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War and Genocide: A Concise History of the Holocaust
Doris L. Bergen - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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In examining one of the defining events of the twentieth century, Doris L. Bergen situates the Holocaust in its historical, political, social, cultural, and military contexts. Unlike many other treatments of the Holocaust, this revised, fourth edition discusses not only the persecution... |
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Sacred Languages of the World: An Introduction
Brian P Bennett - Wiley
Format: Paperback
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A fascinating comparative account of sacred languages and their role in and beyond religion - written for a broad, interdisciplinary audience Sacred languages have been used for foundational texts, liturgy, and ritual for millennia, and many have remained virtually unchanged through the centuries.... |
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Some Surprises from the Apostle Paul
William O Walker, Jr. - Polebridge Press
Format: Paperback
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Controversial during his lifetime and ever since, the apostle Paul is not an easy historical figure to understand or like. Many have accused him of being homophobic and misogynistic, anti-Semitic, dogmatic, narrow-minded, prejudiced, and downright obtuse. Yet longtime Paul scholar William... |
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Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion
Hilary Davidson - Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover
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This lively book reveals the clothing and fashion of the world depicted in Jane Austen's beloved books, focusing on the long Regency between the years 1795 and 1825. During this period, accelerated change saw Britain's turbulent entry into the modern age, and clothing reflected these transformations.... |
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Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires
Juan Cole - Nation Books
Format: Hardcover
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In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary. Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this... |
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Timelines of World History (DK Timelines Adult)
DK Publishing, Inc. - DK
Format: Hardcover
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An illustrated record covering all the major events and achievements in human history. Designed for history aficionados, trivia buffs, or anyone with a curious mind, Timelines of World History takes an innovative approach to the traditional, text-driven style of a date-by-date chronology.... |
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The Practice of Islam in America: An Introduction
Edward E Curtis - NYU Press
Format: Hardcover
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An introduction to the ways in which ordinary Muslim Americans practice their faith. Muslims have always been part of the United States, but very little is known about how Muslim Americans practice their religion. How do they pray? What's it like to go on pilgrimage to Mecca? What... |
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