William Roscoe Books

Focusing on the concept of berdaches, William Roscoe delves into the unique role of Native American individuals embodying both genders, challenging traditional gender norms. Rather than facing ostracism, these individuals were often embraced by numerous tribes, taking on significant roles such as artists, healers, and leaders, and sometimes achieving a sacred status. Through case studies and a blend of biography and ethnohistory, Roscoe offers theoretical insights into gender diversity, engaging readers while integrating anthropology, sociology, and queer studies to broaden perspectives on gender.

First published in 1795, William Roscoe's classic biography of Lorenzo de Medici remains the definitive account of this towering figure in Italian history. This new edition includes a foreword by a leading Medici scholar.

Discover the groundbreaking work of prison reformer Roberts Vaux as he takes a critical look at the penitentiary system in Pennsylvania. Through careful analysis and firsthand accounts, Vaux offers a vision for a more humane and effective approach to rehabilitation that remains relevant to this day.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and turbulent world of Renaissance Florence, and discover the life and legacy of Lorenzo de'Medici, one of its most celebrated patrons and political leaders. This book, edited by William Hazlitt, a prominent 19th-century writer and critic, offers a detailed and engaging biography of Lorenzo and provides valuable insights into the cultural, artistic and political milieu of 15th-century Italy.

This book offers beautiful engravings that were designed to illustrate Mr. Roscoe's Catalogue of the Manuscript Library at Holkham. The images are accompanied by detailed descriptions of each manuscript, providing a comprehensive overview of the collection.

The Peacock 'At Home', a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

This definitive collection of the works of Alexander Pope, complete with annotations and notes by the author himself and others, is an essential resource for scholars and fans of one of the greatest poets of the English language. With a new life of the author and occasional remarks by William Roscoe, this book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in Pope and his work.

This book is a comprehensive analysis of penal jurisprudence and the reformation of criminals in America. It provides a detailed overview of the penal system, the state-prisons, and the reforms that can be implemented to improve it. The book also includes the latest reports of the state-prisons of Philadelphia, New York and Massachusetts, as well as other relevant documents.