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Patriotism has long been an important theme in world literature,
especially during the era of the so-called "nation-state." Millions
of people, motivated by patriotism, have served their countries in
many different ways, including in military service in which
millions have died. What is patriotism? How has it been defined,
embraced, and sometimes rejected? How are various attitudes toward
it reflected in literature? These are the kinds of questions this
volume will explore from deliberately diverse perspectives.
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Songs and Sauterings (Paperback)
Geo J Breed, Wm G. Barton; Created by The Salem Press Publishing and Printing
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Discovery Miles 6 660
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The tension between openness and transparency with the need to keep
information secure and out of the hands of an enemy has been at the
heart of some of the most riveting episodes in American history.
This title provides primary documentation on the secrets, leaks,
and scandals throughout all of America's history.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the
pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.
Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the
pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.
Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the
pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.
Defining Documents in World History: Renaissance & Early Modern
Era explores vital documents from important world figures from the
15th and 16th centuries, including Thomas Aquinas, Giovanni
Boccaccio, Marco Polo, and many more. This new addition to the
Defining Documents series offers in-depth analysis of a broad range
of historical documents and historic events that shaped these
documents and the authors behind them. This text closely studies
more than forty primary source documents to deliver a thorough
examination of various peoples and events throughout history.
Renaissance & Early Modern Era provides detailed,
thought-provoking analysis of: Thomas Aquinas: Summa Theologiae
Leon Alberti: On Painting Giovanni Boccaccio: The Decameron Ibn
Battuta: Travels in Asia and Africa Marco Polo: Description of
Hangzhou . Articles begin by introducing readers to the historical
context surrounding the document, followed by a description of the
author's life and circumstances in which the document was written.
Next, a detailed analysis of the document provides an in-depth
examination of the issues surrounding the document and its
historical significance. An historical timeline and bibliography of
supplemental readings will suport readers in understanding the
broader historical events and subjects in the period.
Asian Novelists is a single-volume reference that contains selected
essays from Critical Survey of Long Fiction, Fourth Edition. Every
article in this set was carefully selected by our editors to
provide the best information available about the topic covered. The
essays in Asian Novelists discuss such influential writers as Kobo
Abe, Anita Desai, Haruki Murakami and Salman Rushdie. See below for
the complete Table of Contents.
This third edition of the Encyclopedia of Climate Change comprises
more than 500 essays and extensive back matter written specifically
to provide students at high school and undergraduate levels with a
comprehensive and convenient source of information on the
fundamental science, sociopolitical issues, and controversies
surrounding climate change.
Provides readers with a new, interesting way to study the impact of
the Vietnam War on American history. Through in-depth analysis of
important primary documents from 1956-1975, readers will gain new
insight into the causes, issues and lasting effects of this pivotal
time in American history.
Julius Caesar is one of William Shakespeare's most famous and
important plays, and one of the most frequently taught, especially
in high schools. Dealing with one of the most significant events in
the history of Rome, the assassination of Julius Caesar and the
subsequent end of the Roman Republic, the play has been performed
and filmed numerous times. This volume examines the play from many
different perspectives, including historical, aesthetic, and
comparative points of view, among others, to add to the ongoing
lively conversation the play has always stimulated.
Many mythological traditions from around the world seek to explain
the origins of the earth, human beings, and the forces of nature.
This set examines the stories associated with gods and goddesses:
their relationships with each other and with human beings; their
faults, foibles, strengths, and special powers. It offers
explanations of how the gods and goddesses gifted humans with life,
water, fire, music, and dance. Nearly 220 essays detail gods and
goddesses from around the globe: the Greek and Roman pantheon
including Zeus, Neptune, Nike, and Aphrodite; Norse gods including
Odin and Loki; Native American deities including Hunahpu and
Xbalanque; and Egyptian gods and goddesses like Ra and Osiris.
Plagues and pandemics are a part of global history, from the
biblical “plague of locusts” to today’s COVID-19 pandemic.
Dealing with unchecked diseases and disasters has given rise to
great human suffering and loss of life, but it has also played a
significant role in shaping our societies. Advances in public
health, medicine, scientific research, and even the arts have often
been inspired by or required of those who have survived. This
two-volume set includes content on the Black Death , smallpox, the
plague, malaria, typhoid, polio, SARS, AIDS, Covid-19 and others.
The tension between personal liberties and national security,
always ready to erupt in the political fights played out in
Washington, D.C., became a daily concern for all U.S. citizens in
the wake of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Readers will find
that each article provides a thorough commentary and analysis of
documents. The primary source document, often reproduced in its
entirety, includes sections that provide Summary Overview, the
Defining Moment, Author Biography, Document Analysis, and Essential
Themes.
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