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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 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
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Atlas of the Extraordinary

by THOMAS D WILSON ...

Atlas of the ExtraordinaryWhat makes a place extraordinary? Across the United States, communities large and small claim distinctions that set them apart from everywhere else. Some possess remarkable natural features or historic landmarks. Others celebrate unusual inventions, pioneering achievements, cultural traditions, or wonderfully eccentric attractions. Together, these claims reveal something ... Read more

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Atlas of the ExtraordinaryWhat makes a place extraordinary? Across the United States, communities large and small claim distinctions that set them apart from everywhere else. Some possess remarkable natural features or historic landmarks. Others celebrate unusual inventions, pioneering achievements, cultural traditions, or wonderfully eccentric attractions. Together, these claims reveal something
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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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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
Borders, Boundaries, Frontiers

Anthropological Insights

by Thomas M. Wilson ...

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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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
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The Swastika, the Earliest Known Symbol, and Its Migration

Enriched edition. With Observations on the Migration of Certain Industries in Prehistoric Times

by Thomas Wilson, Duncan Whitaker ...

In "The Swastika, the Earliest Known Symbol, and Its Migration," Thomas Wilson delves into the ancient origins and extensive cultural significance of the swastika, tracing its metamorphosis as a symbol across various civilizations. This meticulously researched work combines art history, archaeology, and anthropology to explore how the swastika has been employed in diverse contexts, often diverging ... Read more

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In "The Swastika, the Earliest Known Symbol, and Its Migration," Thomas Wilson delves into the ancient origins and extensive cultural significance of the swastika, tracing its metamorphosis as a symbol across various civilizations. This meticulously researched work combines art history, archaeology, and anthropology to explore how the swastika has been employed in diverse contexts, often diverging
... Read more
Exceptional Places Illustrated

by THOMAS D WILSON ...

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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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
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Sea of Thunder

Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945

by Evan Thomas ...

Narrated by George K. Wilson ...

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15 hours 35 min

Evan Thomas takes us inside the naval war of 1941-1945 in the South Pacific in a way that blends the best of military and cultural history and riveting narrative drama. He follows four men throughout: Admiral William ("Bull") Halsey, the macho, gallant, racist American fleet commander; Admiral Takeo Kurita, the Japanese battleship commander charged with making what was, in essence, a suicidal ... Read more

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Evan Thomas takes us inside the naval war of 1941-1945 in the South Pacific in a way that blends the best of military and cultural history and riveting narrative drama. He follows four men throughout: Admiral William ("Bull") Halsey, the macho, gallant, racist American fleet commander; Admiral Takeo Kurita, the Japanese battleship commander charged with making what was, in essence, a suicidal
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Value and Capital Management

A Handbook for the Finance and Risk Functions of Financial Institutions

by Thomas C. Wilson ...

Series series The Wiley Finance Series
A value management framework designed specifically for banking and insuranceThe Value Management Handbook is a comprehensive, practical reference written specifically for bank and insurance valuation and value management. Spelling out how the finance and risk functions add value in their respective spheres, this book presents a framework for measuring – and more importantly, influencing – the ... Read more

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A value management framework designed specifically for banking and insuranceThe Value Management Handbook is a comprehensive, practical reference written specifically for bank and insurance valuation and value management. Spelling out how the finance and risk functions add value in their respective spheres, this book presents a framework for measuring – and more importantly, influencing – the
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Inaugural Speeches from the Presidents of the United States - Complete Edition

by Bill Clinton, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Benjamin Harrison, Calvin Coolidge, William McKinley, James Madison, Grover Cleveland, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, James Buchanan, Herbert Hoover, Barack Obama, John Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, William Henry Harrison, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Warren G. Harding, George W. Bush, Donald John Trump, Richard Milhous Nixon, William Howard Taft, Lyndon Baines Johnson, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Knox Polk ...

Inaugural Speeches from the Presidents of the United States - Complete Edition offers a panoramic view of American leadership through the nuanced lens of inaugural addresses. This anthology spans centuries, capturing the transformative moments when visionaries articulated their guiding philosophies and outlined their policy priorities. Each speech is a reflection of its time, juxtaposing hope with ... Read more

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Inaugural Speeches from the Presidents of the United States - Complete Edition offers a panoramic view of American leadership through the nuanced lens of inaugural addresses. This anthology spans centuries, capturing the transformative moments when visionaries articulated their guiding philosophies and outlined their policy priorities. Each speech is a reflection of its time, juxtaposing hope with
... Read more
The Defence Of Lucknow, A Diary Recording The Daily Events During The Siege Of The European Residency

From 31st May To 25th Sept. 1857 [Illustrated Edition]

by Thomas Fourness Wilson ...

[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Indian Mutiny]Originally published anonymously as by a "Staff Officer", Captain Thomas Wilson's memoirs are as gripping and vivid as any that a British officer wrote of the Famous Siege of Lucknow. During the Indian Mutiny of 1857 many towns and cities were laid waste by riotous ... Read more

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[Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Indian Mutiny]Originally published anonymously as by a "Staff Officer", Captain Thomas Wilson's memoirs are as gripping and vivid as any that a British officer wrote of the Famous Siege of Lucknow. During the Indian Mutiny of 1857 many towns and cities were laid waste by riotous
... Read more
Inaugural Speeches: Complete Edition

by Bill Clinton, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Benjamin Harrison, Calvin Coolidge, William McKinley, James Madison, Grover Cleveland, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, James Buchanan, Herbert Hoover, Barack Obama, John Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, William Henry Harrison, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Warren G. Harding, George W. Bush, Donald John Trump, Richard Milhous Nixon, William Howard Taft, Lyndon Baines Johnson, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Knox Polk ...

Inaugural Speeches: Complete Edition is a compelling anthology that captures the rich tapestry of American history through the words of its Presidents. This collection weaves together speeches that range from the reflective to the resolute, exploring themes of democracy, unity, and governance. These seminal pieces illuminate pivotal moments in history, offering insights into the nation's evolving ... Read more

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Inaugural Speeches: Complete Edition is a compelling anthology that captures the rich tapestry of American history through the words of its Presidents. This collection weaves together speeches that range from the reflective to the resolute, exploring themes of democracy, unity, and governance. These seminal pieces illuminate pivotal moments in history, offering insights into the nation's evolving
... Read more
The Oglethorpe Plan

Enlightenment Design in Savannah and Beyond

by Thomas D. Wilson ...

The statesman and reformer James Oglethorpe was a significant figure in the philosophical and political landscape of eighteenth-century British America. His social contributions—all informed by Enlightenment ideals—included prison reform, the founding of the Georgia Colony on behalf of the "worthy poor," and stirring the founders of the abolitionist movement. He also developed the famous ward ... Read more

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The statesman and reformer James Oglethorpe was a significant figure in the philosophical and political landscape of eighteenth-century British America. His social contributions—all informed by Enlightenment ideals—included prison reform, the founding of the Georgia Colony on behalf of the "worthy poor," and stirring the founders of the abolitionist movement. He also developed the famous ward
... Read more

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