In Who's Bigger? Where Historical Figures Really Rank, computer scientists Steven Skiena and Charles Ward take an algorithmic approach to the question of who matters in the historical record. By analyzing scanned books and web pages like Wikipedia, they have a created a system for ranking the most—and least—significant people throughout history. Read an excerpt from their book below.
With the year almost at an end, we take a look back at the top ten most read fifteeneightyfour articles of 2013.
In this Cafe DC interview, Daniel Markey, the author of No Exit from Pakistan, discusses the complex politics involved in America’s often-fraught relationship with Islamabad. You can hear more from...
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If Hemingway had a wish list for Christmas.
These beautiful volumes not only contain the very latest in their fields, but also fabulous illustrations that will look right at home on your coffee table. Let your holiday guests peruse stunning photographs and elaborate drawings in these Cambridge essentials!
Music and drama lovers rejoice! We have the essential books on your favorite genres and composers, and beautiful new volumes of classic plays.
Robin Hesketh, author of Introduction to Cancer Biology, turns to Shakespeare and Trojan Horses of Troy, to talk about advances in leukaemia research.
If you or your loved ones are interested in the modern recession or the history of economic development, check out Cambridge's economics titles for a stocking stuffer!
Among his closest friends and family, Hemingway often expressed his sardonic sense of humor. Here we share his best zingers from Volume 2.
The Cambridge Companion series has titles for everyone, from the baseball fan to the lover of Paradise Lost. There's something for everyone, and so much to learn—pick one of your favorites today!
In this video interview, Professor Paul Cartledge, author of Ancient Greek Political Thought in Practice, talks to us about the legacy of Greek Theatre.