Dialogues in International History

This book delivers a compelling reexamination of Angola's colonial past and labor systems, focusing on how coffee cultivation—the nation's premier export—shaped one of Africa's most enduring commercial zones south of the Sahara. In the post-World War II era, Angola ascended to become a global coffee powerhouse, supplying robusta varieties that proved indispensable to mainstream coffee blends and instant coffee products consumed by millions worldwide. Yet beneath every cup of Angolan robusta c...

Spanning from its establishment in 1478 to its final dissolution in 1834, the Spanish Inquisition stands as one of history's most infamous institutions, widely recognized for fueling religious and racial persecution. Yet the Spaniards themselves did not create its legal structure or its core mission—the reconciliation of heretics with the Catholic Church. This authoritative scholarly work brings together leading international researchers who critically examine the institution's origins, legal...

In 1922, the Greeks and the remaining Armenians in what is now Turkey were forced to leave their homeland, and the properties they left behind were termed "abandoned property" (emval-i metruke). This legal designation implied that the absent owners still held their property rights and were represented by the state. However, in practice, their homes, lands, and belongings were confiscated. These assets were repurposed to satisfy the immediate housing needs of the remaining population, distribu...

The revival and unity movement led by Naum Faiq gave rise to numerous influential individuals who greatly shaped the young Assyrian national movement through their literary works. Among Naum Faiq's long-time collaborators was Senharib Balley (1878-1971), who became a notable champion for the national cause, actively promoting it through his writings. In his early years, Balley's family endured tragedy during the 1895 massacres in Amid (Diyarbakir), resulting in the deaths of his father and o...

What drove over 15,000 people from the former Soviet bloc to enlist in ISIS, making up nearly a third of the group's foreign fighters? In this insightful study, renowned journalist Katerina Sergatskova explores one of the most overlooked facets of global terrorism. Drawing on years of investigative journalism from Georgia, Turkey, Iraq, and Ukraine, she reveals the personal stories of ISIS recruits, their families, and even those falsely accused of ties to the organization. Throug...