An exploration of Martin Luther's multifaceted impact on the translation, interpretation and use of scripture, on the 500th anniversary of the September Testament
Gordon Campbell Pořadí knih
Gordon Campbell je uznávaný odborník na období renesance a 17. století, se zvláštním zaměřením na dílo Johna Miltona a expertízou v oblasti Bible krále Jakuba. Jeho zájem o kulturní historii zahrnuje umění, architekturu, biblická studia, klasickou antice, historii zahrad, právní historii, historickou teologii a islámský svět. Campbell přináší do svého psaní hluboký vhled do historických a kulturních kontextů, které formovaly klíčová díla západní civilizace. Jeho práce zpřístupňuje složité akademické téma širokému publiku, nabízí nové pohledy a obohacuje naše porozumění minulosti.
- 2024
- 2021
Tracking the saga of the Norse across the North Atlantic to America, this book sets the record straight about the idea that the Vikings 'discovered' America. The journey described is a continuum, with evidence-based history and archaeology at one end, and fake history and outright fraud at the other. In between there lies a huge expanse of uncertainty: sagas that may contain shards of truth and characters that may be partly historical
- 2006
Covers the aspects of the decorative arts from ancient times throughout the world. This title provides coverage of a range of subjects including arms and armour, artists' colonies, ceramics, craftsmen, design, furniture, glass, jewellery, metalwork, textiles, workshops, and more. It features more than 600 illustrations and many color photos.
- 2006
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
- 1932
Admirál píše svoje vzpomínky z námořních bojů v I. svět. válce jako velitel lapačů německých ponorek. S předmluvou admirála Sira Lewise Baylyho.
