Surveys the intellectual life in America during the last two decades of the 1800s, which were characterized by a shift in thinking about philosophy, anthropology, and psychology from Victorian values to modernism.
A collection of essays that study the social and cultural institutions of Argentine society and discuss the major works, artists, and venues that contribute to the country's cultural production.
Provides an overview of the history and culture of Germany, and includes discussion of the country's religion, literature, media and cinema, performing arts, painting, architecture, geography, holidays, education, and society.
A history of popular culture in the United States, looking at the arts, activities, common items, and popular opinions that developed along with the new government.
Presents a short study of the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia examining the social, political, military, and literary life of the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.
Considers how Greek art from the eighth to the second century BC was linked with the political, religious, philosophical and social circumstances of the period, from the early influence of Minoan and Mycenaen art, through the effect of Athenian democracy to the consequences of the empire building of Alexander the Great.
Contains twenty-two essays that describe the history, origins, and culture of Hinduism covering such topics as the evolution of the caste system, its expansion outside of India, Hinduism in the United States, and more.
Examines the political, social, and economical changes in America since the Declaration of Independence and discusses the various elements that make America the country that it is.
the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the return of the Black Plague, the rise of Shakespeare, piracy, witchcraft and the birth of the Stuart era
Lee, Christopher
2004
Draws from firsthand accounts and original documents to examine the major events of 1603 in the history of Great Britian, discussing the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the rise of the Stuarts, the resurgence of the plague, witch hunts, the establishment of a new spice route, literary accomplishments, and other topics.
