Institute of Historical Research
June 1, 2009
The Institute of Historical Research has now reprinted selected classic lectures, each with a short introduction by an eminent historian from the University of London. This commemorative volume provides a fascinating insight into the development of the discipline of history over the last century, revealing some significant changes in approach and emphasis as well as some surprising continuities. The Creighton Century is an invaluable guide to students of historiography, and a chance to relive some of the great lectures of the past 100 years, including those by Donald Coleman, Eric Hobsbawm, R.I. Moore and Sir Keith Thomas.
December 1, 2008
European Religious Cultures is a set of stimulating essays
first written as offerings for Christopher Brooke on his eightieth
birthday. They are now gathered for the enjoyment of all those
interested in the history of religious cultures. They address a variety
of practices in religious life -- among them pilgrimage and the urban
cult of saints, the monastic performance of liturgy, the choice to enter
the priesthood -- and situate them within the life-cycles and social
relations of medieval Europeans. The authors have been inspired by
Christopher Brooke's own interests over a long and fruitful career. They
also look forward to new and exciting areas of medieval studies.
