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This fascinating dictionary gives concise accounts of every
officially recognized pope in history, from St Peter to Pope
Benedict XVI, as well as all of their irregularly elected rivals,
the so-called antipopes. Each pope and antipope's entry covers his
family and social background and pre-papal career as well as his
activities in office. Also, an appendix provides a detailed
discussion and analysis of many topics including the theory that
there has been a female pope. This new edition reflects the very
latest in papal research and contains additional information in the
further reading sections of each entry, making the book an even
more useful starting place for research into specific pontiffs.
Moreover, the entries are arranged chronologically, creating a
continuous history of the papacy over almost 2,000 years. It
reveals how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power
has been inextricably mingled in the person of the pope. A
fascinating read for students of theology and history, as well as
the general reader with an interest in Christian history.
An extensive and fascinating collection of stories featuring both
famous and everyday women, giving a well-rounded view of the lives
of women in the ancient world. When did women first become rulers,
athletes, soldiers, heroines, and villains? They always were,
observes historian Judith Salisbury. From Mesopotamian priestesses
and poets to Egyptian queens and consorts, "there was never a time
when women did not participate in all aspects of society."
Salisbury tells the stories of 150 women from the ancient world,
ranging from the very famous, such as Cleopatra VII, immortalized
by Hollywood, to the barely remembered, such as the Roman poet
Nossis. Writing for a general audience, Salisbury begins by
painting each woman into her historical context, then recounts each
woman's story, describing the choices she made as she looked for
happiness, wealth, power, or well-being for herself and her
family—stories much like our own. In entries on general
themes—clothing, cosmetics, work, sexuality, prostitution,
gynecology—Salisbury analyzes the commonalties in the lives of
these women of antiquity from a cross-cultural perspective.
The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to South Carolina Writers
expands the range of writers included in the landmark South
Carolina Encyclopedia. This guide updates the entries on writers
featured in the original encyclopedia and augments that list
substantially with dozens of new essays on additional authors from
the late eighteenth century to the present who have contributed to
the Palmetto State's distinctive literary heritage. Each profile in
this concise reference includes essential biographical facts and
critical assessments to place the featured writers in the larger
context of South Carolina's literary tradition. The guide comprises
128 entries written by more than sixty-nine literary scholars, and
it also highlights the sixty-nine writers inducted thus far into
the South Carolina Academy of Authors, which serves as the state's
literary hall of fame. Rich in natural beauty and historic
complexity, South Carolina has long been a source of inspiration
for writers. The talented novelists, essayists, poets, playwrights,
journalists, historians, and other writers featured here represent
the countless individuals who have shared tales and lore of South
Carolina. The guide includes a foreword by George Singleton, author
of two novels, four short story collections and one nonfiction
book, and a 2010 inductee of the South Carolina Academy of Authors.
Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include some of history's most famous - not to mention infamous - figures as well as hitherto little-known, but no less fascinating, characters. These include : * the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus * the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil; Tacitus; Seneca; Ovid * the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Hannibal; Scipio; Caesar; Mark Antony; Constantine * noteworthy citizens - Acte, mistress of Nero; Catiline, the revolutionary; Spartacus, champion of the slaves; Gaius Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily. The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's preface complete what is at once a superb reference resource and an enormously entertaining read. eBook available with sample pages: 0203425995
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