In Times Past

Author : Donald J. Wilcox
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226897226

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The Measure of Times Past by Donald J. Wilcox Pdf

In this extraordinary work, Donald J. Wilcox seeks to discover an approach to narrative and history consistent with the discontinuous, relative time of the twentieth century. He shows how our B.C./A.D. system, intimately connected to Newtonian concepts of continuous, objective, and absolute time, has affected our conception and experience of the past. He demonstrates absolute time's centrality to modern historical methodologies and the problems it has created in the selection and interpretation of facts. Inspired by contemporary fiction and Einsteinian concepts of relativity, he concludes his analysis with a comparison of our system with earlier, pre-Newtonian time schemes to create a radical new critique of historical objectivity.

Author : A. Roger Ekirch
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393344585

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At Day's Close: Night in Times Past by A. Roger Ekirch Pdf

"Remarkable…Ekirch has emptied night's pockets, and laid the contents out before us." —Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker Bringing light to the shadows of history through a "rich weave of citation and archival evidence" (Publishers Weekly), scholar A. Roger Ekirch illuminates the aspects of life most often overlooked by other historians—those that unfold at night. In this "triumph of social history" (Mail on Sunday), Ekirch's "enthralling anthropology" (Harper's) exposes the nightlife that spawned a distinct culture and a refuge from daily life. Fear of crime, of fire, and of the supernatural; the importance of moonlight; the increased incidence of sickness and death at night; evening gatherings to spin wool and stories; masqued balls; inns, taverns, and brothels; the strategies of thieves, assassins, and conspirators; the protective uses of incantations, meditations, and prayers; the nature of our predecessors' sleep and dreams—Ekirch reveals all these and more in his "monumental study" (The Nation) of sociocultural history, "maintaining throughout an infectious sense of wonder" (Booklist).

Author : A. Roger Ekirch
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393329018

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At Day's Close: Night in Times Past by A. Roger Ekirch Pdf

Beautifully illuminated by a color insert and with black-and-white illustrations throughout, this compelling narrative of night is panoramic in scope yet fashioned on an intimate scale and enriched by personal stories.

Author : Martin Uden
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Korea
ISBN : 9781903350065

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Times Past in Korea by Martin Uden Pdf

In this fascinating collection of writings on times past in Korea the author helps to lift the veil on this once closed country, providing the reader with a wide selection of first-hand accounts by travellers who 'discovered' Korea.

Author : Marta Hiatt
Publisher : northernstarpress.com
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0962092932

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Remembrances of Times Past by Marta Hiatt Pdf

A nostalgic journey back to a time of Model-T Fords, stay-at-home-moms, vinyl long-playing records, telegrams, radio days, strict rules of etiquette and manual typewriters. Here are the personal memories of the enormous changes that occurred in the twentieth century; a trip down memory lane for the older generation and, perhaps some surprising insights into the way life was, for those who are younger.

Author : Martin Uden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136641190

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Times Past in Korea by Martin Uden Pdf

In earlier times, for the Chinese, Korea was 'the country of courteous people from the east', and for westerners 'the land of the morning calm' or 'hermit kingdom'. In this fascinating collection of writings on times past in Korea the author helps to lift the veil on this once closed country, providing the reader with a wide selection of first-hand accounts by travellers who 'discovered' Korea - some as snapshots by those passing through, others more detailed evaluations of Korean culture and everyday life by those who spent time there. The collection covers a period of over 400 years - from Hendrik Hamel's journal of the 1600s to early 20th century records, such as Roy C. Andrew's 1918 published account of his expedition, entitled Exploring Unknown Corners of the 'Hermit Kingdom'.

Author : Cynthia Kros,John Wright,Mbongiseni Buthelezi,Helen Ludlow,Geoffrey Blundell,Jan Boeyens,Amanda Esterhuysen,Rachel King,Lize Kriel,Sekibakiba Peter Lekgoathi,Grant McNulty,Hlonipha Mokoena,Fred Morton,Muchaparara Musemwa,Ndukuyakhe Ndlovu,Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu,Himal Ramji,Justine Wintjes
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781776147281

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Archives of Times Past by Cynthia Kros,John Wright,Mbongiseni Buthelezi,Helen Ludlow,Geoffrey Blundell,Jan Boeyens,Amanda Esterhuysen,Rachel King,Lize Kriel,Sekibakiba Peter Lekgoathi,Grant McNulty,Hlonipha Mokoena,Fred Morton,Muchaparara Musemwa,Ndukuyakhe Ndlovu,Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu,Himal Ramji,Justine Wintjes Pdf

This volume critically examines sources of evidence and material from the archive that historically have been used to tell southern Africa’s pre-colonial story.

Author : A. Roger Ekirch
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780226460

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At Day's Close by A. Roger Ekirch Pdf

A fascinating and colourful social history of the nighttime. 'A wonderful revelation of a vanished age of darkness' SPECTATOR 'Fascinating' SUNDAY TIMES 'A splendid book ... great entertainment' Sir Patrick Moore 'A triumph of social history. Almost every page contains something to surprise the reader ... one of the most enjoyable literary experiences of the year' MAIL ON SUNDAY From blanket fairs to night kings, curfews to crime, At Day's Close is an intriguing and captivating investigation into the night. Until now, this rich and complex universe in which we spend nearly half of our lives was a world long-lost to historians. Here, Ekirch explores how the night was lived in the past, through travel accounts, memoirs, letters, folklore, poems, court records and coroner's reports. More than this, it is a passionate argument in the case for less artificial light in an increasingly bright world.

Author : Marcel Proust
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780244142896

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The Remembrance of Times Past (Squashed Edition) by Marcel Proust Pdf

The Squashed edition of The Remembrance of Times Past (A la recherche du temps perdu / In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. Abridged from the original text to read in an hour or so. Squashed editions are precise abridgements - the original ideas, in their own words, the full beam of the book, the quotable quotes and all the famous lines, but neatly honed down to the length of a readable short story. ""Like reading the bible without all the begats"" - Prof. Jim Curtis

Author : Marian Ury
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0520038649

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Tales of Times Now Past by Marian Ury Pdf

Author : Marilyn D. Donahue
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-23
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781462809974

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Words of Times Past by Marilyn D. Donahue Pdf

Poetry is an expression of the experiences in our lives. It tells stories of our hopes and dreams, our failures and our fears. Words of Times Past, is a compilation of some of my favorite writings chosen from my previously published works: Poetry To Stir The Soul, Whispers Of Faith and Light from Above. The spectrum of stories in these poems, examines a variety of experiences that may be relevant for each of us; from our trials and disappointments to love and from the right now to eternity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781462917211

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Japanese Tales from Times Past by Anonim Pdf

This collection of translated tales is from the most famous work in all of Japanese classical literature—the Konjaku Monogatari Shu. This collection of traditional Japanese folklore is akin to the Canterbury Tales of Chaucer or Dante's Inferno—powerfully entertaining tales that reveal striking aspects of the cultural psychology, fantasy, and creativity of medieval Japan—tales that still resonate with modern Japanese readers today. The ninety stories in this book are filled with keen psychological insights, wry sarcasm, and scarcely veiled criticisms of the clergy, nobles, and peasants alike—suggesting that there are, among all classes and peoples, similar failings of pride, vanity, superstition and greed—as well as aspirations toward higher moral goals. This is the largest collection in English of the Konjaku Monogatari Shu tales ever published in one volume. It presents the low life and the high life, the humble and the devout, the profane flirting, farting and fornicating of everyday men and women, as well as their yearning for the wisdom, transcendence and compassion that are all part and parcel of our shared humanity. Stories Include: The Grave of Chopsticks Robbers Come to a Temple and Steal Its Bell The Woman Fish Peddler at the Guardhouse Fish are Turned into the Lotus Sutra A Dragon is Caught by a Tengu Goblin The Monk Tojo Predicts the Fall of Shujaku Gate Wasps Attack a Spider in Revenge

Author : Charles Perrault
Publisher : Top Five Books LLC
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781938938481

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Tales of Times Past: The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault by Charles Perrault Pdf

The fairy tales of Charles Perrault—10 timeless stories published from 1693 to 1697—have endured in the public imagination, becoming archetypes that define the genre. Told with style, sophistication, and wry humor, Perrault’s tales inspired writers and folklorists throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and were the basis for numerous popular adaptations, including the animated films of Walt Disney. Featuring all 10 of Perrault’s fairy tales—including “Little Red Riding-Hood,” “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” “Little Thumbling,” and “Bluebeard”—this Top Five Classics compilation also presents all 41 engraved illustrations by Gustave Doré from his famed 1862 edition, with a new translation of Perrault’s original French texts (including the morals in verse), an informative introduction, and a detailed author biography. Meant for children, but enjoyed by readers of all ages, this illustrated edition captures the wonder, charm, humor, and fright of the original tales, in a modern translation that reflects the simple yet elegant language of Charles Perrault.

Author : Sir William James Richmond COTTON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Business failures
ISBN : BL:A0017315276

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Smash: a sketch of the times, past, present, and again to come. [By Sir W. J. R. Cotton.] by Sir William James Richmond COTTON Pdf

Author : William Hales
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1817
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590453756

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A synopsis of the signs of the times, past, present, and future, attempted to be traced from the chronological prophecies in the original Scriptures by William Hales Pdf