The end of the Cold War was a "big bang" reminiscent of earlier moments after major wars, such as the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the end of the world wars in 1919 and 1945. But what do states that win wars do with their newfound power, and...

"[A] magnificent history of money and finance."―New York Times Book Review"Convincingly makes the case that finance is a change-maker of change-makers."―Financial TimesIn the aftermath of recent financial crises, it's easy to see finance as a wrecking...

A wide-ranging anthology of travelers’ accounts in thirty-eight of the world’s most fascinating cities, from ancient times through the twentieth century.This entertaining new anthology includes travelers’ tales from thirty-eight cities spread over six...