Warriors Wives

Author : Emma Bridges
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780198843528

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Warriors' Wives by Emma Bridges Pdf

Epic poetry and tragic drama provide us with some of richest ancient Greek depictions of women who are married to soldiers. In tales of the Trojan War, as told by Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, we encounter these mythical warriors' wives: Penelope, isolated but resourceful as she awaits the return of Odysseus after his lengthy absence; the war widow Andromache, enslaved and displaced from her homeland after the fall of Troy; the unfaithful and murderous Clytemnestra; and Tecmessa, a war captive who witnesses her partner's breakdown and suicide in the aftermath of battle. Warriors' Wives compares the experiences of these mythical characters with those of contemporary military spouses. Emma Bridges traces aspects of the lives of warriors' wives--mythical and real, ancient and modern--from the moment of farewell, through periods of separation and reunion, to the often traumatic aftermath of war, to consider the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of life as a military spouse. By unearthing a wealth of contemporary evidence for the lives of the often silenced and unacknowledged partners of those who serve in the military, and by examining this alongside the ancient stories of warriors' wives, Warriors' Wives sheds fresh light on the experience of being married to the military.

Author : Keith Moxey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0226543927

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Peasants, Warriors, and Wives by Keith Moxey Pdf

In Peasants, Warriors, and Wives, Keith Moxey examines woodcut images from the German Reformation that have often been ignored as a crude and inferior form of artistic production. In this richly illustrated study, Moxey argues that while they may not satisfy received notions of "art," they nevertheless constitute an important dimension of the visual culture of the period. Far from being manifestations of universal public opinion, as a cursory acquaintance with their subject matter might suggest, such prints were the means by which the reformed attitudes of the middle and upper classes were disseminated to a broad popular audience.

Author : Good Wives Good Wives and Warriors
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Coloring books
ISBN : 014136615X

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Escape to Wonderland by Good Wives Good Wives and Warriors Pdf

A highly original colouring book for older children and adults alike. Highly detailed line artwork allows the magical fantasy of Alice in Wonderland to be brought to be life in an entirely unique way. Handy-sized square format - take it anywhere!

Author : Pamela D. Toler
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807064641

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Women Warriors by Pamela D. Toler Pdf

Who says women don’t go to war? From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and WWII Russian fighter pilots, these are the stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor. The woman warrior is always cast as an anomaly—Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns out, have always gone to war. In this fascinating and lively world history, Pamela Toler not only introduces us to women who took up arms, she also shows why they did it and what happened when they stepped out of their traditional female roles to take on other identities. These are the stories of women who fought because they wanted to, because they had to, or because they could. Among the warriors you’ll meet are: * Tomyris, ruler of the Massagetae, who killed Cyrus the Great of Persia when he sought to invade her lands * The West African ruler Amina of Hausa, who led her warriors in a campaign of territorial expansion for more than 30 years * Boudica, who led the Celtic tribes of Britain into a massive rebellion against the Roman Empire to avenge the rapes of her daughters * The Trung sisters, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who led an untrained army of 80,000 troops to drive the Chinese empire out of Vietnam * The Joshigun, a group of 30 combat-trained Japanese women who fought against the forces of the Meiji emperor in the late 19th century * Lakshmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi, who was regarded as the “bravest and best” military leader in the 1857 Indian Mutiny against British rule * Maria Bochkareva, who commanded Russia’s first all-female battalion—the First Women’s Battalion of Death—during WWII * Buffalo Calf Road Woman, the Cheyenne warrior who knocked General Custer off his horse at the Battle of Little Bighorn * Juana Azurduy de Padilla, a mestiza warrior who fought in at least 16 major battles against colonizers of Latin America and who is a national hero in Bolivia and Argentina today * And many more spanning from ancient times through the 20th century. By considering the ways in which their presence has been erased from history, Toler reveals that women have always fought—not in spite of being women but because they are women.

Author : Eric A. Eliason,Tad Tuleja
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781492000426

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Warrior Ways by Eric A. Eliason,Tad Tuleja Pdf

Warrior Ways is one of the first book-length explorations of military folklife, and focuses on the lore produced by modern American warriors, illuminating the ways in which members of the armed services creatively express the complex experience of military life. In short, lively essays, contributors to the volume, all of whom have close personal or professional relationships to the military, examine battlefield talismans, personal narrative (storytelling), “Jody calls” (marching and running cadences), slang, homophobia and transgressive humor, music, and photography, among other cultural expressions. Military folklore does not remain in an isolated subculture; it reveals our common humanity by delighting, disturbing, infuriating, and inspiring both those deeply invested in and those peripherally touched by military life. Highlighting the contemporary and historical importance of the military in American life, Warrior Ways will be of interest to scholars and students of folklore, anthropology, and popular culture; those involved in veteran services and education; and general readers interested in military culture.

Author : Ashby Duval
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0991594029

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The Warrior Wives Club by Ashby Duval Pdf

Author : Philip Francis Esler
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227679913

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Sex, Wives, and Warriors by Philip Francis Esler Pdf

Suggesting new ways to read Old Testament narrative and giving reasons why we should, Esler, with the aid of Mediterranean anthropology, sets out an approach that helps us to interpret a selection of narratives with a cultural understanding close to that of an ancient Israelite. Interpreted in this way, these narratives allow us to refresh the memory that links us with pivotal stories in Jewish and Christian identities and how they foster our capacity for intercultural understanding.

Author : Kimberly Moore Buchanan
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Apache Indians
ISBN : UCSD:31822002594216

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Apache Women Warriors by Kimberly Moore Buchanan Pdf

From back cover: "'Apache Women Warriors' challenges the popular literature and film stereotypes of the passive Native American woman. Apache women were able to assume a variety of roles which gave them more prestige and freedom than most of their eighteenth and nineteenth century female counterparts."

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780141371214

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Escape to Shakespeare's World by William Shakespeare Pdf

A beautiful, intricate colouring book, full of romantic, inspirational and dramatic quotes from the favourite plays and poems of William Shakespeare. An ideal choice for older children and adults, in a beautiful square format, it is gloriously intricate illustrations provide a soothing occupation for the millions of fans of adult colouring books.

Author : Monique Joiner Siedlak
Publisher : Oshun Publications, LLC
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781950378623

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Vodun by Monique Joiner Siedlak Pdf

Understanding West African Vodun begins with knowledge. West African Vodun explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites readers to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced. You may think you know everything you need to know because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong. Inside, you’ll discover: Vodun’s early days and how it plays a pivotal role in how it’s practiced now How and why it’s been mis-characterized How to practice it properly Who the deities are and why they’re honored Who the Priestesses are and why they are held to such esteem And more! Finally learn how Vodun, Hindu, Shango, Jesus and the Buddha are far more alike than you may think and understand what role slavery and slaves play in this religion and why it should matter to you.

Author : Melanie Magidow
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780525506034

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The Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior Woman by Melanie Magidow Pdf

Published in English for the first time, and the only Arabic epic named for a woman, The Tale of Princess Fatima recounts the thrilling adventures of a legendary medieval warrior universally known throughout the Middle East and long overdue to join world literature's pantheon of female heroes. A Penguin Classic A fearsome, sword-slinging heroine who defeated countless men in stealth attacks on horseback, Dhat al-Himma, or Princess Fatima, was secretly given away at birth because she wasn't male, only to triumph as the most formidable warrior of her time. Known alternately as "she-wolf," "woman of high resolve," and "calamity of the soul," she lives on in this rousing narrative of female empowerment, in which she leads armies of more than seventy thousand men in clashes between rival tribes and between Muslims and Christians; reconciles with her father after taking him prisoner; and fends off her infatuated cousin, who challenges her to a battle for the right to marry her. Though her cousin suffers an ignominious defeat, he impregnates Fatima against her will and, when she gives birth to a Black son, disowns his own son, who also grows up to be a great warrior, eventually avenging his mother's honor. The epic culminates in a showdown between Fatima and another formidable warrior woman, and earns Fatima a place alongside the likes of Circe, Mulan, Wonder Woman, Katniss Everdeen and other powerful women.

Author : Good Wives and Warriors
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0141366761

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Escape to Christmas Past: A Colouring Book Adventure by Good Wives and Warriors Pdf

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Author : Emerald M. Archer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781474238045

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Women, Warfare and Representation by Emerald M. Archer Pdf

Women, Warfare and Representation considers the various ways the American servicewoman has been represented throughout the 20th century and how those representations impact the roles she is permitted to inhabit. While women have a relatively short history in the American military, the last century shows an evolution of women's direct participation in war despite the need to overcome societal sex-role expectations. The primary focus is on the American case, but Emerald Archer also introduces a comparative element, showing how women's integration in the military differs in other countries, including Great Britain, Canada and Israel. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the book draws on military history, theory and social psychology to offer a more complete and integrated history of women in the military and their representation in society.

Author : Boyd Cothran,Joan Judge,Adrian Shubert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350121140

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Women Warriors and National Heroes by Boyd Cothran,Joan Judge,Adrian Shubert Pdf

This book is open access and available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. It is funded by Knowledge Unlatched. This volume presents women warriors and hero cults from a number of cultures since the early modern period. The first truly global study of women warriors, individual chapters examine figures such as Joan of Arc in Cairo, revenging daughters in Samurai Japan, a transgender Mexican revolutionary and WWII Chinese spies. Exploring issues of violence, gender fluidity, memory and nation-building, the authors discuss how these real or imagined female figures were constructed and deployed in different national and transnational contexts. Divided into four parts, they explore how women warriors and their stories were created, consider the issue of the violent woman, discuss how these female figures were gendered, and highlight the fate of women warriors who live on. The chapters illustrate the ways in which female fighters have figured in nation-building stories and in the ordering or re-ordering of gender politics, and give the history of women fighters a critical edge. Exploring women as military actors, women after war, and the strategic use of women's stories in national narratives, this intellectually innovative volume provides the first global treatment of women warriors and their histories.

Author : Frank Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Pima Indians
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118136048

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The Pima Indians by Frank Russell Pdf