from the elite circles of gentleman naturalists to the demotic movements of radical artisans—the author argues for the pivotal role of periodicals in shaping scientific publics and discourses.…
In 19th-century Britain, diverse groups from elite naturalists to radical artisans vied for cultural authority using “science.” This study explores the pivotal role of periodicals in shaping these debates, revealing the dynamic interplay between science, culture, and power.
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Step into the fascinating world of quantum mechanics and discover how it shapes the behavior of molecules and tiny, low-dimensional systems. This book brings to life the quantum principles that influence cutting-edge areas like nanotechnology, material science, and quantum computing, helping readers see how these abstract concepts are transforming our world. Designed for curious minds—from advanced students to seasoned researchers—the book breaks down complex ideas into easy-to-follow explanations, enriched with practical examples. Explore the mysteries of wave-particle duality, quantum tunneling, and electronic structures. It also describes exciting topics like quantum…
Discover how quantum mechanics shapes nanotechnology, material science, and quantum computing. This book breaks down complex ideas, exploring quantum tunneling, quantum dots, and graphene. See how abstract concepts blend theory and real-world application to transform our world.
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