Traces the development of knowledge-collecting from early humans, whose minds served as repositories of culture and lore, through the first libraries and... Læs mere
A guide to the literature of ancient intelligence. It features entries which present books and periodical articles in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Dutch - with annotations in English.
Offers information on films based on Robin Hood. This work also examines other historical figures such as Scottish... Læs mere
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Contends that if Frederick Steele, commander of the Federal VII Army Corps, had not received a direct... Læs mere
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Charlie Gehringer is regarded by many as the best two-strike hitter of all time. This work follows Gehringer's career from the day a scout spotted him on the sandlots of Michigan in 1923 to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1949 and into his life after baseball.
The mythical werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but the creature also underwent a narrative evolution from bloodthirsty creature to antihero. This book analyzes the context that created the traditional image of the werewolf as a savage beast.
Designed as an introductory text to popular culture in Latin America, this book details several aspects of Latin American culture as experienced by millions of people... Læs mere
Analyses Masaccio's fresco painting of the Trinity (circa 1427) in the Florentine church of Santa Maria Novella in physical and symbolic detail, and provides an illustration of a consistently employed linear perspective within an ecclesiastical setting.