From Plebiscite to Contest?
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 48,54 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Egypt
ISBN :
Contest for Egypt: The Collapse of the Fatimid Caliphate, the Ebb of Crusader Influence, and the Rise of Saladin
Author : Michael S. Fulton
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 25,59 MB
Release : 2022-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9004516255
Book Description
In the late twelfth century, Catholic crusaders, Sunni Turks and Kurds, and the eclectic armies of Fatimid Egypt repeatedly clashed along the Nile. The result of this conflict would fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Middle East.
The Theological Medium
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 47,50 MB
Release : 1875
Category : Presbyterianism
ISBN :
Book Description
An Account of Egypt
Author : Herodotus
Publisher : Sheba Blake Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,74 MB
Release : 2022-02-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1387272640
Book Description
Regarded by many as the first major historian, Herodotus was a Greek scholar and traveler who set down his impressions of foreign countries and his analysis of wars and other significant events in a relatively straightforward, journalistic manner. This volume contains Herodotus' views on Egypt. For centuries, some of the the author's claims about Egypt were regarded as far-fetched, but evidence has recently come to light that supports some of his long-doubted account.
The Grand Museum of Egypt
Author : Yasser Mansour
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,68 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Architectural design
ISBN : 9789773054717
Book Description
In January 2002, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture ran a competition for an innovative design for a new Grand Museum of Egypt. This two-volume publication contains sketches, plans, elevations and computer models of the prize-winning design and all other second-phase entries.
A Kind of Magic
Author : Michael Labahn
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,21 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 056703075X
Book Description
This collection explores the importance of magic within Early Christianity
THE HISTORIES
Author : Herodotus
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 23,27 MB
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
This eBook edition of Herodotus' Histories has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Histories of Herodotus is one of the first accounts of the rise of the Persian Empire, as well as the events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars between the Achaemenid Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. Herodotus portrays the conflict as one between the forces of slavery (the Persians) on the one hand, and freedom (the Athenians and the confederacy of Greek city-states which united against the invaders) on the other. The Histories is now considered the founding work of history in Western literature. Written in 440 BC in the Ionic dialect of classical Greek, The Histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures that were known in Western Asia, Northern Africa and Greece at that time. Although not a fully impartial record, it remains one of the West's most important sources regarding these affairs.
Mass Mediations
Author : Walter Armbrust
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,69 MB
Release : 2000-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520219267
Book Description
This book takes a new approach to studying the contemporary Middle East, focusing on popular culture, including film, music, and television. Innovative essays by a group of smart young scholars in anthropology, history, and ethnomusicology.
The Crusader Strategy
Author : Steve Tibble
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0300256299
Book Description
A new look at the crusaders, which shows how they pursued long-term plans and clear strategic goals Medieval states, and particularly crusader societies, often have been considered brutish and culturally isolated. It seems unlikely that they could develop “strategy” in any meaningful sense. However, the crusaders were actually highly organized in their thinking and their decision making was rarely random. In this lively account, Steve Tibble draws on a rich array of primary sources to reassess events on the ground and patterns of behavior over time. He shows how, from aggressive castle building to implementing a series of invasions of Egypt, crusader leaders tenaciously pursued long-term plans and devoted single-minded attention to clear strategic goals. Crusader states were permanently on the brink of destruction; resources were scarce and the penalties for failure severe. Intuitive strategic thinking, Tibble argues, was a necessity, not a luxury.
Yale Classics (Vol. 1)
Author : Aristotle
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 3412 pages
File Size : 23,42 MB
Release : 2023-11-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
Book Description
Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. Even today authors are fascinated with Greek literature, and still great works of literature are based on ancient myths and plays. The readers can still relate to these works of art and learn from them, even though written two millennials ago. This collection is based on the required reading list of Yale Department of Classics. Originally designed for students, this anthology is meant for everyone wanting to know more about history and literature of this period, interested in poetry, philosophy and drama of Antient Greece.
