📚 Books of the Month

Here are the books that we enjoyed reading last month... July 2023 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. [Obeah, Race and Racism: Caribbean Witchcraft in the English Imagination]( “Obeah, Race and Racism: Caribbean Witchcraft in the English Imagination" by the West Indian author Eugenia O’Neal is a great introductory book to the mystified world of the Afro-religious practice of Obeah. This is an approachable title for the public that explores the inextricable links between the criminalization of practices and racial delineation; resistance and religion; and faith and fear through the author's objective recollection of facts and opinions from primary and secondary sources. [Read full review]( [My Name Is Henry Bibb: A Story of Slavery and Freedom]( "My Name Is Henry Bibb" is a compelling children's novel that is based on the life of its namesake, Henry Bibb. The author skillfully captures the struggles and triumphs of Bibb, offering a profound exploration of slavery, escape, and the quest for freedom. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the author also renders this book suitable for elementary school children interested in African American history and the fight against slavery. [Read full review]( [The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company]( William Dalrymple’s "The Anarchy" is a riveting story of how the East India Company (EIC), a trading firm with a humble beginning in a small London office, dethroned the mighty Mughal Empire and became the ruler of a country of more than thirteen times the size of Britain. It tells the story in an engaging and vivid manner employing a wide body of primary and secondary research. This work should be of interest to both students and scholars of history. [Read full review]( [Australianama: The South Asian Odyssey in Australia]( This book is a research monograph that tells the history of South Asian migration and the "aboriginal" community during the British colonisation of Australia. The author uses a storytelling strategy, and this book is worth reading for its interdisciplinary approach. The unique side of this book is using non-English sources, including "Kasasol Ambia." Scholars, students, and the general public interested in migration and ethnic studies will be benefitted from the book. [Read full review]( [The Donkey and the Boat: Reinterpreting the Mediterranean Economy, 950-1180]( "The Donkey and the Boat" is a comprehensive and groundbreaking study. Wickham argues that our understanding of this period has been hampered by outdated assumptions and restricted data sets. It is a major contribution to an understanding of the Mediterranean economy during the Middle Ages and is highly recommended to readers with an interest in this field of study. [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](