Enlightenment-era writers had not yet come to take technology for granted, but nonetheless were—as we are today—both attracted to and repelled by its potential. This volume registers the deep history of such ambivalence, examining technology’s influence on Enlightenment British literature, as well as the impact of literature on conceptions of, attitudes toward, and implementations of technology. Offering a counterbalance to the abundance of studies on literature and science in seventeenth-...

Waterloo by Thomas E. Watson delivers a gripping and sharply analytical account of one of history’s most consequential battles. Far from a mere retelling of Napoleon’s final defeat, Watson dissects the clashing egos, failed communications, and fog of war that shaped the campaign’s chaotic conclusion. With a keen eye for contradiction and character, the book reveals the human flaws behind the mythic figures—Napoleon, Wellington, and Blücher—and challenges the often...

In "Poetry," Thomas Oldham intricately weaves a tapestry of human emotion and existential inquiry, showcasing his refined literary style that navigates between lyrical beauty and philosophical depth. The poems, steeped in rich imagery and evocative language, explore themes of love, nature, and the fleeting nature of time, reflecting the Romantic tradition while offering a contemporary sensibility. Oldham's keen attention to sound and rhythm enhances the emotional resonance of each piece, i...