Volume V:
Propaganda

The newest edition of The Dissident Review is here, with groundbreaking research and more content than ever. At over 400 pages, Volume V: Propaganda breaks paradigm after paradigm, with writing from both new and returning voices.

Historical propaganda campaigns and modern propaganda about the past are examined in detail, with stunning conclusions. Topics range from Spartan war-poetry to Pearl Harbor to science fiction, as well as incisive looks at modern scholarship and journalism.

Where Black Rules White: Hayti

Hesketh Prichard was a famed cricketer and explorer at the turn of the 20th century, when he was commissioned to write a travelogue of Haiti. At this point, the internal goings-on of Haiti were not well-known to much of the world, and Prichard viewed the island nation as a true frontier.

His record of traveling through Haiti is a harrowing one. Many scenes of voodoo, cannibalism, and government dysfunction mirror those seen today in the "Black Republic."

After Strange Gods:
A Primer of Modern Heresy

T. S. Eliot, famous poet and literary critic, was nothing if not prolific. However, of his 60+ works, one has remained obscure and out-of-print: After Strange Gods, a 1934 publication of lectures given by Eliot at the University of Virginia concerning heresy and literature. The series of critical essays caused massive controversy upon release, resulting in it being cut after merely 1,500 copies were produced.

It is an incisive and outstanding piece of scholarship, and deserves to be read and discussed once more.

A History of the Art of War in the Sixteenth Century

In this meticulously researched and accessibly-written volume, Sir Charles Oman paints a vivid portrait of warfare during one of the most transformative periods in human history. From the battles of the Italian Wars to the rise of artillery and rifles, Oman explores the technology, tactics, and personalities that shaped the art of war in the 16th century.

This was a period in which the mounted knight and rifleman played roles on the same battlefield; in which empires were forged and broken; and in which countless mercenaries rose to fame and fortune. There is no shortage of material for fascinating reading, and Oman explores it all in stunning detail.

The White Indians of Darien

In 1924, Richard Marsh travelled to the unknown jungles of the Darien to search for ideal rubber-growing land. What followed was a year-long expedition of adventure, discovery, and ultimately rebellion.

The White Indians of Darien is a classic adventure story: an account of true events that could have easily come from a Stevenson novel. Over some 300 pages, Marsh recounts his fascination with the semi-mythical "white Indians" of the Panamanian interior, the scientific expedition that led to their discovery, and finally his efforts to help the various native peoples of the Darien achieve independence and freedom from the yoke of a corrupt administration. It is a gripping read, full of interesting ethnological and historical anecdotes, and provides deep insight into the Guna Revolution of 1925 from the very man who spearheaded it.

Volume IV:
​Conflict

Clausewitz famously deemed war "a continuation of politics by other means" — and here, in thirteen outstanding essays, The Dissident Review examines those means.

​From ancient aristocratic warfare to the modern battlefield, this edition covers war in all its glory and horror, outside of the ideological shackles of mainstream thought. Topics range from Napoleon to submarines to guerrilla warfare, presenting a unique survey of war from both practical and philosophical angles.

A Survey of Racialism in Christian Sacred Tradition

A Survey of Racialism in Christian Sacred Tradition is a compendium of historical Christian sources, ranging from an extensive study of the Church Fathers' writings to more recent figures in the Christian world.

With over 400 pages of organized and annotated source material, this work is the culmination of extensive research and curation. Through a close examination of Christian history and doctrine, Storen provides a strong historico-theological backing for a faithful approach to questions of race and identity — arriving at conclusions that often shatter the mainstream consensus.

Volume III:
​Great Men

Thomas Carlyle famously said that "the history of the world is but the biography of great men." Today, this philosophy is under attack. Historical changes are ascribed to social forces; the role of the individual is reduced to unimportance. The very idea of a Great Man is denounced, particularly in the Western tradition.

This collection of outstanding essays stands to refute this modern way of thinking. Profiling eleven figures from the ancient world to the 20th century, Volume III of The Dissident Review is a true celebration of historical greatness.

My Confession
Recollections of a Rogue

Samuel Chamberlain’s My Confession is nothing short of a classic adventure story, covering one man’s lively experience during and after the Mexican War of 1846-48. Famous as an inspiration for Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian, this work tells the uniquely American story of a young man fighting, romancing, and drinking his way across the old West. From the “cold and drear” winter day that Chamberlain left his home in Boston, to volunteering as a Dragoon in Mexico, and eventually scalp-hunting in the desert, Chamberlain never missed a battle, fandango, or opportunity for danger.
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This edition, available in paperback, hardcover, and as an ebook, includes dozens of Chamberlain’s illustrations and watercolors, offering a fascinating glimpse into 1840s America through the eyes of a true swashbuckler and soldier.

Burton on the Sword

Sir Richard Francis Burton studied the art of swordsmanship around the world, from the fencing schools of England and France to Egypt, India, and more. This collection presents his best writing on the "oldest, the most universal, the most varied of weapons, the only one which has lived through all time": the sword.

This work is illustrated in full color, and makes an excellent addition to the bookshelf of any HEMA enthusiast or historian of combat.

Famous Sea-Fights
From Salamis to Tsushima

Famous Sea-Fights, from Salamis to Tsushima is a classic study of naval history; it was written in 1911 for a common audience, though remains uncompromising in its scale and detail. This rare balance made it an instant hit - one which is still highly readable (and instructive) today.

From the oar-driven galleys of ancient Greece to the steam-powered battleships of the 20th century, Famous Sea-Fights covers fourteen of the world's most important and fascinating naval engagements. It is a perfect introduction to the history of naval warfare, yet still offers plenty of insights for the expert in naval history.

VOLUME II:
​Frontiers

Including eleven outstanding essays, Volume II addresses the controversial concept of the frontier throughout history. From the Bronze Age to the Space Race, the essays in this edition capture the spirit of the explorer, the pioneer, and the conqueror. The conflicts that arise at the edge of civilization are examined, as well as the larger-than-life figures who pursue such a crucible.

Conquistadors, Founding Fathers, test pilots, and anti-communist mercenaries are among the men who have made their mark in such an environment. Volume II provides a new perspective on them — and more.

Collected Writings of Richard Harding Davis
​A Portrait of American Vitality

President Theodore Roosevelt on Richard Harding Davis:
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"He was as good an American as ever lived, and his heart flamed against cruelty and injustice. His writings form a textbook of Americanism which all our people would do well to read at the present time."

Our first republished work collects the best journalism and fiction from this classic American writer. Nearly 500 pages of fascinating history and pure Americana.

VOLUME I:
A Reclamation & Revitalization of the Past

From the Dark Ages to occult history, premodern Ireland to 1980s Afghanistan, this edition collects seven groundbreaking essays and one never-before-seen translation, all aimed at providing a new vision of the past: a vision of vitality, inspiration, pride, and greatness.

The Dissident Review is proud to present Volume I: A Reclamation & Revitalization of the Past.