Wilfrid Prest Boeken

The book honors the legacy of F B (Barry) Smith, a prominent Australian historian, by compiling essays from his admirers, colleagues, friends, and students. Contributions explore various themes, such as Joanna Bourke's insights on war and industrial trauma, and Peter Edwards' examination of the Agent Orange controversy, highlighting Smith's impact on historical scholarship and the diverse perspectives he inspired in others.

Between the return of the Stuart monarchy in 1660 and the battle of Waterloo, England emerged as a formidable superpower. This is an overview of England's transformation, from domestic instability and external weakness to global economic and military predominance.