Records of the Past
Author : Archibald Henry Sayce
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 1972
Category :
ISBN :
The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1
Author : Ed Ward
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 34,62 MB
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 1250071178
Book Description
An Epic Journey through the Golden Era of Rock & Roll Embark on a thrilling musical voyage with The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1. The book traces the evolution of rock and roll from its humble origins in the 1920s, culminating in the seismic shift ushered in by the Beatles in the 1960s. This rollercoaster ride through the decades invites you to tap your feet to the music of vaudeville and minstrel acts, rhythm and blues, and the unmistakable sounds that defined post-World War II America. Our guide through this iconic era is none other than celebrated writer Ed Ward. With his definitive narrative style enriched by a profound knowledge of music, Ward spotlights lesser-known heroes and big-name legends alike. Uncover the fascinating stories of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and Ray Charles. Delve into the unsung tales of pioneers such as the Burnette brothers, the “5” Royales, and Marion Keisker. For all music lovers and rock & roll fans, Ward spins story after story of some of the most unforgettable and groundbreaking moments in rock history, introducing us to the musicians, DJs, record executives, and producers who were at the forefront of the genre and had a hand in creating the music we all know and love today.
A Compendium of Muskie Angling History
Author : Larry Ramsell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,70 MB
Release : 2007-09
Category : Muskellunge fishing
ISBN : 9780741441690
Book Description
This 3rd edition of A Compendium of Muskie Angling History, Volume I is like reading a murder mystery, with some strange twits of fate, where you know who did it but you don¿t know how and you just have to find out! Finally, the complete truth of muskie angling world record history is revealed for the first time and past ¿revisionist history¿ corrected. There is a gaggle of historic photographs within, including many new photographs never before published. A must read for ¿muskie junkies¿ and fish historians everywhere.
America
Author : Ed Sanders
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 23,61 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9781574231175
Book Description
"Seething Nation! Vast & Flowing! Day & Night & Dawn!" Bold, sweeping, investigative, rhapsodic, hilarious, heart-rendering, thought-provoking, Edward Sanders' three-volume, America: A History in Verse uniquely and brilliantly tells "the story of America...a million stranded fabric / woven by billions of hands & minds". It is by turns angry, wistful, defiant and extremely funny re-inventions of historical and biographical worlds, a highly original mix of chronicle, anecdote, document, reportage, paean and polemic. Volume 1, 1900-1939 chronicles the birth of the American century through one world war and to the brink of a second. Not since Leaves of Grass has there been such an un-ironic attempt to give voice to "the rhapsody of a great nation / where so many sing without cease / work without halt / shoulder without shudder / to bring the Feather of Justice to every / bell tower, biome & blade of grass / in Graceful America." Long may Sanders sing our common song, and long may his America "dwell in peace, freedom & equality / out on its spiraling arm / in the Milky Way."
Ancient Records of Assyria and Babylonia
Author : Daniel David Luckenbill
Publisher :
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 10,44 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Akkadian language
ISBN :
Book Description
A History of Ancient Egypt
Author : John Romer
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 34,20 MB
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1250030102
Book Description
The ancient world comes to life in the first volume in a two book series on the history of Egypt, spanning the first farmers to the construction of the pyramids. Famed archaeologist John Romer draws on a lifetime of research to tell one history's greatest stories; how, over more than a thousand years, a society of farmers created a rich, vivid world where one of the most astounding of all human-made landmarks, the Great Pyramid, was built. Immersing the reader in the Egypt of the past, Romer examines and challenges the long-held theories about what archaeological finds mean and what stories they tell about how the Egyptians lived. More than just an account of one of the most fascinating periods of history, this engrossing book asks readers to take a step back and question what they've learned about Egypt in the past. Fans of Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra and history buffs will be captivated by this re-telling of Egyptian history, written by one of the top Egyptologists in the world.
Records of the Past
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,66 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Archaeology
ISBN :
Book Description
Records of the Past Being English Translations of the Assyrian and Egyptian Monuments; Publ. Under the Sanction of the Society of Biblical Archaeology
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 18,21 MB
Release : 1873
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
A History of Chicago, Volume I
Author : Bessie Louise Pierce
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 33,68 MB
Release : 2007-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0226668398
Book Description
The first major history of Chicago ever written, A History of Chicago covers the city’s great history over two centuries, from 1673 to 1893. Originally conceived as a centennial history of Chicago, the project became, under the guidance of renowned historian Bessie Louise Pierce, a definitive, three-volume set describing the city’s growth—from its humble frontier beginnings to the horrors of the Great Fire, the construction of some of the world’s first skyscrapers, and the opulence of the 1893 World’s Fair. Pierce and her assistants spent over forty years transforming historical records into an inspiring human story of growth and survival. Rich with anecdotal evidence and interviews with the men and women who made Chicago great, all three volumes will now be available for the first time in years. A History of Chicago will be essential reading for anyone who wants to know this great city and its place in America. “With this rescue of its history from the bright, impressionable newspapermen and from the subscription-volumes, Chicago builds another impressive memorial to its coming of age, the closing of its first ‘century of progress.’”—E. D. Branch, New York Times (1937)
Realms of Memory: Traditions
Author : Pierre Nora
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 42,33 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231106344
Book Description
Offers the best essays from the acclaimed collection originally published in French. This monumental work examines how and why events and figures become a part of a people's collective memory, how rewriting history can forge new paradigms of cultural identity, and how the meaning attached to an event can become as significant as the event itself.
