Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

中国への伝道－歴史事典
Leeb, Leopold, Missionaries to China: A Historical Dictionary. (Studies in Christianity in East Asia) 496 pp. 2026:1 (Lehigh U. Pr., US) * paper 2027:5 <764-8>
ISBN 978-1-61146-316-3 hard ¥40,183.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-61146-318-7 paper ¥17,000.- (税込) GB￡ 55.00

A comprehensive sourcebook for historians and sinologists, containing biographies of over 1000 Christian missionaries who served in China before 1955.In this monumental reference work, Leopold Leeb provides biographical accounts of over 1000 missionaries in China, beginning in the year 635 and continuing through the mid-twentieth century. Missionaries to China: A Historical Dictionary is distinctive for its wide historical range, its emphasis on Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox missions, and its many entries on women and lesser-known figures in the missionary history of China. Based on sources in several languages including Chinese, German, French, and Latin, Leeb's dictionary is a wellspring of historical and cultural information. The book's biographical entries are contextualized by an introduction to the history and historiography of China missionaries. Enhancing its functionality as a research tool, the dictionary provides the English and Chinese names of both the missionary figures and the titles of works that they published. The dictionary lists all place names in China in both English and Chinese, and it features a bilingual index of names and a topical index. Given the book's scope of information and user-friendly design, Missionaries to China: A Historical Dictionary is an essential resource for scholars studying Christianity and missionary activity in China.

政治事典－概念、事実、関係　第9版
Schubert, Klaus / Klein, M., Das Politiklexikon: Begriffe - Fakten - Zusammenhaenge. 9., vollst. ueberarb. Aufl. 400 S. 2026:4 (Dietz Nachf., GW) <764-9>
ISBN 978-3-8012-0700-7 paper ¥5,832.- (税込) EUR 22.00

アンゴラ史事典　第4版
James, W. Martin, Historical Dictionary of Angola. 4th ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 826 pp. 2026:1 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-5>
ISBN 978-1-5381-9959-6 hard ¥55,638.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00

Angola was devastated by a civil war that lasted through much of the latter half of the 20th century and later became an international war involving the United States, Soviet Union/Russia, Cuba, South Africa, and numerous other African nations. Since the end of the civil war in 2002, Angola has become a constitutional republic with a growing economy. Historical Dictionary of Angola, Fourth Edition updates the prior edition, with a focus on the period from 2002 through the present. The Dictionary has extensive coverage of Angola's economy, health, education, growth and development, and the arts, including literature, music, theater, and cinema. The entries on religion, women, foreign relations, new personalities, and politics have also been expanded. The bibliography also reflects this focus with special emphasis on internet sites that deal with Angola or include factual or statistical information.

スロヴァキア歴史事典　第4版
Kirschbaum, Stanislav J., Historical Dictionary of Slovakia. 4th ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Europe) 536 pp. 2026:1 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-6>
ISBN 979-82-16-19724-9 hard ¥27,819.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00 *

Slovakia became a constituent part of Czechoslovakia in 1918 when it was created and from which it broke away in 1992. This book outlines the history of the inhabitants of today's Slovak Republicand also its contemporary political, economic, and social scene. Historical Dictionary of Slovakia, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on important personalities, as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Slovakia.

アメリカにおけるフェミニズムとフェミニスト運動－理想とアクティヴズム百科事典
Kornfield, Sarah (ed.), Feminism and Feminist Movements in America: An Encyclopedia of Ideals and Activism. 496 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-7>
ISBN 979-82-16-18440-9 hard ¥29,364.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00

Offers deeply researched entries on nearly 200 essential people, events, organizations, laws, concepts, and issues that have defined US feminist movements, from the founding era through today. US feminist movements are defined by persistence, bravery, and a steadfast belief in the fundamental worth of girls and women. These carefully curated entries delve thoughtfully into topics of significant public and scholarly interest in the realms of feminism, women's rights, and gender dynamics in both public and private spaces. Featured here are the activists and ideas that have challenged--and in many instances prevailed over--inequities in US society, from key figures such as Angela Davis and Betty Friedan to significant events such as the Women's March on Washington in 2017 and the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848. America's feminist movements have fundamentally changed the lives of millions of people of every sex, gender, race, ethnicity, faith, and sexual orientation. This resource shows how feminist movements have also been integral in championing the many women who have made pioneering contributions in fields ranging from science and medicine to politics and advocacy. It also casts an unflinching light on the issues that women continue to face every day in fighting for equality in the home, workplace, classroom, and popular media in the 21st century. Authored by feminist scholars, activists, and practitioners, this is an essential first stop for readers looking for a comprehensive introduction to US feminism's most relevant milestones and the concepts needed to contextualize its history and chart its future.

爆発物の歴史事典
Garrett, Benjamin C., Historical Dictionary of Explosives. (Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest) 336 pp. 2026:4 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-4>
ISBN 979-87-651-4571-5 hard ¥34,001.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

The history of explosives is told through accidents, inventions, tragedies, and war. Historical Dictionary of Explosives describes this history, presenting the three types of explosives-chemical, mechanical, and nuclear-and how they were discovered, developed, and used. It gives their physical and chemical characteristics and profiles the men, women, companies, and collaborative efforts responsible for inventing or otherwise developing these explosives. It recounts selected events in which they were used both in warfare and for peaceful purposes such as tunneling and removing obstacles to navigation. It highlights disasters where human error, carelessness, disregard for personal safety, or unimagined circumstances led to explosions that killed many, injured more, and destroyed cities and ports. Misuse at the hands of terrorists is described, noting that such misuse has changed the way we board aircraft, enter sports venues, and access public buildings. It discusses attempts at both controlling their development and limiting their acquisition, stockpiling, testing, and use, noting that while these attempts are imperfect, they build hopes for enhanced international security.Historical Dictionary of Explosives contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about explosives.

DeMello, Margo, Pets Around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human-Animal Bond. 304 pp. 2026:5 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-2>
ISBN 979-87-651-1494-0 hard ¥23,182.- (税込) GB￡ 75.00

Many of us have been deeply affected by our personal experiences with pets. But companion animals have also had a lasting impact on society.This book examines the rich cultural significance of pets across the globe and throughout history. A collection of more than 100 encyclopedia entries explores the many ways companion animals have shaped and continue to shape human society, offering a broad yet carefully curated introduction to the topic. Entries include cross-references to related topics, helping readers make connections and build a more robust conceptual framework. Further readings at the end of each entry serve as a gateway to more in-depth study. For thousands of years, the animals we today think of as pets have filled many roles. They have helped us hunt and farm, provided pest control, served as protectors, and offered us companionship. In fact, some researchers believe that the domestication of the dog was the single innovation that allowed humans to spread across the globe. Given the varied and vital roles they've played, it's no surprise that pets have had an enormous impact on society and culture. From the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying cats because they were considered guardians of the underworld to the 21st-century phenomenon of throwing a birthday party for your pet, discover the many cultural facets of the human-animal bond.

ナイジェリア歴史事典　第3版
Falola, Toyin / Raheem, Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu, Historical Dictionary of Nigeria. 3rd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 576 pp. 2026:3 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-3>
ISBN 979-88-8180-273-8 hard ¥49,456.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00

Nigeria was a creation of the British, following official colonial rule from the first decade of the 20th century. Although colonial rule had unofficially commenced much earlier in association with missionaries, and finally amalgamated in 1914, bringing together for administrative convenience communities that were hitherto independent, what became Nigeria was based on close to 100 years of British values, behavior, orientation, and attitudes. Much of what Nigeria has become since its independence has been shaped by the British and the West. With a population above 200 million, a developing economy based majorly on oil, and a relatively stable democracy, Nigeria remains a strong leader in the comity of nations. Despite the myriad of challenges that the country faces, its importance both on the continent and on the global stage continues to grow.Historical Dictionary of Nigeria, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on important personalities and aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Nigeria.

イスマーイール派歴史事典　第2版
Daftary, Farhad, Historical Dictionary of the Ismailis. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures) 354 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-1>
ISBN 978-1-5381-2999-9 hard ¥34,001.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

The Ismailis represent an important Shi'i Muslim community, who are now scattered in more than 30 countries of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America. The Ismailis have had a long and eventful history dating back to the formative period of Islam. This dictionary, the first work of reference of its kind, presents the findings of modern scholarship on the Ismailis and different facets of their heritage. It covers all the major phases of Ismaili history and thought, including major and minor divisions within the Ismaili community. The main theological and doctrinal concepts are also covered. Designed as a mini encyclopedia, this dictionary serves as first point of reference for information on all the key Ismaili figures, concepts, institutions, and traditions, as well as regions of importance in Ismaili history. In addition, numerous Muslim dynasties and figures with whom the Ismailis have come into contact are included. This second edition of the dictionary, first published in 2012, represents a thorough updating of the entries, with many new entries also added. Another main feature of this edition is the inclusion of many new items to all sections of the dictionary's extensive bibliography. Historical Dictionary of the Ismailis, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on key Ismaili figures, concepts, institutions, and traditions, as well as regions of importance in Ismaili history. In addition, numerous Muslim dynasties and figures with whom the Ismailis have come into contact are included. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ismailis.

ルワンダ史事典　第3版
Twagilimana, Aimable, Historical Dictionary of Rwanda. 3rd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 384 pp. 2026:3 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-10>
ISBN 978-1-5381-8470-7 hard ¥40,183.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00

Rwanda is often cited as not only an example of post-conflict recovery but as a model for economic development, education, the environment, gender equality and women empowerment, health, peacekeeping operations, and military diplomacy. However, this success is threatened by the difficult security environment in the central/eastern region of Africa: its western neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is embroiled in seemingly endless wars with more than one hundred militia in its eastern region bordering Rwanda, including a group called FDLR, which was founded by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and has threatened to return to Rwanda to "finish the job." Historical Dictionary of Rwanda, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Rwanda.