War’s Enduring Echoes: A Note from Robert Rand
December 13, 2023
It’s hard not to think about war these days, with Ukraine and the Middle East. It’s been said that only the dead can stop thinking about it; only the dead… READ MORE
Year: 2023
The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods: A Must-Have for Your Holiday Table
December 6, 2023
As the holidays approach, many of us are looking for ways to connect with our heritage and traditions. For Alabamians, food is an integral part of both. That’s where Emily… READ MORE
Honoring Louisa May Alcott: A Legacy of Victorian Domesticity
November 29, 2023
On this day, we pay homage to Louisa May Alcott, a literary luminary who wove tales of timeless charm and profound insight. Her most celebrated work, Little Women, stands as… READ MORE
The University of Alabama Press #SpeakUp: A loud voice for diversity and knowledge for #UPWeek
November 17, 2023
The University of Alabama Press is a river of knowledge, flowing since 1945 to bring forth the best in books on history, culture, politics, and social justice. We believe that… READ MORE
Excerpt: Anything but Novel: Pushing the Margins in Latin American Post-Utopian Historical Narrative —Jennie Irene Daniels
November 7, 2023
It has been more than twenty years since the emergence of Latin America’s “pink tide.” Significant social and political changes have occurred, but neoliberal capitalism has deepened regionally and globally… READ MORE
November New Releases
November 2, 2023
“. . . Given that her analysis is firmly rooted in the historical and socio-political circumstances from which these texts emerge, it affords a deeper understanding of how this recent… READ MORE
The University of Alabama Press Mourns the Passing of Renowned Historian Tennant McWilliams
October 26, 2023
Tennant McWilliams, the Southern historian and longtime Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, passed away in Fairhope, Alabama on October… READ MORE
Willa Cather, A Visionary Practitioner of Literary Modernism
October 25, 2023
In the ethereal realm of literary modernism, Willa Cather stands tall, her pen a beacon of innovation and insight. Yet, this visionary writer has often been relegated to the margins,… READ MORE
One True Story of “There is Only One Ghost in the World”, as told by co-author Sophie Klahr
October 17, 2023
In this blog post, Co-author Sophie Klahr shares her insights on the book cover for her new book, There is Only One Ghost in the World I have not concealed… READ MORE
The White House: A Name for the Ages
October 12, 2023
Imagine that the White House could speak. What would it say about its long and storied history? Perhaps it would tell us about the many presidents who have lived within… READ MORE
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