Publication date: 1997-01-30
Dewey code: 199.492
List Price: $50.00
Price: $312.65
Review Erasmus of the Low Countries / University of California Press:Few historical figures have been more important in modeling the ideal of impartial critical scholarship than Erasmus of Rotterdam (1469-1536). Yet his critical scholarship, though beholden to no one, was not dispassionate. James Tracy shows how Erasmus the scholar sought through his writings to promote the moral and religious renewal of Christian society. Tracy finds the genesis of the humanist's notion of a "Christian republic" of pious and learned individuals in his "Burgundian," or Low Countries, roots. Erasmus's vision of reform, Tracy argues, sprung from a humanist tradition focusing on the importance of teaching (doctrina), a tradition from which Erasmus departed in his optimism about human nature and his deep suspicion of the powers that be. Amid the storms of Reformation controversy, he pruned back the "dissimulation" by which he had thought to convey different meanings to different readers, yet in the end he could not control the way his words were read. If Erasmus's scholarly ideal carries an enduring fascination, so too does his dilemma as a man of circumspection who would also be a reformer.
Publication date: 1994-11-01
Review All This and No Milk (Vernacular History) / Richard Kay Publications:
Publication date: 1993-03
Dewey code: 920
List Price: $139.00
Price: $102.17
Review Thomas Paine, Liberator / Reprint Services Corp:
Creator: Graham Storey
Publication date: 1969-11-15
Dewey code: 820
List Price: $338.50
Price: $227.99
Review The Letters of Charles Dickens: The Pilgrim Edition Volume 2: 1840-1841 (Letters of Charles Dickens) / Oxford University Press, USA:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1999-06-01
Dewey code: 709.2
List Price: $160.00
Price: $100.98
Review Biography and Early Art Criticism of Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci) / Routledge:Also available as the first book in a five volume set (ISBN#0815329334)
Publication date: 1997-05
Dewey code: 942.06092
Price: $35.95
Review Lady Anne Clifford / Alan Sutton Publishing, Ltd.:Lady Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery (1590-1676), was one of the most renowned ladies of the Stuart era. In this attractively illustrated and scholarly biography, Dr Spence critically appraises her life and outlook: her childhood in the royal court; her close association with the leading political, artistic and literary figures of the time after her marriage to Richard Sackville, Earl of Dorset; her tempestuous marriage with her second husband, Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; and her struggle in later life to win the baronial rifles and estates in the north of England of her famous father, George Clifford, Queen Elizabeth's champion.
Publication date: 1999-11
Review In Pursuit of Sir William Wallace / Alloway Publishing Ltd:
Publication date: 2006-03
Review From East Prussia to North Yorkshire: German Ex-prisoner of War 81G505975 / Old Hall Publishing:
Publication date: 1997-12-27
Dewey code: 720
List Price: $124.00
Price: $102.00
Review Fred Cumberland: Building the Victorian Dream / University of Toronto Press:In the first comprehensive study of Frederic William Cumberland (1820-1881), Geoffrey Simmins traces Cumberland's career as architect, railway manager, and politician, providing a richly detailed history and analysis of his contribution to Toronto's urban landscape. The architect of such prominent buildings as the University of Toronto's University College, Osgoode Hall, and St James's Cathedral, Cumberland was devoted to building the Victorian dream - optimistic and materialistic in its outlook, yet also spiritual in its basis. His diverse interests and accomplishments make him an important figure in Canadian architecture and in Victorian studies more generally. Of modest origins, but fuelled by ambition and talent, Cumberland emigrated from England seeking new opportunities. Favourable family connections provided him with an introduction to leading members of Toronto society, and he and his wife, Wilmot, formed long-lasting associations with such prominent families as the Ridouts and the Gzowskis. Drawing on letters and other archival materials, Simmins shows Cumberland to have been a witty, intelligent man, an acerbic social critic, a loving father and husband, and a respected businessman and politician who became a confidant of Sir John A. Macdonald. Through the mists of the Victorian past, a powerful and energetic figure emerges, a man of vision, tenacity, and commitment. The book is divided into three parts. Part One establishes the context of Cumberland's life and times. [+]Part Two is devoted to examining his architectural career. Part Three consists of a catalogue raisonnT of all of Cumberland's architectural designs.
Creator: Frank Northen Magill
Edition: Revised
Publication date: 2005-12-30
Dewey code: 920.009032
List Price: $175.00
Price: $175.00
Review Great Lives from History: The 17th Century, 1601-1700 (Great Lives from History) / Salem Press:"Great Lives from History" is a multivolume series detailing the biographies of important people throughout history, worldwide. It is universally well-regarded for its breadth of content and extended essays. The series' content bridges the gap between full-length, scholarly biographies and the shortened forms found in encyclopedias. The geographic and occupational scope of the individuals covered in "The Seventeenth Century" is broad: the individuals covered are identified with one or more of the following areas - Africa, the American Colonies, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia, Canada, China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Native America, the Netherlands, the Ottoman Empire, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine. The editors provide coverage that is broad in areas of achievement, as well as geography, and at the same time include the recognized shapers of history essential in any liberal arts curriculum. Major world leaders appear here - emperors, conquerors, kings, queens and khans - as do giants of religious faith who were central to the century, such as popes and theologians who left their imprint on political as well as spiritual institutions. The set also includes figures who have received little or no attention in the past - from Queen Njinga of Angola to the Ottoman scholar Katib Celebi. By category, the contents include figures who contributed to one or more of the following areas: architecture, art, business and economics, diplomacy, education, exploration, government and politics, law, literature, medicine, military and war, music, philosophy, religion, science, medicine, mathematics, society and theater. Among these architects of civilization are 58 women, including writers, artists, scholars, scientists and national leaders. Basic information is offered, beginning with the subject's name as best known to Westerners (and other versions, including full names, given names, alternative spellings and common epithets). [+]Nationality, ethnicity, occupation and historical role are included. Birth and death dates, reign dates and a summary paragraph highlight the individual's historical importance round out the introduction. The body of each essay is divided into four elements: "Early Life" covers upbringing and environment. "Life's Work" is the heart of the piece and is a straightforward account of the period during which the person's most significant achievements were made. The significance of the person is examined and, finally, further reading is suggested in an annotated, descriptive bibliography. "The Seventeenth Century" is the fourth installment in the revised and expanded "Great Lives" series. "Great Lives'" content now covers a wider geographical area, and includes more women than earlier biographical collections from Salem. In "The Seventeenth Century", more than 190 new essays have been added, including more than 50 women, and there are a total of more than 340 essays covering 350 historical figures.
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2004-06-28
Dewey code: 947.0099
List Price: $120.00
Price: $119.16
Review Leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union: From the Romanov Dynasty to Vladimir Putin / Routledge:This reference work surveys the leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union - from Michael, the first Romanov, to Vladimir Putin. The treatment is chronological, in entries that range from 1,000 to 6,000 words. Biographies focus on the family and education of each ruler, important legislation, events, and wars under each leader's rule; and each leader's achievements and impact on Russia or the Soviet Union. The author also considers the roles of influential figures (regents, lovers, advisers, and military figures), such as Trotsky's influence on Lenin and Morosov's influence on Alexis.
Edition: Rev Sub
Publication date: 1998-12
Dewey code: 730.092
Price: $45.00
Review Bill Reid / University of Washington Press:In his long career Bill Reid (1920-1998) embraced many art forms and was driven by a passion for the well-crafted object. In addition to creating jewelry, he wrote and illustrated books, pioneered the development of silk-screen art prints among the Indians of the Northwest Coast, among other endeavors. This revised biography includes a new chapter by the author. 193 illustrations, 49 in color.
Creator: Jeff
Edition: Unabridged
Publication date: 2008-03-01
Dewey code: 920
List Price: $160.00
Price: $100.79
Review Old Soldiers Never Die: The Life of Douglas MacArthur / Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc.:Always colorful, always controversial, Douglas MacArthur is one of the dominant characters in American military history. Perret reveals for the first time a complete and accurate account of MacArthurs tumultuous career. With the possible exception of George S. Patton, is there a 20th century military figure who fascinates us as does Douglas MacArthur? Hero of Leyte, military genius, youngest brigadier general in World War I, MacArthur had a brilliant mind and an eye for self-promotion. This latest biography, utilizing substantial new research, makes a strong case for MacArthur's leadership abilities and his fierce independence without neglecting MacArthur's shortcomings as a man and as a tactician. Perret concludes that the landing at Inchon, which turned U. S. fortunes around in the Korean War, was one of the boldest and best-executed military invasions in history.
Publication date: 2002-07-01
Dewey code: 942.925
Review The Vincent Family Diary: Gentry Life in Victorian Bangor / University of Wales Bangor, School of Education:
Publication date: 2008-11-12
List Price: $101.99
Price: $101.99
Review Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World / IndyPublish:
Publication date: 1998-08
Review Seahouses Saga / F.L.Kennington:
Publication date: 2001-10
Dewey code: 910
List Price: $125.99
Price: $125.99
Review The Adventures of Louis De Rougemont / IndyPublish.com:So we started off into the unknown, with no more provision or equipment than if we were going for a stroll of a mile or so. Yamba carried her yam-stick and basket, and I had my usual weapons- -tomahawk and stiletto in my belt, and bow and arrows in my hand. I never dreamed when we started that to strike due south would take us into the unexplored heart of the continent.
Authors
- Stewarton
- Constant
- Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
Dewey code: 920
List Price: $100.99
Price: $100.99
Review Memoirs Of Napoleon Bonaparte / IndyPublish.com:
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 1998-10-01
Dewey code: 973.737
Price: $29.95
Review The Burning : Sheridan's Devastation of the Shenandoah Valley / Howell Press Inc.:Gen. U. S. Grant's order to cripple the ability of the Shenandoah Valley to supply the CSA with food and fodder affected the civilian population as did no other act of war, including Sherman's march through Georgia. Packed with the firsthand accounts of victims and perpetrators alike, this book brings history alive.
Publication date: 2005-02-09
Dewey code: 973.7092
List Price: $45.00
Price: $100.67
Review Abraham Lincoln, President-Elect: The Four Critical Months from Election to Inauguration / McFarland & Company:Immediately after Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States of America, the nation began to experience extreme turmoil. From his election in November 1860 until his inauguration five months later, Lincoln was pushed, pulled, blamed and praised by all people from all sides as the country began its inevitable slide toward war. Southerners refused to see him as anything but a "Black Republican," an abolitionist poorly disguised as a moderate who was committed only to destroying their beloved slave system, and with it, their entire way of life. Northerners, meanwhile, pleaded with Lincoln to speak out and reassure the country that his election, and his policies, brought not separation, but harmony. This engaging work utilizes, in addition to better known works, sources sometimes overlooked or under appreciated: newspaper accounts from across America (particularly from the cities Lincoln passed through on his journey to Washington), journals and diaries of his contemporaries, and correspondence. Lincoln's speeches also appear here as they did in newspapers in 1860 and 1861; crowd reactions and Lincoln's occasional banter with individuals who called out to him are faithfully reproduced, as well.
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