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Hitler's Vienna : A Dictator's Apprenticeship - Thryft
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Thomas Thornton, Brigitte Hamann  | Oxford University Press

Hitler's Vienna : A Dictator's Apprenticeship

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Recommended for history lovers, especially of WWII. This book captures the essence of Hitler's formative years in Vienna and how the city played a pivotal role in shaping his beliefs and worldview. The author delves deep into Hitler's early life, examining eyewitness accounts and new facts that shed light on his close relationship with Jewish friends and benefactors. The book also analyzes the influence of the politicians who shaped Hitler's political path. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of Hitler's radical movement and the events that led to WWII.
Out of Ashes : A New History of Europe in the Twentieth Century - Thryft
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Konrad H. Jarausch | Princeton University Press

Out of Ashes : A New History of Europe in the Twentieth Century

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Out of Ashes is a comprehensive and gripping account of Europe's history in the 20th century. It delves into the optimism at the beginning of the century, the devastation of two world wars and the Holocaust, and the eventual rise of democracy and peace. The author provides a balanced view of the paradox of European modernity and how it led to both destruction and progress. This book would be an excellent choice for history enthusiasts who want to gain a deeper understanding of Europe's tumultuous past.
The World in Depression, 1929-1939 - Thryft
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Charles P. Kindleberger | University Of California Press

The World in Depression, 1929-1939

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Recommended for history buffs wanting a deep understanding of the Great Depression and its impact. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic and political factors that led to the global crisis and the important role played by international coordination and leadership in resolving it.
Ukraine And The Art Of Strategy - Thryft
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Lawrence Freedman | Oxford University Press

Ukraine And The Art Of Strategy

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"Ukraine and the Art of Strategy" provides an insightful perspective into the complex events that led to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lawrence Freedman offers a detailed account of Putin's strategic-making, exploring his use of 'information warfare' and attempts to influence the American election. The book is a must-read for those interested in global politics and strategic studies.
Metahistory : Historical Imagination in Nineteenth Century Europe - Thryft
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Hayden White, Michael S. Roth  | Johns Hopkins University Press

Metahistory : Historical Imagination in Nineteenth Century Europe

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Metahistory could be a good read for history enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the deeper meaning and poetic nature of historical interpretation. Through Hayden White's argument that historical texts contain a latent linguistic element, readers will be challenged to think critically about historical explanation and interpretation. This book is a unique and fascinating exploration of the hidden messages within historical texts.
Asia in the Making of Europe: The Century of Discovery v.1 - Thryft
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Donald F. Lach | University Of Chicago Press

Asia in the Making of Europe: The Century of Discovery v.1

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"Asia in the Making of Europe" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars and anyone interested in the cultural exchange between Asia and Europe. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the profound influence of Asian societies on Western culture during the sixteenth century. The author has meticulously sifted through virtually every European reference to Asia published in that century, providing a detailed survey of Asian life and society and its reflection in European literature and art. This monumental achievement provides a balanced perspective of world history while offering new insights into the complex dynamics of cultural exchange.
The Cheese and the Worms : The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-century Miller - Thryft
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John Tedeschi, Carlo Ginzburg, Anne C. Tedeschi  | Johns Hopkins University Press

The Cheese and the Worms : The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-century Miller

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This book is a must-read for history buffs and those interested in the intersection of religion, politics and popular culture. It is a fascinating insight into the worldview of a common individual during the tumultuous Renaissance period. The unique feature of the book is its use of trial records of Domenico Scandella to decode his beliefs and views on politics, religion, and society.
Britain And The Neutralisation Of Laos - Thryft
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Nicholas Tarling | National University Of Singapore Press

Britain And The Neutralisation Of Laos

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This book is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the political and diplomatic intricacies of Southeast Asia during the Cold War era. Nicholas Tarling's in-depth analysis of the Geneva conference on Laos of 1961-2 provides unique insights into Britain's policy in the region. The book covers modern Southeast Asian history, the history of Laos, the Vietnam War, and international relations. It is a must-read for students, researchers, and general readers interested in the Cold War's impact on Southeast Asia.
The Cinema of Eisenstein - Thryft
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David Bordwell | Harvard University Press

The Cinema of Eisenstein

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"The Cinema of Eisenstein" is an excellent read for film enthusiasts who want to delve into the history and theory of cinema. David Bordwell masterfully analyzes and brings to light Sergei Eisenstein's unique contributions to cinema, from his early silent film, "Strike", to his banned work, "Ivan the Terrible". With detailed attention to the artist's writings and theories, the book offers rich insights into Eisenstein's artistic influences, from Marxist Modernism to Socialist Realism to Symbolist poetics. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the history and art of cinema.
The World Encyclopedia - Thryft
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Oxford University Press | Oxford University Press

The World Encyclopedia

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Recommended as a great resource for students, educators and anyone seeking comprehensive knowledge, with engaging illustrations, timelines and feature boxes.
Renaissance Literature - Thryft
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Siobhan Keenan | Edinburgh University Press

Renaissance Literature

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Recommended for students and literature enthusiasts. The book meticulously covers major genres, texts, and authors of the period in an easily digestible prose. A perfect guide to get started with Renaissance literature.
Cambridge Student Guide To Twelfth Night - Thryft
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Rex Gibson | Cambridge University Press

Cambridge Student Guide To Twelfth Night

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A great resource for students to understand and analyze Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Provides detailed commentary on the text, historical and social context, language analysis, critical approaches, essay writing tips and recommended resources. Recommended for literature students studying Twelfth Night.
The Great War in British Literature - Thryft
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Adrian Barlow | Cambridge University Press

The Great War in British Literature

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The Great War in British Literature provides a thorough analysis of the different ways the war has been portrayed in literature. It not only examines the literary genre of war but also how people have reacted and interpreted it. This book is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of British literature during this time period.
Time for Socialism: Dispatches from a World on Fire, 2016-2021
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Thomas Piketty | Yale University Press

Time for Socialism: Dispatches from a World on Fire, 2016-2021

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Thomas Piketty's "Time for Socialism" offers a thought-provoking and relevant perspective on the socioeconomic turmoil of the last few years. It offers a detailed analysis of events such as Trump's presidency and Brexit from the lens of Piketty's unrelenting pursuit of a more just world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in principles of inclusivity, equity, and environmental sustainability.
Death and Afterlife in Modern France - Thryft
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Thomas A. Kselman | Princeton University Press

Death and Afterlife in Modern France

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Recommendation: "Death and Afterlife in Modern France" provides a thorough exploration of the evolution of French beliefs about death and mourning. It sheds light on the social and cultural context that influenced these beliefs and how they have been politicized. The book offers insight into the evolution of funerals and burial customs, ultimately demonstrating the importance of these events for defining social identity. This book would appeal to anyone interested in French culture, religion, anthropology or sociology.
Asian Port Cities, 1600-1800 Local and Foreign Cultural Interactions
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Haneda Masashi | National University Of Singapore Press

Asian Port Cities, 1600-1800 Local and Foreign Cultural Interactions

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This book provides a unique glimpse into the complex cultural contacts that took place in Asian port cities between the 17th and 18th centuries. Through a comparative analysis of overlapping issues in various port cities such as communication, dispute resolution, family issues, and social relations, readers can gain a better understanding of the dynamic interactions between diverse communities. Recommended for those interested in learning about cultural interactions on a regional basis.
A Social History Of Truth - Civility And Science In Seventeenth-Century England - Thryft
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Steven Shapin | University Of Chicago Press

A Social History Of Truth - Civility And Science In Seventeenth-Century England

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This book will appeal to those interested in the intersection of history, sociology, and the philosophy of science. Shapin's analysis of seventeenth-century England shows how scientific knowledge is influenced by societal beliefs and values. He argues that knowledge is not simply discovered but rather constructed in specific social contexts. A must-read for those who want to understand the complex relationship between science and society throughout history.
Cambridge Student Guide To Julius Caesar - Thryft
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Anthony Davies | Cambridge University Press

Cambridge Student Guide To Julius Caesar

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The Cambridge Student Guide to Julius Caesar is a great read for students who are studying this classic play. It provides insightful commentary on the text, in-depth analysis of the language used and the historical context of the story. The essay-writing tips and recommended resources make it a valuable resource for students preparing for exams or writing essays on the play. Users will find it appealing due to its comprehensive and easy-to-understand approach to understanding the play.
International Relations And The European Union - Thryft
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Christopher J. Hill, Michael Smith  | Oxford University Press

International Relations And The European Union

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This book is an insightful guide to the European Union's role in global affairs, focusing on its power, processes, and place in the international community. The authors skillfully examine the EU's impact on the global stage, making it an essential read for students and practitioners of international relations.
Tensions of Empire : Colonial Cultures in a Bourgeois World - Thryft
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Frederick Cooper, Ann Laura Stoler  | University Of California Press

Tensions of Empire : Colonial Cultures in a Bourgeois World

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Starting with the premise that Europe was made by its imperial projects as much as colonial encounters were shaped by events and conflicts in Europe, the contributors to Tensions of Empire investigate metropolitan-colonial relationships from a new perspective. The fifteen essays demonstrate various ways in which "civilizing missions" in both metropolis and colony provided new sites for clarifying a bourgeois order. Focusing on the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, they show how new definitions of modernity and welfare were developed and how new discourses and practices of inclusion and exclusion were contested and worked out. The contributors argue that colonial studies can no longer be confined to the units of analysis on which it once relied; instead of being the study of "the colonized," it must account for the shifting political terrain on which the very categories of colonized and colonizer have been shaped and patterned at different times.
Gregorian Chant - Thryft
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David Hiley | Cambridge University Press

Gregorian Chant

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This book is a captivating journey into the origins, rituals, and intricacies of Gregorian chant. With its detailed exploration of church services, historical development, and musical aspects, it quenches the thirst of those seeking to understand the enchanting world of this ancient form of music. Its use of music examples and clear explanations make it an invaluable resource for anyone intrigued by the timeless beauty and significance of Gregorian chant.
Family Encyclopedia - Thryft
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Emily Hedges, Steve Luck, Oxford University Press  | Oxford University Press

Family Encyclopedia

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Oxford's Family Encyclopedia is an exceptional one-volume reference work that accommodates a wide range of subjects - science, biographies, art, architecture, sports, geography, technology, and more. With its 1,500 color illustrations and engaging write-ups, it's a great choice for families looking for a comprehensive reference book. It's affordable, convenient, and highly recommended for settling Jeopardy battles or helping out with homework.
Germans into Nazis - Thryft
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Peter Fritzsche | Harvard University Press

Germans into Nazis

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Why did ordinary Germans vote for Hitler? In this dramatically plotted book, organized around crucial turning points in 1914, 1918, and 1933, Peter Fritzsche explains why the Nazis were so popular and what was behind the political choice made by the German people.Rejecting the view that Germans voted for the Nazis simply because they hated the Jews, or had been humiliated in World War I, or had been ruined by the Great Depression, Fritzsche makes the controversial argument that Nazism was part of a larger process of democratization and political invigoration that began with the outbreak of World War I.The twenty-year period beginning in 1914 was characterized by the steady advance of a broad populist revolution that was animated by war, drew strength from the Revolution of 1918, menaced the Weimar Republic, and finally culminated in the rise of the Nazis. Better than anyone else, the Nazis twisted together ideas from the political Left and Right, crossing nationalism with social reform, anti-Semitism with democracy, fear of the future with hope for a new beginning. This radical rebelliousness destroyed old authoritarian structures as much as it attacked liberal principles.The outcome of this dramatic social revolution was a surprisingly popular regime that drew on public support to realize its horrible racial goals. Within a generation, Germans had grown increasingly self-reliant and sovereign, while intensely nationalistic and chauvinistic. They had recast the nation, but put it on the road to war and genocide.
The Fall of the Roman Empire : A New History - Thryft
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Peter Heather | Oxford University Press

The Fall of the Roman Empire : A New History

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For half a millenium the empire of Rome stretched from Hadrians Wall to the river Euphrates, a massive fortified state founded on military might and the pilllars of civilizationwritting, the city, and the rule of law. But beyond these frontiers lay other lands, the lands of seemingly anarchic warrior tribes, the land of the Barbarians. The opening scenes of Gladiator are based on the victories of Marcus Aurelius over one such tribe, the Marcommani. Two hundered years later the Romans still seemed invincible, routing 30,000 Alamanii at the battle of Strasbourg. However, within a generation, the foundations of this order were shaken to their core, and Roman armies, as one contemporary put it, "vanished like shadows". What had happened? Covering the last 100 years of Empire, a period full of great battles, treachery, and characters as wild as Attila the Hun, Peter Heather shows how the Empire gave way before the relentless and deliberate onslaught of the Huns, Goths and Vandals. These tribes, originating in Eastern Europe, finally conquered large tracts of the old Empire, sacking Rome itself and defeating Roman armies on land and sea.
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - Thryft
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William Drabkin | Cambridge University Press

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

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The Missa Solemnis is a document of extraordinary richness from the last decades of Beethoven's creative life. In this accessible guide, William Drabkin considers the work as an expression of the most celebrated text of the Roman Catholic faith and as an example from a tradition of Mass settings in eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Austria. The opening chapters present various critical perspectives on the Missa Solemnis and chart the history of its composition, first performances, and publication. But, above all, the work itself is considered in detail, including the overall design, connections between the movements, the orchestration, word painting, and programmatic elements.
The Beethoven Quartet Companion - Thryft
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Robert Martin, Robert Winter  | University Of California Press

The Beethoven Quartet Companion

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While the Beethoven string quartets are to chamber music what the plays of Shakespeare are to drama, even seasoned concertgoers will welcome guidance with these personal and sometimes enigmatic works.This collection offers Beethoven lovers both detailed notes on the listening experience of each quartet and a stimulating range of more general Who has the quartets' audience been? How were the quartets performed before the era of sound recordings? What is the relationship between "classical" and "romantic" in the quartets? How was their reception affected by social and economic history? What sorts of interpretive decisions are made by performers today?The Companion brings together a matchless group of Beethoven experts. Joseph Kerman is perhaps the world's most renowned Beethoven scholar. Robert Winter, an authority on sketches for the late quartets, has created interactive programs regarded as milestones in multimedia publishing. Maynard Solomon has written an acclaimed biography of Beethoven. Leon Botstein is the conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra as well as a distinguished social historian and college president. Robert Martin writes from his experience as cellist of the Sequoia Quartet. And the book is anchored by the program notes of Michael Steinberg, who has served as Artistic Advisor of the San Francisco Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra.
Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity - Thryft
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Richard Gilman | Yale University Press

Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity

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Richard Gilman examines each of Chekhov's full-length plays, showing how they relate to each other, to Chekhov's short stories, and to his life. He also places the plays in the context of Russian and European drama and the larger culture of the period. Gilman interweaves biographical narrative with textual commentary and with a discussion of stage-craft and dramaturg - Chekhov's techniques for influencing viewers, the scenic framing of the action, and issues of genre and temporal structuring. Although previous critics of Chekhov have tended to view him as an essentially social dramatist or as an observer of the smaller aspects of existence, Gilman asserts that Chekhov was far more of an innovative playwright, a revolutionary, than has been seen.
The Mystic Fable, Volume One - The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries - Thryft
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Michael B. Smith, Michel de Certeau  | University Of Chicago Press

The Mystic Fable, Volume One - The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries

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The culmination of de Certeau's lifelong engagement with the human sciences, this volume is both an analysis of Christian mysticism during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and an application of this influential scholar's transdisciplinary historiography.
Tchaikovsky - Thryft
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Edward Garden | Oxford University Press

Tchaikovsky

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this extraordinary series continues to amaze and captivate its readers with detailed insight into the lives and work of music's geniuses. Unlike other composer biographies that focus narrowly on the music, this series explores the personal history of each composer and the social context surrounding the music. In a precise, engaging, and authoritative manner, each volume combines a vivid portrait of the master musicians' inspirations, influences, life experiences, even their weaknesses, with an accessible discussion of their work-all in roughly 300 pages. Further, each volume offers superb reference material, including a detailed life and times chronology, a complete list of works, a personalia glossary highlighting the important people in the composer's life, and a select bibliography. Under the supervision of music expert and series general editor Stanley Sadie, Master Musicians will certainly proceed to delight music scholars, seriousmusicians, and all music lovers for another hundred years.In this edition, Edward Garden assesses the operas, ballets, and other works against the background of Tchaikovsky's eventful life; his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck, and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. Garden also examines the conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death and has updated the bibliography and other appendices.
History for the IB Diploma Paper 2 Authoritarian States (20th Century) - Thryft
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Allan Todd, Sally Waller  | Cambridge University Press

History for the IB Diploma Paper 2 Authoritarian States (20th Century)

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Comprehensive second editions of History for the IB Diploma Paper 2, revised for first teaching in 2015. This coursebook covers Paper 2, World History Topic 10: Authoritarian States (20th century) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus and written by experienced IB History examiners and teachers, it offers authoritative and engaging guidance through the following detailed studies from around the Mussolini and Italy, Hitler and Germany, Mao and China, and Castro and Cuba.
Medieval Christianity : A New History - Thryft
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Kevin J. Madigan | Yale University Press

Medieval Christianity : A New History

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An expansive guide to the medieval world, with new attention to women, ordinary parishioners, attitudes toward Jews and Muslims, and moreFor many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign—an often brutal and seemingly irrational time of superstition, miracles, and strange relics. The aggressive pursuit of heretics and attempts to control the “Holy Land” might come to mind. Yet the medieval world produced much that is part of our world today, including universities, the passion for Roman architecture and the development of the gothic style, pilgrimage, the emergence of capitalism, and female saints. This new narrative history of medieval Christianity, spanning the period 500 to 1500 CE, attempts to integrate what is familiar to readers with new themes and narratives. Elements of novelty in the book include a steady focus on the role of women in Christianity; the relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims; the experience of ordinary parishioners; the adventure of asceticism, devotion, and worship; and instruction through drama, architecture, and art. Madigan expertly integrates these areas of focus with more traditional themes, such as the evolution and decline of papal power; the nature and repression of heresy; sanctity and pilgrimage; the conciliar movement; and the break between the old Western church and its reformers. Illustrated with more than forty photographs of physical remains, this book promises to become an essential guide to a historical era of profound influence.
The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen - Thryft
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James McFarlane | Cambridge University Press

The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen

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In the history of modern theater Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this Companion explore his life and work. The plays are grouped and discussed chronologically; among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage, including an interview with ex-RSC director John Barton and an essay by Arthur Miller exploring Ibsen's challenge to contemporary theater and film. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works, and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading.
Complete 20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE (R) & O Level - Thryft
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Cantrell | Oxford University Press, Usa

Complete 20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE (R) & O Level

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This book is a great resource for students studying 20th century history. It includes a comprehensive syllabus mapping guide and original color sources, graphs, and maps to engage learners. The book also has a dedicated chapter on exam skills and provides revision and exam-style questions on the accompanying support site. The straightforward language and clear definitions of historical terms make the content accessible to all learners.
Descartes: An Intellectual Biography - Thryft
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Stephen Gaukroger | Oxford University Press

Descartes: An Intellectual Biography

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René Descartes's insights into the nature of knowledge and the mind have inspired awe and debate through the centuries. But while philosophers have sought to understand the ramifications of his theories, they have paid much less attention to how, exactly, he arrived at his ideas. What twists and turns of his intellect brought him to his epochal conclusions? How did his personal ambitions and the social conditions of his era shape his thought? These questions and more are masterfully answered in Stephen Gaukroger's Descartes , a fascinating look at this most influential of all Renaissance thinkers.In his quest to retrace Descartes's development as a scientist and philosopher, Gaukroger leaves no stone unturned. From the great man's first book on music theory ( Compendium Musicae ) to his masterworks Discours , Essais , Meditationes , and Principia , from his study of mathematics while attending a Jesuit college at age ten, through his dying days in the service of Christina, Queen of Sweden, Descartes brims with penetrating and often surprising insights into the philosopher's life and work. We discover, for example, that he wasn't as concerned with developing an all-encompassing theory of knowledge as he was with establishing a natural philosophy that supported the teachings of Copernicus, a man whose work he deeply admired. We also learn that Descartes was willing to alter his publicly stated views to accommodate church doctrine--especially after witnessing Galileo's condemnation in 1633. We observe how his personal triumphs and failures--from his rumored nervous breakdown in1614, to his joy at the popular reception of Discours and Essais , to his protracted and very public dispute with the implacable professor Voetius--affected his intellectual development. Along the way, Gaukroger details how Descartes's theories of metaphysics, mechanics, cognition, and cosmology have been both championed and distorted by philosophers of all stripes for over three hundred years. Packed with helpful diagrams and in-depth interpretations of Descartes's most celebrated works, the book also includes a useful chronology that highlights his important accomplishments and personal milestones.Descartes is an exhaustively detailed, magisterial look at the dazzling intellectual achievements of the father of modern philosophy. Splendidly written by a renowned authority on the subject, it will serve as the definitive guide to Descartes's thoughts, works, and life for years to come.
The Restoration: A Political and Religious History of England and Wales, 1658-67 - Thryft
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Ronald Hutton | Oxford University Press

The Restoration: A Political and Religious History of England and Wales, 1658-67

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In less than a decade, the commonwealth of Oliver Cromwell was dramatically transformed into the very different realm of the Restoration monarchy. This is the first detailed account of this vital and eventful period, which witnessed the end of a republic, the reestablishment of royal government, naval wars, plague, religious persecution, and the destruction of the capital in the Great Fire. Drawing on a wealth of public and private manuscript sources to rework each issue anew, Hutton explores the way government policy was set and put into practice during these nine years and how national concerns, local issues, and various social, political, and religious groups all interacted to influence the shifting currents of the nation's affairs.
The Return of Martin Guerre - Thryft
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Natalie Zemon Davis | Harvard University Press

The Return of Martin Guerre

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The clever peasant Arnaud du Tilh had almost persuaded the learned judges at the Parlement of Toulouse when, on a summer’s day in 1560, a man swaggered into the court on a wooden leg, denounced Arnaud, and reestablished his claim to the identity, property, and wife of Martin Guerre. The astonishing case captured the imagination of the continent. Told and retold over the centuries, the story of Martin Guerre became a legend, still remembered in the Pyrenean village where the impostor was executed more than 400 years ago.Now a noted historian, who served as consultant for a new French film on Martin Guerre, has searched archives and lawbooks to add new dimensions to a tale already abundant in mysteries: we are led to ponder how a common man could become an impostor in the sixteenth century, why Bertrande de Rols, an honorable peasant woman, would accept such a man as her husband, and why lawyers, poets, and men of letters like Montaigne became so fascinated with the episode.
Rise of the West : A History of the Human Community - Thryft
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Béla Petheö, William H. McNeill  | University Of Chicago Press

Rise of the West : A History of the Human Community

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The Rise of the West, winner of the National Book Award for history in 1964, is famous for its ambitious scope and intellectual rigor. In it, McNeill challenges the Spengler-Toynbee view that a number of separate civilizations pursued essentially independent careers, and argues instead that human cultures interacted at every stage of their history. The author suggests that from the Neolithic beginnings of grain agriculture to the present major social changes in all parts of the world were triggered by new or newly important foreign stimuli, and he presents a persuasive narrative of world history to support this claim. In a retrospective essay titled "The Rise of the West after Twenty-five Years," McNeill shows how his book was shaped by the time and place in which it was written (1954-63). He discusses how historiography subsequently developed and suggests how his portrait of the world's past in The Rise of the West should be revised to reflect these changes. "This is not only the most learned and the most intelligent, it is also the most stimulating and fascinating book that has ever set out to recount and explain the whole history of mankind. . . . To read it is a great experience. It leaves echoes to reverberate, and seeds to germinate in the mind."—H. R. Trevor-Roper, New York Times Book Review
The Republican Experiment, 1848-1852 - Thryft
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Maurice Agulhon, Janet Lloyd  | Cambridge University Press

The Republican Experiment, 1848-1852

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"The Republican Experiment, 1848-1852" by Maurice Agulhon is a great read for history buffs interested in the events that shaped modern day French politics. The book delves into the bold attempt by the Second Republic to combine liberty with democracy for the first time in French history. Agulhon examines the social conditions and psychological mindset of the masses of new citizens which led to the Republic's temporary failure. This book is recommended for anyone interested in the history of popular culture and thought in France.
Towns in Societies : Essays in Economic History and Historical Sociology - Thryft
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Philip Abrams | Cambridge University Press

Towns in Societies : Essays in Economic History and Historical Sociology

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ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TOWNS IN CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY. CHINESE CITIES, ORIGINS OF THE MEDIEVAL TOWN PATRICIATE, MEDIEVAL GENOA, DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH IN A RENAISSANCE FLORENCE;' URBAN DECAY IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND;. CLASS FORMATION, LONDON 1650-1750.
The British Overseas, Part 1, Making of the Empire : Exploits of a Nation of Shopkeepers - Thryft
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Charles Carrington | Cambridge University Press

The British Overseas, Part 1, Making of the Empire : Exploits of a Nation of Shopkeepers

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This is a digital reprint of a volume from 1968 where Professor Carrington brought up to date the first nine chapters of his classic study of the expansion of the British peoples overseas. This volume deals with the early British ventures overseas from the seventeenth to the late nineteenth century. Professor Carrington describes the establishment of the American colonies, the activities of the East India Company, the exploration of the South Seas and British activities in the Cape and the East.
The Brenner Debate : Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-industrial Europe - Thryft
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T.H. Aston, Robert Brenner, C.H.E. Philpin  | Cambridge University Press

The Brenner Debate : Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-industrial Europe

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Few historical issues have occasioned such discussion since at least the time of Marx as the transition from feudalism to capitalism in Western Europe. The Brenner Debate, which reprints from Past and Present various article in 1976, is a scholarly presentation of a variety of points of view, covering a very wide range in time, place and type of approach. Weighty theoretical responses to Brenner's first formulation followed from the late Sir Michael Postan, John Hatcher, Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie and Guy Bois; more particular contributions came from Patricia Croot, David Parker, Arnost Klìma and Heide Wunder on England, France, Bohemia and Germany; and reflective pieces from R. H. Hilton and the late J. P. Cooper. Completing the volume, and giving it an overall coherence, are Brenner's own comprehensive response to those who had taken part in the debate, and also R. H. Hilton's introduction that aims to bring together the major themes in the collection of essays. The debate has already aroused widespread interest among historians and scholars in allied fields as well as among ordinary readers, and may reasonably be regarded as one of the most important historical debates of prevailing years.
Sundanese Print Culture and Modernity in 19th Century West Java - Thryft
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Mikihiro Moriyama | National University Of Singapore Press

Sundanese Print Culture and Modernity in 19th Century West Java

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Sundanese Print Culture and Modernity in 19th Century West Java traces the development of modern printed books written in Sundanese, the dominant language in West Java, Indonesia, and the mother tongue of about 30 million people.Starting with the 'discovery' of Sundanese by Europeans in the early 19th century, Mikihiro Moriyama follows the developments in the ensuing century when a small group of Dutch scholars and colonial officials reshaped the language and its literature over the next one hundred years. Schools taught Sundanese, and printed materials based on western concepts began to influence indigenous writing and oral tradition. The imposition of European standards of literary aesthetics shaped a modernity that rejected traditional knowledge in favour of rational and empirical paradigms. Interest in traditional poetry and its mythologies declined, and new forms of prose, including novels, captured the attention of the reading public. These materials promoted useful knowledge and morality, and encouraged deference and loyalty towards colonial authority.Early in the 20th century, the establishment of the Commissie voor de Inlandsche School- en Volkslectuur (Committee for Indigenous Schoolbooks and Popular Reading Books), a government-subsidised institution, provided the growing number of literate people in the Indies with 'good' and 'appropriate' reading materials. Its development marked the end of an era when Sundanese writing competed with Western-style schools and publications, and signalled the triumph of the new colonial modernity.
Architectural Principles in the Age of Historicism - Thryft
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Carroll William Westfall, Robert Jan Van Pelt  | Yale University Press

Architectural Principles in the Age of Historicism

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Explores the relationship between architectural history and the current practice of architecture. The authors draw on insights from anthropology, ancient history, theology, philosophy and the Holocaust. They also provide practical ideas which should help students build a more human world.
French, Italian, and Spanish Criticism, 1900-1950 : Volume 8 - Thryft
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René Wellek | Yale University Press

French, Italian, and Spanish Criticism, 1900-1950 : Volume 8

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of literary criticism in France, Italy, and Spain. Rene Wellek provides insightful analyses of the most prominent figures of the time, encompassing various movements such as surrealism, Marxism, and Catholic Renaissance. The book is a valuable resource for literature students, academicians, and researchers alike.
American and British Technology in the Nineteenth Century : The Search for Labour Saving Inventions - Thryft
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H.J. Habakkuk | Cambridge University Press

American and British Technology in the Nineteenth Century : The Search for Labour Saving Inventions

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This essay is a foray into the debatable borderland between history, technology and economics. On the history of technical processes there exist several works, pre-eminent among them the great five-volumed History of Technology. But few historians of technology have shown interest in the models of the economists; and the theorists have concentrated on analysis or on problems of contemporary technology. The present work is an attempt to re-examine some of the more familiar nineteenth-century developments in technology. It originated in lectures given at Columbia University in the autumn of 1958.
Commissioned Spirits : The Shaping of Social Movement in Dickens, Carlyle, Melville, and Hawthorne - Thryft
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Jonathan Arac | Columbia University Press

Commissioned Spirits : The Shaping of Social Movement in Dickens, Carlyle, Melville, and Hawthorne

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This book provides a deep analysis of the social movements present in the works of Dickens, Carlyle, Melville, and Hawthorne. It delves into the nuances of the authors' writing and how it reflects and shapes the social change happening around them. A must-read for literature lovers interested in history and social movements.
War in European History - Thryft
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Michael Eliot Howard | Oxford University Press

War in European History

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`Wars have often determined the character of society. Society in exchange has determined the character of wars. This is the theme of Michael Howard's stimulating book. It is written with all his usual skill and in its small compass is perhaps the most original book he has written. Though he surveys a thousand years of history, he does so without sinking in a slough of facts and draws a broad outline of developments which will delight the general reader.' A. J. P. Taylor, Observer
The Ghosts of Berlin : Confronting German History in the Urban Landscape - Thryft
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Brian Ladd | University Of Chicago Press

The Ghosts of Berlin : Confronting German History in the Urban Landscape

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In this compelling work, Brian Ladd examines the ongoing conflicts radiating from the remarkable fusion of architecture, history, and national identity in Berlin. Ladd surveys the urban landscape, excavating its ruins, contemplating its buildings and memorials, and carefully deconstructing the public debates and political controversies emerging from its past."Written in a clear and elegant style, The Ghosts of Berlin is not just another colorless architectural history of the German capital. . . . Mr. Ladd's book is a superb guide to this process of urban self-definition, both past and present."—Katharina Thote, Wall Street Journal"If a book can have the power to change a public debate, then The Ghosts of Berlin is such a book. Among the many new books about Berlin that I have read, Brian Ladd's is certainly the most impressive. . . . Ladd's approach also owes its success to the fact that he is a good storyteller. His history of Berlin's architectural successes and failures reads entertainingly like a detective novel."—Peter Schneider, New Republic"[Ladd's] well-written and well-illustrated book amounts to a brief history of the city as well as a guide to its landscape."—Anthony Grafton, New York Review of Books
The History of the Common Law of England - Thryft
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Charles M. Gray, Matthew Hale  | University Of Chicago Press

The History of the Common Law of England

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This volume includes the complete text of the third edition of 1739.
The Tireless Traveler : Twenty Letters to the "Liverpool Mercury" - Thryft
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Anthony Trollope, Bradford Booth  | University Of California Press

The Tireless Traveler : Twenty Letters to the "Liverpool Mercury"

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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1941.