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Masculine Ideals and Alexander the Great

Author : Jaakkojuhani Peltonen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781003406358
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Masculine Ideals and Alexander the Great written by Jaakkojuhani Peltonen and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From premodern societies onward, humans have constructed and produced images of ideal masculinity to define the roles available for boys to grow into, and images for adult men to imitate. The figure of Alexander the Great has fascinated people both within and outside academia. As a historical character, military commander, cultural figure and representative of the male gender, Alexander's popularity is beyond dispute. Almost from the moment of his death Alexander's deeds have had a paradigmatic aspect: for over 2300 years he has been represented as a paragon of manhood - an example to be followed by other men - and through his myth people have negotiated assumptions about masculinity. This work breaks new ground by considering the ancient and medieval reception of Alexander the Great from a gender studies perspective. It explores the masculine ideals of the Greco-Roman and medieval past through the figure of Alexander the Great, analysing the gendered views of masculinities in those periods and relates them to the ways in which Alexander's masculinity was presented. It does this by investigating Alexander's appearance and its relation to definitions of masculinity, the way his childhood and adulthood is presented, his martial performance and skill, proper and improper sexual behaviour, and finally through his emotions and mental attributes. Masculine Ideals and Alexander the Great will appeal to students and scholars alike as well as those more generally interested in the portrayal of masculinity and gender throughout history, particularly in relation to Alexander the Great and his image throughout history"--

Masculine Ideals and Alexander the Great

Author : Jaakkojuhani Peltonen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1003829872
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Masculine Ideals and Alexander the Great written by Jaakkojuhani Peltonen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From premodern societies onward, humans have constructed and produced images of ideal masculinity to define the roles available for boys to grow into, and images for adult men to imitate. The figure of Alexander the Great has fascinated people both within and outside academia. As a historical character, military commander, cultural figure and representative of the male gender, Alexander’s popularity is beyond dispute. Almost from the moment of his death Alexander’s deeds have had a paradigmatic aspect: for over 2300 years he has been represented as a paragon of manhood - an example to be followed by other men - and through his myth people have negotiated assumptions about masculinity. This work breaks new ground by considering the ancient and medieval reception of Alexander the Great from a gender studies perspective. It explores the masculine ideals of the Greco-Roman and medieval past through the figure of Alexander the Great, analysing the gendered views of masculinities in those periods and relates them to the ways in which Alexander’s masculinity was presented. It does this by investigating Alexander’s appearance and its relation to definitions of masculinity, the way his childhood and adulthood are presented, his martial performance and skill, proper and improper sexual behaviour, and finally through his emotions and mental attributes. Masculine Ideals and Alexander the Great will appeal to students and scholars alike as well as to those more generally interested in the portrayal of masculinity and gender, particularly in relation to Alexander the Great and his image throughout history.

Alexander the Great

Author : Captivating History
Publisher : Captivating History
ISBN 13 : 9781637163269
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (632 download)

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Download or read book Alexander the Great written by Captivating History and published by Captivating History. This book was released on 2021-05-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Alexander the Great was barely in his thirties by the time he had conquered all of Asia Minor? Alexander of Macedon was only thirty-three years old when he died, leaving behind him a sprawling empire of impressive size, which encompassed dozens of different people groups, religions, cultures, customs, and-of course-problems. Naturally, Alexander is well known as a figure, but how well do we really know him? How much of his fascinating story is true, and how much is mere legend? Historians of repute have tried, for centuries, to decode Alexander's life and answer all the burning questions above. Sadly, the common reader knows very little of the real Alexander, yet all of that is about to change with this handy little volume right here! Leafing through this book, you'll find out the real story behind Alexander, one of the most influential, capable, and lauded conquerors in ancient history. You'll find out just why so many other great politicians, generals, and future conquerors saw this Macedonian youth as the go-to inspiration to reach for the stars. And what else is there in this tome for you? Well, among other things, you'll discover the following: The early life of Alexander, how he grew up, and what influenced him How eerily similar ancient politics is to ours in modern times The motivations of Alexander and his men The fascinating private life of such a public individual The faults and foibles of Alexander that ultimately every individual is plagued with The makeup of the Macedonian military The makings of a multiethnic empire and the widespreadness of Alexander's ideals and culture The many friends and foes of the Macedonian king, complete with their own fascinating stories The many legends that sprung up from historical events The issue of succession and the passing of a bygone golden era The legacy of a figure both adored and maligned by millions And much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about Alexander the Great!

Alexander the Great, Killer of Men

Author : David J. Lonsdale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Alexander the Great, Killer of Men written by David J. Lonsdale and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Art in the Era of Alexander the Great

Author : Ada Cohen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521769043
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (217 download)

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Download or read book Art in the Era of Alexander the Great written by Ada Cohen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her pursuit of metaphorical, transhistorical imagery, representing men as predators and women as their victims over the centuries, Cohen (Dartmouth) lays out a vast network of interpretive associations that have neither cultural nor chronological limits. Developing her analysis of three late-fourth-century BCE Macedonian monumental themes--the abduction of Helen, the lion hunt, and war--Cohen puts them into a context of large significance through her creation of an ingenious, erudite, and extended repertory of analogous images, accompanied by well-selected exempla. Her proposed network traces patterns established by anthropological perspectives of masculinity and its association with aggressive violence and by principles of feminist ideology, partly derived from Judith Butler. The book's introduction and many subsequent methodological digressions set out the conceptual lines of her approach, as do paradigmatic chapter headings, e.g., "War as Hunt: Hunt as War?" "Rape as Hunt: Hunt as Rape?" and "Rape as War: War as Rape?" Provocative indeed, her categories of enduring imagery challenge traditional views of ancient art in ways both beneficial and problematic, viz., her remark "Ovid, the premier Freudian thinker of the Roman World." Whether modern conceptions of sexuality and the struggles of contrasting genders pertain to antiquity remains as an acknowledged issue. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through faculty/researchers. Graduate Students; Researchers/Faculty. Reviewed by R. Brilliant.

Alexander, Killer of Men

Author : David J. Lonsdale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Alexander, Killer of Men written by David J. Lonsdale and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander the Great was the most successful general in the classical era, perhaps in all of human history. His career was an unbroken run of successes from his first campaign as a cavalry commander at the age of sixteen until his death at the age of thirty-three. By the end of his career he controlled an empire that stretched from the Balkans to Northern India, he has worshipped as a god, and had become the lasting epitome of worldly success. His name is still used today to frighten children in the lands he conquered. David Lonsdale has been studying Alexander's military techniques for more than ten years, as both a lecturer at the United Services Institute and at the University of Reading. Here he explores in detail how Alexander developed and adapted the war machine created by his father Philip. He shows how Alexander supplemented Greek infantry tactics with the innovative use of the specialist and elite units and how Alexander perfected the cavalry charge as a battle-winning manoeuvre based on relentless discipline and heroic leadership. Vital reading for those interested in the history of warfare, Killer of Men reflects the latest understanding of Alexander's war fighting techn

Alexander the Great, Killer of Men

Author : David J. Lonsdale
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 9780786714292
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Alexander the Great, Killer of Men written by David J. Lonsdale and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2004-12-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander the Great was the most successful general of the classical era, perhaps in all of human history. His career was an unbroken run of successes from his first campaign as a cavalry commander at the age of sixteen until his death at the age of thirty-three. By the end of his life he controlled an empire that stretched from the Balkans to northern India, where he was worshipped as a god. David Lonsdale, who has studied Alexander's military techniques for more than ten years, explores in detail how Alexander developed and adapted the war machine created by his father, Philip, and shows how Alexander supplemented Greek infantry tactics with the innovative use of the specialist and elite units. Above all, he explains how Alexander perfected the cavalry charge as a battle-winning maneuver, based on relentless discipline and heroic leadership. Essential reading for those interested in the history of warfare, Alexander the Great, Killer of Men reflects the latest understanding of Alexander's strategy and fighting techniques. It describes a moment in time when the Macedonian army was the most important institution on earth and its young, terrifying commander was the fixed point around which the history of the world revolved.

Alexander the Great

Author : Pierre Briant
Publisher : Thameshuds
ISBN 13 : 9780500300701
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Alexander the Great written by Pierre Briant and published by Thameshuds. This book was released on 1996 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spring of 334 B.C., the 22-year-old King Alexander of Macedon led an army of 50,000 men on the most ambitious conquest of ancient times. This is a straightforward account of Alexander's remarkable campaigns, clearly and thoughtfully presented. A more intimate side of Alexander is also presented. 147 illustrations, 99 in color. 5 maps.

Imagining Men

Author : Thomas Van Nortwick
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Imagining Men written by Thomas Van Nortwick and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2008-08-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring models for masculinity as they appear in major works of Greek literature, this book combines literary, historical, and psychological insights to examine how the ancient Greeks understood the meaning of a man's life. The thoughts and actions of Achilles, Odysseus, Oedipus, and other enduring characters from Greek literature reflect the imperatives that the ancient Greeks saw as governing a man's life as he moved from childhood to adult maturity to old age. Because the Greeks believed that men (as opposed to women) were by nature the proper agents of human civilization within the larger order of the universe, examining how the Greeks thought that a man ought to live his life prompts exploration of the place of human life in a world governed by transcendent forces, nature, fate, and the gods. While focusing on the experience of men in ancient Greece, the discussion also offers an analysis of the society in which they lived, addressing questions still vital in our own time, such as how the members of a society should govern themselves, distribute resources, form relationships with others, weigh the needs of the individual against the larger good of the community, and establish right relations with divine forces beyond their knowledge or control. Suggestions for further reading offer the reader the chance to explore the ideas in the book.

The Byronic Hero and the Rhetoric of Masculinity in the 19th Century British Novel

Author : D. Michael Jones
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476662282
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Byronic Hero and the Rhetoric of Masculinity in the 19th Century British Novel written by D. Michael Jones and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From action movies to video games to sports culture, modern masculinity is intrinsically associated with violent competition. This legacy has its roots in the 19th-century Romantic figure of the Byronic hero--the ideal Victorian male: devoted husband, sexual revolutionary and weaponized servant of the state. His silhouette can be traced through the works of authors like Lord Byron, Jane Austen, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde. More than a literary genealogy, this history of the Byronic hero and his heirs follows the changes that masculinity has undergone in response to industrial upheaval, the rise of the middle class and the demands of global competition, from the Victorian period through the early 20th century.

The Biology of Beauty

Author : Rachelle M. Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440849897
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book The Biology of Beauty written by Rachelle M. Smith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking book examines the science behind human attractiveness—the ratios, proportions, and other factors that to a large extent dictate what we find "beautiful." It's said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," but recent scientific research suggests that human attractiveness is much more objective than we once thought, deeply rooted in our biology and evolutionary history. For instance, facial symmetry is considered extremely attractive because it indicates good health and nutrition during the formative developmental years. This book explores these insights. Part I of The Biology of Beauty: The Science behind Human Attractiveness takes a closer look at what traits we find the most alluring and why. It discusses why attractiveness is important from an evolutionary standpoint and the advantages (and disadvantages) of being attractive. In addition to exploring these beauty "universals," it examines how beauty ideals can be shaped by factors such as culture, religion, and the media. Part II provides an in-depth analysis of individual features that contribute to attractiveness, offering scientific explanations for our preferences. The book also includes a collection of insightful sidebars that highlight beauty ideals in different parts of the world and at other times in history.

The Return of Hegemonic Masculinity

Author : Conrad Riker
Publisher : Conrad Riker
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Return of Hegemonic Masculinity written by Conrad Riker and published by Conrad Riker. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention Men! Tired of being dismissed and marginalized? Struggling with direction and purpose in your life? Discover the power of embracing traditional masculine roles and re-establishing your rightful place in society! - 🌟 Learn the dangers of cultural Marxism and how it undermines masculinity - 🌟 Uncover the link between feminism and the decline of masculinity - 🌟 Understand the importance of standing up against the feminist agenda - 🌟 Rediscover the value of traditional family values and their societal benefits - 🌟 Gain insights from history on the inevitability of patriarchy - 🌟 Discover the essential role of masculinity in modern society - 🌟 Learn the importance of mastering your emotions and rebuilding your self-esteem - 🌟 Get practical advice on how to re-establish your masculine identity If you want to regain control of your life, reclaim your masculine heritage, and revive society as a whole, then buy this book today!

Rediscover the Male

Author : Conrad Riker
Publisher : Conrad Riker
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rediscover the Male written by Conrad Riker and published by Conrad Riker. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of feeling like your masculinity is being attacked and undermined by society? Do you want to understand how gender ideology and cultural Marxists have influenced the modern world? Are you ready to reclaim your identity and embrace your manhood? "Rediscover the Male" provides a powerful, unapologetic, and balanced analysis of the cultural influences that have led to the current state of gender confusion. In this comprehensive guide, you will find: - A head-on confrontation of feminist and gender ideology myths that threaten men's roles in society - Insightful exploration of the importance of traditional masculinity and its critical contributions to society - Practical tips for embracing your own masculine identity and becoming a powerful, redpilled man - A deep-dive into the origins and impact of cultural Marxism on modern male identity - An explanation of how traditional masculine virtues, such as assertiveness, strength, and leadership, have been demonized in recent years - A blueprint for navigating the challenges of living in a society that seeks to undermine men at every turn - Valuable strategies for building supportive networks of like-minded men to help you embrace and celebrate your manhood - A call to action: if you're ready to rediscover and defend your manhood, this book is for you. Don't just accept the narrative that manhood is a problem to be solved. Embrace your innate masculine qualities and join the rising tide of redpilled men who are reclaiming their identity. Buy "Rediscover the Male" today and become a part of the movement to revitalize male pride and strength in the face of cultural adversity.

Masculinity and Spirituality in Victorian Culture

Author : Andrew Bradstock
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230294162
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Masculinity and Spirituality in Victorian Culture written by Andrew Bradstock and published by Springer. This book was released on 2000-10-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its specially-commissioned fourteen chapters, this important book discusses an impressively wide range of issues around the theme of male spirituality in the nineteenth century, drawing from history, cultural studies, art history and literary criticism. Topics explored include: ideological and iconographical representations of masculinity across the major Christian denominations; militarism and hymnody; male homosexuality and homoeroticism. The book is not afraid to explore controversial areas, nor to go beyond the generally acknowledged 'canon' of prescribers of gender identity: it includes, for example, leading nonconformist figures like William Booth and Charles Haddon Spurgeon, and early gay writers like John Addington Symonds.

Pretty Boys

Author : David Yi
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0358412676
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (584 download)

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Download or read book Pretty Boys written by David Yi and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this inclusive, illustrated history and guide to skin care and beauty, journalist and founder of Very Good Light David Yi teaches us that self-care, wellness, and feeling beautiful transcends time, boundaries, and binaries—and that pretty boys can change the world Chanel and Goop might have seemed ahead of the curve when they launched their men’s beauty and wellness lines, but pharaohs were exfoliating, moisturizing, and masking eons earlier. Thousands of years before Harry Styles strutted down the red carpet with multicolored fingernails, Babylonian army officials had their own personal manicure sets. And BTS might have become an international sensation for their smoky eyes and perfect pouts, but the Korean Hwarang warriors who put on a full face before battle preceded them by centuries. Pretty Boys unearths diverse and surprising beauty icons who have redefined what masculinity and gender expression look like throughout history, to empower us to live and look our truths. Whether you're brand new to beauty, or you already have a ten-step routine, Pretty Boys will inspire and teach you how to find your best self through tutorials, beauty secrets, and advice from the biggest names in the beauty industry, Hollywood, and social media. From Frank Ocean’s skin-care routine to Clark Gable’s perfectly styled hair, Rami Malek’s subtle eyeliner to a face beat to the gods à la Boy George or Kimchi the drag queen, K-Beauty to clean beauty, Pretty Boys will completely change the way we all see gender expression and identity.

Art in the Era of Alexander the Great

Author : Ada Cohen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781107614871
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (148 download)

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Download or read book Art in the Era of Alexander the Great written by Ada Cohen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Ada Cohen focuses on art produced in Macedonia during the late Classical and early Hellenistic period, which coincides with the reigns of Philip II, his famous son Alexander the Great, and their immediate successors. Although inspired by traditional Greek themes and ideals, this body of artwork articulated specifically Macedonian aspirations. Cohen focuses on three key "masculine" themes - warfare, hunting, and abduction of women - exploring their visual and conceptual interconnections. She demonstrates their preoccupation with the visual celebration of violence and studies the analogies they draw among the ideological categories of "enemy," "animal," and "woman." Simultaneously historical and thematic, Cohen's text is structured around select paintings and mosaics from northern Greek sites, such as Pella and Vergina, and from both secular and funerary contexts. She also examines monuments from other ancient contexts and in other media to illuminate specific questions of style, theme, and meaning.

Studies in Medievalism XXXIII

Author : Karl Fugelso
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1843847175
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Studies in Medievalism XXXIII written by Karl Fugelso and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays on the post-modern reception and interpretation of the Middle Ages. Though Studies in Medievalism has hosted many essays on gender, this is the first volume devoted specifically to that theme. The first part features four short essays that directly address manifestations of sexism in postmedieval responses to the Middle Ages: gender substitutions in a Grail Quest episode of the 2023 television series Mrs. Davis, repurposed misogyny in the last two episodes of Game of Thrones (2011-19), traditional gender stereotypes in Capital One's credit card commercials from 2000 to 2013, and "shaggy" medievalism in Robert Eggers' 2022 film The Northman. The second part contains ten longer essays, which collectively continue to demonstrate the ubiquity of gender issues and the extraordinary flexibility of approaches to them. The authors discuss the misogynistic sexualization of Grendel's mother in Parke Godwin's 1995 fantasy novel The Tower of Beowulf, in Graham Baker's 1999 film Beowulf, in three episodes from the television series Xena: Warrior Princess, and in Robert Zemeckis's 2007 film Beowulf; gender substitution in David Lowery's 2021 film The Green Knight and in Kinoku Nasu's and Takashi Takeuchi's anime series Fate (2004-); female authorship of three early-nineteenth-century plays about court ladies' medieval empowerment; extraordinary violence in medievalist video games; nationalism in fake nineteenth-century medievalist documents and in contemporary online fora; racial discrimination in video gaming and in Jim Crow literature; and the condemnation of racism in Maria Dahvana Headley's 2018 novel The Mere Wife.