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Bluebeard: A Contribution to History and Folklore

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

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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

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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
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The Swastika, the Earliest Known Symbol, and Its Migration

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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

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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
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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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Sea of Thunder

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

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"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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"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
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Confucian Gods

An Archaeology of Devotional Practice

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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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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
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Bluebeard

A Contribution to History and Folk-lore

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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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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,
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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
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Walking With Dinosaurs

Uncovering the Secret Stories of Prehistoric Life

by Andrew Cohen, Helen Thomas, Kirsty Wilson ...

Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs, brought to life in spectacular detail.Revisit the spectacle of the incredible new season of BBC One’s Walking With Dinosaurs in this richly detailed look into the distant past. With the latest up-to-date facts, interviews with leading dinosaur hunters, and insights from the TV series, this is the ultimate prehistoric book that every ... Read more

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Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs, brought to life in spectacular detail.Revisit the spectacle of the incredible new season of BBC One’s Walking With Dinosaurs in this richly detailed look into the distant past. With the latest up-to-date facts, interviews with leading dinosaur hunters, and insights from the TV series, this is the ultimate prehistoric book that every
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Pizza Master: Over 50+ Fantastic Recipes For Anyone Who Loves Pizza

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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 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,
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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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