A Brief History Of The Amazons

Author : Lyn Webster Wilde
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472136787

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A Brief History of the Amazons by Lyn Webster Wilde Pdf

'Golden-shielded, silver-sworded, man-loving, male-child slaughtering Amazons,' is how the fifth-century Greek historian Hellanicus described the Amazons, and they have fascinated humanity ever since. Did they really exist? For centuries, scholars consigned them to the world of myth, but Lyn Webster Wilde journeyed into the homeland of the Amazons and uncovered astonishing evidence of their historic reality. North of the Black Sea she found archaeological excavations of graves of Iron Age women buried with arrows, swords and armour. In the hidden world of the Hittites, near the Amazons' ancient capital of Thermiscyra in Anatolia, she unearthed traces of powerful priestesses, women-only religious cults, and an armed, bisexual goddess - all possible sources for the ferocious women. Combining scholarly penetration with a sense of adventure, Webster Wilde has produced a coherent and absorbing book that challenges preconceived notions, still disturbingly widespread, of what men and women can do.

Author : Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39076001497952

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The Encyclopedia of Amazons by Jessica Amanda Salmonson Pdf

Author : Guy Cadogan Rothery
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783750416192

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The Amazons by Guy Cadogan Rothery Pdf

NEVER, perhaps, has the alchemy of Greek genius been more potent than in the matter of the Amazonian myth. It has bestowed a charm on the whole amazing story which has been most prolific in its results; but, unfortunately, by tending to confine it to the narrow vistas of poetry, the intensely interesting psychological aspect has been somewhat obscured. Yet to us the chief value of this myth is due rather to the insight it affords into the mental workings of primitive races, the attitude of man towards that which he dreads but does not fully comprehend, than to the influence of Hellenic art and literature, fruitful in beautiful and humanising manifestations though that influence has been. The Greek spirit, indeed, working upon a crude collection of stories, took the sting, out of the lessons they should have taught. For, as we shall endeavour to show, the message of the myth to a people struggling towards a higher civilisation to beware of barbarians and their ways, was softened to an attitude of admiration before physical beauty and courage, and a tender pity for woman, fomenter of strife though she might be.

Author : John Lewis-Stempel,Jock Haswell
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472136190

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A Brief History of the British Army by John Lewis-Stempel,Jock Haswell Pdf

The story of the British Army has many sides to it, being a tale of heroic successes and tragic failures, of dogged determination and drunken disorder. It involves many of the most vital preoccupations in the history of the island - the struggle against Continental domination by a single power, the battle for Empire - and a cast pf remarkable characters - Marlborough, Wellington and Montgomery among them. Yet the British, relying on their navy, have always neglected their army; from the time of Alfred the Great to the reign of Charles II wars were fought with hired forces disbanded as soon as conflict ended. Even after the stuggles with Louis XIV impelled the formation of a reulgar army, impecunious governments neglected the armed forces except in times of national emergency. In this wide-ranging account, Major Haswell sketches the medieval background before concentrating on the three hundred years of the regular army, leading up to its role in our own time. He presents an informed and probing picture of the organization of the army, the development of weaponry and strategy - and the everyday life of the British soldier through the centuries. John Lewis-Stempel has brought Major Haswell's classic work right up to date by expanding the section on the dissolution of empire to include a full account of Northern Ireland and the Falklands War. He has added a new chapter to cover the Gulf War, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq; also the increasing role of special forces and the amalgamation of regiments.

Author : Gerhard Pollauer
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781446193051

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The Lost History of the Amazons by Gerhard Pollauer Pdf

In SEARCH of the HISTORY of the AMAZONS. This book attempts to look at the phenomenon of Amazons from all sides, in order to shed more light on it and bring us close to its explanation. To fathom this legend, it is necessary first of all to refer to its earliest tradition that forms the foundation, without which the solution itself would be inconceivable. In the following, we look beyond the narrow confines of classic antiquity, to find where else in the world such Amazon-like myths exist. Our next step will be to moot different approaches to the question of Amazons. A central theme is the archeological research and our on-site investigation in those regions which are considered to have been the homelands of the Amazons, namely the land of the river Thermodon and Lemnos Island. According to this latest investigation, the lost history of the Amazons can be reconstructed.

Author : Guy Cadogan Rothery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798609822987

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The Amazons by Guy Cadogan Rothery Pdf

Fully illustrated. The legend of the Amazons is amazingly consistent across three continents, even though actual documentary proof seems elusive. In particular, the Athenians were most insistent about the historical reality of a nation of all-women warriors; their legends described a prehistoric conflict with the Amazons as one of their finest hours. Although later the Amazons became just another map-filling imaginary creature alongside Centaurs, Cyclops, and Giants, Greek legend gives many fine-grained details about the geography, history and anthropology of the Amazon nation.

Author : R. H. Kent
Publisher : Author House
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781481785600

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Amazon Origins by R. H. Kent Pdf

In the dark recess of history, women were considered property of first their father and then their husband, an established tradition for hundreds of years. Just what would have to happen for one woman to decide that enough was enough? And on her journey through life as she gathered like-minded women with her, how did they manage to become the legendary Amazons in a time when men ruled the world?... Reading this book; you dont just observe the story, you experience it.

Author : Bonnie G. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2710 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780195148909

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History by Bonnie G. Smith Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Women in World History captures the experiences of women throughout world history in a comprehensive, 4-volume work. Although there has been extensive research on women in history by region, no text or reference work has comprehensively covered the role women have played throughout world history. The past thirty years have seen an explosion of research and effort to present the experiences and contributions of women not only in the Western world but across the globe. Historians have investigated womens daily lives in virtually every region and have researched the leadership roles women have filled across time and region. They have found and demonstrated that there is virtually no historical, social, or demographic change in which women have not been involved and by which their lives have not been affected. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History benefits greatly from these efforts and experiences, and illuminates how women worldwide have influenced and been influenced by these historical, social, and demographic changes. The Encyclopedia contains over 1,250 signed articles arranged in an A-Z format for ease of use. The entries cover six main areas: biographies; geography and history; comparative culture and society, including adoption, abortion, performing arts; organizations and movements, such as the Egyptian Uprising, and the Paris Commune; womens and gender studies; and topics in world history that include slave trade, globalization, and disease. With its rich and insightful entries by leading scholars and experts, this reference work is sure to be a valued, go-to resource for scholars, college and high school students, and general readers alike.

Author : John Man
Publisher : Corgi
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0552173282

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Amazons by John Man Pdf

Since the time of the ancient Greeks, we have been fascinated by accounts of the Amazons, an elusive tribe of hard-fighting, horse-riding female warriors. Equal to men in battle, legends claimed they cut off their right breasts to improve their archery skills and routinely killed their male children to purify their ranks. For centuries people believed in their existence and attempted to trace their origins. Following decades of new research and a series of archeological discoveries, we now know these powerful warrior queens did indeed exist. In Amazons, John Man travels to the grasslands of Central Asia, from the edge of the ancient Greek world to the borderlands of China, to discover the truth about the warrior women mythologized as Amazons. In this well-researched book, Man redefines our understanding of the Amazons and their culture, tracking the ancient legend into the modern world and examining its significance today.

Author : Abby Wettan Kleinbaum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Amazons
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037433401

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The War Against the Amazons by Abby Wettan Kleinbaum Pdf

Author : Joel Dorman Steele,Esther Baker Steele
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387053081

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A Brief History of the United States; Barnes's Historical Series by Joel Dorman Steele,Esther Baker Steele Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Cherry Gilchrist
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781633410749

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The Circle of Nine by Cherry Gilchrist Pdf

As women seek to cultivate an understanding of their lives, a mythological model can provide a tool for self-discovery and realizing individual potential. The Circle of Nine presents nine archetypes that represent different, but equally important aspects of the feminine psyche. They portray both the life of the individual and the story of woman as a whole—a circle of ever-changing patterns that is a source of wisdom and inspiration.Three mothers, three queens, and three ladies form the circle. The Great Mother nurtures her children with a love that embraces the cycle of life, the Queen of the Night transforms the raw energy of instinct into skill and vision, and the Lady of the Hearth brings warmth and creativity into the home. By recognizing these and the other six archetypes of the circle, women can hold up a mirror to their souls to gain new perspectives and unlock their potential.Drawing from history, her work with women's groups, and contemporary observations, Cherry Gilchrist presents a mythology that explores the psychology of the modern woman. Her analysis, interpretations, and practical advice help to unravel the mystery of the divine feminine and provide a useful guide for daily life.

Author : Emanuel Kanter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Amazons
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037912347

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The Amazons by Emanuel Kanter Pdf

Author : Hamid Wahed Alikuzai
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 953 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781490714424

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A Concise History of Afghanistan in 25 Volumes by Hamid Wahed Alikuzai Pdf

Afghanistan Literature is Worlds greatest and richest without Afghan- Literature no European (German, French, Spanish or English) Literature would exist today The Vedas, Zoroastrian, and Buddhist, among the oldest known Literature of Afghanistan, originating from the Great capital of Bactria present day Balkh, and Aria present day Herat, Sanskrit is the reference to the original history of Afghanistan. The Saxon Europeans influence during the Great Games of the mid nineteenth century affected the Afghan language, religion and Territories size, which previously had extended from India to North Africa at 2.6 million square kilometers. The Great Games continued at any cost evolving into present-day conflicts of 2013.

Author : George Humphery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9354015832

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The Land of the Amazons by George Humphery Pdf