This book offers a fresh perspective on the life of Boucicaut, challenging traditional views of chivalric biography. It delves into the complexities of his character and actions, exploring themes of honor, valor, and the socio-political context of his time. By re-examining historical narratives, the author reveals new insights into Boucicaut's legacy and the ideals of chivalry, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in medieval history and literature.
Focusing on the early years of the crusades, this book provides a detailed exploration of the first three crusades and the capture of Jerusalem. It is richly illustrated, showcasing images of the armies, leaders, and significant battles, as well as the landscapes they traversed and the challenges they faced. The visual account enhances the understanding of this pivotal period in history, highlighting both victories and defeats of the warriors involved.
"A symphony of contemporary New York through the magnificent words of its people-from the best-selling author of Londoners. In the first twenty years of the twenty-first century, New York City has been convulsed by terrorist attack, blackout, hurricane, recession, social injustice, and pandemic. New Yorkers weaves the voices of some of the city's best talkers into an indelible portrait of New York in our time-and a powerful hymn to the vitality and resilience of its people. Best-selling author Craig Taylor has been hailed as "a peerless journalist and a beautiful craftsman" (David Rakoff), acclaimed for the way he "fuses the mundane truth of conversation with the higher truth of art" (Michel Faber). In the wake of his celebrated book Londoners, Taylor moved to New York and spent years meeting regularly with hundreds of New Yorkers as diverse as the city itself. New Yorkers features 75 of the most remarkable of them, their fascinating true tales arranged in thematic sections that follow Taylor's growing engagement with the city"-- Provided by publisher
An extraordinary group portrait of London today: a book as rich, dynamic, lively, and diverse as the city itself, to be published on the eve of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a nativeon foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, City London will give you an intimate view of this historic city. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on one side, and insider information on the other. Pick any card and start exploring London!
Offers a portrait of rural English society at a time of great change. This
work talks about the nature of farming in an age of computerization and
encroaching supermarkets; discusses the realities behind the rural idyll; and
describes the daily pleasures and tribulations of village life.
Five years in the making, Londoners is a fresh and compulsively readable view of one of the world's most fascinating cities—a vibrant narrative portrait of the London of our own time, featuring unforgettable stories told by the real people who make the city hum. Acclaimed writer and editor Craig Taylor has spent years traversing every corner of the city, getting to know the most interesting Londoners, including the voice of the London Underground, a West End rickshaw driver, an East End nightclub doorperson, a mounted soldier of the Queen's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace, and a couple who fell in love at the Tower of London—and now live there. With candor and humor, this diverse cast—rich and poor, old and young, native and immigrant, men and women (and even a Sarah who used to be a George)—shares indelible tales that capture the city as never before. Together, these voices paint a vivid, epic, and wholly original portrait of twenty-first-century London in all its breadth, from Notting Hill to Brixton, from Piccadilly Circus to Canary Wharf, from an airliner flying into London Heathrow Airport to Big Ben and Tower Bridge, and down to the deepest tunnels of the London Underground. Londoners is the autobiography of one of the world's greatest cities.
Focusing on David Hume's impact, this collection of original essays explores his role in shaping Enlightenment thought and values. By engaging with recent scholarship, the volume seeks to clarify Hume's philosophical contributions and their significance within the broader context of Enlightenment ideas.
The book explores the fascinating history of greenhouses, tracing their origins back to first century Rome when Emperor Tiberius was advised to consume cucumbers daily for his health. In response, a unique structure was built to cultivate these plants, featuring a roof that allowed sunlight in and stone walls that retained heat. This early greenhouse not only ensured a steady supply of cucumbers but also played a vital role in sustaining the emperor's wellbeing, highlighting the intersection of agriculture and health in ancient times.
