This book is the first fully historical account of the formative period of modern theories of international law. It sets the scene with an extensive history of the theory of international relations fr
The well-known commentator from Bard College continues his glossing of the principal rabbinic Midrash documents of formative Judaism by placing them in relationship to the canon as a whole. Interpreta
This book analyzes Thomas Jefferson's conception of American nationhood in light of the political and social demands facing the post-Revolutionary Republic in its formative years.
This book analyzes Thomas Jefferson's conception of American nationhood in light of the political and social demands facing the post-Revolutionary Republic in its formative years.
The Genesis of East Asia examines in a comprehensive and novel way the critically formative period when a culturally coherent geopolitical region identifiable as East Asia first took shape. By sifting
Early Dynastic Egypt spans the five centuries preceding the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza. This was the formative period of ancient Egyptian civilization, and it witnessed the creation of
The architecture of Michael Hopkins' (b.1935) formative years has evolved into something that defies easy stylistic categorization. In buildings such as Glyndebourne Opera House, the Inland Revenue Ce
The well-known commentator from Bard College continues his glossing of the principal rabbinic Midrash documents of formative Judaism by placing them in relationship to the canon as a whole. To make po
Greece, with all its temples, cities, and sanctuaries created by Europe's most formative ancient civilization, is a must-see for the archaeological traveler. This valuable new addition to the acclaime
Christian Missions and the Englightenment concentrates on British Protestant missions and the formative role of the Scottish Enlightenment on such topics as education and the relationship between "co
This is the story of the formative and most collectible years of that classic pony car, the Chevrolet Camaro. Zazarine documents the rise of the Camaro from the first glimmer in Chevrolet's eye to the
An objective and documentary history of the earliest origins and formative years of the Workers-Peasants Red Army from the Civil War to the initial disasters of the war with Germany, the Great Patriot
The Dutch revolt against Spanish rule in the sixteenth century was a formative event in European history. This important volume brings together the latest scholarship from leading experts in the field
As a canonical document of formative Judaism, the Pesquita deRab Kahana (PRK) sets forth Rabbinic interpretations of the liturgical calendar consulted in the scheduling of weddings and other life cycl
Reflection on Multiliterate Lives is a collection of personal accounts, in narrative and interview format, of the formative literacy experiences of highly successful second language users, all of who
These seminal essays, written by an international group of eminent scholars, introduce the reader to the subject of restoration in a roughly chronological approach, beginning with the formative period
Working with Images is an indispensable volume for all those who are drawn to the mystery of soul and imagination. For the student of psychology, these essays sketch many of the formative ideas behind
Francisco Franco is the most important and controversial figure in the emergence of modern Spain How did Franco rise to power and of what use did he make of it? Examines the formative influence
This documentary study of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton focuses on their differing views of society and government in the formative years of the new American nation. Interweaving more than 4
This book uses hitherto secret sources of the Inquisition and Index to reconstruct the history of Roman censorship in its first, formative years from the standpoint of Galileo's judge.Robert Bellarmin
Noble Dreams, Wicked Pleasures explores complex American attitudes toward the Near East--as revealed in collected paintings, interior design, and multiple vernacular forms--at the formative moment of
Travis, an expert on Haviland china, portrays the progress of this china in form and decoration from the formative years in the 1840s-1880s and on into the 20th century, which brought many changes to
During the formative age of Judaism, rabbis endeavoured to describe the world as God had intended it to be, resulting in the Halakhah, law, and Aggadah, lore, which encompassed Scripture. This volume
A scholar of Chinese with credentials at Cambridge, Harvard, and Chicago, Loewe unveils a massive and comprehensive reference on China's formative first empires. He profiles, sometimes in several page
This documentary study of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton focuses on their differing views of society and government in the formative years of the new American nation. Interweaving more than
This revelatory study is the most unexpected and vital piece of Le Corbusierscholarship to appear in years. Adolf Max Vogt looks to the early, formative years of thearchitect's life as a key to unders
This set gathers together key writings which chart the formative years of insurance and reviews important stages in the history of the subject from contemporary perspectives.
Despite the importance of Leibniz's mature philosophy, his early work has been relatively neglected. This collection begins with an overview of his formative years and includes 12 original papers by
A wickedly funny look at opera today--the feuds and deals, maestros and managers, divine voices and outsized egos--and a portrait of the opera world's newest superstar at a formative point in her life
Neusner (U. of South Florida) introduces and critiques four approaches to describing the structure, system, and Western context of formative rabbinic Judaism casting his lot with the last: nominalist,
Continues the series making available a critical selection of the published research that has stimulated and defined how modern scholarship understands the formative period of Islamic history, conside
"Rarely does a reviewer or publisher encounter a milestone: this is it. It is the first major study of the development of Chinese feminism in what is arguably the most formative period in the history
In the first comprehensive study of Jewish identity and its meaning for the history of art, eleven influential scholars illuminate the formative role of Jews as subjects of art historical discourse. A
Islamic mysticism was contested from the formative period of Islam till the present. Criticism of and opposition to mystical conceptions of Islam and their adherents constitute an integral part of an
“The White Man does not understand the Indian for the reason that he does not understand America. He is too far removed from its formative process. The roots of the tree of his life have not yet grasp
Essays gleaned over 25 years blend memoir and commentary on literature as a formative influence. This edition updates the 1997 introduction to the award-winning collection, The Dream Book: An Antholo
The remarkable diversity of Christianity during the formative years before the Council of Nicea has become a plain, even natural, "fact" for most ancient historians. Until now, however, there has been
Examines what classic liberals considered proper during the formative period of the liberal movement which in the New World witnessed the founding of the US. Analyzes the ideas of Montesquieu, Adam Sm
The formative years of the early republic are commonly seen as a period of general aversion to organized political parties, especially in frontier areas, where politics were dominated by an elite of l
