Author : John-Paul A. Ghobrial
Publisher :
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 16,45 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0199672415
Explores interactions between early modern Europe and the Ottoman Empire through the experiences of the English ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1687 to 1692, showing how information flows between Istanbul, London, and Paris were rooted in the personal exchanges between Ottomans and Europeans in everyday encounters.
Author : John-Paul A. Ghobrial
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,56 MB
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0191652652
In recent years, global historians have painted an impressionistic picture of what they call the 'connected world' of the seventeenth century. Inspired perhaps by the globalised world in which they write, scholars have emphasised how the circulation of people, objects, and ideas linked the distant reaches of the early modern world. Yet for all the advocates of such a 'connected history', we are only beginning to make sense of what global connectedness meant in practice in the lives of ordinary people. To this end, The Whispers of Cities explores interactions between early modern Europe and the Ottoman Empire through the kaleidoscope of communication. It does so by focusing on how information flows linked Istanbul, London, and Paris in the late seventeenth century. Because individuals were at the heart of communication, the book offers a micro-historical reading of the experiences of Sir William Trumbull, English ambassador to Istanbul from 1687 to 1692. It follows Trumbull as he was transformed from a civil lawyer and state official in London to a European notable at the heart of Ottoman social networks in Istanbul. In this way, The Whispers of Cities reveals how information flows between Istanbul, London, and Paris were rooted in the personal encounters that took place between Ottomans and Europeans in everyday communication. At the intersection of global history and the history of communication, therefore, the author argues that worlds of information tied Europeans to their Ottoman counterparts long before the age of modernisation, as news, stories, and even fictions transcended linguistic and confessional boundaries and connected people across Europe and the Mediterranean world. What emerges here is a picture of globalization that is as much about networks, flows, and circulation as it is about the imperfections, asymmetries, and unevenness of connectedness in the early modern world.
Author : Ayesha Faruki
Publisher : Ayesha Faruki
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 21,61 MB
Release : 2021-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
A class field trip unlocked a whole new world. The Gift may have skipped a generation — but now it has come back, stronger than ever. Although, it’s not the only thing that has returned to the cities of the lost. More and more Gifteds and Nons alike are disappearing, and now it’s up to a handful of “average” kids to find out who’s behind the series of abductions — and most importantly, to get these people back. Eleven-year-old Zarina, along with five other girls previously living the average Non life, tumbles into a new reality that she’s expected to accept. But there’s simply one problem: no matter what happens, this world seems to be anything but normal. Will she be able to juggle both lives? All of her Gifts? And before anything else — will they be able to face the dark force abducting people? Ayesha wrote this book as an eleven-year-old herself. She was able to publish the book when she was thirteen.
Author : Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0226792730
In this dazzling multidisciplinary tour of Mexico City, Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo focuses on the period 1880 to 1940, the decisive decades that shaped the city into what it is today. Through a kaleidoscope of expository forms, I Speak of the City connects the realms of literature, architecture, music, popular language, art, and public health to investigate the city in a variety of contexts: as a living history textbook, as an expression of the state, as a modernist capital, as a laboratory, and as language. Tenorio’s formal imagination allows the reader to revel in the free-flowing richness of his narratives, opening startling new vistas onto the urban experience. From art to city planning, from epidemiology to poetry, this book challenges the conventional wisdom about both Mexico City and the turn-of-the-century world to which it belonged. And by engaging directly with the rise of modernism and the cultural experiences of such personalities as Hart Crane, Mina Loy, and Diego Rivera, I Speak of the City will find an enthusiastic audience across the disciplines.
Author : Yvette Manessis Corporon
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,90 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062267590
“A rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman’s deeply held connection to her family and her past. With an evocative setting and finely-drawn characters, Corporon creates a beautiful world you won’t soon forget.” — Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in When the Cypress Whispers, Yvette Manessis Corporon’s lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she’s been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family’s old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place. Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne’s fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband’s unexpected death. After years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé—everything she’s ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne’s new life— and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter— stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again.
Author : Lauren Reed
Publisher : Lauren Reed
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 27,69 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN :
When Lord Adon cast the Wagerian away from the world of Meare to live in the lands of Toll, the people must survive together until the opening of the seals of the scroll. As they wait, the daunting toll collector, Travis and his brother Cari loom over the lands prohibiting their re-entrance into Meare, where Inheriton awaits. A charming mix of history, religion, and mythology combine making for the riveting series, Tales of the Inhabitants of Toll. Long ago in the lands of Toll, after Morgan the Great led the Whisper’s out of their captivation in Mitus, their people were left stranded on the edge of a new land. As a young boy named Nilous rises into leadership, he must learn to bring order out of chaos to a people divided. As the Whisper’s struggle at unity with the Mitian, Lord Valais and the red eyed followers devise a plan to enter Heiron. With a fleet of newly built ships, the Gray skinned men set sail to retrieve Lord Valais’s most valued prize. However, their journey is abruptly halted when they meet the maidens of the Island of Taine. History unravels in this tale of battle, triumph, and brotherhood, as we travel back in time, delving into the rich past time of Toll. Experience the humor, adventure, and history in the second book of the series: Tales of the Inhabitants of Toll: The Mess of Messengers.
Author : J. Earl Loving
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 30,14 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1553958527
But we loved that old ROOSEVELT & when he signed that Order 8802 a whole bunch of us got in the service. But you see I didn't trust them too much, & there was a lot of money to be made with all the work that the war caused. I just met this old girl that came up here from New Orleans, because, well, I thought that she was dirt poor & came up to make some money & find a husband. She was the prettiest thing that we ever seen around here, & we started courting almost as soon as she got off the bus ( he chuckled to himself). "Her name was Antoinette. She had the softest light real near white skin that I had ever seen even on white folks, long Black shining hair, and a very pretty smile, you see. She loved to laugh, a&nd I did as much as I could to make her laugh. If she wanted a clown, I sure damned was going to be one. She always spoke in a near whisper in that half French way that they speak down there in the French Quarter down there, & sometimes we didn't know what the hell she was talking about. But she was so damned pretty that I really didn't care since she was my girl. Hell, after a couple of weeks of being together, she started talking that talk to me & whatever she was saying sounded so good to me that I was agreeing all over myself! "She got so excited that we didn't go to see the show like we was suppose to & spent the night together. We made good music that night, if you know what I mean? That was the summer of forty-three, and I was so happy that I didn't know what to do with myself. The next morning she told me that she had to send her Mama a telegram to let her know that we was coming down so she could meet me & show me off to her family. "That's when I realized that the woman was talking about marriage! Well, I tell you that I was scared to death, because I never thought about marrying her or anybody else at the time, you see! But she was such a pretty thing that I said to myself "BOY, AS UGLY AS YOU ARE, YOU AIN'T GOING TO DO MUCH BETTER."
Author : Metin Heper
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1538102250
The fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Turkey covers Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey through a time span of more than six centuries. It presents the basic characteristics of the two periods and traces the developments from an empire to a state-nation, from tradition to modernity, from a sultanate to a republic, and from modest country to a country that is already a regional power and further aspiring becoming a country to be reckoned with. This is done through a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Turkey.
Author : Declan Hunter
Publisher : RWG Publishing
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 13,76 MB
Release : 2023-12-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
In a world shrouded in perpetual ice and snow, the last remnants of humanity grapple with survival in the harshest of realities. The sun, once a symbol of life and warmth, has become a distant, cold memory, and the world as we know it has been lost to the relentless grip of an unending winter. Cade, a tenacious leader with a burning desire to reclaim the warmth of days gone by, embarks on a perilous journey, uncovering age-old secrets and forging alliances with the most unlikely of allies-from the enigmatic Lyria with her haunting melodies to the wise old sage, Eldran, keeper of forbidden lore. Together, they traverse frozen wastelands, confront betrayals, and battle the chilling forces that threaten to extinguish humanity's last flicker of hope. From the mystique of the ancient Warmth-Keepers to the revolutionary innovations of the Thermal Underground, every chapter is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit. Will Cade and his band of survivors kindle the fires of hope and lead their people to a new dawn, or will the icy shadows of the Endless Winter consume all that remains? In "The Endless Winter: A Struggle for Warmth", embark on an epic journey of survival, courage, and rebirth. Dive deep into a chilling, yet captivating tale where the fight for warmth is not just about combating cold, but rekindling the warmth of hope, unity, and purpose in the heart of a frozen world.
Author : Julia Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,32 MB
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135132666
As the economy constricts, it seems living with a chronic sense of fear and anxiety is the new normal for a growing number of urban females. Many females are susceptible to victimization by cumulative strands of violence in school, their communities, families and partnerships. Exposure to violence has been shown to contribute to physical and mental health problems, a propensity for substance abuse, transience and homelessness, and unsurprisingly, poor school attendance and performance. What does a girl do when there is no place to get away from this, and even school is a danger zone? Why have so many educators turned their attention away from the reality of violence against girls? Why is there a tendency to categorize such violence as just another example of the general concept of "bullying?" Critical educators who research the effects of current market logics on the schooling of marginalized youth have yet fully to focus on this issue. This volume puts the reality of violence in the lives of urban school girls back on the map, investigates answers to the above questions, and presents suggestions for change.
