History - Civilization

"Though the book was first published in German in 1988, this English version includes many revisions and updates and will be the definitive English-language study of the Avar empire for years to come. It will be invaluable for those interested in medieval history or...

In his examination of the excavation of ancient Assyria by Austen Henry Layard, Shawn Malley reveals how, by whom, and for what reasons the stones of Assyria were deployed during a brief but remarkably intense period of archaeological activity in the mid-nineteenth century. His...

Author: Thomas A. GainesISBN-10: 1403320942ISBN-13: 9781403320940Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/28/2002Pages: 196Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

In ancient and modern Western thought, the problem of the nature of categories has been inseparable from arguments about the nature of selfhood; about how knowledge is organised; about how power should be distributed; and about how history should be understood. For Plato, Forms...

This open access collection is a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and contributions of cultural history to contemporary and cross-disciplinary discussions of the Anthropocene.Organised into three key sections, this volume is a concise and critical overview of interdisciplinary research on the cultural history of...

The constant flow of people, ideas, and commodities across the Atlantic propelled the development of a public sphere. Chapters explore the multiple ways in which a growing urban consciousness influenced national and international cultural and political intersections.Author: E. FayISBN-10: 1349344257ISBN-13: 9781349344253Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

""The Hebrew Impact On Western Civilization"" by Dagobert D. Runes is a comprehensive examination of the profound influence that Hebrew culture has had on the development of Western civilization. Runes explores the historical, religious, philosophical, and linguistic contributions of the Hebrew people, tracing their...

The Literary and Legal Genealogy of Native American Dispossession offers a unique interpretation of how literary and public discourses influenced three U.S. Supreme Court Rulings written by Chief Justice John Marshall with respect to Native Americans. These cases, Johnson v. M'Intosh (1823), Cherokee Nation...

The Routledge Handbook of Nostalgia serves as a guide to the complex and often contradictory concept of nostalgia, as well as the field of "nostalgia studies" more broadly.Author: Tobias BeckerISBN-10: 1032429208ISBN-13: 9781032429205Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/21/2024Pages: 578Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.51lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.25d

World Past to World Present: A Sketch of Global History provides an unusually brief and present-focused treatment of human history beginning with the advent of agriculture and ending with considerable attention to world history developments since World War II.Author: Peter N. StearnsISBN-10: 1032055782ISBN-13: 9781032055787Publisher:...

An examination of the roots and common threads of Western civilization, from ancient Greece to the 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This study investigates questions about the nature and extent of early agriculture, by examining plant remains recovered from several sites. Chapters look at evidence, or lack of evidence for intensification of food gathering, reconstruction of the past environment of the study region, and the...

How should we think about the "shape" of human history since the birth of cities, and where are we headed? Sociologist and historian John Torpey proposes that the "Axial Age" of the first millennium BCE, when some of the world's major religious and intellectual...

In this ground-breaking book, the author proposes a new theory of state formation based upon a rethinking of the nexus war, state, and citizenship. He seeks to move beyond explanations provided by traditional approaches by discussing and presenting alternative state-society and state theories, arguing...

The Christian Heritage delves into the history of the western Christian heritage. Challenges to the Christian heritage, a heritage nourished both by Judaism and by the western classics, have been stimulated by the very success of the way of life that is promoted, a...

This is the first world history of peasants. Peasants in World History analyzes the multiple transformations of peasant life through history by focusing on three primary areas: the organization of peasant societies, their integration within wider societal structures, and the changing connections between local,...

Legal primitivism was a complex phenomenon that combined the study of early European legal traditions with studies of the legal customs of indigenous peoples. Lawyers and Savages: Ancient History and Legal Realism in the Making of Legal Anthropology explores the rise and fall of...

This work is the first to assess the legality and impact of colonisation from the viewpoint of Aboriginal law, rather than from that of the dominant Western legal tradition. It begins by outlining the Aboriginal legal system as it is embedded in Aboriginal people's...

Cultural Studies explores the relationships between cultural practices and everyday life, economic relations, the material world, the State, and historical forces and contexts. It fosters more open analytic, critical and political conversations by enabling people to push the dialogue into fresh, uncharted territory.Author: Lawrence...

Henry Ferdinand Suksdorf presents a history of humankind framed in the context of various races to have emerged throughout history. The author believes each race of humankind undergoes a period of ascendance, followed by a peak wherein intellectual and civilizational achievements are made, and...

Ancient Mesopotamia, the fertile crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now western Iraq and eastern Syria, is considered to be the cradle of civilization--home of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, as well as the great Code of Hammurabi. The Code...

Exploring all key aspects of the development of this ancient culture, The Babylonian World presents an extensive, up-to-date and lavishly illustrated history of the ancient state Babylonia and its 'holy city', Babylon.Author: Gwendolyn LeickISBN-10: 0415353467ISBN-13: 9780415353465Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/08/2007Pages: 616Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.75lbsSize: 9.95h x...

This book presents a detailed study of the historical evidence for Atlantis. The author places Atlantis in the North Sea/North Atlantic area where it suffered its terrible fate around 1250 BC, which is a far more believable date than the one commonly given as...

Step into the cradle of civilization-where the laws of humanity, the stars above, and the voice of the gods first shaped the world. In Babylonian Empire: From Hammurabi's Laws to Marduk's Temple - The Complete History of Ancient Mesopotamia's Greatest Civilization, the lost world...

Unlock the hidden history of Europe's quiet powerhouseOften overlooked, Belgium has been a pivotal force at the heart of the continent for centuries. Its influence has shaped kingdoms, fueled revolutions, and laid the groundwork for the modern European Union. This book takes you on...

"The Moors In Spain: A Wonderful Chapter Of The World's Civilization" explores the rich and complex history of the Moors in Spain, highlighting their significant contributions to science, arts, and statecraft. This book delves into the history and achievements of these great warriors and...

Are you ready to explore the history of Rome in a way that brings the past to life? The History of Rome is your complete guide to understanding how a small settlement on the Tiber River became the heart of the Roman empire history....

Explore Mesoamerican History: Fun Trivia, Fascinating Facts, and Captivating ArtifactsStep into the world of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations with this engaging and informative book! Featuring 100+ images of artifacts, sculptures, and monuments, it brings history to life in a way that's easy to understand and...

This book is available for free on my Academia and ResearchGate profiles. The book argues that the U.S. and other major nation-states of the world must abolish nuclear weapons urgently. Rather than becoming bogged down in deterrence theory and diplomacy--either of which have worked...

We are going to be studying Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the beginning of the Roman Empire.Topics of Discussion✓ Ancient Greece✓ Ancient Egypt✓ Ancient Rome✓ BONUS! Find InsideAuthor: Bonnie PullyISBN-13: 9798746323460Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2021Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d

On the Agora traces the evolution of the main public square of the Greek polis for the six centuries from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the height of the Roman Empire and the Herulian invasion of Greece in 267...

The pages of this work bear the marks of antiquity, revealing what science has already discovered about some of the most fascinating civilizations of the ancient world, such as Shangrila, Lemuria, Avalon, and Cimmeria.Uncover the past of these and other legendary places, and dive...

The History of Beer takes readers on a fascinating journey through the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of one of humanity's oldest and most beloved beverages. From the earliest evidence of brewing in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the modern-day craft beer revolution, this book...

The excavation of area WF in the eighteenth and nineteenth seasons at Nippur (1988/89, 1990) was aimed specifically at delineating the transition between the Early Dynastic and Akkadian periods, and this goal has been realised. Augusta McMahon took on this task through two seasons,...