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En este libro los autores plantean el modo de subsistencia lacustre como una estrategia adaptativa llamada generalizada apoyada en los saberes tradicionales, trasmitidos de generación en generación con práctica del día a día a lo largo de siglos. Aseguran que sobrevive hoy, en la memoria colectiva de los pueblos originarios del valle, frente a un medio lacustre casi desaparecido. Abordan también la materialidad elemental de la cotidianidad con...
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Achilles - warrior, hero, son of a demi-god sea nymph whose presence, oracles claim, is the only thing that will deliver Troy into the hands of the Achaians.
And what does he do when he's dead?
Why, he tells the tale of his life to any shades who will gather to listen.
Conversations with Achilles follows the Greek legend as he retells, in seven sets and with harsh honesty the story of his life and the war with Troy. The greatness and brutality...
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"The World's Greatest Books: Ancient and Medieval History" immerses readers in the captivating tales of ancient civilizations. From Gaston Maspero's exploration of Egypt to Flavius Josephus and Henry Milman's insights into Jewish history, the journey continues through the glory of Greece and Rome. Edward Gibbon's epic on the decline of Rome and insights into the Holy Roman Empire are complemented by F.P.G. Guizot's European civilization history. The...
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Get enchanted with Greek Mythology history and its remarkable events.
Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book today to learn the inspiring history behind Greek Mythology! This is the perfect book for history fans for all kids to enjoy.
Many have forgotten that mythology was once a religion....
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"Eternal Rome: A Guide to Monuments and History" is a captivating immersion into the timeless magnificence of one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. This book is an indispensable companion for anyone with a desire to explore Rome, a city that enchants and inspires with its rich history, iconic architecture, and vibrant culture.With pages brimming with beauty and knowledge, this guide takes you on an exhilarating journey through the centuries....
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Nestled along the banks of the serene Sarayu River in India, Ayodhya is not just a town; it's a living legend. This book takes you on a remarkable journey to the heart of Ayodhya, to the hallowed ground of Shri Ram Janambhumi – the revered birthplace of Lord Rama. In its pages, you'll discover the mythical and historical tapestry that weaves together the epic of Lord Rama, the sacred site, and the emotions of countless devotees. Explore Ayodhya's...
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The Aristotelian-Thomist Tradition has long had an enduring place in the history of Western philosophy, so much so, in fact, that it is referred to as the Perennial Tradition. Written specifically for those who are in formation for service in the church, this essential text examines the metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics associated with the Aristotelian-Thomist Tradition and brings its insights into conversation with other philosophical perspectives....
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Hebrew Maccabees is one of the stranger Hebrew books to have survived to the present and is either a relic the oldest surviving book about Judas the Hammer, or a remarkably heretical medieval forgery. There is no academic consensus on what it is, and few scholars have bothered to comment on it. The book deals with the life of Judas 'the Maccabee,' which is of little interest to Christians. His life is of interest to Jews, however, almost all books...
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La vie de Hirkhouf est l'une des mieux documentées de l'époque de l'Ancien Empire de l'histoire égyptienne. Hirkhouf a vécu sous les règnes des rois Mérenrê Iᵉʳ et Pépi IIᵉ de la 4ᵉ dynastie, en même temps que le plus célèbre Ouni, qu'il a peut-être mentionné dans son autobiographie. Comme Ouni, il est principalement connu par les inscriptions sur sa tombe, mais contrairement à Ouni, il semble n'avoir eu qu'une seule tombe. Sur...
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The book tries to find our origins through much of the past we know of and some of the contemporary fiction we have invented. It is the story of human mind and its scientific evolution and a brief analysis of human expressionism which have been very abstract in nature mostly. The book tries to find the scientific rational of human expressions, especially the ones which have largely dominated recent human history. These expressions are God, heaven...
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Yaron Z. Eliav is associate professor of rabbinic literature and Jewish history of late antiquity at the University of Michigan. He is the author of God's Mountain: The Temple Mount in Time, Place, and Memory and the producer of the documentary Paul in Athens.
A provocative account of Jewish encounters with the public baths of ancient Rome
Public bathhouses embodied the Roman way of life, from food and fashion to sculpture and sports. The most...
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