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A Historical Guide to Roman York
Considering that York was always an important Roman city there are few books available that are devoted specifically to the Roman occupation, even though it lasted for over 300 years and played a significant role in the politics and military activity of Roman Britain and the Roman Empire throughout that period.The few books that there are tend to describe the Roman era and its events in date by date order with little attention paid either to why things happened as they did or to the consequences of these actions and developments.This book is different in that it gives context to what happened here in the light of developments in Roman Britain generally and in the wider Roman Empire; the author digs below the surface and gets behind the scenes to shed light on the political, social and military history of Roman York (Eboracum), explaining, for example, why Julius Caesar invaded, what indeed was really behind the Claudian invasion, why was York developed as a military fortress, why as one of Roman Britain's capitals?Why did the emperors Hadrian and Severus visit the fortress?You will also discover how and why Constantine accepted and projected Christianity from here, York's role in the endless coups and revolts besetting the province, the headless gladiators and wonderful mosaics discovered here and why the Romans finally left York and Roman Britain to its own defence.These intriguing historical events are brought to life by reference to the latest local archaeological and epigraphical evidence, to current research and to evolving theories relating to the city's Roman treasures, of which can be seen in the Yorkshire Museum in York, or in situ.
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Historical Thinking
Since ancient times, the pundits have lamented young people's lack of historical knowledge and warned that ignorance of the past surely condemns humanity to repeating its mistakes.In the contemporary United States, this dire outlook drives a contentious debate about what key events, nations, and people are essential for history students.Sam Wineburg says that we are asking the wrong questions.This book demolishes the conventional notion that there is one true history and one best way to teach it.Although most of us think of history -- and learn it -- as a conglomeration of facts, dates, and key figures, for professional historians it is a way of knowing, a method for developing and understanding about the relationships of peoples and events in the past.A cognitive psychologist, Wineburg has been engaged in studying what is intrinsic to historical thinking, how it might be taught, and why most students still adhere to the u0022one damned thing after anotheru0022 concept of history. Whether he is comparing how students and historians interpret documentary evidence or analyzing children's drawings, Wineburg's essays offer u0022rough maps of how ordinary people think about the past and use it to understand the present.u0022 Arguing that we all absorb lessons about history in many settings -- in kitchen table conversations, at the movies, or on the world-wide web, for instance -- these essays acknowledge the role of collective memory in filtering what we learn in school and shaping our historical thinking.
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Historical Criminology
This book sets an agenda for the development of historical approaches to criminology.It defines ‘historical criminology’, explores its characteristic strengths and limitations, and considers its potential to enhance, revise and fundamentally challenge dominant modes of thinking about crime and social responses to crime.It considers the following questions: What is historical criminology?What does thinking historically about crime and justice entail? How is historical criminology currently practised? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to historical criminology? How can historical criminology reshape understandings of crime and social responses to crime? How does thinking historically bear upon major theoretical, conceptual and methodological questions in criminological research? What does thinking historically have to offer criminological scholarship more broadly, and the uses of criminology in the public realm?In this book, Churchill, Yeomans and Channing situate ‘historical thinking’ at the heart of historical criminology, reveal the value of historical research to criminology and argue that criminologists across the field have much to gain from engaging in historical thinking in a more regular and sustained way. This book is essential reading for all criminologists, as well as students taking courses on theories, concepts and methods in criminology.
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Historical Miscellany
A literary cabinet of curiosities. Aelian’s Historical Miscellany is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century.Offering engaging anecdotes about historical figures, retellings of legendary events, and enjoyable descriptive pieces—in sum: amusement, information, and variety—Aelian’s collection of nuggets and narratives could be enjoyed by a wide reading public.A rather similar book had been published in Latin in the previous century by Aulus Gellius; Aelian is a late, perhaps the last, representative of what had been a very popular genre. Here then are anecdotes about the famous Greek philosophers, poets, historians, and playwrights; myths instructively retold; moralizing tales about heroes and rulers, athletes and wise men; reports about styles in dress, food and drink, lovers, gift-giving practices, entertainments, religious beliefs and death customs; and comments on Greek painting.Some of the information is not preserved in any other source.Underlying it all are Aelian’s Stoic ideals as well as this Roman’s great admiration for the culture of the Greeks (whose language he borrowed for his writings). The Historical Miscellany is now added to the Loeb Classical Library, the Greek text facing a skillful and helpfully annotated new translation by Nigel Wilson.In his trenchant Introduction he discusses the literary genre of Aelian’s miscellany, its style and historical setting.
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What is historical relevance?
Historical relevance refers to the significance and importance of a particular event, person, or idea in the context of history. It involves understanding how a particular subject has impacted or influenced the course of history and how it continues to be relevant in contemporary times. By studying historical relevance, we can gain insights into the past, learn from past mistakes, and make informed decisions for the future. It helps us to connect the dots between the past and the present, providing a deeper understanding of the world around us.
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Historical landmarks in Berlin
Berlin is home to many historical landmarks that reflect its rich and complex history. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and peace; the Berlin Wall, which divided the city for nearly 30 years and now stands as a powerful reminder of the Cold War era; and the Reichstag building, which has played a significant role in German politics and history. Other important landmarks include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and the East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall that has been turned into an outdoor art gallery. These landmarks offer visitors a chance to learn about and reflect on Berlin's past and its impact on the world.
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What is historical truth?
Historical truth refers to the accurate representation of past events based on evidence and facts. It involves the objective analysis and interpretation of historical sources to reconstruct what actually happened in the past. Historical truth is not fixed or static, as new evidence and perspectives can lead to revisions of our understanding of history. It is important for historians to strive for objectivity and rigor in their research to uncover the most accurate historical truths.
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Historical sights in Berlin
Berlin is a city rich in history, with many historical sights to explore. Some of the most famous historical sights in Berlin include the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and peace; the Berlin Wall, a powerful reminder of the city's division during the Cold War; and the Reichstag building, which has played a significant role in German politics. Other notable historical sights in Berlin include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and the East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall covered in colorful murals.
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Historical Ontology
With the unusual clarity, distinctive and engaging style, and penetrating insight that have drawn such a wide range of readers to his work, Ian Hacking here offers his reflections on the philosophical uses of history.The focus of this volume, which collects both recent and now-classic essays, is the historical emergence of concepts and objects, through new uses of words and sentences in specific settings, and new patterns or styles of reasoning within those sentences.In its lucid and thoroughgoing look at the historical dimension of concepts, the book is at once a systematic formulation of Hacking’s approach and its relation to other types of intellectual history, and a valuable contribution to philosophical understanding. Hacking opens the volume with an extended meditation on the philosophical significance of history.The importance of Michel Foucault—for the development of this theme, and for Hacking’s own work in intellectual history—emerges in the following chapters, which place Hacking’s classic essays on Foucault within the wider context of general reflections on historical methodology.Against this background, Hacking then develops ideas about how language, styles of reasoning, and “psychological” phenomena figure in the articulation of concepts—and in the very prospect of doing philosophy as historical ontology.
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Historical Reenactment
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Historical Geology
Offering comprehensive content for the historical geology course, HISTORICAL GEOLOGY provides students with an understanding of the principles of historical geology and how these principles are applied in unraveling Earth's history.Students will learn and understand the underlying causes of why things happened and the way they did, and how all of Earth's systems and subsystems are interrelated.Students will understand the relevancy of Earth's history as part of a dynamic and complex integrated system, not as a series of isolated and unrelated events
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The Lost Ten : The exhilarating Roman historical thriller
A ragtag group of elite Roman soldiers are sent on a suicide mission in this epic historical thriller from Sunday Times bestseller and leading Ancient Rome expert, Harry Sidebottom. ____________________No man who enters the Castle of Silence ever walks out alive.A remote fortress prison set high in the mountains, escape is impossible - and to break someone out, unthinkable.But this is exactly what Roman officer Marcus Aelius Valens must do. Tasked with rescuing the young Prince Sasan, Valens leads a small, elite squad of soldiers across Mesopotamia and into the mountains south of the Caspian Sea. As they journey deeper into enemy territory, the ten begin to die or disappear, one by one. And with the rescue fast becoming a suicide mission, Valens must marshal this disparate group of men - or suffer the same fate as all those who have made the journey before him... From the bestselling author of The Last Hour, The Lost Ten is a breathless historical thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden. ____________________Praise for Harry Sidebottom'Relentless, brutal, brilliant, this is Jack Reacher in ancient Rome' - Ben Kane'A cracking tale.More twists and turns than the Tiber itself' - Rory Clements'Absorbing, rich in detail and brilliant' - THE TIMES'Grabbed me from the start.I loved it' - Donna Leon
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Is the Exodus historical?
The historicity of the Exodus is a topic of debate among scholars and historians. While there is no direct archaeological evidence to confirm the events described in the biblical account of the Exodus, some scholars argue that there may be indirect evidence supporting the possibility of a historical Exodus. For example, some believe that the biblical narrative may contain elements of historical truth, such as the presence of Israelites in ancient Egypt and their eventual departure from the region. However, others argue that the lack of concrete evidence makes it difficult to definitively confirm the historicity of the Exodus. Ultimately, the question of whether the Exodus is historical remains a matter of interpretation and debate.
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What are historical events?
Historical events are significant occurrences that have taken place in the past and have had a lasting impact on society, culture, or the world at large. These events can range from wars and revolutions to scientific discoveries and cultural movements. They are often studied and analyzed by historians to better understand the context and consequences of these events on the course of history.
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What are historical dramas?
Historical dramas are a genre of television shows, films, or plays that are set in a specific time period in the past. These dramas often depict real historical events, figures, or settings, and aim to provide a fictionalized account of the past. Historical dramas typically blend elements of history with storytelling, and often explore themes such as politics, culture, and social issues of the time period they are set in. These dramas can be both entertaining and educational, offering viewers a glimpse into different eras and helping them better understand the complexities of history.
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What is historical argumentation?
Historical argumentation is the process of using historical evidence to support a particular interpretation or perspective on a historical event, period, or figure. It involves constructing a reasoned and persuasive argument based on the analysis and interpretation of historical sources such as documents, artifacts, and other forms of evidence. Historical argumentation requires critical thinking, careful evaluation of sources, and the ability to present a coherent and well-supported case for a particular historical interpretation. It is a fundamental skill in the study of history and is essential for developing a deeper understanding of the past.
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