Classical Authors: 500 BCE to 1100 CE
Classical Authors: 500 BCE to 1100 CE

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1622750047

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Since ancient times, storytelling has been a valued art form that enables traditions, beliefs, and lessons to be transmitted from one generation to the next. Epics such as Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid and tales such as those contained in the collected The Thousand and One Nights offer modern-day readers a glimpse into various countries and cultures, as well as different eras. The individuals and works profiled in this absorbing volume have withstood the test of time, remaining culturally significant and influencing authors and readers alike for centuries.

Authors of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras: 1100 to 1660
Authors of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras: 1100 to 1660

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1622750128

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As Europe’s religious, social, economic, and cultural identity began to take more definite shape in the medieval and Renaissance eras, so too did its literary identity. By capturing in ink the spirit of these transformative periods, such literary giants as Geoffrey Chaucer, Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, and John Milton laid the foundations for literature, drama, and poetry today. Readers will be introduced to these and other notable figures from around the world whose works have had an equally enduring impact on the global literary canon.

Authors of the 19th Century
Authors of the 19th Century

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1622750063

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From Romanticism to Realism, the 19th century saw a flourishing of literary movements, as well as the arrival of several now-revered luminaries on the literary scene. Authors experimented with new styles that elevated the novel as a significant literary form, while new techniques and themes were also introduced into poetry and drama. These compelling profiles examine the lives of some of the 19th century’s greatest writers—Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy, to name just a few—and reveal the remarkable stories behind the works they crafted.

Contemporary Authors: 1945 to the Present
Contemporary Authors: 1945 to the Present

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1622750152

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Contemporary literature encompasses so many genres, literary forms, and themes that it would seem almost impossible to identify a unifying thread between them. Yet in the tradition established by literary heavyweights who came before, modern writers of all stripes and backgrounds have continued to entertain and to confront the social, cultural, and psychological realities of the times—including everything from racial identity to war to technology—with their own flair and insight. The diversity of authors profiled herein—from Toni Morrison to Sylvia Plath to Stephen King to David Foster Wallace—attests to the scope and complexity of modern society.

Authors of The Enlightenment: 1660 to 1800
Authors of The Enlightenment: 1660 to 1800

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1622750101

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Reason, rationality, and reform were perhaps the biggest buzzwords of the Enlightenment era and the themes of much of the writing that appeared at that time. As thinkers increasingly began turning a critical eye towards accepted beliefs and practices, such luminaries as Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine took up their pens to illuminate the social injustices and injuries to personal freedom that pervaded their societies. The fascinating lives of these writers and many others—running the gamut from novelists, dramatists, and poets to satirists, social critics, and more—are profiled within these pages.

The Trojan Kings of Britain
The Trojan Kings of Britain

Author: Caleb Howells

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2024-04-15

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1398112763

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Caleb Howells, author King Arthur: The Man Who Conquered Europe, argues that the legend of Brutus is based on real historical events. Constructing a compelling argument based on a re-examination of original sources, the book offers a fresh perspective on the history of Britain.

Eyewitness to History
Eyewitness to History

Author: Stephen G. Hyslop

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 1426206526

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History comes alive in this engaging and lavishly illustrated chronicle, which spans world events and people from ancient times to the 21st century. The voices of the great and humble speak to us through songs, documents, edicts, poetry, letters, menus, and even graffiti, revealing each era's conflicts, daily life, arts, science, religion, and enduring influence. Interactive design focuses on the tangible artifacts of history, and magnificent illustrations--including period art, archival photographs, and expertly rendered scenes of long-ago events--bring vivid immediacy and eye appeal to every colorful spread. With its unique emphasis on voices from the past, its competitive price point, and its inviting, innovative design, Eyewitness to History is poised to be THE pick for value-minded customers looking for an absorbing take on world history.

History of Western Society Since 1300 for Advanced Placement
History of Western Society Since 1300 for Advanced Placement

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-10-13

Total Pages: 873

ISBN-13: 0312640587

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A History of Western Society continues to capture the attention of AP European history students because it recreates the lives of ordinary people and makes history memorable. Brought to you by the highly regarded editors at Bedford/St. Martins, every element of the text has been rethought, reconsidered, and revised to bring the original vision to a new generation of students. The tenth edition continues to tie social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture, heightening its attention to daily life, and strengthening the treatment of European exploration. With a dynamic new design, new special features on visual evidence, and a robust companion reader, A History of Western Society helps AP students master the concepts and content of European history.

A History of Western Society, Volume A
A History of Western Society, Volume A

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-10-13

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0312640617

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Now from Bedford/St. Martin's, A History of Western Society is one of the most successful textbooks available because it captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. The tenth edition has been thoroughly revised to strengthen the text's readability, heighten its attention to daily life, and incorporate the insights of new scholarship, including an enhanced treatment of European exploration and a thoroughly revised post-1945 section. With a dynamic new design, new special features, and a completely revised and robust companion reader, this major revision makes the past memorable and accessible for a new generation of students and instructors.

A History of Western Society, Volume B
A History of Western Society, Volume B

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-10-13

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0312640625

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Now from Bedford/St. Martin's, A History of Western Society is one of the most successful textbooks available because it captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. The tenth edition has been thoroughly revised to strengthen the text's readability, heighten its attention to daily life, and incorporate the insights of new scholarship, including an enhanced treatment of European exploration and a thoroughly revised post-1945 section. With a dynamic new design, new special features, and a completely revised and robust companion reader, this major revision makes the past memorable and accessible for a new generation of students and instructors.