The Swastika: the Earliest Known Symbol and its Migrations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162576077)

The Swastika: The Earliest Known Symbol and its Migrations is a book written by Thomas Wilson. The book explores the history and significance of the swastika, one of the most ancient and widely used symbols in the world. Wilson traces the origins of the swastika to ancient cultures in India, China, and Europe, and examines its use in various religious and cultural contexts, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Native American spirituality. The book also delves into the controversial and complex history of the swastika in the 20th century, particularly its association with Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Wilson provides a nuanced and detailed account of how the swastika came to be adopted by the Nazi party and how it became a symbol of hate and genocide. Throughout the book, Wilson provides illustrations and photographs of swastikas from different cultures and time periods, offering readers a visual understanding of its various forms and meanings. The Swastika: The Earliest Known Symbol and its Migrations is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and symbolism of this ancient and complex symbol.1894. With Observations on the Migration of Certain Industries in Prehistoric Times. Partial Contents: Definitions, descriptions and origin; Dispersion of the Swastika, Orient, Africa, Occident, Europe, U.S., Central America; Forms allied to the Swastika; Cross among the American Indian; Significance of the Swastika, Migration of Symbols; Prehistoric objects associated with the Swastika.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Wilson
ISBN-10: 1162576073
ISBN-13: 9781162576077
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.65d