History in focus

Discover highlighted content on aspects of history and related fields, along with news and insights from Bloomsbury staff and collaborators.

Introducing Bloomsbury History

Platform in Focus
Start exploring Bloomsbury History.

A Cultural History of Fame

Topic in focus
Delve into the cultural history of fame with this carefully curated collection of key chapters.

Architecture of the Medieval World

Topic in focus
Step into the Middle Ages and learn more about its extraordinary architecture.

Asian Historiography

Topic in focus
These eBook chapters and articles highlight the longstanding tradition of historiography across East Asia.

Medieval World Reference Library

Collection in focus
Delve into scholarship focused on a rich breadth of subject areas.

Presentism in Teaching History

Webinar
Watch this recorded discussion with professional historians.

Medieval Literature Aloud

Collection in focus
Listen to free to access extracts from some of the best known works of Medieval Literature.

In Conversation with an Editor

Editor in focus
We talk to Maria Grever about key topics in historiography.

Medieval Clothing and Textiles

Collection in focus
This collection in focus is your gateway to delve into this rich and invaluable series.

Bloomsbury Cultural History

Archive 
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Bloomsbury History: Theory & Method

Archive 
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Bloomsbury Medieval Studies

Archive 
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