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Speaking to History

2010-05-11 History
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Release : 2010-05-11
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Speaking to History by : Paul A. Cohen

Download or read book Speaking to History written by Paul A. Cohen. This book was released on 2010-05-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient story of King Goujian, a psychologically complex 5th-century BCE monarch, spoke powerfully to the Chinese during the 20th century, but remains little known in the West. This book explores the story's connections to the major traumas of the 20th century, and also considers why such stories remain unknown to outsiders.

Speaking of History

1997 Biography & Autobiography
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Release : 1997
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Synopsis Speaking of History by : Roger Adelson

Download or read book Speaking of History written by Roger Adelson. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is of particular significance about this set of interviewees is the fact that each has approached the process of research and historical writing by applying a variety of techniques from the broad spectrum of the humanities, liberal arts, and social and natural sciences; each has avoided narrow specialization by comparing the particular contexts they study with other times and places. Collectively, they see the study of history in a global perspective.

Speaking into the Air

2012-04-26 Philosophy
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Release : 2012-04-26
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 634/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Speaking into the Air by : John Durham Peters

Download or read book Speaking into the Air written by John Durham Peters. This book was released on 2012-04-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication plays a vital and unique role in society-often blamed for problems when it breaks down and at the same time heralded as a panacea for human relations. A sweeping history of communication, Speaking Into the Air illuminates our expectations of communication as both historically specific and a fundamental knot in Western thought. "This is a most interesting and thought-provoking book. . . . Peters maintains that communication is ultimately unthinkable apart from the task of establishing a kingdom in which people can live together peacefully. Given our condition as mortals, communication remains not primarily a problem of technology, but of power, ethics and art." —Antony Anderson, New Scientist "Guaranteed to alter your thinking about communication. . . . Original, erudite, and beautifully written, this book is a gem." —Kirkus Reviews "Peters writes to reclaim the notion of authenticity in a media-saturated world. It's this ultimate concern that renders his book a brave, colorful exploration of the hydra-headed problems presented by a rapid-fire popular culture." —Publishers Weekly What we have here is a failure-to-communicate book. Funny thing is, it communicates beautifully. . . . Speaking Into the Air delivers what superb serious books always do-hours of intellectual challenge as one absorbs the gradually unfolding vision of an erudite, creative author." —Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples since 1900

2010-12-16 History
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Release : 2010-12-16
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 242/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis A History of the English-Speaking Peoples since 1900 by : Andrew Roberts

Download or read book A History of the English-Speaking Peoples since 1900 written by Andrew Roberts. This book was released on 2010-12-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prize-winning British historian tells the story of the English-speaking peoples in the 20th century Winston Churchill's History of the English-Speaking Peoples ended in 1900. Andrew Roberts, Wolfson History prizewinner has been inspired by Churchill's example to write the story of the 20th century. Churchill wrote: 'Every nation or group of nations has its own tale to tell. Knowledge of the trials and struggles is necessary to all who would comprehend the problems, perils, challenges, and opportunities which confront us today 'It is in the hope that contemplation of the trials and tribulations of our forefathers may not only fortify the English-speaking peoples of today, but also play some small part in uniting the whole world, that I present this account.' As the greatest of all the trials and tribulations of the English-speaking peoples took place in the twentieth century, Roberts' book covers the four world-historical struggles in which the English-speaking peoples have been engaged - the wars against German Nationalism, Axis Fascism, Soviet Communism and now the War against Terror. But just as Churchill did in his four volumes, Roberts also deals with the cultural, social and political history of the English global diaspora.

Speaking American

2012-01-23 Language Arts & Disciplines
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Release : 2012-01-23
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Synopsis Speaking American by : Richard W. Bailey

Download or read book Speaking American written by Richard W. Bailey. This book was released on 2012-01-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speaking American shows what the English language looked like from various points on the American continent at crucial points in its linguistic history.

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