On America’s western frontier, myths of prosperity concealed the brutal conditions endured by women, slaves, orphans, and the poor. As poverty and unrest took root in eighteenth-century Kentucky, western lawmakers championed ideas about whiteness, manhood, and patriarchal authority to help stabilize a politically fractious frontier. Honor Sachs combines rigorous scholarship with an engaging narrative to examine how conditions in Kentucky facilitated the expansion of rights for white men in ways that would become a model for citizenship in the country as a whole. Endorsed by many prominent western historians, this groundbreaking work is a major contribution to frontier scholarship.

In 'The Framework of Home Rule', Erskine Childers meticulously examines the political and historical context of the Home Rule movement in Ireland. Through a combination of personal insights, legal analysis, and historical evidence, Childers presents a compelling argument for the political autonomy of Ireland within the British Empire. His literary style is characterized by a balanced and well-reasoned exposition of complex issues, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in Irish history. Childers' thorough exploration of the intricacies of the Home Rule movement sheds light on the tensions between Ireland and Great Britain during this pivotal period in Irish history. Through his rigorous research and insightful commentary, Childers provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding the issue of Home Rule. Written by a seasoned political figure and scholar, 'The Framework of Home Rule' is a must-read for those interested in understanding the historical roots of Irish nationalism and political autonomy.

Reigning theories of urban power suggest that in a world dominated by footloose transnational capital, cities have little capacity to effect social change. In City Power, Richard Schragger challenges this conventional wisdom, arguing that cities can and should pursue aims other than making themselves attractive to global capital. Using the municipal living wage movement as an example, Schragger explains why cities are well-positioned to address issues like income equality and how our institutions can be designed to allow them to do so.