Varian Studies Volume Two
Elagabal
A study of Emperor Elagabalus’s architecture and sculpture in Rome. This book confirms the Palatine site and astronomical implications of the Varian Temple, and analyses relief sculpture to explore the cosmology, theology, and ritual of the Syrian sun god's cult.
A study of Emperor Elagabalus’s architecture and sculpture in Rome. This book confirms the Palatine site and astronomical implications of the Varian Temple, and analyses relief sculpture to explore the cosmology, theology, and ritual of the Syrian sun god’s cult.
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Africa and the First World War
Remembrance, Memories and Representations after 100 Years
This anthology brings together essays written by scholars of African history, society, and military about African experiences of the war. It complements and problematises some key themes on Africa and the First World War, and offers a stimulating historiographical excursion.
This anthology brings together essays written by scholars of African history, society, and military about African experiences of the war. It complements and problematises some key themes on Africa and the First World War, and offers a stimulating historiographical excursion.
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Workers’ Cooperatives
Exploring New Perspectives in Socialism
After the failure of state socialism, what is the alternative to capitalism? This volume explores workers’ cooperatives across the globe, examining worker-owned enterprises as the foundation for a redefined socialism based on self-organisation.
After the failure of state socialism, what is the alternative to capitalism? This volume explores workers’ cooperatives across the globe, examining worker-owned enterprises as the foundation for a redefined socialism based on self-organisation.
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Renovating the Sacred
Faith Communities and the Re-formation of the English Parish Church
In this exploration of the cultural context of the English Reformation, Larking places the emphasis not just on law makers or the major players, but also, and more importantly, on those individuals and parish communities that lived through the twists and turns of reform.
In this exploration of the cultural context of the English Reformation, Larking places the emphasis not just on law makers or the major players, but also, and more importantly, on those individuals and parish communities that lived through the twists and turns of reform.
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The Future of Post-Human Migration
A Preface to a New Theory of Sameness, Otherness, and Identity
The "melting pot" and "salad bowl" are opposing noble lies. This book offers a new theory—the cyclical progression of migration—to change how we think about Sameness, Otherness, and identity, with enormous implications for the human future.
The “melting pot” and “salad bowl” are opposing noble lies. This book offers a new theory—the cyclical progression of migration—to change how we think about Sameness, Otherness, and identity, with enormous implications for the human future.
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The Harnessing of Power
How 19th Century Transport Innovators Transformed the Way the World Operates
This book examines the 19th century's unprecedented transport revolution. It explores how the Industrial Revolution initiated the changes in Britain before leadership shifted to France, Germany, and the USA, and highlights the inventors who drove change for personal goals.
This book examines the 19th century’s unprecedented transport revolution. It explores how the Industrial Revolution initiated the changes in Britain before leadership shifted to France, Germany, and the USA, and highlights the inventors who drove change for personal goals.
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An Analytical Diary of 1939-1940
The Twelve Months that Changed the World
This book offers an objective, international examination of the first year of the Second World War. It explores the political intrigues, military campaigns of 1939–1940, the war at sea, public reactions, and the leadership behind the conflict.
This book offers an objective, international examination of the first year of the Second World War. It explores the political intrigues, military campaigns of 1939–1940, the war at sea, public reactions, and the leadership behind the conflict.
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This volume examines the relationship between medieval cults of saints and regional and national identity formation in Europe. It studies how saints were used for religious and political agendas, revealing changing cultural and social values over time.
This volume examines the relationship between medieval cults of saints and regional and national identity formation in Europe. It studies how saints were used for religious and political agendas, revealing changing cultural and social values over time.
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Philosophy of Mind
Contemporary Perspectives
The human mind is one of the most extraordinary mysteries of the contemporary sciences and philosophy. This anthology addresses contemporary issues within the field of philosophy of mind, considering the concept of Self, sensory experience, and Artificial Intelligence.
The human mind is one of the most extraordinary mysteries of the contemporary sciences and philosophy. This anthology addresses contemporary issues within the field of philosophy of mind, considering the concept of Self, sensory experience, and Artificial Intelligence.
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The Witches of Selwood Forest
Witchcraft and Demonism in the West of England, 1625-1700
Pickering presents the first comprehensive study of Selwood forest’s rich history of demonological beliefs and witchcraft persecution in the early modern period. He investigates connections between important theological texts written in the region and notable witchcraft episodes.
Pickering presents the first comprehensive study of Selwood forest’s rich history of demonological beliefs and witchcraft persecution in the early modern period. He investigates connections between important theological texts written in the region and notable witchcraft episodes.
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This edition of John Greaves’s Pyramidographia (1646) is the first scientific treatise on the pyramids in English. Greaves, the earliest English “Egyptologist,” used metrics, not mysticism, to pioneer modern scientific inquiry. Includes his letters and a biography.
This edition of John Greaves’s Pyramidographia (1646) is the first scientific treatise on the pyramids in English. Greaves, the earliest English “Egyptologist,” used metrics, not mysticism, to pioneer modern scientific inquiry. Includes his letters and a biography.
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Banaras
Making of India’s Heritage City
Narrating the making of Banaras, the Hindus’ most sacred city, this book is an insightful guide to the cultural complexities, ritualscapes, and vivid heritagescapes that maintain India’s pride of history and culture.
Narrating the making of Banaras, the Hindus’ most sacred city, this book is an insightful guide to the cultural complexities, ritualscapes, and vivid heritagescapes that maintain India’s pride of history and culture.
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An innovative analysis of Diogo Inácio de Pina Manique, Portugal's controversial Intendant-General of Police from 1780 to 1805. One of his greatest achievements was to understand the link between ill health and poverty, and to regard public health as a key area of governance.
An innovative analysis of Diogo Inácio de Pina Manique, Portugal’s controversial Intendant-General of Police from 1780 to 1805. One of his greatest achievements was to understand the link between ill health and poverty, and to regard public health as a key area of governance.
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Grassroots Feminist Economies
Beyond Neoliberalism
Grassroots feminist economies champion social justice against systemic barriers. Rooted in the African principle of utu-ubuntu—“I am because you are”—women mobilize collective strengths, fostering solidarity and communal well-being to craft a more equitable economic landscape.
Grassroots feminist economies champion social justice against systemic barriers. Rooted in the African principle of utu-ubuntu—“I am because you are”—women mobilize collective strengths, fostering solidarity and communal well-being to craft a more equitable economic landscape.
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This book is a tribute to diverse cartoonist Ron Vivian. For 20 years he drew Ginger Meggs, Australia’s longest-running comic strip, but was forbidden to sign his own name and remained anonymous. This book finally moves Vivian into the spotlight he deserves.
This book is a tribute to diverse cartoonist Ron Vivian. For 20 years he drew Ginger Meggs, Australia’s longest-running comic strip, but was forbidden to sign his own name and remained anonymous. This book finally moves Vivian into the spotlight he deserves.
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Sister Historians in Early Victorian England
Agnes and Eliza Strickland
Agnes and Eliza Strickland pioneered archival research in their *Lives of the Queens of England*, offering a female alternative to male history. Though Agnes was a celebrity, they became unfashionable. Now, feminist historians argue for their importance.
Agnes and Eliza Strickland pioneered archival research in their *Lives of the Queens of England*, offering a female alternative to male history. Though Agnes was a celebrity, they became unfashionable. Now, feminist historians argue for their importance.
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This collection explores how technology—from AI to social media—is reshaping Holocaust memory and education. It examines the opportunities and risks, from increased accessibility to potential distortion, offering vital insights for preserving historical truth in the digital age.
This collection explores how technology—from AI to social media—is reshaping Holocaust memory and education. It examines the opportunities and risks, from increased accessibility to potential distortion, offering vital insights for preserving historical truth in the digital age.
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A Family Journey Through Time
The Ups and Downs of Working People
Tracing his ancestors through centuries of seismic change, the author reveals the gripping story of four working families. Theirs is a powerful testament to resilience, community, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of spectacular adversity.
Tracing his ancestors through centuries of seismic change, the author reveals the gripping story of four working families. Theirs is a powerful testament to resilience, community, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of spectacular adversity.
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Alpine History, Worship and Visual Arts of Valcamonica
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
This book explores the presence of female deities, like the Goddess Isis, in Valcamonica. In this UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient Rock Art reveals how local traditions, ancestral worship, and official religion intersected through the centuries.
This book explores the presence of female deities, like the Goddess Isis, in Valcamonica. In this UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient Rock Art reveals how local traditions, ancestral worship, and official religion intersected through the centuries.
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Witches in Mediaeval England
Myth, Reality, and Persecution
The mediaeval witch was a complex figure shaped by religion, society, and culture. Using the rich context of Mediaeval England, this book explores the evolution of witch beliefs and their impact on society to provide a deeper understanding of this enduring archetype.
The mediaeval witch was a complex figure shaped by religion, society, and culture. Using the rich context of Mediaeval England, this book explores the evolution of witch beliefs and their impact on society to provide a deeper understanding of this enduring archetype.
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