Castles: Their Construction and History PDF The art of fortification had reached a high state of development even at the dawn of history. Powerful military works, dating from the remotest periods, have been found in Asia Minor, in Greece, and in the basins of the Tigris, the Euphrates, and the Nile rivers. The medieval castle,… Continue reading Castles: Their Construction and History
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Upper Perené Arawak Narratives of History, Landscape, and Ritual
Upper Perené Arawak Narratives of History, Landscape, and Ritual PDF Published through the Recovering Languages and Literacies of the Americas initiative, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The rich storytelling traditions of the Alto Perené Arawaks of eastern Peru are showcased in this bilingual collection of traditional narratives, ethnographic accounts, women’s autobiographical stories, songs, chants,… Continue reading Upper Perené Arawak Narratives of History, Landscape, and Ritual
Untold Tales of the Hasidim: Crisis and Discontent in the History of Hasidism (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry)
Untold Tales of the Hasidim: Crisis and Discontent in the History of Hasidism (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry) Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award (2009)This fascinating volume reveals some of the dark, dramatic episodes concealed in the folds of the hasidic cloak—shocking events and anomalous figures in the history… Continue reading Untold Tales of the Hasidim: Crisis and Discontent in the History of Hasidism (The Tauber Institute Series for the Study of European Jewry)
From Slave Abuse to Hate Crime: The Criminalization of Racial Violence in American History
From Slave Abuse to Hate Crime: The Criminalization of Racial Violence in American History This book explores the complex ways in which political debates and legal reforms regarding the criminalization of racial violence have shaped the development of American racial history. Spanning previous campaigns for criminalizing slave abuse, lynching, and Klan violence and contemporary debates… Continue reading From Slave Abuse to Hate Crime: The Criminalization of Racial Violence in American History
The Struggle for Mastery: The Penguin History of Britain, 1066-1284
The Struggle for Mastery: The Penguin History of Britain, 1066-1284 The two-and-a-half centuries after 1066 were momentous ones in the history of Britain. In 1066, England was conquered for the last time. The Anglo-Saxon ruling class was destroyed and and the English became a subject race, dominated by a Norman-French dynasty and aristocracy. This book… Continue reading The Struggle for Mastery: The Penguin History of Britain, 1066-1284
The Complete Book of Greed: The Strange and Amazing History of Human Excess
The Complete Book of Greed: The Strange and Amazing History of Human Excess A whimsical reference documenting humankind’s unending fascination with, and lust for, money offers a historical study of human avarice and conspicuous consumption, from the pyramids of the pharaohs to Imelda Marco’s infamous shoe collection. 35,000 first printing. Link http://sharpbook.net/books/m-hirsh-goldberg-the-complete-book-of-greed-the-strange-and-amazing-history-of-human-excess
A History of the Middle Ages, 300-1500, 2 edition
A History of the Middle Ages, 300-1500, 2 edition This clear and comprehensive text covers the Middle Ages from the classical era to the late medieval period. Distinguished historian John Riddle provides a cogent analysis of the rulers, wars, and events-both natural and human-that defined the medieval era. Taking a broad geographical perspective, Riddle includes… Continue reading A History of the Middle Ages, 300-1500, 2 edition
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