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1918: War and Peaceby Gregor DallasISBN 1585673196 (1-58567-319-6)
Softcover, Overlook Press, The
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Ancient Rome: History of a Civilization That Ruled the Worldby Fabio Bourbon, Annamaria LiberatiISBN 1586637673 (1-58663-767-3)
Hardcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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The Antichristby Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Anthony M. LudoviciISBN 1573928321 (1-57392-832-1)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Antichrist'Book summary:The Christian concept of a god-the god as the patron of the sick, the god as a spinner of cobwebs, the god as a spirit-is one of the most corrupt concepts that has ever been set up in the world... In him nothingness is deified, and the will to nothingness is made holySee Sharp Press; Tuscon, AZ -from The Anti-Christ He's one of the most debated thinkers of the 19th century: Nietzsche and his works have been by turns vilified, lauded, and subjected to numerous contradictory interpretations, and yet he remains a figure of profound import, and his works a necessary component of a well-rounded education. The Anti-Christ, first published in German in 1895, is absolutely vital to any meaningful understanding of Nietzsche the man and Nietzsche the philosopher. An insightful and entertaining indictment of Christianity, it has enraged and inspired generations of readers, and this 1920 translation, by H. L. Mencken, considered the best available, is almost as controversial as the work itself, highlighting the darkest side of Mencken's cynicism. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Nietzsche's The Use and Abuse of History. German psychologist and philosopher FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE (1844-1900) was appointed special professor of classical philology at the University of Basel at the precocious age of 24, but soon found himself dissatisfied with academic life and created an alternative intellectual society for himself among friends including composer Richard Wagner, historian Jakob Burckhardt, and theologian Franz Overbeck. Among his philosophical works are Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, and Ecce Homo. [via]
The Arrogance of the French: Why They Can't Stand Us--and Why the Feeling Is Mutualby Richard ChesnoffISBN 159523022X (1-59523-022-X)
Softcover, Sentinel
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The Avengersby Rich CohenISBN 1587241110 (1-58724-111-0)
Hardcover, Wheeler Pub Inc
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Beowulfby John McNamara, AnonymousISBN 1593082665 (1-59308-266-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Beowulf'Book summary:[via]Beowulf, by Anonymous, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:Widely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature, Beowulf describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century. Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled, and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets, most notably J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings.
Part history and part mythology, Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendels mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is arousedan ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure. Once again, Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast, but this time victory exacts a terrible price.
New translation by John McNamara. Features an original map and genealogy chart.
John McNamara is Professor of English at the University of Houston, where he teaches the early languages and literatures of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with a special focus on their oral traditions. He is the co-editor of Medieval Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs.
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Between the Woods And the Water: On Foot To Constantinople The Middle Danube To The Iron Gatesby Patrick Leigh Fermor, Jan MorrisISBN 1590171667 (1-59017-166-7)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Between the Woods And the Water: On Foot To Constantinople The Middle Danube To The Iron Gates'Book summary:Continuing the epic foot journey across Europe begun in A Time of Gifts
The journey that Patrick Leigh Fermor set out on in 1933to cross Europe on foot with an emergency allowance of one pound a dayproved so rich in experiences that when much later he sat down to describe them, they overflowed into more than one volume. Undertaken as the storms of war gathered, and providing a background for the events that were beginning to unfold in Central Europe, Leigh Fermor's still-unfinished account of his journey has established itself as a modern classic. Between the Woods and the Water, the second volume of a projected three, has garnered as many prizes as its celebrated predecessor, A Time of Gifts.
The opening of the book finds Leigh Fermor crossing the Danubeat the very moment where his first volume left off. A detour to the luminous splendors of Prague is followed bya trip downriver to Budapest, passage on horseback acrossthe Great Hungarian Plain, and a crossing of the Romanian border into Transylvania. Remote castles, mountain villages,monasteries and towering ranges that are the haunt of bears, wolves, eagles, gypsies, and a variety of sects are all savoredin the approach to the Iron Gates, the division between the Carpathian mountains and the Balkans, where, for now, the story ends. [via]More editions of Between the Woods And the Water: On Foot To Constantinople The Middle Danube To The Iron Gates:
Beyond Hitler's Grasp: The Heroic Rescue of Bulgaria's Jewsby Michael Bar-ZoharISBN 158062541X (1-58062-541-X)
Softcover, Adams Media Corp
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Billy Ruffian: The Bellerophon and the Downfall of Napoleon The Biography of a Ship of the Line, 1782-1836by David CordinglyISBN 1582341931 (1-58234-193-1)
Hardcover, Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
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The Billy Ruffiane: The Bellerophon And The Downfall Of Napoleon; The Biograph of a Ship of the Line, 1782-1836by David CordinglyISBN 158234468X (1-58234-468-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Billy Ruffiane: The Bellerophon And The Downfall Of Napoleon; The Biograph of a Ship of the Line, 1782-1836'Book summary:David Cordingly, a leading authority on pirates and maritime history, The Billy Ruffian is the story of a real-life H.M.S. Sophie, named Bellerophon, or Billy Ruffian as her crew called her, barnacles and all. Under fourteen captains, she played a conspicuous part in three of the most famous of all sea battles.But her crowning glory came six weeks after the Battle of Waterloo, when Napoleon, trapped in Rochefort, surrendered to the captain of the ship that had dogged his steps for more than twenty years. Packed with letters, pictures, and first-hand accounts, The Billy Ruffian is an enthralling account of sea adventure.[via]More editions of The Billy Ruffiane: The Bellerophon And The Downfall Of Napoleon; The Biograph of a Ship of the Line, 1782-1836:
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Canterbury Talesby Geoffrey Chaucer, Robert W. Hanning, Peter TuttleISBN 1593083122 (1-59308-312-2)
Softcover, Barnes & Noble
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Canterbury Tales'Book summary:Visually engages readers by placing the original dialogue on the left-hand side of the page, and a modern prose interpretations on the right.
Includes the following selection:
"The General Prologue
"The Wife of Bath's Tale
"The Wife of Bath's Prologue
"The Knight's Tale
"The Pardoner's Tale
"The Nun's Priest's Tale [via] 
The Canterbury Talesby Chaucer, James ScottISBN 1580495001 (1-58049-500-1)
Softcover, Prestwick House Inc
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Colonialism: An International Social Cultural and Political Encyclopediaby Melvin Page, Penny M. SonnenburgISBN 1576073351 (1-57607-335-1)
Hardcover, Abc-Clio Inc
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The Course of Irish Historyby Moody, F. X. Martin, T. W. MoodyISBN 1589790022 (1-58979-002-2)
Softcover, Roberts Rinehart Madison
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Course of Irish History'Book summary:Much Irish history is written as a matter of heroes and leaders, of great personalities and sweeping events. T. W. Moody and F. X. Martin's collection of essays by leading historians offers all those things, but it takes the land itself as its starting point. Ireland, they write, has always been poor because of its ungiving soil; always isolated because of its ring of imposing mountains and steep hills--but always open to invasion from the east across the calm, narrow Irish Sea, because of which, they write, "our present-day laws and institutions have their origins in England." While taking a long view of events, they manage to compress thousands of years of history into this fact-filled, highly readable book. [via]
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Democracy in Americaby Henry Reeve, Alexis De TocquevilleISBN 1584772492 (1-58477-249-2)
Hardcover, Lawbook Exchange Ltd
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Democracy in America'Book summary:Reprint of the first English-language edition. In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville [1805-1859] and Gustave de Beaumont [fl.1835] were sent to the United States by the French government to study American prisons, which were renowned for their progressive and humane methods. They were pleased to accept this assignment because they were intrigued by the idea of American democracy. Tocqueville and Beaumont spent nine months in the country, traveling as far west as Michigan and as far south as New Orleans. Throughout the tour, Tocqueville used his social connections to arrange meetings with several prominent and influential thinkers of the day. He recorded his thoughts on the structure of the government and the judicial system, and commented on everyday people and the nation's political culture and social institutions. His observations on slavery, in particular, are impassioned and critical. These notes formed the basis of Democracy in America. This landmark work initiated a dialogue about the nature of democracy and the United States and its people that continues to this day. Originally published: New York: Adlard and Saunders, 1838. xxx, 464 pp. [via]
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The Double-Cross System: The Incredible True Story of How Nazi Spies Were Turned into Double Agentsby J. C. MastermanISBN 1585741302 (1-58574-130-2)
Softcover, Globe Pequot Pr
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Told by the man who himself masterminded the entire unbelievable four-and-a-half-year scheme, and filled with dazzling tidbits and extraordinary stories, THE DOUBLE-CROSS SYSTEM is a testimony to Britains skill in the fine art of counterespionage.
Also included is an appendix listing each of the 120 double-cross agents and their tasks, a comprehensive index, and a glossary of military abbreviations. [via]
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The Economic Consequences of the Peaceby John Maynard KeynesISBN 1596052228 (1-59605-222-8)
Softcover, Cosimo Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Economic Consequences of the Peace'Book summary:As the most important figures in the history of economics, the work of John Maynard Keynes is nearly without precedent in the history of economics. THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF PEACE, first published in 1919, achieved great notoriety due of its contemptuous critique of the French premier as well as President Woodrow Wilson. Keynes criticized the Allied victors for signing the Treaty of Versailles in 1920, which would have ruinous consequences for Europe. At the time, few world and economic leaders appreciated his criticisms as Keynes saw his worst fears realized in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the resulting devastation of World War II. JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES (1883-1946) was born into an academic family. His father, John Nevile Keynes, was a lecturer at the University of Cambridge where he taught logic and political economy while his son was educated at Eton and Cambridge. Most importantly, Keynes revolutionized economics with his classic book, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936). This work is generally regarded as perhaps the most influential social science treatise of the 20th Century, as it quickly and permanently changed the scope of economic thought. Interestingly, Keynes was a central member of the Bloomsbury Group, a collection of upper-class Edwardian aesthetes that served as his life outside of economics, which included Virginia Woolf, Clive Bell, and Lytton Strachey. [via]
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The End of Laissez-Faire: The Economic Consequences of the Peaceby John Maynard KeynesISBN 1591022681 (1-59102-268-1)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The End of Laissez-Faire: The Economic Consequences of the Peace'Book summary:John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) was one of the most influential economists of the first half of the twentieth century. His theory of government stimulation of the economy through deficit spending influenced Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" administration and inspired his most famous work, General Theory of Employment, Interest and money (1935-36). In the End of Laissez-Faire (1926), Keynes presents a brief historical review of laissez-faire economic policy. Though he agrees in principle that the marketplace should be free of government interference, he suggests that government can play a constructive role in protecting individuals from the worst harms of capitalism's cycles, especially as concerns unemployment. When the Great Depression struck a few years later, this work seemed very prescient. Keynes first earned widespread prominence immediately following World War I, when he published The Economic Consequences of the Peace in 1919. This book gained a good deal of notoriety because of its withering portraits of both French premier Georges Clemenceau and U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. Keynes criticized the Allied victors for signing a treaty that would have ruinous consequences for Europe, if not modified as he suggested Unfortunately, few leaders appreciated Keynes's criticisms, and he saw his worst fears realized in the rise of Hitler and the devastation of World War II. Keynes's brilliant mind and lucid writing are evident on every page. Both of these works are still well worth reading for his profound knowledge of economics. [via]
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Europe Recast: A History of European Unionby Desmond DinanISBN 1588262057 (1-58826-205-7)
Hardcover, Lynne Rienner Pub
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Forces Of Change: An Unorthodox View Of Historyby Henry HobhouseISBN 1593760752 (1-59376-075-2)
Softcover, Shoemaker & Hoard
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From Ritual to Romanceby Jessie L. WestonISBN 1596053232 (1-59605-323-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'From Ritual to Romance'Book summary:From Ritual to Romance is a landmark study of anthropology and folklore that examines the roots of the King Arthur-Holy Grail legends. Jessie L. Weston's revolutionary theory holds that most elements of the Grail story are actually the remnants of incredibly old fertility rites -- with the lance and the cup serving as sexual symbols. Drawing on James George Frazer's seminal works on folklore, magic, and religion, Weston seeks to make connections between the legend's early pagan elements and its later Christian influences, uniting the quest for fertility with the striving for mystical oneness with God. T.S. Elliot cited this work as a major influence for his famous epic poem, "The Waste Land." JESSIE LAIDLAY WESTON (1850-1928) was an independent scholar and folklorist who specialized in mediaeval Arthurian texts. [via]
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The Greek War of Independence: The Struggle for Freedom from the Ottoman Oppression and the Birth of the Modern Greek Nationby David BrewerISBN 158567172X (1-58567-172-X)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Greek War of Independence: The Struggle for Freedom from the Ottoman Oppression and the Birth of the Modern Greek Nation'Book summary:At the beginning of the 19th century, the Ottoman empire extended far into Central Europe, occupying nearly all of the Balkan Peninsula. Three decades later, it would lie fragmented, thanks to the efforts of Greek patriots who, after a bloody struggle, forced their Turkish rulers to acknowledge Greece's independence. Classics scholar David Brewer tells that story in this comprehensive account, the first on the subject to appear in many years.
The Turkish empire, Brewer writes, was "one of the most impressive that the world has ever seen," the product of generations of conquest and control. By 1800, however, it had declined in power and influence, and, lacking wealthy client states to feed its treasury, the Ottoman government inaugurated a severe program of taxation on such essential Mediterranean goods as sheep, olives, honey, and grapes, compounding the injury by drafting young Greeks to serve in the imperial army. Resistance grew, especially as Ottoman functionaries such as the Ali Pasha (whom Lord Byron, the British poet and champion of Greek freedom, called "a remorseless tyrant, guilty of the most horrible cruelties") carved out bits and pieces of Greece as private fiefdoms. Inspired by the American and French revolutions, the Greeks finally revolted, touching off a terrible war that would cost hundreds of thousands of lives, involve the major European powers (which, as in later troubles in the Balkans, proved ineffectual), and hasten the downfall of the Ottoman empire.
Brewer takes an evenhanded view of the struggle, noting acts of heroism, cruelty, and treachery on both sides. Students of modern European history will find his study of a largely forgotten conflict to be of much interest, especially given recent events in the region. --Gregory McNamee [via]
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Gunpowder & Galleys: Changing Technology & Mediterranean Warfare At Sea In The 16th Centuryby John Francis GuilmartinISBN 1591143470 (1-59114-347-0)
Hardcover, Naval Inst Pr
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Heart of Darknessby Joseph ConradISBN 159224646X (1-59224-646-X)
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Loosely based on Conrads firsthand experience of rescuing a company agent from a remote station in the heart of the Congo, the novel is considered a literary bridge between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With its modern literary approach to questions such as the ambiguous nature of good and evil, the novel foreshadows many of the themes and techniques that define modern literature.
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary and readers notes to help the modern reader contend with Conrads complex approach to the human condition. [via]
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Heart Of Darkness And Selected Short Fictionby Joseph Conrad, George Stade, A. Michael Matin, Michael MatinISBN 1593080212 (1-59308-021-2)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Heart Of Darkness And Selected Short Fiction'Book summary:Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction, by Joseph Conrad, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influencesbiographical, historical, and literaryto enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.One of the most haunting stories ever written, Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness follows Marlow, a riverboat captain, on a voyage into the African Congo at the height of European colonialism. Astounded by the brutal depravity he witnesses, Marlow becomes obsessed with meeting Kurtz, a famously idealistic and able man stationed farther along the river. What he finally discovers, however, is a horror beyond imagining. Heart of Darkness is widely regarded as a masterpiece for its vivid study of human nature and the greed and ruthlessness of imperialism.[via]
This collection also includes three of Conrads finest short stories: Youth, the authors largely autobiographical tale of a young mans ill-fated sea voyage, in which Marlow makes his first appearance, The Secret Sharer, and Amy Forster.Features a map of the Congo Free State.A. Michael Matin is a professor in the English Department of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina. He has published articles on various twentieth-century British and postcolonial writers.More editions of Heart Of Darkness And Selected Short Fiction:
The Hidden Smile of God: The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerdby John PiperISBN 1581342470 (1-58134-247-0)
Hardcover, Crossway Books
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The Historiesby HerodotusISBN 1593081022 (1-59308-102-2)
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The world's first great narrative history, Herodotus's The Histories vividly describes how the Greeksfew in number, poor, and disunitedmanaged to repulse a massive invasion by the powerful Persian army in the 5th century b.c. This amazing upset victory changed the course of western civilization, as the cities that led the resistanceAthens and Spartabecame the two major powers on the Greek mainland. The remarkable period that followed introduced revolutionary ideas about democracy, education, philosophy, drama, andthanks to Herodotusthe writing of history.
A wonderful storyteller, Herodotus filled the Histories with amusing anecdotes and dialogue, human details about the lives of important political figures, and a kaleidoscope of viewpoints from people of many lands. Magnificent in compass and enormously entertaining, the Histories is not only the leading source of original information for Greek history during the all-important period between 550 and 479 b.c., but also an artistic masterpiece that created a new genre of literature.Features maps of several noted battles, index of proper names, and a general index.Donald Lateiner teaches Greek, Latin, Ancient History and Comparative Folklore in the Humanities-Classics department at Ohio Wesleyan University. His scholarship focuses on Homer and Herodotus. He has published a book on each. He also researches nonverbal behaviors in ancient literature.
Hitler and the Power of Aestheticsby Frederick SpottsISBN 1585675075 (1-58567-507-5)
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The Iliadby Ennis Rees, Homer, Bruce M. KingISBN 1593082320 (1-59308-232-0)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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- Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work
- Comments by other famous authors
- Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
- Bibliographies for further reading
- Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate
The epic song of Ilion (an old name for Troy), The Iliad recreates a few dramatic weeks near the end of the fabled Trojan War, ending with the funeral of Hector, defender of the doomed city. Through its majestic verses stride the fabled heroes Priam, Hector, Paris, and Aeneas for Troy; Achilles, Ajax, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Patroclus, and Odysseus for the Greeks; and the beautiful Helen, over whom the longstanding war has been waged. Never far from the center of the story are the quarreling gods: Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.
The Iliad is the oldest Greek poem and perhaps the best-known epic in Western literature, and has inspired countless works of art throughout its long history. An assemblage of stories and legends shaped into a compelling single narrative, The Iliad was probably recited orally by bards for generations before being written down in the eighth century B.C. A beloved fixture of early Greek culture, the poem found eager new audiences when it was translated into many languages during the Renaissance. Its themes of honor, power, status, heroism, and the whims of the gods have ensured its enduring popularity and immeasurable cultural influence.
Bruce M. King studied at the University of Chicago, and has taught classics and humanities at Columbia University, Reed College, and the University of Chicago. Recently a Fellow at the Center for Hellenic Studies, King focuses on archaic and classical Greek literature and philosophy. He is currently a Blegen Research Fellow at Vassar College.More editions of The Iliad:
The Iliadby HomerISBN 1576467899 (1-57646-789-9)
Softcover, Quiet Vision Pub
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In Her Place: A Documentary History of Prejudice Against Womenby S. T. JoshiISBN 1591023807 (1-59102-380-7)
Hardcover, Prometheus Books
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The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783by Alfred T. MahanISBN 1589801555 (1-58980-155-5)
Hardcover, Pelican Pub Co Inc
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Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransportby Deborah Oppenheimer, Mark Jonathan Harris, David Cesarani, Richard AttenboroughISBN 1582341621 (1-58234-162-1)
Softcover, Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
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These first-person accounts are woven into a loose narrative of life before the Nazi era, the transport, and life in their new homes. The editors wisely remain in the background, allowing the survivor testimony to shine through. Their experiences were diverse: some stayed behind, such as Norbert Wollheim, a Kindertransport organizer who refused a number of chances to escape from Germany, knowing that if he did, the transports would be stopped. Lory Cahn was actually on a train when her father pulled her off; he was unable to let her go. Those who made it to England found challenges of their own: some remained in hostels for the remainder of the war; some were taken in by families to work as cheap servant labor; still others were taken in by loving families, but then had to deal with "survivor's guilt."
Years after the war, Vera Gissing asked her foster father why he and his family had taken her in. He answered, "I knew I could not save the world. I knew I could not stop the war from starting. But I knew I could save one human life." Into the Arms of Strangers is a moving tribute to this remarkable event. --Sunny Delaney [via]
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Jewish Marriage and Divorce in Imperial Russiaby Chaeran Y. FreezeISBN 1584651601 (1-58465-160-1)
Softcover, Univ Pr of New England
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Journeys Through the Market: Travel, Travellers and the Book Tradeby Robin Myers, Michael HarrisISBN 1584560142 (1-58456-014-2)
Hardcover, Oak Knoll Pr
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Justinian and Theodoraby Robert BrowningISBN 1593330537 (1-59333-053-7)
Softcover, Gorgias Pr Llc
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The Lady and the Unicornby Tracy ChevalierISBN 1587246147 (1-58724-614-7)
Hardcover, Wheeler Pub Inc
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Lepantoby G. K. Chesterton, Dale AhlquistISBN 1586170309 (1-58617-030-9)
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Making Friends With Hitler: Lord Londonderry, The Nazis And The Road To World War IIby Ian KershawISBN 1594200300 (1-59420-030-0)
Hardcover, Penguin USA
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Martin of Tours: Soldier, Bishop, Saintby Regine Pernoud, Michael J. MillerISBN 1586170317 (1-58617-031-7)
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The Medici Conspiracy: The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiques from Italy's Tomb Raiders to the World's Greatest Museumsby Peter Watson, Cecilia TodeschiniISBN 1586484028 (1-58648-402-8)
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Murder in Amsterdam: Liberal Europe, Islam, and the Limits of Toleranceby Ian BurumaISBN 1594201080 (1-59420-108-0)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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Napoleon's Buttons: 17 Molecules That Changed Historyby Jay Burreson, Penny Le CouteurISBN 1585423319 (1-58542-331-9)
Softcover, J P Tarcher
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With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.More editions of Napoleon's Buttons: 17 Molecules That Changed History:
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Napoleon's Buttons : How 17 Molecules Changed Historyby Penny Le Couteur, Jay BurresonISBN 1585422207 (1-58542-220-7)
Hardcover, Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Napoleon's Buttons : How 17 Molecules Changed History'Book summary:Though many factors have been proposed to explain the failure of Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign, it has also been linked to something as small as a button-a tin button, the kind that fastened everything from the greatcoats of Napoleon's officers to the trousers of his foot soldiers. When temperatures drop below 56°F, tin crumbles into powder. Were the soldiers of the Grande Armée fatally weakened by cold because the buttons of their uniforms fell apart? How different our world might be if tin did not disintegrate at low temperatures and the French had continued their eastward expansion!
This fascinating book tells the stories of seventeen molecules that, like the tin of those buttons, greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration and made possible the ensuing voyages of discovery. They resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine; lie behind changes in gender roles, in law, and in the environment; and have determined what we today eat, drink, and wear.
Showing how a change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous differences in the properties of a substance, the authors reveal the astonishing chemical connections among seemingly unrelated events. Napoleon's Buttons offers a novel way to understand how our contemporary world works and how our civilization has been shaped over time. [via]More editions of Napoleon's Buttons : How 17 Molecules Changed History:
Newton and the Culture of Newtonianismby Margaret C. Jacob, Betty Jo Teeter DobbsISBN 1573925454 (1-57392-545-4)
Softcover, Humanity Books
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Nicholas And Alexandraby Robert K. MassieISBN 157912433X (1-57912-433-X)
Hardcover, Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
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The Odysseyby Homer, Robert Squillace, George Herbert PalmerISBN 1593080093 (1-59308-009-3)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Odyssey'Book summary:[via]The Odyssey, by Homer, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influencesbiographical, historical, and literaryto enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.Long before The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, the ancient Greek poet Homer established the standard for tales of epic quests and heroic journeys with The Odyssey. Crowded with characters, both human and non-human, and bursting with action, The Odyssey details the adventures of Odysseus, king of Ithaca and hero of the Trojan War, as he struggles to return to his home and his waiting, ever-faithful wife, Penelope.
Along the way he encounters the seductive Circe, who changes men into swine; the gorgeous water-nymph, Calypso, who keeps him a prisoner of love for seven years; the terrible, one-eyed, man-eating giant Cyclops; and a host of other ogres, wizards, sirens, and gods. But when he finally reaches Ithaca after ten years of travel, his trials have only begun. There he must battle the scheming noblemen who, thinking him dead, have demanded that Penelope choose one of them to be her new husbandand Ithacas new king.
Often called the second work of Western literature (The Iliad, also by Homer, being the first), The Odyssey is not only a rousing adventure drama, but also a profound meditation on courage, loyalty, family, fate, and undying love. More than three thousand years old, it was the first story to delineate carefully and exhaustively a single character arc a narrative structure that serves as the foundation and heart of the modern novel. Robert Squillaces revision of George Herbert Palmers classic prose translation captures the drama and vitality of adventure, while remaining true to the original Homeric language.
Robert Squillace teaches in the Cultural Foundations division of New York Universitys General Studies Program. He has published numerous essays on literature and the book Modernism, Modernity and Arnold Bennett. -
The Odyssey of Homerby Homer, Alexander PopeISBN 158715675X (1-58715-675-X)
Softcover, Wildside Pr
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On Libertyby John Stuart MillISBN 1576469603 (1-57646-960-3)
Softcover, Quiet Vision Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'On Liberty'Book summary:No one can be a great thinker who does not recognise, that as a thinker it is his first duty to follow his intellect to whatever conclusions it may lead. Truth gains more even by the errors of one who, with due study and preparation, thinks for himself, than by the true opinions of those who only hold them because they do not suffer themselves to think. -John Stuart Mill, in On Liberty Often mentioned in the same breath with the Communist Manifesto, On Liberty-perhaps the greatest work from British political philosopher John Stuart Mill-is one of the most profound and most hotly debated works of the 19th century. Is it a classic plea for human freedom and intellectual development... or is it factually wrong and morally offensive? English philosopher and politician JOHN STUART MILL (1806-1873) was one of the foremost figure of Western intellectual thought in the late 19th century. He served as an administrator in the East Indian Company from 1823 to 1858, and as a member of parliament from 1865 to 1868. [via]
Orientalism And The Jewsby Derek Jonathan Penslar, Ivan Davidson KalmarISBN 1584654112 (1-58465-411-2)
Softcover, Univ Pr of New England
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The Origin of Capitalismby Ellen Meiksins WoodISBN 1583670009 (1-58367-000-9)
Softcover, New York Univ Pr
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Our War for the World: A Memoir of Life and Death on the Front Lines in Wwiiby Brendan PhibbsISBN 1585745359 (1-58574-535-9)
Softcover, Globe Pequot Pr
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Reading Jewish Women: Marginality and Modernization in Nineteenth-Century Eastern European Jewish Societyby Iris Parush, Saadya SternbergISBN 1584653671 (1-58465-367-1)
Softcover, Univ Pr of New England
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The Republicby PlatoISBN 1593080972 (1-59308-097-2)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Republic begins by posing a central question: "What is justice, and why should we be just, especially when the wicked often seem happier and more successful?" For Plato, the answer lies with the ways people, groups, and institutions organize and behave. A brilliant inquiry into the problems of constructing the perfect state, and the roles education, the arts, family, and religion should play in our lives, Republic employs picturesque settings, sharply outlined characters, and conversational dialogue to drive home the philosophers often provocative arguments.
It has been said that the entire history of Western philosophy consists of nothing more than "a series of footnotes to Plato." Vastly entertaining, occasionally shocking, and always stimulating, Republic continues to enrich and expand the outlook of all who read it.
Elizabeth Watson Scharffenberger holds degrees from the University of Chicago and Columbia University. A specialist in the culture and literature of Athens during the fifth and fourth centuries B.C., she teaches at Columbia University and New York Universitys Gallatin School. 
The Rise And Fall of British Naval Masteryby Paul M. KennedyISBN 1591023742 (1-59102-374-2)
Softcover, Prometheus Books
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The Rise of the Dutch Republicby John Lothrop MotleyISBN 1596051973 (1-59605-197-3)
Softcover, Cosimo Inc
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Russia's War: Blood upon the Snowby Richard OveryISBN 1575000512 (1-57500-051-2)
Hardcover, TV Books, L.L.C.
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Russia's War is far from a tale of triumph, as the Russian capacity for resourceful creativity, desperate courage, and raw endurance was matched, if not exceeded, by the brutal oppression of the Soviet system. Overy argues, however, that victory was the result of precisely this uneasy combination. Drawing from extensive archival sources made available in the wake of glasnost, he revises both our conception of the Red Army as a horde that overwhelmed the Germans and the accepted wisdom that Hitler's defeat was the result of strategic bungling and a logistical overreach of the Nazi forces. Perhaps his most poignant contribution is the discussion of the crisis that recent disclosures have provoked in the Russian understanding of the conflict. What was once viewed by the Soviets as the "Great Patriotic War" has become "a crucible of miserable and incomprehensible revelations." In spite of these confusions, Russia's War commences to find significance in a contest that repeatedly disquiets and humbles the historical imagination. --James Highfill [via]
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A Secret Life: The Polish Officer, His Covert Mission, and The Price He Paid to Save His Countryby Benjamin WeiserISBN 1586483056 (1-58648-305-6)
Softcover, Public Affairs
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A Short History Of Tractors In Ukrainianby Marina LewyckaISBN 1594200440 (1-59420-044-0)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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The Spirit of Lawsby C. De MontisquieuISBN 1573929492 (1-57392-949-2)
Softcover, Prometheus Books
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The Spirit of Lawsby Charles De Secondat MontesquieuISBN 1584776072 (1-58477-607-2)
Hardcover, Lawbook Exchange Ltd
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Spirit of Laws'Book summary:Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de. The Spirit of Laws.
Translated from the French. With Corrections and Additions Communicated by the Author. Dublin: Printed for G. and A. Ewing and G. Faulkner, 1751. 2 Vols. Reprinted 2006 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-1-58477-607-9. ISBN-10: 1-58477-607-2. Cloth. $170.
* Reprint of the first Dublin edition which followed the first English edition by one year. One of the landmark works of the eighteenth century, De L'Esprit des Lois had an immeasurable influence on jurisprudence and political thought, especially in America. It contained provocative and wide-ranging ideas on the sociology of law, the separation of political powers and the need for checks on a powerful executive office. First published in Geneva in 1748, it remains one of the most significant studies of political and legal theory ever written. [via]More editions of The Spirit of Laws:
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The Story of the Irish Raceby Seumas MacManusISBN 1596050632 (1-59605-063-2)
Softcover, Cosimo Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Story of the Irish Race'Book summary:To understand modern Ireland one must understand the history of Ireland. Its legends, religious and political life, culture, and wider contributions to the world remain linked to its rich past. In The Story of the Irish Race, popular writer and storyteller Seumas MacManus provides a wide-ranging look at the development of Ireland and its people. Beginning with the early colonization by the Milesius of Spain, MacManus explores ancient stories about the Tuatha De Danann, Cuchullain, Fionn and the Fian, Irish invasions of Britain, St. Bridget and St. Patrick, Irish missionaries and scholars abroad, and life and culture in ancient and medieval Ireland. He also investigates more recent events and names in Irish history, such as Oliver Cromwell, "The Wild Geese," Wolfe Tone, Daniel O'Connell, the Fenians, the Famine, Charles Stewart Parnell, and the Land League. From its earliest days to the Easter Rising, MacManus provides an entertaining and enlightening look at one of the most fascinating cultures we know. SEUMAS MacMANUS was a prolific Donegal-based author who published a number of books in the U.S., including Donegal Fairy Stories, In Chimney-Corners, The Donegal Wonder-Book, The Well o' the World's End, and A Lad of the O'Friels. He contributed stories to some of the leading magazines of his day, including Harper's and The Century. He was married to Anna Johnson, who, under the pen name Ethna Carbery, published two volumes of verse, The Passionate Heart and The Four Winds of Erin. [via]
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Teslaby Margaret CheneyISBN 158663187X (1-58663-187-X)
Hardcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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The Third Reich in Power, 1933-1939by Richard J. EvansISBN 1594200742 (1-59420-074-2)
Hardcover, Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Third Reich in Power, 1933-1939'Book summary:The second work in a planned three-volume series (after 2004's Coming of the Third Reich) this book starts with the Nazis' complete assumption of power and creation of a one-party state in 1933, and goes to September 1939 and the beginning of World War II. In sharp detail, Evans shows how Hitler seized upon his political victory and immediately began his plan for the Nazi infiltration of every aspect of German society. The Nazi propaganda blitz covered everything from local councils to social clubs to all voluntary associations. And when propaganda didn't work, coercion and fear did. At the behest of Hitler, the brownshirts and SS (secret police) ruthlessly harassed, beat, and murdered the Jews and Communists first, but later targeted anyone who showed even the slightest criticism of Nazi activities. Those Germans who disapproved of the Nazis were mainly confined to acts of passive resistance to Hitler's totalitarian rule. Nationalism proved to be the one issue capable of galvanizing the nation, as the Nazis' growing power helped to erase the shame and humiliation of the Treaty of Versailles that closed World War I.
Over the course of the book, Evans shows how everything Hitler did in this period was designed to prepare the nation for a war--"a life and death struggle"--whose aim was less geographical conquest than racial purity. Hitler's main objective was "to remould the minds, spirits and bodies of the German people to make them capable and worthy of the role of the new master-race that awaited them." Though Hitler did not work alone, Evans makes it clear that he was the overwhelming driving force behind it all, including policies regarding education, eugenics, and foreign affairs. Well written and logically organized, The Third Reich in Power is an impressive work of meticulous, readable history. --Shawn Carkonen [via]
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A Time of Giftsby Patrick Leigh Fermor, Jan MorrisISBN 1590171659 (1-59017-165-9)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Time of Gifts'Book summary:At the age of eighteen, Patrick Leigh Fermor set off from the heart of London on an epic journeyto walk to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the rich account of his adventures as far as Hungary, after which Between the Woods and the Water continues the story to the Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Acclaimed for its sweep and intelligence, Leigh Fermor's book explores a remarkable moment in time. Hitler has just come to power but war is still ahead, as he walks through a Europe soon to be forever changedthrough the Lowlands to Mitteleuropa, to Teutonic and Slav heartlands, through the baroque remains of the Holy Roman Empire; up the Rhine, and down to the Danube.
At once a memoir of coming-of-age, an account of a journey, and a dazzling exposition of the English language, A Time of Gifts is also a portrait of a continent already showing ominous signs of the holocaust to come. [via]More editions of A Time of Gifts:
Timetables of Irish Historyby Patrick C. PowerISBN 157912125X (1-57912-125-X)
Hardcover, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated
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The Title-Page: Its Early Development 1460-1510by Margaret M. SmithISBN 1584560339 (1-58456-033-9)
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In detail here, with illustrations from the British Library: the blank page, the label-title, the label-title- plus-woodcut and/or printer's mark, and the decorative border. This is the first book dealing with the early development of the title page since A.W. Pollard's "Last Words" on the subject, published in 1981. Co-published with The British Library. [via]
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To the Finland Stationby Edmund WilsonISBN 1590170334 (1-59017-033-4)
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The Two-Ocean War: A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World Warby Samuel Eliot MorisonISBN 1578660033 (1-57866-003-3)
Softcover, BBS Publishing Corporation
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The Use And Abuse of Historyby Friedrich Wilhelm NietzscheISBN 1596054662 (1-59605-466-2)
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The Voice of Modern Hatred: Tracing the Rise of Neo-Facism in Europeby Nicholas FraserISBN 1585673323 (1-58567-332-3)
Softcover, Overlook Pr
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The Voynich Manuscript: The Mysterious Code That Has Defied Interpretation for Centuriesby Gerry Kennedy, Rob ChurchillISBN 1594771294 (1-59477-129-4)
Softcover, Inner Traditions
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Voynich Manuscript: The Mysterious Code That Has Defied Interpretation for Centuries'Book summary:An examination of the many theories surrounding this enigmatic text, apparently written in code
" Reveals the connections between this work and the Cathars, Roger Bacon, and John Dee
" Explains the cryptanalysis methods used in attempts to break the code
" Includes color images from the manuscript juxtaposed with other medieval writings
Since its discovery by Wilfrid Voynich in an Italian monastery in 1912, the Voynich Manuscript has baffled scholars and cryptanalysists with its unidentifiable script and bizarre illustrations. Written in an unknown language or an as yet undecipherable code, this medieval manuscript contains hundreds of illustrations of unknown plants, cosmological charts, and inexplicable scenes of naked nymphs bathing in a green liquid that some interpret as a symbolic depiction of human reproduction and the joining of the soul with the body.
Gerry Kennedy and Rob Churchill explore the mystery surrounding the Voynich Manuscript, examining the many existing theories about the possible authors of this work and the information it may contain. They trace the speculative history of the manuscript and reveal those who may be connected to it, including Roger Bacon, John Dee, and the Cathars. With the possibility that it may be a lost alchemical text or other esoteric work, this manuscript remains one of the most intriguing yet enigmatic documents ever to have come to light.
Gerry Kennedy is a freelance writer and has produced a number of BBC Radio 4 programs, including one on the Voynich Manuscript in 2001. Rob Churchill is a professional writer who has written scripts for many production companies, including the BBC and Thames Television. Both authors were consultants for the BBC/Mentorn Films documentary The Voynich Mystery. They live in London. [via]
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Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethosby Robert D. KaplanISBN 1588360806 (1-58836-080-6)
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The Witch-cult in Western Europe 1921by Margaret Alice MurrayISBN 1594621268 (1-59462-126-8)
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The Year Of The Frenchby Thomas Flanagan, Seamus DeaneISBN 159017108X (1-59017-108-X)
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Zionism and the Creation of a New Societyby Jehuda Reinharz, Ben HalpernISBN 1584650230 (1-58465-023-0)
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La Odisea / The Odysseyby HomeroISBN 1583487751 (1-58348-775-1)
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