Download or read book History Continues written by Georges Duby and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1994-12-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging intellectual autobiography, Georges Duby looks back on a career that has led him to be called one of the most distinguished historians in the Western world. Since its beginning in the 1940s, Duby's career has been rich and varied, encompassing economic history, social history, the history of mentalites, art history, microhistory, urban history, the history of women and sexuality, and, most recently, the Church's influence on feudal society. In retracing this singular career path, Duby candidly remembers his life's most formative influences, including the legendary historians Marc Bloch and Lucien Febvre, the Annales School so closely associated with them, and the College de France. Duby also offers insights about the proper methods of gathering and using archival data and on constructing penetrating interpretations of the documents. Indeed, his discussion of how he chose his subjects, collected his materials, developed the arguments, erected the scaffolding and constructed his theses offers the best introduction to the craft available to aspiring historians. Candid and charming, this book is both a memoir of one of this century's great scholars and a history of the French historical school since the mid-twentieth century. It will be required reading for anyone interested in the French academic milieu, medieval history, French history, or the recording of history in general. Georges Duby, a member of the Academie francaise, for many years held the distinguished chair in medieval history at the College de France. His numerous books include The Age of Cathedrals; The Knight, the Lady, and the Priest; Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages; and The Three Orders—all published by the University of Chicago Press.
Download or read book History Continues written by Sabri Kiçmari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-12-07 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades after Francis Fukuyama's 'end of history' thesis became famous, the conflicts and turmoil of history have returned; Dr. Kicmari, having seen his own native land erupt in a European civil war in the 1990s, has been thinking about these issues for many years. This book highlights the return of ideology to international relations, presenting harsh ideological models which challenge liberal democracy. This becomes even more relevant in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The publication of this book aims to draw attention to the danger posed to world peace by ideological models alongside the need for commitment to strengthen democracy in the world, and should interest diplomats, journalists, and scholars.
Download or read book White Trash written by Nancy Isenberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller A New York Times Notable and Critics’ Top Book of 2016 Longlisted for the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction One of NPR's 10 Best Books Of 2016 Faced Tough Topics Head On NPR's Book Concierge Guide To 2016’s Great Reads San Francisco Chronicle's Best of 2016: 100 recommended books A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2016 Globe & Mail 100 Best of 2016 “Formidable and truth-dealing . . . necessary.” —The New York Times “This eye-opening investigation into our country’s entrenched social hierarchy is acutely relevant.” —O Magazine In her groundbreaking bestselling history of the class system in America, Nancy Isenberg upends history as we know it by taking on our comforting myths about equality and uncovering the crucial legacy of the ever-present, always embarrassing—if occasionally entertaining—poor white trash. “When you turn an election into a three-ring circus, there’s always a chance that the dancing bear will win,” says Isenberg of the political climate surrounding Sarah Palin. And we recognize how right she is today. Yet the voters who boosted Trump all the way to the White House have been a permanent part of our American fabric, argues Isenberg. The wretched and landless poor have existed from the time of the earliest British colonial settlement to today's hillbillies. They were alternately known as “waste people,” “offals,” “rubbish,” “lazy lubbers,” and “crackers.” By the 1850s, the downtrodden included so-called “clay eaters” and “sandhillers,” known for prematurely aged children distinguished by their yellowish skin, ragged clothing, and listless minds. Surveying political rhetoric and policy, popular literature and scientific theories over four hundred years, Isenberg upends assumptions about America’s supposedly class-free society––where liberty and hard work were meant to ensure real social mobility. Poor whites were central to the rise of the Republican Party in the early nineteenth century, and the Civil War itself was fought over class issues nearly as much as it was fought over slavery. Reconstruction pitted poor white trash against newly freed slaves, which factored in the rise of eugenics–-a widely popular movement embraced by Theodore Roosevelt that targeted poor whites for sterilization. These poor were at the heart of New Deal reforms and LBJ’s Great Society; they haunt us in reality TV shows like Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Duck Dynasty. Marginalized as a class, white trash have always been at or near the center of major political debates over the character of the American identity. We acknowledge racial injustice as an ugly stain on our nation’s history. With Isenberg’s landmark book, we will have to face the truth about the enduring, malevolent nature of class as well.
Download or read book A Guide to the Study and Use of Military History written by John E. Jessup and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Guide to the Study and Use of Military History is designed to foster an appreciation of the value of military history and explain its uses and the resources available for its study. It is not a work to be read and lightly tossed aside, but one the career soldier should read again or use as a reference at those times during his career when necessity or leisure turns him to the contemplation of the military past.
Download or read book Still More Meanderings in Medical History written by Michael Nevins and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As with the previous two books in this trilogy of meanderings, the current collection contains essays about medical practice and the lives of various physicians at different times and places.
Download or read book A History of Higher Education Exchange written by Teresa Brawner Bevis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weakened by two Opium Wars and a succession of internal rebellions in the mid-1800s, China’s imperial leaders made a historic decision—to break a tradition of isolation and seek education outside the homeland’s borders. In time, an acquisition of science and technology from the rapidly-industrializing West would enable China to modernize its still-feudal economy and outdated military, thus restoring stability and establishing protection from future foreign encroachment. Today more than 200,000 Chinese are enrolled in colleges and universities across the United States, while the number of Americans choosing to study in China is rising. As we approach mid-century China is assuming a lofty position of world leadership. This book does not attempt to debate or determine the extent to which higher education exchange with the United States has impacted China’s rise . Instead it focuses on the story itself—of Sino-American education trade from its roots in antiquity to the present time—highlighting the people, programs, trials and triumphs that have wrought its extraordinary history. It will offer the first sequential, historically grounded book-length review of Sino-American education exchange that takes the story from its origins to the present day.
Download or read book Notes for lessons on the Gospel history written by Samuel Gosnell Green and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Popular History of the United States of America written by John Clark Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arcimboldo written by Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s most famous paintings, grapes, fish, and even the beaks of birds form human hair. A pear stands in for a man’s chin. Citrus fruits sprout from a tree trunk that doubles as a neck. All sorts of natural phenomena come together on canvas and panel to assemble the strange heads and faces that constitute one of Renaissance art’s most striking oeuvres. The first major study in a generation of the artist behind these remarkable paintings, Arcimboldo tells the singular story of their creation. Drawing on his thirty-five-year engagement with the artist, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann begins with an overview of Arcimboldo’s life and work, exploring the artist’s early years in sixteenth-century Lombardy, his grounding in Leonardesque traditions, and his tenure as a Habsburg court portraitist in Vienna and Prague. Arcimboldo then trains its focus on the celebrated composite heads, approaching them as visual jokes with serious underpinnings—images that poetically display pictorial wit while conveying an allegorical message. In addition to probing the humanistic, literary, and philosophical dimensions of these pieces, Kaufmann explains that they embody their creator’s continuous engagement with nature painting and natural history. He reveals, in fact, that Arcimboldo painted many more nature studies than scholars have realized—a finding that significantly deepens current interpretations of the composite heads. Demonstrating the previously overlooked importance of these works to natural history and still-life painting, Arcimboldo finally restores the artist’s fantastic visual jokes to their rightful place in the history of both science and art.
Download or read book Annual Catalogue of the University of Kansas written by University of Kansas and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A List of Serials in Public Libraries of Chicago and Evanston written by Chicago Library Club and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mr Belloc still objects to Mr Wells s Outline of history written by Hilaire Belloc and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-05-18 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engage in a Thought-Provoking Debate with Hilaire Belloc's Critique of H.G. Wells's "Outline of History" Delve into the intellectual discourse surrounding H.G. Wells's "Outline of History" with Hilaire Belloc's compelling critique, "Mr. Belloc Still Objects to Mr. Wells's 'Outline of History'." In this thought-provoking work, Belloc offers a rigorous examination of Wells's ambitious historical survey, challenging its premises, methodologies, and conclusions while engaging readers in a stimulating debate about the nature and purpose of historical writing. Explore Contrasting Perspectives on Historical Interpretation In "Mr. Belloc Still Objects to Mr. Wells's 'Outline of History'," Hilaire Belloc presents readers with a nuanced and incisive critique of H.G. Wells's seminal work. Drawing upon his own expertise as a historian and scholar, Belloc offers a rigorous analysis of Wells's approach to historical interpretation, highlighting both its strengths and limitations. Through Belloc's insightful commentary, readers gain a deeper understanding of the divergent methodologies and philosophical underpinnings that inform different approaches to writing and interpreting history. Whether grappling with questions of causality, teleology, or the role of ideology in shaping historical narratives, Belloc's critique invites readers to critically evaluate Wells's "Outline of History" and consider alternative perspectives on the discipline of history. Engage in Intellectual Debate and Dialogue As readers navigate the pages of "Mr. Belloc Still Objects to Mr. Wells's 'Outline of History'," they are invited to participate in a spirited intellectual debate about the nature and purpose of historical writing. Belloc's critique serves as a catalyst for reflection and discussion, challenging readers to critically assess the assumptions, biases, and agendas that underlie historical narratives. Whether agreeing or disagreeing with Belloc's arguments, readers are encouraged to engage with the text thoughtfully and respectfully, considering the merits of different interpretations and perspectives. By fostering open dialogue and debate, "Mr. Belloc Still Objects to Mr. Wells's 'Outline of History'" invites readers to become active participants in the ongoing conversation about the past and its significance for the present and future. Why "Mr. Belloc Still Objects to Mr. Wells's 'Outline of History'" Is a Must-Read: Intellectual Stimulation: Stimulate your mind with a rigorous examination of H.G. Wells's "Outline of History" through the critical lens of Hilaire Belloc's insightful critique. Historiographical Analysis: Gain a deeper understanding of the methodologies, assumptions, and biases that inform different approaches to writing and interpreting history. Engagement with Ideas: Participate in a thought-provoking debate about the nature and purpose of historical writing, exploring contrasting perspectives and interpretations. Intellectual Dialogue: Join the conversation about the past and its significance for the present and future, engaging with Belloc's critique and contributing your own insights and perspectives.Don't miss your chance to engage in a stimulating intellectual debate about H.G. Wells's "Outline of History" with Hilaire Belloc's insightful critique. Whether you're a scholar, a student, or simply a curious reader, this thought-provoking work offers a compelling exploration of the complexities and challenges of historical interpretation.
Download or read book The Jesuits written by Markus Friedrich and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of one of the most important religious orders in the modern world Since its founding by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, the Society of Jesus—more commonly known as the Jesuits—has played a critical role in the events of modern history. From the Counter-Reformation to the ascent of Francis I as the first Jesuit pope, The Jesuits presents an intimate look at one of the most important religious orders not only in the Catholic Church, but also the world. Markus Friedrich describes an organization that has deftly walked a tightrope between sacred and secular involvement and experienced difficulties during changing times, all while shaping cultural developments from pastoral care and spirituality to art, education, and science. Examining the Jesuits in the context of social, cultural, and world history, Friedrich sheds light on how the order shaped the culture of the Counter-Reformation and participated in the establishment of European empires, including missionary activity throughout Asia and in many parts of Africa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He also explores the place of Jesuits in the New World and addresses the issue of Jesuit slaveholders. The Jesuits often tangled with the Roman Curia and the pope, resulting in their suppression in 1773, but the order returned in 1814 to rise again to a powerful position of influence. Friedrich demonstrates that the Jesuit fathers were not a monolithic group and he considers the distinctive spiritual legacy inherited by Pope Francis. With its global scope and meticulous attention to archival sources and previous scholarship, The Jesuits illustrates the heterogeneous, varied, and contradictory perspectives of this famed religious organization.
Download or read book The International Critical Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments Daniel by J A Montgomery written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaching What Really Happened written by James W. Loewen and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Should be in the hands of every history teacher in the country.”— Howard Zinn James Loewen has revised Teaching What Really Happened, the bestselling, go-to resource for social studies and history teachers wishing to break away from standard textbook retellings of the past. In addition to updating the scholarship and anecdotes throughout, the second edition features a timely new chapter entitled "Truth" that addresses how traditional and social media can distort current events and the historical record. Helping students understand what really happened in the past will empower them to use history as a tool to argue for better policies in the present. Our society needs engaged citizens now more than ever, and this book offers teachers concrete ideas for getting students excited about history while also teaching them to read critically. It will specifically help teachers and students tackle important content areas, including Eurocentrism, the American Indian experience, and slavery. Book Features: An up-to-date assessment of the potential and pitfalls of U.S. and world history education. Information to help teachers expect, and get, good performance from students of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strategies for incorporating project-oriented self-learning, having students conduct online historical research, and teaching historiography. Ideas from teachers across the country who are empowering students by teaching what really happened. Specific chapters dedicated to five content topics usually taught poorly in today’s schools.
Download or read book Egyptian History deduced from Monuments still in existence By Tudor written by J.]. [Tudor and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The true history of the murder of Russian Tsar s family is still unknown written by Boris Romanov and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why two members of the governmental commission for identification of remains of Tsar’s family did not agree with the official version? Why the official investigation did not take into account other versions of a fate of some members of the tsar’s family? Why there are absent the photos of tsar’s family before the shooting (alive), and after the shooting (the dead bodies)? ... These and many other problems of the identifying of the «Yekaterinburg remains» are discussed in this brochure.
