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  • Bluebeard: A Contribution to History and Folklore

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    The story of Bluebeard has become a classic in infantile mythical (folklore) literature wherever the English and French languages are spoken. Rev. Dr. Shahan suggests its possible existence in earlier languages and more distant countries. The story is more or less mythical. While it does not follow history with any pretence of fidelity, it has come to be recognised by the historians and literati ... Read more

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  • The Swastika: The Earliest Known Symbol and Its Migration with Observations on the Migration of Certain Industries in Prehistoric Times

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    An English gentleman, versed in prehistoric archæology, visited me in the summer of 1894, and during our conversation asked if we had the Swastika in America. I answered, “Yes,” and showed him two or three specimens of it. He demanded if we had any literature on the subject. I cited him De Mortillet, De Morgan, and Zmigrodzki, and he said, “No, I mean English or American.” I began a search which ... Read more

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  • Stepping Off

    Rewilding and Belonging in the South-West

    Discover the soul of Western Australia: a journey through its environmental and social history.Stepping Off invites you to explore the unique story of southwestern Western Australia, a land of ancient landscapes and resilient ecosystems. Thomas Wilson weaves together environmental and social history, offering a fresh perspective on our relationship with the land and with each other.This book is ... Read more

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  • Borders

    Frontiers of Identity, Nation and State

    Borders are where wars start, as Primo Levi once wrote. But they are also bridges - that is, sites for ongoing cultural exchange. Anyone studying how nations and states maintain distinct identities while adapting to new ideas and experiences knows that borders provide particularly revealing windows for the analysis of 'self' and 'other'. In representing invisible demarcations between nations and ... Read more

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  • Ancient and Modern Physics

    "Ancient and Modern Physics" by Thomas Edgar Willson explores the evolution of physical theories from ancient times to contemporary understandings. The book delves into the foundational concepts established by early philosophers and scientists, illustrating how their ideas laid the groundwork for modern physics. Willson emphasizes the significance of key figures and their contributions, providing ... Read more

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  • Confucian Gods

    An Archaeology of Devotional Practice

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    Confucian Gods offers an intellectual history of Confucian conceptions of the gods found in the Classics and feasted by the imperial court until the early twentieth century. Thomas Wilson examines court debates surrounding these canonical gods and the devotional rites to feast them at imperial altars and temples during the Tang (618-907), Song (960-1279), and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties. Ritual ... Read more

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  • Pizza Master: Over 50+ Fantastic Recipes For Anyone Who Loves Pizza

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    The concept and the classic pizza recipe came to us from Italy of the 17th century. Since then, it has become a favorite delicacy of people around the world. The reason for this popularity lies in the fact that, despite the remarkable ease of preparation and availability of ingredients, it is very tasty. At the same time for 4 centuries the use of a prescription, it is almost nothing has changed, ... Read more

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  • The Swastika, the Earliest Known Symbol, and Its Migration

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    "The Swastika, the Earliest Known Symbol, and Its Migration" by Thomas Wilson explores the origins and historical significance of the swastika, a symbol that has been used across various cultures for millennia. Wilson delves into the etymology of the term and traces its appearances in ancient artifacts, religious texts, and art. The book highlights how the swastika has been a symbol of good ... Read more

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  • Cultural Change And The New Europe

    Perspectives On The European Community

    Politicians can negotiate currency disputes, redraw national boundaries, and raise trade tariffs but what unforeseen problems may be caused by the melding of societal boundaries and the lowering of cultural tariffs? Originating from a range of nationalities and ethnic groups, the contributors to this volume focus on cultural and social processes of ... Read more

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  • Borders, Boundaries, Frontiers

    Anthropological Insights

    Series series Anthropological Insights
    International borders are among the most significant political inventions of modern times. The borders between national states are not just important to the peoples and governments who face each other across the borderline – any international border can become a regional hotspot of global concern. But aside from the significant role borders play in national and international affairs, borders are ... Read more

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  • Exceptional Places Illustrated

    Exceptional Places Illustrated is a guide to the most iconic and extraordinary historic places in the United States. It highlights historic districts that originated as central business districts of cities, towns, or villages, alongside their adjoining mixed-use neighborhoods. This illustrated volume serves as a companion to Exceptional Places: A Comparative Field Guide to Iconic and Extraordinary ... Read more

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  • Bluebeard

    A Contribution to History and Folk-lore

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    Series series Chronicles & Essays
    Complete and unabridged, with 58 full-page plates by Frederic Leighton, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Philip Burne-Jones. Gilles de Rais, the marshal of France who fought beside Joan of Arc and was hanged in 1440 for the murder of children, set against the folk tale that grew out of him. Wilson was a Smithsonian curator and treats it as evidence rather than legend. This 58 plates after Doré, ... Read more

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