Spotlights
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Under the Red Crescent
SpotlightRead MoreUnder the Red Crescent offers a compelling and historically significant first-hand account of the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) from the unique perspective of a young Australian surgeon serving within the Ottoman ranks. Written by Charles S. Ryan in collaboration with John Sandes, the narrative captures the brutal reality of the legendary Siege of Plevna and the defense of Erzeroum. Published twenty years after the events, the book bridges the gap between raw battlefield experience and reflective military...
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A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa
SpotlightRead MoreA Footnote to History presents a detailed and urgent account of the political crises that afflicted Samoa during the late nineteenth century. What might appear as a marginal episode in broader imperial history is here expanded into a focused narrative, revealing the complexity of colonial rivalry, indigenous leadership struggles, and diplomatic mismanagement. Writing amid ongoing unrest, Stevenson sought to provide a truthful and balanced examination of events clouded by rumor, limited documentation, and conflicting international interests.
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Roman Britain in 1914
SpotlightRead MoreRoman Britain in 1914 presents a comprehensive survey of archaeological research and discoveries relating to Roman occupation in Britain up to the early twentieth century. Compiled by Francis Haverfield, one of the foremost authorities on Roman provincial studies, the work functions as both a scholarly synthesis and a research guide, documenting excavations, inscriptions, military sites, urban remains, and material culture uncovered across Britain.
The study reviews developments in...
