Empire Remembered
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Remembering Cosmopolitan Egypt
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Author : Deborah Starr
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-06-25
Remembering Cosmopolitan Egypt written by Deborah Starr and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-25 with History categories.
Remembering Cosmopolitan Egypt examines the link between cosmopolitanism in Egypt, from the nineteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century, and colonialism. While it has been widely noted that such a relationship exists, the nature and impact of this dynamic is often overlooked. Taking a theoretical, literary and historical approach, the author argues that the notion of the cosmopolitan is inseparable from, and indebted to, its foundation in empire. Since the late 1970s a number of artistic works have appeared that represent the diversity of ethnic, national, and religious communities present in Egypt in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During this period of direct and indirect European domination, the cosmopolitan society evident in these texts thrived. Through detailed analysis of these texts, which include contemporary novels written in Arabic and Hebrew as well as Egyptian films, the implications of the close relationship between colonialism and cosmopolitanism are explored. This comparative study of the contemporary literary and cultural revival of interest in Egypt’s cosmopolitan past will be of interest to students of Middle Eastern Studies, Literary and Cultural Studies and Jewish Studies.
Echoes Of Empire
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Author : Felicity Jane Laws
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Echoes Of Empire written by Felicity Jane Laws and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
Remembering Empire
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Author : Karudapuram Eachambadi Supriya
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2004
Remembering Empire written by Karudapuram Eachambadi Supriya and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Based on an ethnography of Fort St. George Museum in Chennai (formerly Madras), India, Remembering Empire explores the public and private politics of preserving the memory of the British period in the former seat of the British East India Company. K. E. Supriya shows how the preservation of artifacts and paintings from the British period has become a means through which the imperialist politics of empire are reworked in the cultural memory of the South Indian people. Fieldwork in the museum and extensive interviews across three generations show how Indians reconcile with the Britishness of Indian identity. Woven throughout is the author's probing commentary on the significance of affirmative conversations about racialized pasts in the United States. Remembering Empire is essential reading for anyone interested in postcolonial India and the politics of cultural memory.
Myth And Memory In The Mediterranean
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Author : N. Doumanis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1997-06-18
Myth And Memory In The Mediterranean written by N. Doumanis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06-18 with History categories.
This book examines the relationship between coloniser and colonised among the Italian-held Dodecanese Islands between 1912 and 1943, and is based on an oral history project conducted between 1990 and 1995. Italian power is described as having been negotiated, resisted and modified by locals, who admired many aspects of Italian rule without according the regime any legitimacy. This ethnographic history challenges standard views on Italian colonialism and Greek nationalism, and reflects on contemporary questions regarding historical memory, political culture and social identity.
Tlacaelel Remembered
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Author : Susan Schroeder
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2016-11-16
Tlacaelel Remembered written by Susan Schroeder and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-16 with History categories.
The enigmatic and powerful Tlacaelel (1398–1487), wrote annalist Chimalpahin, was “the beginning and origin” of the Mexica monarchy in fifteenth-century Mesoamerica. Brother of the first Moteuczoma, Tlacaelel would become “the most powerful, feared, and esteemed man of all that the world had seen up to that time.” But this outsize figure of Aztec history has also long been shrouded in mystery. In Tlacaelel Remembered, the first biography of the Mexica nobleman, Susan Schroeder searches out the truth about his life and legacy. A century after Tlacaelel’s death, in the wake of the conquistadors, Spaniards and natives recorded the customs, histories, and language of the Nahua, or Aztec, people. Three of these chroniclers—fray Diego Durán, don Hernando Alvarado Tezozomoc, and especially don Domingo de San Antón Muñón Chimalpahin Quauhtlehuanitzin—wrote of Tlacaelel. But the inaccessibility of Chimalpahin’s annals has meant that for centuries of Aztec history, Tlacaelel has appeared, if at all, as a myth. Working from Chimalpahin’s newly available writings and exploring connections and variances in other source materials, Schroeder draws the clearest possible portrait of Tlacaelel, revealing him as the architect of the Aztec empire’s political power and its military might—a politician on par with Machiavelli. As the advisor to five Mexica rulers, Tlacaelel shaped the organization of the Mexica state and broadened the reach of its empire—feats typically accomplished with the spread of warfare, human sacrifice, and cannibalism. In the annals, he is considered the “second king” to the rulers who built the empire, and is given the title “Cihuacoatl,” used for the office of president and judge. As Schroeder traces Tlacaelel through the annals, she also examines how his story was transmitted and transformed in later histories. The resulting work is the most complete and comprehensive account ever given of this significant figure in Mesoamerican history.
Trade And Empire
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Author : Whitworth Art Gallery (Manchester).
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Trade And Empire written by Whitworth Art Gallery (Manchester). and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Slave trade categories.
Days To Remember The British Empire In The Great War
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Author : John Buchan
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2016-03-25
Days To Remember The British Empire In The Great War written by John Buchan and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-25 with History categories.
Days to Remember: The British Empire in the Great War by John Buchan: A non-fiction account that examines the British Empire's role in World War I. Buchan provides a comprehensive overview of the war, highlighting key events, military strategies, and the experiences of soldiers and civilians, while also offering personal reflections and insights. Key Aspects of the Book "Days to Remember: The British Empire in the Great War": Historical Account: Buchan presents a detailed and authoritative overview of the British Empire's involvement in World War I, shedding light on significant events, battles, and the global impact of the conflict. Personal Reflections: The book incorporates Buchan's own experiences and observations, offering a unique perspective on the war and its aftermath, as well as insights into the emotional and psychological toll it took on individuals. Military and Political Analysis: Buchan examines the military strategies employed during the war and provides analysis of the political dynamics that shaped the conflict and its outcomes. John Buchan was a Scottish writer, historian, and politician born in 1875. His diverse body of work includes both fiction and non-fiction, with "Days to Remember: The British Empire in the Great War" showcasing his expertise in historical analysis and his ability to convey complex events in a compelling and accessible manner.
The Evolution Of An Empire
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Author : Mary Platt Parmele
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2006-06-01
The Evolution Of An Empire written by Mary Platt Parmele and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with History categories.
When in the year 1509 a handsome youth of eighteen came to the throne, the hopes of England ran high. His intelligence, his frank, genial manners, his sympathy with the "new learning," won all classes. Erasmus in his hopes of purifying the Church, and Sir Thomas More in his "Utopian" dreams for politics and society, felt that a friend had come to the throne in the young Henry VIII. -from Chapter VI American writer MARY PLATT PARMELE (1843-1911) believed that in the typically dry presentation of her day, the reading of history was a "dreary task," and so she set out to remedy that with a series of sprightly chronicles of the past and accounts of the present that encompassed the essential facts necessary for appreciating the state of the world as she saw it. With this William B. Harison; New York book, she lays bare the "multitudinous characters and details" of the "imposing strand of English Civilization" at the very height of its power at the end of the 19th century. From Caesar's invasion of ancient Britain to Victoria's crowning as Empress of India, this is a brisk and highly entertaining jaunt through the British centuries that condenses the story of one of the greatest empires the world has even seen into a lucid, easy-to-grasp pr cis. As Parmele herself said, "A little, thoroughly comprehended, is better than much imperfectly remembered and understood." OF INTEREST TO: readers of British and world history Parmele's books available from Cosimo Classics: * The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of France * The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of the United States * A Short History of France * A Short History of Germany * A Short History of Spain * A Short History of Rome and Italy * A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland * A Short History of Russia
Redlands Remembered
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Author : Joan Hedges McCall
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-17
Redlands Remembered written by Joan Hedges McCall and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-17 with Photography categories.
By 1889, the newly established town of Redlands at the southern base of the San Bernardino Range offered mild winters and spectacular views of the nearby mountains. The sunny, dry climate enticed eastern industrialists, and Redlands became a place of annual escape, a millionaire mecca by the turn of the twentieth century. Early philanthropists set the tone for an active civic culture that has lasted throughout the citys 125 years. These stories, researched and written by Joan Hedges McCall, tell how and why the town developed out of dusty, semi-arid lands into a green belt of orange groves, parks and Victorian homes. Find out where the water came from, how the navel oranges grew and who helped Redlands grow into the beloved city it is today.
Failure Of Empire
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Author : Noel Lenski
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2014-06-26
Failure Of Empire written by Noel Lenski and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Failure of Empire is the first comprehensive biography of the Roman emperor Valens and his troubled reign (A.D. 364-78). Valens will always be remembered for his spectacular defeat and death at the hands of the Goths in the Battle of Adrianople. This singular misfortune won him a front-row seat among history's great losers. By the time he was killed, his empire had been coming unglued for several years: the Goths had overrun the Balkans; Persians, Isaurians, and Saracens were threatening the east; the economy was in disarray; and pagans and Christians alike had been exiled, tortured, and executed in his religious persecutions. Valens had not, however, entirely failed in his job as emperor. He was an admirable administrator, a committed defender of the frontiers, and a ruler who showed remarkable sympathy for the needs of his subjects. In lively style and rich detail, Lenski incorporates a broad range of new material, from archaeology to Gothic and Armenian sources, in a study that illuminates the social, cultural, religious, economic, administrative, and military complexities of Valens's realm. Failure of Empire offers a nuanced reconsideration of Valens the man and shows both how he applied his strengths to meet the expectations of his world and how he ultimately failed in his efforts to match limited capacities to limitless demands.