Shakespeare and Terrorism delves into how extremists have responded to Shakespeare and investigates what his works can tell us about the nature, psychology, and consequences of terror. This book will enlighten those interested in Shakespeare, social sciences, history, and the complex relationships between life and art.
Focusing on the reception of John Milton's writings in the Arab-Muslim world, this comprehensive study explores how Arab-Muslim readers have responded to his works, especially Paradise Lost. It delves into the historical and cultural contexts that shape the understanding of early modern literature among Muslims, examining various literary and religious dimensions of Milton's writing. The analysis highlights the interplay of theological, socio-political, linguistic, and translational factors influencing the interpretation of his texts in the Arab world.
An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day[Bokinfo].
An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present dayMy dad had always told me about our city's magnificence, and as I looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library, I reflected. And this is no ordinary city. Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an authoritative history of a city that has shaped our modern world. Soon after being founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became the crucible of cultural exchange between East and West for millennia and the undisputed global capital of knowledge. It was at the forefront of human progress, but it also witnessed brutal natural disasters, plagues, crusades and violence. Major empires fought over Alexandria, from the Greeks and Romans to the Arabs, Ottomans, French and British. Key figures shaped the city from its eponymous founder to Aristotle, Cleopatra, Saint Mark the Evangelist, Napoleon Bonaparte and many others, each putting their own stamp on its identity and its fortunes. And millions of people have lived in this bustling seaport on the Mediterranean. From its humble origins to its dizzy heights and its latest incarnation, Islam Issa tells us the rich and gripping story of a city that changed the world.