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Book Synopsis Legends of Emergence by : Antoinette Nora Claypoole
Download or read book Legends of Emergence written by Antoinette Nora Claypoole and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PROCEEDS OF THIS BOOK donated to Civil Liberties Defense Center in Eugene, Ore. which assists varied groups protecting Mother Earth. (www.cldc.org). This book is a mythological telling of memoir, based on true events that happened to the author in and around Dineh (Navajo) lands in Arizona, USA. And within the "hippy" movement in the Pacific Northwest during the 1970's and 1980's. Dineh (Navajo) asked rag tag hippies and the active environmental movement of the time, for help in their resistance to forced relocation by the U.S. Government. Hippies responded happily. "Legends" depicts their converging paths and the treacheries involved in demanding human rights for American Indian nations. Using both mythology and memoir the endnotes of this book help readers to learn about facts of Big Mountain resistance, and the overall landscape of white and Red worlds, meeting. The story weaves truths otherwise unseen. With Love, as the theme.
Book Synopsis Aliens, Ghosts, and Cults by : Bill Ellis
Download or read book Aliens, Ghosts, and Cults written by Bill Ellis and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Images of Nebuchadnezzar by : Ronald Herbert Sack
Download or read book Images of Nebuchadnezzar written by Ronald Herbert Sack and published by Susquehanna University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Images of Nebuchadnezzar attempts to probe the diversity of cultural attitudes reflected in the characterizations of this famous king through an examination of both the original cuneiform sources as well as the accounts of chronographers written in Greek, Roman, and medieval times. Included in this revised and expanded second edition are two new chapters that examine both Nebuchadnezzar's administrative policies and the impact that his death had on both contemporary and later cultures. Both the positive and negative images of the king are explored, with conclusions being developed as to what the authors of the various surviving accounts actually thought the king really was. In the process, the whole nature of historiography in the ancient world is analyzed, and a number of broad conclusions are developed. Anyone who has ever read Second Kings or the books of Daniel and Jeremiah of the Old Testament is familiar with the name of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon who conquered the kingdom of Judah and destroyed Solomon's temple. As the second member of the Chaldean dynasty of Mesopotamia (626-539 B.C.), he ruled for forty-three years (605-562 B.C.), during which time he also led military campaigns into Syria and Lebanon. He also organized a number of building projects that were to transform Babylon into one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Among his noteworthy achievements were the construction of massive fortification walls around Babylon, the refurbishing of Marduk's temple in the city, and the building of huge palaces that served as the king's residences. Tales of these legendary achievements, as well as those of his father, Nabopolassar (626-605 B.C.), also found their way into the narratives of a number of Greek, Roman, and medieval historians and chronographers many centuries later. Unfortunately, much of the record of Nebuchadnezzar's achievements that was written in his own time has not survived. Instead, only secondary accounts of his military campaigns or his construction projects in Babylon written in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, or Arabic are available for analysis. These stories vary greatly in content and emphasis and, in many cases, distort much of what we know from Nebuchadnezzar's own sources. The Hebrews, for example, described Nebuchadnezzar's siege of Jerusalem in such a way as to consider it something that should never again be repeated. The Greeks, on the other hand, saw the building projects in Babylon as evidence of almost superhuman achievements, as monuments that were the result of efforts by a king who was almost godlike. Why, then, is there such diversity in the characterizations of Nebuchadnezzar? This book proposes answers to these questions.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Urban Legends [2 volumes] by : Jan Harold Brunvand
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Urban Legends [2 volumes] written by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 911 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition of the original reference standard for urban legends provides an updated anthology of common myths and stories, and presents expanded coverage of international legends and tales shared and popularized online. From roasted babies to vanishing hitchhikers to housewives in football helmets, this exhaustive and highly readable encyclopedia provides descriptions of hundreds of individual legends and their variations, examines legend themes, and explains scholarly approaches to the genre. Revised and expanded to include updated versions of the entries from the award-winning first edition, this work provides additional entries on a wide range of new topics that include terrorism, recent political events, and Hurricane Katrina. Entries in Encyclopedia of Urban Legends, Updated and Expanded Edition discuss the presence of urban legends in comic books, literature, film, music, and many other areas of popular culture, as well as the existence of "too good to be true" stories in Argentina, China, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and several other countries. Serving as both an anthology of stories as well as a reference work, this encyclopedia will serve as a valuable resource for students and a source book for journalists, professional folklorists, and others who are researching or interested in urban legends.
Download or read book Legend and Belief written by Linda Dégh and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2001-11-14 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial advancement has not changed the basic fragility of human life, and the commercialization and consumer orientation of the mass media has actually helped legends travel faster and farther. Legends are communicated not only orally, face to face, but also in the press, on radio and television, on countless Web sites, and by e-mail, perpetuating new waves of the "culture of fear.""--BOOK JACKET.
Book Synopsis Indigenous Communication by : Eno Akpabio
Download or read book Indigenous Communication written by Eno Akpabio and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores global forms of indigenous communication and their connections with new and digital media. With fresh and original insights, the book transcends the confines of regional analysis to investigate similarities, parallels, and differences present in indigenous communication practices around the world. Through a systematic classification of these diverse methods, including music, myths, iconography, visual, institutional, and axiomatic communication, the author draws comparisons between geographically and historically disparate contexts. Indigenous Communication provides a rigorous conceptual clarification of indigenous forms of communication, both showcasing their various manifestations, and illuminating their relevance and transformative potential in the digital age.
Download or read book The Guns of War written by Jim Stephens and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a riveting journey through the crucibles of conflict with "The Guns of War: Tales from the Frontlines". This meticulously researched and vividly narrated book delves into the myriad facets of warfare that shaped the 20th century, weaving together tales of valor, innovation, resilience, and humanity amidst chaos. From the birth of modern warfare to the indelible impact of technological advancements, each chapter illuminates a different aspect or theatre of war. Traverse the muddy and harrowing trenches, experience the silent and unseen pursuits of snipers, and soar through the skies where dogfights and bomber raids etched tales of glory and devastation. Discover the unwavering spirit of the soldiers at Stalingrad, the courageous fighters of the Eastern Front, the heroes of Normandy's blood-soaked beaches, and the audacious paratroopers descending from the heavens. Delve into the clandestine world of spies and intelligence, the clandestine efforts of the Resistance, and the poignant tales from the home front. "The Guns of War" pays homage to the unsung heroes, the medics, nurses, and caretakers, who fought a different kind of battle, one of mercy and healing. It explores the depths of human endurance in the frozen landscapes of Finland, the jungles of Vietnam, the deserts of Africa, and the islands of the Pacific. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of the complexities of warfare, the book examines the ethical quandaries faced by those in command and the indomitable spirit of brotherhood that blossomed in the darkest of times. It uncovers the stories of women breaking barriers, the evolution of guerrilla warfare, and the advent of chemical warfare and drones. "The Guns of War: Tales from the Frontlines" is not just a chronicle of battles won or lost, but a testament to the human spirit. It's a reflection on the impact of war on soldiers and civilians alike, a study of the strategic intricacies of battle, and an exploration of the lessons learned. Journey through a century marked by conflict, from the final days of World War II at Yalta and Hiroshima to the silent warriors of the seas, and emerge with a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made and the resilience of the human soul. Whether you are a seasoned historian, a military enthusiast, or a reader seeking to understand the complexities and the human cost of war, this book offers a compelling and panoramic view of a century defined by both the horrors of battle and the enduring human spirit.
Book Synopsis Navaho Legends by : Washington Matthews
Download or read book Navaho Legends written by Washington Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Native American Legends of the Southeast by : George E. Lankford
Download or read book Native American Legends of the Southeast written by George E. Lankford and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2011-05-08 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on the oral traditions of several southeastern Native American peoples to provide intriguing stories that lend insight into these unique cultures. Reprint.
Book Synopsis Constantine the Great and Christianity by : Christopher Bush Coleman
Download or read book Constantine the Great and Christianity written by Christopher Bush Coleman and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Do You Believe It? by : Peter Harris
Download or read book Do You Believe It? written by Peter Harris and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you doubt the truth of your Christian faith? Peter Harris's book Do You Believe It? is for you. It is also for those who know Christians who are struggling with doubt and for those who have been challenged about their faith by skeptics and don't have the answers. By looking at the very best of evidence for Christianity, Peter Harris presents the compelling case that Christianity is the truth. Writing in an accessible way about some challenging topics, Harris begins by deploying historical arguments for Jesus's resurrection. He then turns to science to contend that there is a creator. Using biblical data and the famous Trilemma, he demonstrates that the creator is also Jesus. He deals with other difficult questions such as "How is a miracle possible?" and "What about suffering and evil?" He ends by providing Christian responses to some thorny contemporary issues such as gender equality. The book is also designed to be used as the basis for discussion groups in the church where doubts can be safely discussed. So stop what you are doing, open this book, and prepare to be amazed at how good the evidence is for Christianity!
Book Synopsis Choctaw Genesis, 1500-1700 by : Patricia Galloway
Download or read book Choctaw Genesis, 1500-1700 written by Patricia Galloway and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1998-02-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today the Choctaws are remembered as one of the Five Civilized Tribes, removed to Oklahoma in the early nineteenth century; a large band remains in Mississippi, quietly and effectively refusing to be assimilated. The Choctaws are a Muskogean people, in historical times residing in southern Mississippi and Alabama; they were agriculturalists as well as hunters, and a force to be reckoned with in the eighteenth century. Patricia Galloway, armed with evidence from a variety of disciplines, counters the commonly held belief that these same people had long exercised power in the region. She argues that the turmoil set in motion by European exploration led to realignments and regroupings, and ultimately to the formation of a powerful new Indian nation. Through a close examination of the physical evidence and historical sources, the author provides an ethnohistorical account of the proto-Choctaw and Choctaw peoples from the eve of contact with Euro-Americans through the following two centuries. Starting with the basic archaeological evidence and the written records of early Spanish and English visitors, Galloway traces the likely origin of the Choctaw people, their movements and interactions with other native groups in the South, and Choctaw response to these contacts. She thereby creates the first careful and complete history of the tribe in the early modern period. This rich and detailed work will not only provides much new information on the Choctaws but illuminates the entire field of colonial-era southeastern history and will provide a model for ethnographic studies.
Book Synopsis Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law by :
Download or read book Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Contemporary Legend by : Gillian Bennett
Download or read book Contemporary Legend written by Gillian Bennett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. For most of the time since the Grimm brothers first contrasted the fairy tale (Märchen) and the legend (Sage), the former has enjoyed the greater reputation among folklorists. Only in recent years, and with the work of such scholars as Gillian Bennett and Paul Smith, has it been recognized that—both as art and as news—the legend is now central to contemporary culture in a way that the Märchen no longer is. The present book is the first collection of essays on legend to appear in English since 1971. Nevertheless, its publication consolidates a gradual shift which has taken place over the last two decades, in which English-language scholarship has taken the lead in the study of certain kinds of legends—variously dubbed modern horror legends, urban legends, urban myths or, here, contemporary legends.
Book Synopsis The Journal of American Folklore by :
Download or read book The Journal of American Folklore written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Art History of the Ming Dynasty by : Li Shi
Download or read book The Art History of the Ming Dynasty written by Li Shi and published by DeepLogic. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is the volume of “The Art History of the Ming Dynasty” among a series of books of “Deep into China Histories”. The earliest known written records of the history of China date from as early as 1250 BC, from the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC) and the Bamboo Annals (296 BC) describe a Xia dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BC) before the Shang, but no writing is known from the period The Shang ruled in the Yellow River valley, which is commonly held to be the cradle of Chinese civilization. However, Neolithic civilizations originated at various cultural centers along both the Yellow River and Yangtze River. These Yellow River and Yangtze civilizations arose millennia before the Shang. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, and is regarded as one of the cradles of civilization.The Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) supplanted the Shang and introduced the concept of the Mandate of Heaven to justify their rule. The central Zhou government began to weaken due to external and internal pressures in the 8th century BC, and the country eventually splintered into smaller states during the Spring and Autumn period. These states became independent and warred with one another in the following Warring States period. Much of traditional Chinese culture, literature and philosophy first developed during those troubled times.In 221 BC Qin Shi Huang conquered the various warring states and created for himself the title of Huangdi or "emperor" of the Qin, marking the beginning of imperial China. However, the oppressive government fell soon after his death, and was supplanted by the longer-lived Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Successive dynasties developed bureaucratic systems that enabled the emperor to control vast territories directly. In the 21 centuries from 206 BC until AD 1912, routine administrative tasks were handled by a special elite of scholar-officials. Young men, well-versed in calligraphy, history, literature, and philosophy, were carefully selected through difficult government examinations. China's last dynasty was the Qing (1644–1912), which was replaced by the Republic of China in 1912, and in the mainland by the People's Republic of China in 1949.Chinese history has alternated between periods of political unity and peace, and periods of war and failed statehood – the most recent being the Chinese Civil War (1927–1949). China was occasionally dominated by steppe peoples, most of whom were eventually assimilated into the Han Chinese culture and population. Between eras of multiple kingdoms and warlordism, Chinese dynasties have ruled parts or all of China; in some eras control stretched as far as Xinjiang and Tibet, as at present. Traditional culture, and influences from other parts of Asia and the Western world (carried by waves of immigration, cultural assimilation, expansion, and foreign contact), form the basis of the modern culture of China.
Book Synopsis Columbia University Studies in the Social Sciences by :
Download or read book Columbia University Studies in the Social Sciences written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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