Histoire Moderne Ancienne: Société et Culture Séries

Cette série plonge au cœur de l'histoire européenne entre environ 1400 et 1800. Elle examine méticuleusement les paysages sociaux, politiques et culturels qui ont défini cette ère de transformation. Les lecteurs acquerront une compréhension nuancée du fonctionnement de l'Europe moderne primitive, révélant les dynamiques complexes de changement et de continuité. Chaque volume offre de nouvelles perspectives sur les forces qui ont façonné la transition vers le monde moderne.

The martial ethic in early modern Germany

Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe

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Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe
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200pages
7 heures de lecture
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Focusing on the late medieval and early modern periods in England, France, and Italy, the book explores the complex interplay between alcohol and gender relations. It highlights how drinking behaviors and their societal interpretations differ across cultures. Alcohol not only heightened sexual activity for both genders but also prompted violence among men. Despite patriarchal norms and fears surrounding female sexuality, women actively participated in drinking, often in significant quantities, showcasing alcohol's integral role in social interactions and daily life in traditional Europe.
Protestant Dublin, 1660-1760
Architecture and Iconography
R. Usher
250pages
9 heures de lecture
Focusing on Dublin's transformation from 1660 to the 1770s, this urban history delves into the significance of various symbols and spaces within the city. It meticulously examines the meanings attached to statues, churches, houses, and public buildings, drawing on a diverse array of visual and written sources to illustrate the cultural and architectural evolution of the Irish capital during this period.
Ships on Maps
Pictures of Power in Renaissance Europe
Richard W Unger
233pages
9 heures de lecture
3,5(2)Évaluer
Renaissance map-makers produced ever more accurate descriptions of geography, which were also beautiful works of art. They filled the oceans Europeans were exploring with ships and to describe the real ships which were the newest and best products of technology. Above all the ships were there to show the European conquest of the seas of the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Glossary of Shipbuilding Terms Introduction Maps and Mapping Making Maps without Ships, with Ships Mapping before the Renaissance Portolans and the Late Medieval Transition The Classical Revival, Printing and Maps New Routes and Portuguese Map Makers Iberian Influence in Southern Europe Northern Europe and Southern Practices Ships, Geography, and Humanism Epilogue Bibliography Notes Index
Christian Slaves, Muslim Masters
Robert C. Davis
280pages
10 heures de lecture
4,1(97)Évaluer
Here are explored the actual extent of Barbary Coast slavery, the dynamic relationship between master and slave, and the effects of this slaving on Italy, one of the slave takers' primary targets and victims. schovat popis
The martial ethic in early modern Germany
B. Ann Tlusty
386pages
14 heures de lecture
For German townsmen, life during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was characterized by a culture of arms, with urban citizenry representing the armed power of the state. This book investigates how men were socialized to the martial ethic from all sides, and how masculine identity was confirmed with blades and guns.
Bonds of Blood
Gender, Lifecycle and Sacrifice in Aztec Culture
Kenneth A. Loparo
225pages
8 heures de lecture
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Focusing on the complex nature of Aztec society, the book delves into the often-misunderstood practice of human sacrifice, presenting it as a significant aspect of their culture rather than a mere horror. It offers a nuanced view that emphasizes the humanity of the Aztecs, while integrating gender studies and exploring their daily lives. This fresh interpretation seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the social and religious dynamics that shaped the Aztec civilization.
Ships on Maps
Pictures of Power in Renaissance Europe
Richard W. Unger
268pages
10 heures de lecture
The book delves into the artistry and accuracy of Renaissance map-making, highlighting how these maps not only served as geographical tools but also as stunning artistic creations. It emphasizes the depiction of ships, representing the pinnacle of technological advancement and symbolizing European dominance over the world's oceans during this era of exploration and conquest.
Bonds of Blood
Gender, Lifecycle, and Sacrifice in Aztec Culture
Kenneth A. Loparo
244pages
9 heures de lecture
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Focusing on the often-misunderstood practice of human sacrifice, this book offers a nuanced view of the Aztecs, portraying them with a humanity that has been overlooked. It delves into their religious violence, presenting it as a significant aspect of their culture. Additionally, the work introduces a fresh perspective on gender roles while exploring the everyday life of the Aztec people, providing a comprehensive understanding of their society and beliefs.
Religion, government and political culture in early modern Germany
Johannes C. Wolfart
The story of conflict in an island community offers a valuable case study for the analysis of early modern German political culture.
Myths of Renaissance Individualism
J. Martin
224pages
8 heures de lecture
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The idea that the Renaissance witnessed the emergence of the modern individual remains a powerful myth. In this important new book Martin examines the Renaissance self with attention to both social history and literary theory and offers a new typology of Renaissance selfhood which was at once collective, performative and porous.