Author : Ellen Bal
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,96 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Garo (Indic people)
ISBN : 9812304460
An investigation into the category of tribes in South Asia. It focuses on one so-called tribal community, the Garos of Bangladesh. It deals with the evolution of Garo identity/ethnicity and with the progressive making of cultural characteristics that support a sense of Garo-ness, in the context of the complex historical developments.
Author : Willem van Schendel
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 41,94 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1843311453
'The Bengal Borderland' constitutes the epicentre of the partition of British India. Yet while the forging of international borders between India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma (the 'Bengal Borderland') has been a core theme in Partition studies, these crucial borderlands have, remarkably, been largely ignored by historians.
Author : Israel W. Charny
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 27,3 MB
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1351294067
The Widening Circle of Genocide, the third volume of an award-winning series, combines an encyclopedic summary of knowledge of the subject with annotated citations of literature in each field of study. It includes contributions by R.J. Rummel, Leonard Glick, Vahakn Dadrian, Rosanne Klass, Martin Van Bruinessen, James Dunn, Gabrielle Tyrnauer, Robert Krell, George Kent, Samuel Totten, and a foreword by Irving Louis Horowitz. This volume presents scholarship on a variety of topics, including: Germany's records of the Armenian genocide; little-known cases of contemporary genocide in Afghanistan, East Timor, and of the Kurds; a provocative new interpretation of the psychic scarring of Holocaust survivors; and nongovernmental organizations that have undertaken the beginnings of scholarship on the worldwide problems of genocide. The Widening Circle of Genocide embodies reverence for human life; its goal is the search for new means to prevent genocide. This work is distinguished by its excellence, originality, and depth of its scholarship. The first volume was selected by the American Library Association for its list of "Outstanding Academic Books of 1988-89." It is both compelling reading and an invaluable tool for scholars and students who wish to pursue specific fields of study of genocide. It will also be of interest to political scientists, historians, psychologists, and religion scholars.
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher :
Page : 1416 pages
File Size : 20,24 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Law
ISBN :
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Author : Joseph Visconti
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 22,63 MB
Release : 2003-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1591607922
The story of the Waldensians' faith and commitment begins in the late twelfth century when the followers of Peter Waldo chose to ignore the Church's decree against preaching without authority. Condemned for heresy, they left the city of Lyon and wandered the European countryside. Ruthlessly suppressed by the Inquisition and medieval crusades, their clandestine movement was reduced to a few enclaves by the time Protestant reformers from Switzerland arrived at their foremost settlements in the Cottian Alps between France and Italy. The basic compatibility between the pre-Reformation beliefs of the Waldensians and the ideas of the Swiss reformers eventually led to their adoption of the Calvinist form of Reformed Protestantism. However, by affirming their new faith, they became a conspicuous target for the forces of the Counter Reformation. Torture, imprisonment, exile, and martyrdom all became part of the heritage of the small but vibrant Waldensian Reformed Church that arose in the 1500s. The survival of the Waldensians down to the present, despite the numerous attempts to destroy their traditions and beliefs, is testimony that all things are possible through faith.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 10,9 MB
Release : 1921-04
Category :
ISBN :
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Author : Richard Hampton
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,61 MB
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Into the Darkness By: Richard Hampton Into the Darkness is a historical fiction that follows Hormud, a general in the Egyptian army who is left in charge of his country’s safety while the army of Egypt is in the far north with Rameses II. He is a true soldier’s soldier. Hormud and his army are to go upriver on the mighty Nile to rid Nubia of those who would take over the country and the highly valued mining district. Nubia is a conquered territory now under Egyptian control. Outnumbered and rushed for time, Hormud and his army must complete the mission by ending the rebellion and ensuring the mines will be safe from hostiles.
Author : Alex De Waal
Publisher : Human Rights Watch
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 37,45 MB
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9781564320384
For the past thirty years-under both Emperor Haile Selassie and President Mengistu Haile Mariam-Ethiopia suffered continuous war and intermittent famine until every single province has been affected by war to some degree. Evil Days, documents the wide range of violations of basic human rights committed by all sides in the conflict, especially the Mengistu government's direct responsibility for the deaths of at least half a million Ethiopian civilians.
Author : Elizabeth Gates
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 35,83 MB
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1785899902
‘Gaelic calls spin a web through the mist in arcs of soft sound. Fear unsteadies the unseen flocks on the scrub heather hillside as men and dogs weave a trap around them in the darkling night. Once the flocks are penned, then the lanterns are turned towards the south. The watchers wait in silence.’ It is 1793... As Europe watches the French Revolution’s bloody progress, uneasy Scottish landowners struggle to secure their wealth and power. And, in Dalriada – the ancient Kingdom of Scotland – fractured truths, torn loyalties and bloody atrocities are rife. Can anyone ride the maelstrom of these dangerous times? Only, it seems, Malcolm Craig Lowrie – the legendary Wolf of Dalriada. In remote Argyll, people cry out to the young laird for protection against the evil of the Clearances. And there is also a beautiful Frenchwoman – staked as a child on the turn of a card – now living in thrall to her debauched captor, Sir William Robinson. But can the Wolf of Dalriada safeguard his people? Can the Wolf defeat enemies who, like the spirit of Argyll’s Corryvrecken Whirlpool, threaten to engulf them all? Written with a blend of mysticism and intrigue, the psychological realism of the characters is exhibited in their reaction to tremendous cultural change. The Wolf of Dalriada is a truly fascinating historical novel that will be enjoyed by fans of Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel. ‘Just stunning writing, historical turmoil and romance at its very best.’ – Rhona Whiteford, author and independent publisher, Wild Dog Books Ltd ‘A fascinating blend of romance and intrigue set in the highlands of Scotland. Thoroughly recommended.’ – Jacqueline Farrell, author of Sophronia and the Vampire, The Wild Rose Press ‘A novel with a wealth of historical detail as well as a great sense of time and place.’ – Cath Cole, author of Home from Home!, Corazon Books
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Publisher :
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 18,91 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Missions
ISBN :
