For most historians, the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries saw the hostilities of the Civil War and the dashed hopes of Reconstruction give way to the nationalizing forces of cultural reunion, a process that is said to have downplayed sectional grievances and celebrated racial and industrial harmony. In truth, says Natalie J. Ring, this buoyant mythology competed with an equally powerful and far-reaching set of representations of the backward Problem South—one that shaped and r...

Although the origins, application, and socio-historical implications of the Jim Crow system have been studied and debated for at least the last three-quarters of a century, nuanced understanding of this complex cultural construct is still evolving, according to Stephanie Cole and Natalie J. Ring, coeditors of The Folly of Jim Crow: Rethinking the Segregated South. Indeed, they suggest, scholars may profit from a careful examination of previous assumptions and conclusions ...

In Keywords for Southern Studies, editors Scott Romine and Jennifer Rae Greeson have compiled an eclectic collection of new essays that address the fluidity of southern studies by adopting a transnational, interdisciplinary focus. The essays are structured around critical terms pertinent both to the field and to modern life in general.The nonbinary, nontraditional approach of Keywords unmasks and refutes standard binary thinking—First World/Third World, self/other...

Includes 4 titles!Perfect for fans of: Billionaires Marriage of convenience Second chanceTheir reunion is temporary. Their passion isn’t!Bethan’s whirlwind wedding to sinfully attractive shipping magnate Ares was a dream come true. Until a week later she received a devastating dose of reality and fled… Now her ruthless husband has finally tracked her down—to finalize their divorce! Only...

Turning up the Heat with Mills & Boon!A Convenient Ring to Claim HerBy Dani CollinsThe proposal she vowed never to accept!Life has taught orphan Quinn to trust only herself. So, whilst her secret fling with billionaire Micah is her first taste of passion, it isn’t supposed to last for ever. But dare she agree to Micah’s surprising new proposition?The Boss's Stolen BrideBy Natalie Anderson

The proposal she vowed never to accept!Life has taught orphan Quinn to trust only herself. So, whilst her secret fling with billionaire Micah is her first taste of passion, it isn’t supposed to last for ever. But dare she agree to Micah’s surprising new proposition?‘You need to get married today?’Darcie must marry to take custody of her orphaned goddaughter. But, arriving at the register office, she finds herself without her convenient groom. Her b...

Red Hot Romances from Mills & Boon!Carrying Her Boss's Christmas BabyNatalie AndersonThe proof of their passion!Violet can’t forget the night she shared with a gorgeous stranger. So, the arrival of her new boss Roman, almost has her dropping an armful of festive decorations. He’s that man. Now, she must drop the baby bombshell she discovered only minutes earlier!Wedding Night with the Wrong Billionaire

Uplifting and Seductive Romances from Mills & Boon!Crowning His Kidnapped PrincessMichelle SmartFrom the castle tower to the royal spotlight!When daring Prince Marcelo Berruti rescues Clara Sinclair from a forced wedding, he makes international headlines. Now he’s facing a diplomatic crisis…unless he claims the beautiful bride-to-be himself!Maid for the Greek's RingLouise FullerA deal t...

One night with consequences, one princess, and one bride determined to protect her sister… Find out what happens in this 4-book spicy romance bundle!Perfect for fans of: Billionaires Marriage of convenience Enemies to lovers Surprise pregnancy–Contains 4 titles!Their Altar ArrangementPerfect plan… Wrong billionaire!Though Elodie has vowed never...

Four sexy romances all in one place!A Ring to Secure His Crown by Kim LawrenceThe playboy prince's convenient bride Sabrina Summerville is content with her betrothal to the sensible Prince Luis – their match will reunify the kingdom of Vela. So why does she feel so drawn to Luis's darkly dangerous brother, Prince Sebastian? Prince Sebastian has always pursued a decadent lifestyle, taking full advantage of being the scandalous second son! But when h...

C. Vann Woodward is one of the most significant historians of the post-Reconstruction South. Over his career of nearly seven decades, he wrote nine books; won the Bancroft and Pulitzer Prizes; penned hundreds of book reviews, opinion pieces, and scholarly essays; and gained national and international recognition as a public intellectual. Even today historians must contend with Woodward's sweeping interpretations about southern history. What is less known about Woodward is his scholarly int...

The latest red-hot romances from Mills & Boon Modern!Desert Prince’s Stolen Bride by Kate HewittShy palace governess, Olivia Taylor, spends her life being overlooked. Until the night brooding Prince Zayed spirits her away! To reclaim his country, Zayed must wed his betrothed. But when it becomes clear that Olivia is the wrong bride, can they put their mistake right? And with such heated chemistry between them, do they want to…Hi...