Jeremy Black is a prolific lecturer and writer, the author of over 100 books. Many concern aspects of eighteenth century British, European and American political, diplomatic and military history but he has also published on the history of the press, cartography, warfare, culture and on the nature and uses of history itself. View all publications
“Black has collated the most extensive, enjoyable, and edifying collection of historic railway cartography ever assembled in book form. With a forensic eye and informed text he provides deep insight into how and why mapping the tracks accurately was pivotal not only to railway engineering, construction, and passenger information, but indeed for its contribution to…
Forthcoming. Culture. What is it? Paintings or television? The National Gallery or East Enders? There is no one answer, no agreement. But what is clear is that culture, however defined, plays a key role as a form and content of identity, while, in turn, it is affected by changes in the patterns and pressures of…
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